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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion with Magda Yrizarry, Mark Tina, and Harry Furlow
Episode 1
Thursday, 2 June, 2022
Organizations must have conversations around DEI, diversity, equity, and inclusion. If these essential values are not present as part of a corporate vision, mission, and strategy, the path to success gets narrower. Verizon’s Magda Yrizarry, Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer, Harry Furlow, Director of HRBP, and Mark Tina, VP-Business Sales for Midmarket East, spoke with Michelle Dawn Mooney about the importance of DEI in companies today. Yrizarry said that Verizon understands its responsibility toward strengthening diversity, equity, and inclusion amongst its thousands of employees and the millions of customers they serve. “It’s not a program; it’s not a moment; it really is an expression of who we are.” Sensitivity training with employees around DEI makes an organization a place of belonging and where people can unleash their potential and productivity. “In terms of equity and inclusion, we created an environment where it became part of our DNA to create more awareness of equity and inclusion,” Furlow said. “One of the things that we decided to do is share examples of what inclusion is and what good looks like.” Tina said that creating allies is a must for strengthening these core values. “You don’t necessarily need to fit the profile of the group you may be advocating for or helping to support.” People want to help but sometimes feel they cannot if they don’t belong to a particular group. But Tina stressed the importance of using one’s platform to amplify a cause, regardless of any direct affiliation. To propel these values and ensure diversity, equity, and inclusivity, Verizon maintains an employee resource group. “I found a community of people who, quite frankly, taught me a lot because the membership is across business groups,” Yrizarry said. “It’s a place where you can onboard, connect into, grow, learn, and network.”
