Transgender Inclusion in the Workplace The EEOC and many states’ employment laws interpret Title VII of the Civil Rights Act to include discrimination protections for transgender individuals. As a result, companies and their employees cannot discriminate based on gender identity. SHIFT’s online training course provides learners with an understanding of the issues related to gender […]
Allyship in Action This course helps employees understand how they can actively promote a culture of inclusion by being an ally. Learners are taught the benefits of workplace allyship and motivated to act through empathy building examples and exercises. SHIFT’s engaging course provides learners with clear, proactive strategies they have an opportunity to practice using in real-world scenarios. To understand what […]
Building Employee Inclusion and Upstander Culture As workplaces become more diverse and we regularly interact with colleagues from an increasing variety of backgrounds, it’s important to be mindful of the important role every person plays in creating an inclusive environment where all employees feel included, supported and valued. SHIFT’s online diversity training course improves the […]
Creating a Culture of Civility & Respect in the Workplace Employees appreciate working in an environment that is comfortable, inclusive, and free of inappropriate conduct and disrespectful behavior. SHIFT’s online training course outlines the expectations of organizational leadership to uphold a positive and productive workplace and to remind employees to carefully consider their everyday words […]
Unconscious Bias: The Impact of Microaggressions What are microaggressions? How can I avoid microaggressions? What should I do if I’m responsible for a microaggression? What can I do if I witness a microaggression? Microaggressions are seemingly small insults that communicate negative or hostile messages about someone’s characteristics like race, gender, sexual orientation, or religion. Microaggressions […]
Unconscious Bias: SHIFTing From Awareness to Action How do our brains process bias?How and when are we most susceptible to bias thinking?What are the impacts of bias behavior?What strategies can we implement to lessen the impact of bias in our everyday interactions? Research has shown that it is easy to spot bias in others. It’s […]
How to be an Upstander in the Face of Racism Creating an anti-racist environment is vital in order for organizations to succeed. SHIFT’s online training course uses current real-world scenarios that provide the learners with tools to become an ally in the face of racism. Understanding that employees come to the issue of race with […]
Disability Etiquette & Beyond As companies continue to enhance their efforts towards creating a more diversified and inclusive workplace, they must address the needs of employees of all abilities. SHIFT’s online training course was built with the goal in mind of building inclusive work environments where employees of all abilities are made to feel included, […]
Code of Conduct: Cultivating Workplace Ethics & Preventing Bribery, Fraud & Corruption Employers who are committed to operating with the highest standards of ethics and integrity understand that they must do more than simply provide their employees with a written code of conduct. The key in creating an ethical work environment is to ensure that […]
Building Cultural Competency in the Workplace Today, more than ever before, we are working and interacting with people from all parts of the world with many different cultural backgrounds. One’s culture not only shows up in their language, religion and dress. It can also influence how a person thinks, communicates and views roles, relationships and […]
