Creating Cultural Competency in the Workplace | Jessica Scadron

At Global DEI, Jessica Scadron, Vice President of Strategic Communications at Everyone On, emphasizes the importance of cultural competency in workplaces. Everyone On connects under-resourced communities to affordable internet and digital skills training, significantly impacting over a million people. Jessica highlights that cultural competency involves deep understanding and meaningful engagement with diverse backgrounds, essential for true inclusivity. She outlines key components: self-awareness, curiosity, adaptability, respect, and action. To implement this, she suggests conducting surveys, securing leadership buy-in, forming Employee Resource Groups, providing ongoing training, and fostering open dialogue, ultimately unlocking the potential of diverse workforces.