In this episode, Marnie and Russell sit down with the President and CEO of the Conference Board of Canada, Dr. Susan Black. Building a diverse and inclusive environment at work has been an important topic of conversation in recent years. In this post-truth climate, it’s more important than ever for companies and organizations to go above and beyond to recruit, attract and retain valuable employees. After this episode, you’ll learn:New research about the connection between higher employee engagement and higher sales.The critical importance of building stronger employee engagement.Two ways to foster an inclusive work environment, and how Conference Board of Canada improved in this area.How to support initiatives in the workplace (small or large) – including how to engage your team in an ever-changing climate.Show Links:  Download the Lessons from the Leaders eBook here: https://mailchi.mp/53b43e0152a4/3u7xfoybpi Learn more about CAAT Pension Plan here: https://www.caatpension.ca/Read the Contributors blog here: https://www.caatpension.ca/podcast/blogFollow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/contributors-podcastFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ContributorsCA