In this week’s episode, Ricklyn is joined by John Carlson, Talent Leader at LivingHR. John (he/him/his) is an HR and DEI expert who has worked with some of the top organizations in the world, helping to analyze their business and create/revamp their D&I and culture programs. As a Talent leader for LivingHR, John specializes in DEI Strategy Consulting, Equity Analytics, and HR Operations. In this episode, you will learn:  What working in the talent acquisition space looks like How employers should view the term ‘culture fit’ What it means to create a diverse and inclusive work environment The value of Employee Resource Groups How John stood true to himself as a gay man in corporate HR Connect with our host:  LinkedIn Website    Connect with our guest:  LinkedIn Website