Building Unity in the Workplace

Building Unity in the Workplace

Our workforce and economy have become more global, and our employees and the communities we serve are more multicultural. Changes in demographics and family structure today demand an understanding of our attitudes toward those who may be different from us. A practice of inclusion rather than exclusion can unlock the potential of a diverse workforce. The bottom line is, we want to create a culture of respect and understanding. Valuing diversity requires the creation of a workplace climate that allows everyone to fully contribute respectfully of their abilities. This program reviews all elements of diversity and allows participants to actively practice positive skills in a non-threatening environment. These skills are equally applicable in dealing with the public, and community partners.

Promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is critical to ensuring workplaces are effective and responsive to the needs of the community. The training will consist of a topic such as unconscious bias, cultural competence, communication skills, generations in the workplace, and skills to have brave conversations. The training will be facilitated by experienced trainers and experts in the field of DEI and open to all corrections employees.

The goals of this training program are to:

• Increase awareness of unconscious bias and its impact on decision-making
• Develop cultural competence to better serve a diverse community
• Enhance communication skills to build trust and understanding among team members
• Promote an inclusive and respectful workplace culture