Valuing Diversity in the Workplace
ID#: COMM 109 Objective
To raise awareness of legal and personal aspects of communication in a diverse workforce. In today's workplace, appreciation and tolerance of differences have become essential skills. Recognizing and understanding the unique aspects of age, gender, race, culture and religion, along with physical ability and sexual orientation, are critical to business success.
Outline
Introducing the concept of diversity - cultural pursuit activity
Legal issues in cultural awareness
Workforce 2010: what does it mean?
Historical perspective
Spirit and letter of the law
Harassment/hostile work environment
Personal issues in cultural awareness
Risk factors in diversity training
Reflecting on personal experience
Charting lessons about difference
Theories of difference
Feelings versus familiarity
Target groups
Stand up for diversity activity
Personal commitment
Designed For
Supervisors, leaders, and managers who are concerned with being successful in working with a diverse, rapidly-changing workforce
This seminar is particularly effective as a customized on-site.
*The use of this seal is not an endorsement by HRCI of the quality of the program. It means that this program has met HRCI's criteria to be pre-approved for recertification credit.
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