Gender Equality at Work: Overcoming Bias & Advancing Women’s Leadership

In this episode of Let’s Turn the Tide, host Nadine Zidani engages in an eye-opening conversation with Sébastien Dorne, HR Director for Veolia in Africa and the Middle East, to discuss the evolving landscape of gender equality and women’s empowerment in the workplace. With over 20 years of experience in HR, Sébastien shares his personal journey and the transformative strategies needed to break down barriers and create a more inclusive workforce.

Discover how unconscious bias impacts hiring and promotions, the critical role of education in challenging gender norms, and how workplace policies can drive diversity and inclusion. Learn how Veolia is pioneering change through initiatives like the HAYA community, fostering leadership opportunities for women across the MENA region.

Sébastien also shares powerful advice for both men and women, emphasizing that equal rights belong to everyone and that true change starts with speaking up and advocating for fairness.