The Inclusion Equation - by Serena H Huang (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Accessible, thorough guide to merging data analysis and AI with new talent strategies

The Inclusion Equation is a comprehensive, one-of-a-kind guide to merging DEI and employee wellbeing concepts with data analytics and AI. In this book, renowned thought leader and professional keynote speaker Dr. Serena Huang explains exactly how to quantify the effectiveness of new talent strategies by connecting them to a firm ROI estimate, enabling readers to approach and win the favor of higher-ups in any organization with the same effectiveness that marketing and financial departments do.

This book is written in a style that is appealing and accessible to all readers regardless of technical background, but with enough depth to provide real insight and strategies. Dr. Serena H. Huang distills her 10 years of Fortune 500 people analytics leadership experience into tools and framework you can leverage to measure and improve DEI and wellbeing in your workplace. Some of the topics explored in this book include:

• Attract and retain top talent, including Gen Z and Millennials, with tailored DEI and wellbeing strategies
• Quantifying not only a talent strategy's perceived initial effect on an organization, but also its improvement and expansion over time
• Turning DEI and wellbeing from illusive corporate concepts to quantifiable metrics
• Harness the power of AI to create synchronized DEI and wellbeing strategies that maximize ROI
• Getting serious attention from your CEO and CFO by quantifying HR initiatives
• Using data storytelling to demonstrate the business impact of DEI and wellbeing
• Preparing for the future by understanding the role of AI in creating an inclusive and healthy workplace

The Inclusion Equation is a complete guide for DEI and wellbeing, covering getting started in measurement to using storytelling to influence leadership. This is the contemporary playbook for any organization intending to substantially improve their diversity, equity, inclusion, and employee wellbeing by leveraging data & AI. This book is also perfect for any data analytics professionals who want to understand how to apply analytics to issues that keep their CEOs up at night. Whether you are a data expert or data novice, as long as you are serious about improving DEI and wellbeing, this book is for you.

From the Back Cover

Praise for THE INCLUSION EQUATION

"What sets this book apart is how Serena uses her deep expertise to weave together two critical yet often siloed areas--diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and employee well-being--using the power of data and AI to drive real change. If you want to create a workplace where people truly feel seen, heard, and supported, this book offers a compelling roadmap."
--LARS SCHMIDT, Founder & CEO, Amplify Talent

"Not since Nobel economist Dr. Gary Becker's research and seminal text on human capital 60 years ago has there been a book as important and potentially game changing as Dr. Huang's book, The Inclusion Equation. The depth and practicability of her ideas will help any organization appreciate, measure, and optimize their talent while fully embracing the humanity of human capital."
--DOUG LANEY, Best-selling author of Infonomics and Data Juice

"In The Inclusion Equation, Serena Huang powerfully makes the business case for prioritising diversity, equity and inclusion, and employee well-being in the workplace. The book acts as a guide for chief people officers to harness data, analytics and technology to create a truly inclusive and healthy environment where workers can thrive."
--DAVID GREEN, Managing Partner at Insight222, co-author of Excellence in People Analytics, host of the Digital HR Leaders podcast

"In The Inclusion Equation, Serena masterfully navigates the complex landscape of diversity and inclusion in the modern workplace. This book is not just a guide - it's a call to action for leaders and organizations committed to fostering a culture of inclusivity and which see Diversity and Well-being as an integrated part of business."
--WAYNE ACQUAH, Executive Vice President Human Resources, Elsevier

"The Inclusion Equation is exactly what organizations need right now--a clear, actionable guide to integrating DEI and employee well-being in ways that truly matter. Dr. Serena Huang doesn't just talk about the importance of these areas; she offers practical tools to measure their impact and connect them directly to business results."
--ANNA A. TAVIS, Ph.D., Department Chair, Human Capital Management, School of Professional Studies, New York University

"Dr. Serena Huang provides common-sense advice to C-suite leaders, managers, and HR professionals on how to develop and implement data analytic tools to identify and improve workplace challenges with the goal of increasing inclusion and employee productivity. The Inclusion Equation is a must-read book for leaders interested in a smart, effective and inclusive workplace."
--DONNA K. GINTHER, Roy A. Roberts & Regents Distinguished Professor of Economics & Director of the Institute for Policy & Social Research at The University of Kansas

About the Author

DR. SERENA H. HUANG is revolutionizing how organizations approach talent, well-being, and DEI using data and AI. As a top AI keynote speaker and people analytics executive, she has led data analytics strategy at iconic brands like GE, Kraft Heinz, and PayPal. Through Data with Serena, she is helping companies worldwide reimagine work where well-being and profits coexist.