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Grief
When an employee is terminally ill or suddenly passes away - the impact sends shock waves across the organization.
I'm Fine...Really, I Am!
This case study demonstrates dealing with sensitive and confidential issues. This case study centers around medical issues, the ADA and FMLA.
Just an Expression
Dealing with disrespectful comments by coworkers
Religion at Work
How to address prayer in the workplace
Sharing the Load
This case study helps with understanding the FMLA and the impact on your team. Scenario: You are a manager of a large department. One of your employees has filed for Family Medical Leave due to a sudden illness. You need to find a way to keep your team together and keep up with the work flow.
The Company Outing
Being respectful of religious diversity
The Little People
When a leader uses demeaning language
The Locker Room
Dealing with questions during a coworker's gender reassignment process
The Wedding
An openly gay coworker sharing his/her wedding plans at the office
Weighty Issues
Physical appearances and job requirements
What's Best for the Company
Dealing with sensitive and confidential issues while in the interviewing/hiring process.
Work-Life Imbalance
Competing priorities and lack of time
Article: Generations Apart
A fun and interesting article about younger employees - from the perspective of a Baby Boomer. Honest thoughts and interesting stereotypes are discussed. Will some generation-based attributes still annoy us? Sure they will. Can we work through those problems? We can if we choose to do so.
Diversity Version 3.0 - Organizational Development and Continuous Education
This perspective paper discusses the concept that diversity in the workplace has steadily evolved over the last couple decades. Originally it focused primarily on race, but later broadened to include the promotion of women, people with disabilities and the LGBT community. Now, the definition of diversity is expanding further to include aspects such as physical characteristics, background, family status, military service, personality and work style. Today, in essence, diversity is all of the ways that we are similar and different to one another.
Key Concept: EEO Review
Employment decisions such as hiring, promotion, work assignments, training, disciplinary actions, pay, awards, working conditions and performance appraisal are covered under the provisions of EEO. This article provides a good overview of the EEO and key terms in employment law.
Key Concept: The Competitive Advantage of Diversity & Inclusion
There are many well-known advantages of having a diverse and inclusive workplace - the most common advantages are discussed in this easy-to-read article.
Key Concept: Unconscious Bias Defined
The term "bias" may be used to describe both positive and negative mindsets towards individuals and groups. Many references to bias refer to the persistent, harmful and unequal treatment of someone based solely on some characteristic they possess or their apparent membership in or identification with a particular group.
Structural Inequality: Applications of an Old Theory to New Organizational Challenges
This perspective paper introduces the concept of Structural Inequality (SI). SI offers a new way of looking at organizational structures and systemic practices, which contribute to inequity and exclusion. SI can be a powerful intervention as diversity and inclusion becomes the driving force behind HR and EEO initiatives to create inclusive workplaces that are free from discrimination and other unlawful practices and responsive to all groups within the organization.
Transgender Employment Policy (Sample)
This sample transgender employment policy document gives you a jump start in creating a comprehensive respectful and inclusive policy. Note: This is an example and needs to be customized per your organizational policies.
Diversity 201™ Equity and Inclusion in Action
SOLLAH EXCLUSIVE!
We all know the importance of diversity. In order to leverage your organization’s diversity, you must create an environment where all voices can be heard and valued. That’s the basis of equity and inclusion… and it’s everyone’s responsibility. Difficult diversity dynamics will happen… but you can make your workplace more caring, engaging, and respectful when you put equity and inclusion in action!