The New Reality: Legally Compliant I&D for HR

About this episode

This episode discusses the complexities of inclusion and diversity compliance in HR with insights from legal expert Annette Tyman.

This special episode of the People + Strategy podcast features host Carolynn Johnson, president of SHRM CEO Action, in conversation with Annette Tyman, partner at Seyfarth Shaw and chair of the firm’s People Analytics practice group. Together, they unpack what inclusion and diversity (I&D) compliance really looks like in today’s shifting legal landscape. As scrutiny intensifies and expectations evolve, Tyman provides clarity by moving beyond theory into the real-world decisions CHROs are making every day. She offers a nuanced view of I&D as both a legal and leadership challenge — one that requires balancing compliance and communication without losing sight of core organizational values. SHRM’s BEAM Framework: https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/tools/toolkits/beam-framework-toolkit Carolynn Johnson on Reinforcing the Importance of Inclusive and Civil Workplaces: https://www.shrm.org/executive-network/insights/reinforcing-importance-of-inclusive-civil-workplaces Subscribe to People + Strategy podcast to get the latest episodes, expert insights, and additional resources delivered straight to your inbox: https://shrm.co/nq47pr --- Explore SHRM’s all-new flagships. Content…

People in this episode

Host: Carolynn Johnson

Guest: Annette Tyman

Topics covered

• inclusion and diversity
• legal compliance
• HR leadership
• organizational values
• People Analytics

Keywords

• inclusion
• diversity
• HR compliance
• leadership
• People Analytics
• organizational values
• legal landscape

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: SHRM, Seyfarth Shaw, SHRM CEO Action

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