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Workplace Inclusion: Navigating Through Difficult Times™

SOLLAH EXCLUSIVE!

This new program has been designed to provide all employees with practical, inclusionary skills for recognizing and responding to tough situations they may face or witness within the workplace after a health scare or pandemic. After all, inclusion and respect are all about people having a sense of belonging; it gives people the feeling of being welcomed, respected, valued and treated fairly for who they are and what they bring or contribute to the organization.

TrainingBytes® Please Call Me Jessica, Not Bill™

Transitioning to a different gender is a deeply personal decision. There are many unknowns and the added stress of how the workplace will accept the transitioning employee is very real. When discussing with and supporting (being an ally) an employee or co-worker going through the transition, the bottom line and key to personal and team success is simple... it all comes down to respect. This powerful video captures the emotion and fears of a transitioning employee.

Respect Is...™

Being respectful towards others is something we all need...and deserve. This thought-provoking, powerful short video uses impactful imagery, video and music to encourage discussion on the importance of a respectful workplace.

Discussion Card: Respect Across Religions

When it comes to discussing religion in the workplace, there are so many questions. Be prepared to have these discussions while fostering an inclusion environment! These easy-to-use cards provide a simple model (F.A.I.T.H.S.) along with thought-provoking questions on better understanding & addressing questions on religion in the workplace. Great for a quick training reminder, reinforcement or as a conversation generator.

Discussion Card: Working with Veteran Co-Workers

Military veterans are a great asset in the workplace. But how can you maximize their experience while maintaining respect and equity? These easy-to-use cards provide a simple model (V.E.T.E.R.A.N.) along with thought-provoking questions on better understanding your veteran's core tenents of honor, duty & integrity in the workplace. Great for a quick training reminder, reinforcement or as a conversation generator.

Discussion Card: Checking the Relationship

Having active and respectful discussions are paramount to creating working relationships based on inclusive and trust. These easy-to-use cards provide a simple model (R.A.P.P.O.R.T.) along with thought-provoking questions on effective ways to tackle the tough discussions with grace and respect. These cards are great for a quick training reminder, reinforcement or as a conversation generator.

Discussion Card: Listening by Creating Space

Having active and respectful discussions are essential components of an inclusive and innovative workplace. These easy-to-use cards provide a simple model (S.P.A.C.E.) along with thought-provoking questions on effective ways to tackle the tough discussions with grace and respect. These cards are great for a quick training reminder, reinforcement or as a conversation generator.

Wanna Get Us All Sick? (from Workplace Inclusion: Navigating Through Difficult Times™)

Social distancing policies and standards within the workplace are essential to protecting employees from possibly getting sick. Employees most likely will continue to maintain a six-foot distance from others and otherwise observe social distancing in the workplace as work duties permit. Also, there might need to be a limit to the total number of workers in a workspace (based on square footage) and a limit to the number of people in conference rooms, workstations, etc.

She’s Asian, Right!

Blaming an Asian employee for a world-wide pandemic based on their heritage makes no sense. If it spread within an organization, it can impact personal relationships and cause deeper harassment and discrimination issues.

It's Just Allergies! (from Workplace Inclusion: Navigating Through Difficult Times™)

Yes, coughing in the workplace might take on a whole new meaning in the 'new normal' we face. But allergies, the common cold, even the flu bug will still be found in the workplace. Using good judgement and good hygiene can help prevent the spread of workplace sickness - without discriminating against others based on what we might perceive as fact.

Let's Not Shake Hands

New organizational policies and standards will be implemented across most organizations protecting employees while in the workplace. In the immediate future, 'new normal' guidelines will most likely include refraining from shaking hands while in the workplace. Refusing to shake hands can be dicey - even uncomfortable. There is definitely a right way to maintain respect while adhering to social distancing policies.

The New Normal (from Workplace Inclusion: Navigating Through Difficult Times™)

Blaming an Asian employee for a world-wide pandemic based on their heritage makes no sense. It's this type of explicit bias that not only impacts personal relationships, but if it's allowed to spread within an organization, it can potentially cause deeper harassment and discrimination issues.

Everyday Diversity™ Hijab

People often have different religious practices based upon their faith. Some of these practices include wearing something like a crucifix. For others, it means wearing a piece of attire such as a hijab. Today’s inclusive and respectful workplace culture means that the ability to practice your religion is open to you.

Everyday Diversity™ More Than Meets the Eye

How we present ourselves to the world is part of our personal choices. Some people prefer a laid back styles, some prefer a buttoned up conservative look. So long as people are within the dress code, what people are wearing is personal.

Your Path to Success™ Respecting Others

Being cooperative and respectful are probably two of the most important things we can do to really excel on the job. Just being able to get along with people is one of the most important skills any of us bring to the workplace. It means getting to know your colleagues and co-workers; making the effort to gain the respect and support of the people you work with.

Making A World of Difference in the Workplace™

It's a given... the workplace is going to be more diverse. So your employees, managers and executive team need to know it’s important that they use cultural competency skills to interact and communicate respectfully. The bottom line: By better understanding others, YOU can make a world of difference in your organization.

Making A World of Difference in the Workplace™ (Healthcare)

The workplace is much more diverse. So your employees, managers and executive team need to know it’s important that they use cultural competency skills to interact and communicate respectfully with patients and their families. The bottom line: By better understanding your patients, YOU can make a world of difference in their lives and within your organization.

Encouraging Respect

This activity and worksheet helps facilitate the exploration and discussing of participants’ definitions of respect and the importance of respect.

First Impressions Activity

This activity is designed to spark a discussion about the biases and assumptions people have towards others based upon different characteristics and aspects of who they are. These real-life examples focus on different aspects of bias.

Discussion Card: Working with Women

These colorful, easy-to-implement cards provide a simple model (W.O.M.E.N.) and a list of questions that allow users/recipients to stop and think about gender specific issues. These cards are great for a quick training reminder or conversation starter.