Inclusivity isn’t just about policies or representation, it’s about creating psychological safety for everyone in the workplace. Without it, employees won’t feel safe speaking up, sharing ideas, or fully participating in the workplace.
This session will explore why psychological safety is the foundation of inclusivity, how it impacts engagement, retention, and innovation, and what HR professionals can do to foster it regardless of the external political climate. Attendees will leave with actionable strategies to build a culture where employees feel heard, valued, and empowered.
At the end of the presentation, attendees will:
- Understand what psychological safety is and why it’s critical to inclusivity.
- Explore how psychological safety is an organizational necessity, not just a DEI initiative.
- Gain actionable steps to create a psychologically safe workplace, even in organizations moving away from DEI efforts.
- Learn how psychological safety drives engagement, retention, and performance.
Speaker:
Catherine Mattice and Suzanne Hoffman
Catherine is the founder of Civility Partners, Catherine Mattice , MA, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, and she is a Strategic HR Consultant who assists organizations in building positive cultures through HR practices. Catherine is a widely recognized thought-leader in the HR space, and she is passionate about employers’ responsibility to create the opportunity and environment for employees to thrive.
Suzanne Hoffman, PhD is a California licensed psychologist, organizational consultant and trainer who has worked extensively with a variety of private corporations and public entities, consulting in the areas of workplace violence prevention, management and organizational development, employee wellness and resilience and critical incident debriefing.
