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Building Inclusive Workplaces: Insights from Denis Boudreau on DEI Strategies
Abstract
In this episode, Denis Boudreau shares his expertise in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). He discusses the evolution of web accessibility, the costs and benefits of DEI in the workplace, and creating an inclusive culture. Denis addresses overcoming DEI compliance challenges, the importance of inclusivity during probation, and compares medical and social models of accessibility. He highlights neurodiversity, diverse hiring, and strategies for implementing DEI. The episode explores aligning personal beliefs with societal norms, fostering belonging, and recruiting younger generations. Denis links company success to strong DEI policies and shares insights on diversity in the corporate world.
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About Denis Boudreau
Denis Boudreau is a consultant, trainer, coach, and speaker specializing in inclusive leadership and inclusive communication. He works with leaders and executives who are no longer willing to overlook disability inclusion and want to transform their leadership approach from “inclusive-ish” to truly inclusive by championing accessibility. A Certified Professional in Web Accessibility (CPWA), Denis has trained thousands of professionals over the past two decades and has delivered hundreds of workshops worldwide in both English and French. He has helped leading brands like Netflix, Salesforce, Victoria’s Secret, and many more embed disability inclusion into their business strategies, empowering them to break down barriers and create deeper, more meaningful connections with their target audiences while also meeting legal obligations.