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Workplace Diversity 1.0 $35.00
Workplace Diversity
Workplace Diversity Training
Dramatic cultural and social changes in the mid-twentieth century altered Western society in a way that affected the workforce and the customer base that companies serve. The emergence of a global economy and revolutionary advances in telecommunications later in the century made the world a much "smaller" place.
In the new millennium, the corporate world finds itself in an environment in which people of a wide variety of races, cultures, religions, ages and lifestyles interact regularly on the same level both within and outside the workplace. The norms that dictated behavior between men and women a half-century ago are transforming, as well.
Diversity is evermore apparent in everything from our names to the types of food we eat, and long-taboo subjects are now discussed freely. People in wheelchairs work alongside openly gay co-workers, and a variety of languages is spoken by employees and customers alike. Human conditions from obesity and dwarfism to mental illness and alcoholism are treated with increasing sensitivity and openness.
Our laws on the federal, state and local level have added a level of legal protection in the workplace that all employees need to be aware of. Diversity-awareness training covers these protections, and it goes on to (1) emphasize the importance of treating everyone with respect and dignity and (2) demonstrate how embracing diversity can be a sound business strategy.
The program covers the following topics:
- Overview
- Consequences of discrimination and harassment
- Historical background
- Conduct to be avoided
- Diversity is good For business
- Conflict resolution
- Illegal discrimination and harassment
- Company responsibilities
Workplace diversity is a people issue, focused on the differences and similarities that people bring to an organization. It is usually defined broadly to include dimensions beyond those specified legally in equal opportunity and affirmative action non-discrimination statutes. Diversity is often interpreted to include dimensions which influence the identities and perspectives that people bring, such as profession, education, parental status and geographic location.
As a concept, diversity is considered to be inclusive of everyone. In many ways, diversity initiatives complement non-discrimination compliance programs by creating the workplace environment and organizational culture for making differences work. Diversity is about learning from others who are not the same, about dignity and respect for all, and about creating workplace environments and practices that encourage learning from others and capture the advantage of diverse perspectives.
Workplace Diversity training, online training for workplace diversity
Workplace Diversity training, online training for workplace diversity
Workplace Diversity Training
