The Bottom Line: A Business Blueprint for Inclusion

Presented by the GCSU Department of Inclusion & Belonging, the J. Whitney Bunting College of Business, and the Milledgeville Chamber of Commerce 

Corporate Sponsor: Georgia Power 

Organizations have come a long way to diversify their workforce. But, diversity goes well beyond the numbers. The emerging workforce of millennials and Gen Z seek to work in a company where they can thrive and do their best work in an inclusive culture. In addition, the Gen Z consumer “sees increased diversity as good for society. Their views on diversity extend to the companies they show support for through their purchases.” – Pew Research Study 2019 

An organization’s success is overwhelmingly reliant on its culture. Their culture reflects their values, customs, and beliefs. Their culture must be able to attract and retain the millennial and Gen Z workforce and keep their organizations relevant in this new consumer market. 

This one-day conference will offer a panel discussion, breakout sessions, and a keynote luncheon that will include business professionals sharing key insights on ways they have advanced DEI practices within their culture; as well as talk about the importance and value of inclusion in the workplace. 

The program agenda will include: 

Morning Panel Discussion 

   • Topic: Workforce Inclusion and the Economic Survival of Small Businesses 

Breakout Sessions from 10 – 10:50 a.m. and 11 – 11:50 a.m. 

Afternoon Keynote Speaker & Luncheon 

   • Sirnette Dickerson, Customer Relationship Group Mgr. with UPS Capital 

The conference registration is free and will include lunch. Door prizes will be given away. For additional information, please contact Jennifer Birch from the Department of Inclusion & Belonging at 478-445-7441.