Talent Strategy and Business Success Through LGBTQ-Inclusive Culture (Panel Discussion)
Tracks: HR/Talent Management, Leadership
Research has proven time and again that diversity and inclusion is good for business. In fact, companies that formalize inclusive policies are more likely to see higher financial performance than their peers who have not adopted these policies, and their employees report greater job satisfaction, according to a 2019 report from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. And in an industry (transportation and logistics) where quality talent is becoming more difficult to find and retain, it’s good business sense to ask these questions: Are you missing an untapped labor pool? How inclusive is your company? Have you proactively created a welcoming, safe work environment for the LGBTQ+ community – or have you even made an effort to reach this community?
Find out how your company can attract and retain talent from this panel of experts:
John Pope, Chairman of Cargo Transporters, will discuss how this company was recognized in the Human Right Campaign Foundation’s 2022 Corporate equality Index and was awarded one of the Best Places to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality.
Lindsay Goodman, Vice President National Accounts at J.B. Hunt Transport Services will share how the company’s Employee Resource Group “Plus” effectively and compassionately supports its LGBTQ+ employees.
Lane Williams, Founder and CEO of Fusion Now, will share best practices of how this fast-growing, full-service digital marketing and recruiting firm is an inclusive employer
MEET THE SPEAKERS
Dr. Gennifer Herley, PhD (Facilitator)
Founder TransNewYork
Dr. Gennifer Herley, PhD (Facilitator)
Founder TransNewYork
Dr. Gennifer Herley PhD is the founder and Executive Director of TransNewYork. Gennifer is a proud transgender woman who transitioned in 2018 and earned her doctorate degree in 2014. TransNewYork’s mission is to educate, empower, and enhance the lives of Transgender, Gender Non-conforming and Non-binary Individuals globally through advocacy, community visibility, human and social services, advance knowledge, and lifelong learning development of self.
Dr. Herley works with allies of the transgender community. Additionally, TransNewYork provides corporate training on Transgender/Gender Diverse workforce inclusion. We provide an array of services to help maintain and expand diversity and inclusion within organizations. We have helped raise public awareness on transgender issues through hosting and sponsoring speaking engagements, featuring prominent transgender leaders and organizations.
John Pope
Chairman Cargo Transporter
John Pope
Chairman Cargo Transporter
John Pope has been employed with Cargo Transporters® for 37 years and has served the company in numerous capacities. He has served as Chairman of the Board since 2005.
John is a graduate of The University of North Carolina at Charlotte with majors in Business Administration and Operations Management.
John currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Truckload Carrier Association and American Trucking Associations. Appointed by Governor Cooper in 2017, John served on the North Carolina Board of Transportation until July 2020. He also has served on boards of the North Carolina Trucking Associations, YMCA, Chamber of Commerce, St Mark’s Lutheran church, ALFA, Outright Youth of Catawba Valley.
He and the company give generously of their time and resources to improve the communities where the business operates. He resides in Hickory, NC.
Lindsay Goodman
Vice President National Accounts J.B. Hunt Transport Services
Lindsay Goodman
Vice President National Accounts J.B. Hunt Transport Services
Lindsay Goodman joined J.B. Hunt in February of 2019 as the Vice President of Sales, supporting the south region. In addition, Lindsay is the President of PLUS(+), J.B. Hunt’s LGBTQIA employee resource group.Lindsay graduated from Northeastern State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications, with an emphasis on Public Relations.
Prior to joining J.B. Hunt, Lindsay spent 11 years at Yusen Logistics, first overseeing the Dallas operation, before being promoted to Director of Enterprise Accounts, where she was responsible for leading the commercial strategy for the national account portfolio while spearheading Class 1 railroad negotiations. Her most recent role at Yusen Logistics was the Sr. Director of Strategic Engagements, where she led the commercial strategy for the global accounts operating within multiple business units. In this role, she was also responsible for the sales aspect of Yusen’s global transformation project.
Lindsay is currently focusing her efforts at J.B. Hunt on growing and developing the sales organization to support their evolving business needs. One of Lindsay’s core values is to choose courage over comfort in her professional and personal life; her mission is to lead with a whole heart and an open mind.
Lane Williams
Founder and Chief Executive Officer Fusion Now
Lane Williams
Founder and Chief Executive Officer Fusion Now
A recruiting leader turned marketing entrepreneur, Lane Williams has channeled years of experience to help companies master their recruiting and marketing strategies.
In 2020, Lane founded the Kansas City based marketing firm, Fusion Now, to provide optimized solutions to high-volume recruitment and marketing challenges
