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The wildly popular Diversity 101™ describing the core components of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Streaming course version.

Our wildly popular Diversity 101™ interactive course takes a fun, creative and interactive approach to describing the core components of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. This powerful, new course features 8 entertaining vignettes that tackle deep diversity, inclusion, equity and respect topics.

Tackling the 'hard to discuss' issues of respect, inclusion and diversity in the workplace, this course will provide your employees with the tools they need to understand and manage their behavior as it relates to others in the workplace. Use the M.E.E.T. model for managing diversity dynamics while emphasizing inclusion and respect.

In recent years, the conversation about diversity and inclusion has expanded to encompass not just racial and gender identities but also personal expressions of culture and identity. One significant piece of legislation making waves is The CROWN Act, a landmark law designed to protect individuals from discrimination based on their hair texture and natural hairstyles. The CROWN Act stands for “Create a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair.” For many, the Crown Act is more than just a legal mandate; it's a vital step toward acknowledging and respecting cultural diversity in the workplace.

Under federal law, discrimination based on sexual orientation is prohibited. Additionally, many states and local jurisdictions have laws that offer extra protections against harassment and discrimination based on both perceived and actual sexual orientation. In these areas, such behavior can lead coworkers to face legal consequences, including potential hostile environment harassment lawsuits.

A reasonable accommodation is a modification or adjustment to a job, the work environment, or the way things are usually done during the hiring process. These modifications enable an individual with a disability to have an equal opportunity not only to get a job, but successfully perform their job tasks to the same extent as people without disabilities.

Communication is essential when it comes to the workplace. So, addressing miscommunication quickly and respectfully is key to maintaining our workplace relationships. When we have generational differences, it’s easy to have misunderstandings and miscommunication… because we won’t all communicate in the same way. To be inclusive, we must be willing to listen to others and their perspectives and make adjustments with the intention of staying connected… especially as we cross generations.

Some say leaders are born. Others feel leaders are made. Regardless, leaders must understand that if their style is creating friction or impacting employee engagement, it's time to consider changing the way they lead. The leader’s role is typically well defined. Managers and supervisors are in the organization to engage their staff - and to foster a culture which balances and attends to both…the work and the people.

Let’s face it, treating people differently in employment, based on things like age, can be unlawful. Bias based on age is a reality – and can be subtle or blatant. Ageism in the workplace has to do with people being discounted because of their age. This happens when someone is seen as too young or too old to tackle a specific task or requirement.

Inclusion 101™ is designed to help you recognize and respond to the diversity and inclusion dynamics that are often grounded in individual and cultural differences. This interactive course will assist you in dealing effectively with the individual and cultural differences that impact relationships with co-workers, customers and others that are critical to the success of your organization.

Today’s inclusive and respectful workplace culture means that the ability to practice your religion and religious traditions is up to you. Being respectful of that means not bringing religions into conversations inappropriately and not disrespecting colleagues based on their religious practices or religious dress.

Having a diverse workplace is very important. But until we are inclusive – meaning that we truly include and respect others, we are wasting an opportunity to leverage the power of that diversity. We can make assumptions, and stereotypes, about people based on their age, like younger people will be much better at embracing and using technology when compared to those that are older. But it’s important to remember that assumptions like this can have a real-life impact on our work teams.

Regardless of all the training and legislation, there are still many stereotypes and prejudices regarding LGBTQ+ co-workers. This can sometimes make it hard to come to work depending upon the attitudes and behaviors of co-workers. While we may not agree with every aspect of all of our co-worker’s personal lives, what we can agree on is that people need to be treated with respect and dignity.

Diversity 201™ is designed to help you continue to recognize and respond to the diversity and inclusion dynamics that are often grounded in individual and cultural differences. This course provides a deeper dive into diversity situations and will assist learners in effectively tackling the individual and cultural differences that impact relationships with co-workers, customers and other stakeholders that are critical to the success of your organization.

Every organization in the United States is experiencing a new set of workplace dynamics based upon the phenomenon of multiple generations working together - either in its own workplace or in its clients, customers, and even supplier base. This course will encourage learners to look at what they are doing as an individual contributor within the organization to make the workplace one where people of all generations can do their best work.

Building an inclusive workplace means that people can be their authentic self. We can bring our whole selves to work and not be worried about people discriminating against us because of this. In order for this equitable and inclusive workplace to exist, we all have to be careful of assumptions and comments we make about each other and in doing so create a better workplace for us all.

A reasonable accommodation is an adjustment to a job or work environment that makes it possible for an individual with a disability to perform their job duties. When someone asks for an accommodation because of a disability – that is between them and their manager. It isn’t anyone else’s business. Asking someone out of curiosity will put them in an awkward position - and no one enjoys that.

Resilience matters in the workplace because it can help employees cope with stress, improve their well-being, increase their job satisfaction and performance, and enhance their creativity and innovation. Resilience can also benefit the organization by reducing turnover and absenteeism as well as by improving customer satisfaction and loyalty, reputation and brand image, and employee engagement and retention.

A stereotype is a widely held, simplified belief about a specific group on the basis of sex, gender identity, race and ethnicity, nationality, age, socioeconomic status, language, and so forth. Stereotypes are deeply embedded within social institutions and wider culture. One important thing to remember is that we need to judge people based on their skills and abilities, not a preconceived stereotype, assumption, or bias.

Trust is the foundation of any successful organization. Trust means that employees have confidence in each other's abilities, intentions, and actions. Trust also means that employees feel safe to express their opinions, share their ideas, and collaborate with their colleagues. Leaders play a crucial role in promoting trust in the workplace by setting an example through their behavior and fostering a culture of mutual respect and collaboration.