Welcome to People Person! In this episode, host and Morning Brew Inc.'s SVP Head of People Operations Kate Noel, speaks with HR Brew Senior Reporter Kristen Parisi about their latest DEI survey. She fills us in how leaders are looking at, implementing, and changing their DEI policies in the workplace. Then Latesha Byrd, CEO of Perfeqta shares how she works with clients to make sure their practices aren’t just performative. Ultimately, we learn that the language on DEI may be changing, but its presence is still felt, despite decisions from the current administration. Read HR Brew's State of the Industry DEI report: https://www.hr-brew.com/resources/state-of-the-industry-deiFollow Latesha on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lateshabyrd/For all upcoming HR Brew events: https://www.hr-brew.com/events Subscribe to the HR Brew newsletter: https://www.hr-brew.com/subscribeWatch People Person on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@hr-brewFollow HR Brew:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hr_brew/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/hrbrew/Have a question for us? Send us an email or voice note to [email protected]Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesPeople Person is a candid and conversational show where People Professionals can feel seen and heard, and learn from fellow experts in their field. Host and SVP, Head of People Operations at Morning Brew Inc, Kate Noel, brings years of expertise and a healthy sense of humor to discussions about the latest developments and insights that can help others enhance their workplace and their careers. Biweekly episodes will feature Kate speaking with entertaining and experienced professionals about everything from holidays to healthcare, and AI to onboarding, in compelling episodes available everywhere you get your favorite Morning Brew podcasts.