How do you effectively hire, retain, and advance communities of untapped talent? And how does taking a proactive approach to elevating leaders at all levels foster a culture of belonging? Mindr CEO and Founder Sarah Lux-Lee joined Devin Glenn, Global Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Blackstone, for a fireside chat as part of the Career Pathways Learning Series to tackle these questions.

Representatives from 33 #BXCareerPathways portfolio companies joined to explore how employee communities and cross-functional mentorship drive a culture of belonging. They also talked about ways Blackstone and Mindr are tackling these areas to drive impact in employee retention, advancement, and engagement, and considered strategies for other companies to do so with impact.

Attendees asked thoughtful questions during the Q&A, inquiring about what first steps companies should take when launching employee communities, where they should focus to maintain and scale these initiatives, and tangible tips for fostering inclusion in remote and hybrid environments.

Blackstone is the world’s largest alternative asset manager, with $1 trillion in AUM. We serve institutional and individual investors by building strong businesses that deliver lasting value. Our scale – with ~12,500 real estate assets and 230+ portfolio companies – enables us to invest in dynamic sectors positioned for long-term growth.

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Find more resources on building belonging at work here, and check out the first enterprise SaaS ecosystem for cultivating leaders and building belonging at work, Mindr Connect.