Episode 19

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8th Dec 2025

Interview: Narrowing Ghost Gaps in the Workplace with Ivonne Furneaux

In this episode of the Inclusion on Demand podcast, Ivonne Furneaux discusses the concept of workplace identity, the ghost gaps that get in the way of inclusion and belonging in the workplace, and strategies for narrowing the gaps.

Ivonne is a former corporate executive turned speaker and consultant focused on building better workplaces through human connection. She founded emPower Up Consulting after decades leading communications, employee experience, social impact and diversity, equity & inclusion for numerous companies including Target, UnitedHealth Group, WeightWatchers, Anywhere Real Estate and OfficeMax.

Ivonne Furneaux’s website:  https://ivonnefurneaux.com/

Ivonne Furneaux’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivonnefurneaux/

emPowerUp website: https://empowerupconsulting.com/

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Connect with Brian Fishbone on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianfishbone/

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Inclusion On Demand Podcast
In the Inclusion on Demand Podcast, we’ll explore the world of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging - called DEIB for short - through the lens of best practices host Brian Fishbone has developed over more than a decade in this field.  We’ll discuss everything from inclusive leadership and psychological safety to bias mitigation in HR practices and building sustainable, enduring Employee Resource Groups (ERGs for short). We’ll feature interviews with leading inclusion experts and practitioners.  And we’ll analyze what’s hot, and what’s not, in the world of DEIB.  The goal of the podcast is to equip you with powerful insights, diverse perspectives, and easy-to-implement best practices that anyone interested in DEIB can use.

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