Creating truly inclusive workplaces requires more than good intentions. People processes that promote equity across the employee lifecycle require thoughtful design and implementation. This Forum brings together researchers and practitioners to explore evidence-based strategies for inclusive practices from recruitment to offboarding and everything in between. Sample topics include designing accessible assessments, uncovering and addressing bias in performance management systems, ensuring equity in high potential talent identification, assessing the impact of population-specific initiatives, and much more.  Join us to exchange insights and build collaborative research-practice partnerships that advance the evidence for inclusive organizational practices.

 

Schedule

1:00-1:15 p.m.: Session Kick Off

1:15 pm-2:00 p.m.: Applied Research Collaborations Panel: Darrin Grelle, Valentina Lee, Kristin Allen

2:00-3:00 p.m.: Networking Session

3:00-3:30 p.m.: Coffee Break

3:30-4:30 p.m.: Small Group Presentations: Approved Forum Submissions

4:30-5:00 p.m.: Keynote: Meisha-Ann Martin

5:00-5:30 p.m.: Session Closing and Connection Activity

Co-Chairs

Courtney Bryant Shelby
Ford Motor Company
Valentina Bruk-Lee
Florida International University
Darrin Grelle
SHL
Lawrence Houston
University of Houston Omaha

Topic

2026 Annual Conference

Date

April 29, 2026

Time

1:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Delivery Type

In-Person