Paul is joined by Sharra Owens-Schwartz for an important episode about the need for diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Sharra and Paul dive into how companies can rethink each stage of their hiring process, culture, work/life balance and more to support a workforce with diverse backgrounds. Sharra Owens-Schwartz has committed her personal and professional life to the advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion. She currently achieves this in her role as Rocket Software’s inclusion, diversity and equity senior director, also called the RIDE initiative. Sharra has a background in communications and policy in the public, private and non-profit sectors. She earned a B.A. from Bethune-Cookman University and an M.B.A. from The Heller School for Social Policy and Management at Brandeis University. Follow her on LinkedIn and be sure to follow Paul and Rocket Software.