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Belonging in Action: Advancing Inclusive Workplaces
Length
10 Minutes
Course Type
SHIFT in Minutes Microlearning; Mobile Friendly
Audience
All Employees
Empower Your
Workforce
10-Minute Inclusive Workplace Training that empowers everyday actions to strengthen culture and collaboration
Inclusive workplace training isn’t just about policies. It’s about the everyday actions that shape how employees feel at work. Small behaviors, like showing respect, inviting diverse perspectives, and standing up for colleagues, add up to a culture where everyone feels valued.
Belonging in Action: Advancing Inclusive Workplaces training is a 10-minute microlearning course that helps employees recognize key moments that matter—like meetings, feedback conversations, and team collaborations—where inclusion makes the biggest difference. Through real-world scenarios, learners practice inclusive behaviors and apply simple strategies that strengthen belonging, team culture, and overall performance.
SHIFT in Minutes are 10-minute microlearning courses that fit seamlessly into the workday, helping employees build empathy, awareness, and accountability without disrupting productivity. Each course engages learners in ways that shift mindsets, change behavior, and create lasting impact on culture, communication, and performance.
This interactive course shows how every employee can help create a culture of belonging through simple, everyday actions. Learners will explore real-world scenarios, practice being an upstander, and apply practical strategies using the BElonging framework to make colleagues feel included, valued, and supported.
Designed to be completed in just 10 minutes, this course offers practical tools that can be applied immediately to strengthen workplace relationships and create a more positive organizational culture.

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Recognize how daily actions contribute to an inclusive workplace culture
- Understand the concept of being an upstander and why it matters.
- Apply practical strategies to foster belonging in everyday interactions
- Reflect on what makes them feel included and valued—and replicate those behaviors for others

Looking for more ways to grow your team? SHIFT HR Compliance Training offers additional short, focused courses that build communication, strengthen workplace culture, and develop practical skills employees can apply right away:

When Belonging Fails, Turnover Wins
SHIFT in Minutes makes belonging the force behind stronger collaboration and outcomes
of employees say they feel isolated at work
boost in job performance linked to high levels of belonging
of global workers report that they’ve felt excluded in some way at work
Course Details
| Format | Self-paced eLearning with interactive scenarios and reflection points |
| Duration | 10 Minutes |
| Languages | English and Spanish (others available upon request) |
| Certification | Instant certificate download |
| Accessibility | WCAG 2.1 AA compliant, screen-reader compatible, closed captions included |
| Flexible Delivery Options | SCORM-ready training, hosted by SHIFT or on your LMS |
| Customization | Turnkey branding options |
| White Glove Implementation | Dedicated Project Manager
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Frequently Asked Questions
What to consider when choosing the right inclusive workplace training for your workplace
This course is designed for employees at all levels. Since belonging is built through everyday actions, every team member, regardless of role, will benefit from learning how to contribute to a more inclusive, supportive workplace.
Learners will explore realistic workplace scenarios, practice being an upstander, and discover practical strategies using BElonging framework. The course focuses on small, impactful actions that can be applied immediately to help colleagues feel included and valued.
By equipping employees with tools to foster belonging, the course helps build stronger team connections, improve collaboration, and create a workplace culture where respect and inclusion are the norm. This not only supports employee wellbeing but also drives better organizational results.
Investing in workplace culture training helps prevent costly lawsuits, reduces employee turnover, and minimizes productivity loss caused by toxic workplace behavior. Proactive training fosters a respectful culture, which lowers the risk of legal claims and reputational damage, ultimately saving organizations significant money over time.
SHIFT HR Compliance Training’s course is fully customizable to reflect your organization’s brand, industry, and workforce needs. Companies can seamlessly incorporate their logo, colors, and messaging to create a familiar, engaging learning environment. Policies, scenarios, and examples can also be tailored to align with local regulations, industry standards, and workplace realities.
For organizations with unique needs, SHIFT offers bespoke development to design content that mirrors company culture and addresses specific challenges employees may face. This flexibility ensures not only compliance but also greater employee engagement, retention, and impact. When training feels relevant, practical, and connected to your brand, it resonates more deeply with learners—strengthening buy-in and fostering a culture of accountability, respect, allyship, and inclusion across your workforce.
SHIFT HR Compliance Training’s legal expertise ensures all of our trainings meet Federal and State compliance, which allows your company to roll-out training with confidence and trust. Not only is all content legally vetted, but it is engaging, creative, and warm. Your employees will gain critical knowledge, practice real-world examples, and learn foundation skills in our training.
