Safety Training Course

Diversity in the Workplace: Candid Conversations

Strengthen day-to-day performance with Diversity in the Workplace: Candid Conversations training on diversity, inclusion, equity, and protections against discrimination.

Length:
11m
Language(s):
EN, FR, SP
Year Produced:
2022

Diversity in the Workplace: Candid Conversations

Focused on real-world application, Diversity in the Workplace: Candid Conversations turns core concepts into clear actions learners can use at work. Key outcomes include the ability to describe defining diversity, describe racial diversity, and describe gender diversity. The material also helps learners describe generational diversity. Practical examples connect the subject to routine tasks, expected procedures, and decisions employees may need to make on the job. Learners finish with a clearer understanding of what to look for, how to respond, and when to raise a concern or seek additional guidance.

Course Overview

  • Define diversity, inclusion, belonging and equity
  • Describe racial, gender and generational dimensions of a diverse workforce
  • Recognize disability and neurodiversity as part of workforce diversity
  • Explain how bias can lead to unintentional discrimination and its harms
  • Identify protected categories recognized by federal legislation
  • Apply methods that foster belonging and inclusion within your role
Objectives:
Define diversity, inclusion, belonging and equity
Describe racial, gender and generational dimensions of a diverse workforce
Recognize disability and neurodiversity as part of workforce diversity
Explain how bias can lead to unintentional discrimination and its harms

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FAQs

Who needs diversity and inclusion training?

Diversity and inclusion training benefits all employees, since everyone shapes workplace culture through daily interactions. It is especially important for managers and supervisors who make hiring, promotion, pay and discipline decisions, where unconscious bias can lead to unfair outcomes and legal risk. New hires also benefit from learning expectations early.

Which federal laws protect employees from workplace discrimination?

Federal laws protecting employees from workplace discrimination include Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, covering race, color, religion, sex and national origin; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act for workers 40 and older; the Americans with Disabilities Act; and the Equal Pay Act. The EEOC enforces these laws.

Is diversity training required by law?

Diversity training is not required by federal law for most private employers, though some states and cities require related training, such as sexual harassment prevention. Even when optional, it helps organizations prevent discrimination and shows good-faith efforts to maintain a fair workplace. Some public agencies and contractors set their own expectations.

What is the difference between diversity, equity and inclusion?

Diversity describes the range of differences among people, such as race, gender, age, ability and background. Equity means giving people fair access to opportunities by removing barriers some groups face. Inclusion is whether people feel respected, heard and able to take part fully. A sense of belonging results when all three work together.

What is unconscious bias in the workplace?

Unconscious bias in the workplace is an automatic judgment about people based on traits like race, gender, age or disability that forms without our realizing it. It can quietly influence hiring, job duties and promotions, leading to discrimination even when nobody intends harm. Awareness and structured decision-making help reduce its effects.

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