Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Equality vs Equity | YHS 2021

The panel features the following panellists: Siobhan Thomas, Sindy Tsui, Malaika Myers and Beks Ndlovu. Devi Virdi will be the moderator.Whether of gender, ethnicity, or sexual orientation, inequality still permeates many companies’ policies, board compositions, and culture. However, a recent push for pay transparency alongside the advent of quotas to increase representation in top management seem to indicate a possible paradigm shift in global perspective on the approaches to diversity in 2021. This panel will explore the role recruitment, culture, policy and history play in enabling equity across-the-board rather than just equal opportunity.Seeking to understand how companies and their leaders empower employees and break down barriers, this panel will explore the past, present and the future of inclusion.During the pandemic, many companies have set diversity aside. However, according to McKinsey & Co, teams composed of diverse perspectives and leadership excel at innovating during tough situations. As such, is diversity not more critical than ever? One thing is evident; that inclusion in today’s world is still insufficient. This panel evaluates the tools needed to shatter the glass. Grab a hammer and let’s begin!