Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Skills for Managers
It’s true that diversity, equity and inclusion can make teams stronger–maybe even boost the bottom line. But the sad reality is that the professional environment doesn’t always make people feel included. In fact, it may exclude them based on a number of things, including race, ethnicity, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity, age and religion. This may cause them to feel like they have to alter aspects of themselves–like appearance, tone or dialect–just to fit in. That’s why it’s so important for employers to create and model a fair and inclusive work environment for everyone. But what does this look like? And how can we, as managers, contribute to this? This course is designed to show how managers can make the workplace both fair and welcoming to those who have historically faced discrimination for any one aspect of their identity. Topics covered include barriers to an inclusive work environment and actionable steps to foster inclusion in the workplace.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What operational challenges does this course address?
This course addresses employment-law compliance, hiring, and personnel-management challenges supervisors face day to day related to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Skills for Managers. It’s true that diversity, equity and inclusion can make teams stronger–maybe even boost the bottom line. But the sad reality is that the professional environment doesn’t always make people feel included.
What real-world situations or incidents is this training designed to prepare personnel for?
The training is designed to prepare personnel for situations such as hiring decisions, leave requests, suspected policy violations, and disciplinary actions that require sound, documented supervisor judgment associated with Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Skills for Managers. It’s true that diversity, equity and inclusion can make teams stronger–maybe even boost the bottom line. But the sad reality is that the professional environment doesn’t always make people feel included.
What safety or compliance concerns does this course help organizations address?
This course helps organizations address employment-law compliance obligations (including FMLA, I-9, ADA, and HIPAA) and consistent, legally defensible supervisor decision-making tied to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Skills for Managers. It supports stronger awareness, more consistent practices, and better day-to-day decision-making in supervisor decision-making.
Which personnel or departments would benefit most from this training?
This training is most relevant for managers responsible for reinforcing this topic with their teams, along with organizations seeking to strengthen knowledge, consistency, and role-specific readiness connected to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Skills for Managers.
How can this course support department readiness, consistency, or professional development?
This course can support department readiness and professional development by reinforcing consistent, legally sound supervisory practices and reducing organizational employment-law risk related to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Skills for Managers.
How does this course fit into a broader training program?
This course fits well within a broader training program focused on supervisor and manager development and employment-law compliance training. It can be used to support onboarding, refresher training, continuing education, and more consistent performance across departments and teams.
