Diversity is part of all workplaces and is something to be respected, celebrated, and encouraged. In fact, workplaces thrive when there are strong diversity and inclusion practices. But it’s not enough to just have a diverse workplace. We need to ensure that everyone feels safe, valued, and respected.
During this one-hour wellness session participants will:
– Learn what diversity is
– Understand the benefits that a culture of acceptance and inclusion can bring to a workplace
– Develop increased self-awareness regarding our own attitudes around diversity
– Identify strategies for harnessing the benefits of diversity and fostering a cohesive and respectful workplace
Agenda:
– Defining diversity
– The challenges and benefits of workplace diversity
– Exploring unconscious bias
– Individual and workplace strategies to create a culture of acceptance and inclusion
Wed, Feb 16
1–2 pm
Zoom
Facilitator: Catherine Wilcox, Homewood
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/creating-a-positive-culture-of-acceptance-and-inclusion-tickets-218038227207
For more information, contact Debra Fehr at debra.fehr@ufv.ca
02/15/2022