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A Thriving Workplace for All: The True Impact of Transparency and Inclusion

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A Thriving Workplace for All: The True Impact of Transparency and Inclusion

February 10, 2026

February 10, 2026

12:00 pm

February 10, 2026

12:00 pm

Research has shown that transparency and inclusion are important to employees. However, many organizations have found these two concepts difficult to implement in practice. What do employees really mean when they say they want transparency and inclusion? And what’s the impact when organizations get it right?

Join researchers from the O.C. Tanner Institute for the second installment of our 2026 Global Culture Report webinar series, where we discuss our findings around transparency and inclusion from an employee point of view. You will learn:

  • Why employees’ daily experiences are important when it comes to both transparency and inclusion
  • Specific strategies for achieving a culture of transparency and inclusion at work
  • The impact and ROI when transparency and inclusion are achieved

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About The Speakers:
Dr. Cristen DalessandroDr. Cristen Dalessandro

Dr. Cristen Dalessandro

Dr. Cristen Dalessandro

Senior Researcher, O.C. Tanner Institute

Cristen is a senior researcher and sociologist at O.C. Tanner, who specializes in the study of social inequalities as well as qualitative and quantitative research methods. As part of the O.C. Tanner Institute, Cristen’s research focuses on workplace culture and the employee experience using a social science lens.

Cristen has a PhD from the University of Colorado Boulder and completed her postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Utah. She has published over 30 articles in peer-reviewed journals and a book, Intimate Inequalities: Millennials’ Romantic Relationships in Contemporary Times.

Dr. Cristen Dalessandro

Dr. Cristen Dalessandro

Senior Researcher, O.C. Tanner Institute

Cristen is a senior researcher and sociologist at O.C. Tanner, who specializes in the study of social inequalities as well as qualitative and quantitative research methods. As part of the O.C. Tanner Institute, Cristen’s research focuses on workplace culture and the employee experience using a social science lens.

Cristen has a PhD from the University of Colorado Boulder and completed her postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Utah. She has published over 30 articles in peer-reviewed journals and a book, Intimate Inequalities: Millennials’ Romantic Relationships in Contemporary Times.

Daniel PattersonDaniel Patterson

Daniel Patterson

Daniel Patterson

Manager, Research and Assessment, O.C. Tanner Institute

As a senior researcher for the O.C. Tanner Institute, Daniel excels in generating actionable insights that shape workplace culture outcomes for organizations worldwide. Specializing in mixed-method research, he develops tailored initiatives to improve communication and engagement for clients across a variety of industries where his depth of experience in cultural and narrative analysis enables him to consult with organizations in ways that improve the overall employee experience.

Daniel holds undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Utah, with advanced studies in research and theory.

Daniel Patterson

Daniel Patterson

Manager, Research and Assessment, O.C. Tanner Institute

As a senior researcher for the O.C. Tanner Institute, Daniel excels in generating actionable insights that shape workplace culture outcomes for organizations worldwide. Specializing in mixed-method research, he develops tailored initiatives to improve communication and engagement for clients across a variety of industries where his depth of experience in cultural and narrative analysis enables him to consult with organizations in ways that improve the overall employee experience.

Daniel holds undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Utah, with advanced studies in research and theory.

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