Episode 71 – Coffee N.5 – Building Inclusive and Diverse Organizations with Arthur Woods

Arthur Woods is a social entrepreneur and LGBTQ+ leader working at the intersection of equity, inclusion, and technology. He was named to Forbes 30 Under 30 and 40 Under 40 by BEQ and is the author of the book, Hiring for Diversity. Arthur is a three-time TEDx speaker and has advised leading brands from Disney, Sonos, and MetLife to the Smithsonian.

As the Co-Founder of Mathison, a venture-backed technology platform he works equipping employers with everything they need to manage their diverse hiring efforts. Also, he is the creator of the first Equal Hiring Index to assess and benchmark inclusive hiring practices. Arthur came from Google, where he led operations for YouTube’s Education division and oversaw YouTube for Schools. Arthur previously co-founded Imperative, a leading social learning platform; Out in Tech, the largest global LGBTQ technology community; and Social Impact 360, a collegiate social enterprise education program.

He talks about the importance of leaders building an inclusive environment for individuals from diverse backgrounds to feel included in an organization and the many benefits of having a diverse and inclusive workforce. 

“Hiring for Diversity, his book is The Guide to Building an Inclusive and Equitable Organization” and brings together the most cutting-edge practices for implementing a diversity hiring strategy that leaves your organization with a comprehensive view and an actionable plan. 

The paperback and ebook are currently available!

What You’ll learn

• What does it mean to be a leader?
• How to embrace the cultural diversity of your teams 
• Benefits of a diverse workforce

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