Creating a Global DEI Strategy and Why It's Important

Raj Verma has over 25 years of global HR transformation and change leadership experience and currently is responsible for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Culture and Employee Experience at Sanofi. Raj is determined to make an impact in the workplace where all Sanofians feel included, engaged and proud to belong. Ultimately, Raj wants them to enjoy a seamless, positive and purposeful experience no matter where they are in the world and to feel equally connected to the communities in which they live and serve.
In this episode, Justin and Raj discuss what it means to have global DEI strategies organization-wide, and what the implementation looks like on within different regions. Raj talks about some of the most important lessons he has learned about HR and DEI over his career, and the importance of humility in building teams, having difficult conversations, and it’s role in decision-making. Raj shares that the work of DEI is really just beginning, and he is excited to see where it goes. To connect with Raj, find him on LinkedIn at: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/rajver123
Topics In This Episode

Embracing change and having adaptability

A successful strategy for creating teams

Finding tools to foster engagement

Getting comfortable with being bold as a leader

Climatizing yourself for different environments

Looking at what is possible in the pharma-industry from the lens of DEI

Connect

LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/rajver123

Sanofi: https://www.sanofi.com/

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Raj Verma has over 25 years of global HR transformation and change leadership experience and currently is responsible for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Culture and Employee Experience at Sanofi. Raj is determined to make an impact in the workplace where all Sanofians feel included, engaged and proud to belong. Ultimately, Raj wants them to enjoy a seamless, positive and purposeful experience no matter where they are in the world and to feel equally connected to the communities in which they live and serve.

In this episode, Justin and Raj discuss what it means to have global DEI strategies organization-wide, and what the implementation looks like on within different regions. Raj talks about some of the most important lessons he has learned about HR and DEI over his career, and the importance of humility in building teams, having difficult conversations, and it’s role in decision-making. Raj shares that the work of DEI is really just beginning, and he is excited to see where it goes. To connect with Raj, find him on LinkedIn at: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/rajver123

Topics In This Episode
Embracing change and having adaptability
A successful strategy for creating teams
Finding tools to foster engagement
Getting comfortable with being bold as a leader
Climatizing yourself for different environments
Looking at what is possible in the pharma-industry from the lens of DEI
Connect
LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/rajver123

Sanofi: https://www.sanofi.com/

Other Conversations We’ve Enjoyed
Listening and Learning Before Taking Action
Health Equity and Why It Matters

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