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The Actions That Empower Women in the Workplace
Join us for this conversation with the director of the White House Gender Policy Council on the dynamic and intersectional experiences of women in the workplace and how companies can support them.

, EVP & Chief Equality Officer, Salesforce

, Assistant to the President and Director of the White House Gender Policy Council, The White House

Role: Human Resources
Product: Agentforce 360 Platform
Session Level: Introductory
  • Thursday, Sep 141:30 PM - 2:10 PM PDT
    (8:30 PM - 9:10 PM GMT)
    Golden Gate Ballroom A (Marriott, B2 Level)
Session Summary by Einstein: In this Dreamforce session, Lori Castillo Martinez, EVP and Chief Equality Officer for Salesforce, had an engaging conversation with Jennifer Klein, Assistant to the U.S. President and Director of the White House Gender Policy Council. The two leaders discussed the importance of gender policy and the role it plays in the workplace and society broadly. Klein shared her journey from being a lawyer to working in public service, focused on gender equity for the past 30 years. The two speakers highlighted the importance of intersectionality in the work to close the gender pay gap and address gender inequality, and the crucial role this work plays in U.S. economic growth. Klein elaborated on the need for policies that support gender equity, such as pay transparency, equal pay audits, and innovative caregiving models. The session ended on an optimistic note, with Klein expressing hope for progress in women's health and advances for women in the workplace and beyond.
Key Takeaways by Einstein:
  1. • The session highlighted the importance of gender policy in the workplace, with a focus on equal pay, career advancement, and addressing discrimination. The speakers emphasized the need for both public and private sectors to work together in promoting gender equity.
  2. • The discussion also touched on the role of the White House Gender Policy Council in leading and integrating gender policy across different sectors. The council aims to ensure that gender is considered in all policy decisions, from economic issues to gender-based violence.
  3. • The speakers also discussed the importance of intersectionality in gender policy, acknowledging that individuals face multiple challenges and forms of discrimination based on their gender identity, sexual orientation, race, disability status, immigration status, socioeconomic status, and more. They stressed the need for policies and programs that consider these intersecting identities.

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