Advancing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Managing Staff in the time of COVID-19
 
Moderator: George Rennick, Managing Director, J.P. Morgan
Panelists: Tamela Merriweather, Senior VP, Assistant General Counsel, Northern Trust | Tejash Patel, Managing Director, Morgan Stanley | Bruce McDougal, Managing Director, Legal & Compliance, BlackRock

There has recently been greater focus on diversity and inclusion in the workplace including well publicized advancements. However, there is far more to be done to create truly inclusive workplaces under normal circumstances. The past year, more specifically the Covid-19 environment, has been anything but normal, and one real risk the industry faces is an exodus of diverse talent and an unwinding of many years of progress made advancing diversity. 
 
During this session you will hear from a panel of business leaders / people mangers who will share their experiences to give insight into the challenges they have faced and how you can create a safe and welcoming environment for everyone. The panel will brainstorm implementable initiatives to increase inclusion at your institutions from both attraction and retention perspectives. 

Some specific topics include:

• Managing through the remote working environment today and in the future 
• Managing a winning return to office strategy 
• Focusing on the people, empathy and compassion required!