Work place re education training. Is this really good for the business?
The following is a real company directive. Identify the premise. Have discussion on how this would impact a large retail business and its employees. I have a very strong opinion about this as it directly offends... err... impacts me.
From: Shxxx Oxxx, Chief Diversity Officer
To: All Mxxx Colleagues
Coming Soon: Companywide Inclusive Workplace Training
One of the simplest ways to help promote diversity and inclusion at Xxxxx is to avoid bias in how we think, act and operate. Bias is one of the greatest roadblocks to an inclusive culture, especially because while the judgements we sometimes make about individuals or groups are often unintentional, they can have a big impact.
On Monday, June xx, we’re launching a new required course, Inclusive Workplace: Understanding and Managing Unconscious Bias, that will teach you how to understand, identify and mitigate bias. This is an expansion of the instructor-led course that Directors and above completed last year.
The new, online course will shed light on the impact of unconscious bias in the workplace and identify strategies to help you manage bias in everyday interactions with colleagues and, as applicable, customers. You’ll learn simple tips to start using immediately. If you participated in an unconscious bias session last year, this will be a great refresher.
The companywide training schedule is below. Timing varies based on your function and role. Look for an email with additional course information and instructions when it’s time to complete your training.
Corporate and Support Functions (including Sxxx Cxxxx)
• June xx-July xx | People Leaders and all Exempt Colleagues
• July x-August xx | Non-exempt Colleagues without direct reports
Xxxxx
• July x-xx | People Leaders and all Exempt Colleagues
• July xx-September xx | Non-exempt Colleagues without direct reports
Fostering a diverse and inclusive culture isn’t just the right thing to do. It’s crucial to building our business, developing top talent and responding effectively to changing customer expectations. The small choices that you make in the moments that matter can have a big impact on our colleagues, customers and community.
Thank you for your participation and support.
From: Shxxx Oxxx, Chief Diversity Officer
To: All Mxxx Colleagues
Coming Soon: Companywide Inclusive Workplace Training
One of the simplest ways to help promote diversity and inclusion at Xxxxx is to avoid bias in how we think, act and operate. Bias is one of the greatest roadblocks to an inclusive culture, especially because while the judgements we sometimes make about individuals or groups are often unintentional, they can have a big impact.
On Monday, June xx, we’re launching a new required course, Inclusive Workplace: Understanding and Managing Unconscious Bias, that will teach you how to understand, identify and mitigate bias. This is an expansion of the instructor-led course that Directors and above completed last year.
The new, online course will shed light on the impact of unconscious bias in the workplace and identify strategies to help you manage bias in everyday interactions with colleagues and, as applicable, customers. You’ll learn simple tips to start using immediately. If you participated in an unconscious bias session last year, this will be a great refresher.
The companywide training schedule is below. Timing varies based on your function and role. Look for an email with additional course information and instructions when it’s time to complete your training.
Corporate and Support Functions (including Sxxx Cxxxx)
• June xx-July xx | People Leaders and all Exempt Colleagues
• July x-August xx | Non-exempt Colleagues without direct reports
Xxxxx
• July x-xx | People Leaders and all Exempt Colleagues
• July xx-September xx | Non-exempt Colleagues without direct reports
Fostering a diverse and inclusive culture isn’t just the right thing to do. It’s crucial to building our business, developing top talent and responding effectively to changing customer expectations. The small choices that you make in the moments that matter can have a big impact on our colleagues, customers and community.
Thank you for your participation and support.
