Did you know that making your workplace more diverse and inclusive is not only ethical, it’s also good for business?
Did you know that making your workplace more diverse and inclusive is not only ethical, it’s also good for business? It’s true! Studies have shown that companies with diverse and inclusive teams tend to do outperform competitors who don’t put as great an emphasis on such initiatives. This course will show you how to make your workplace more inclusive, and go into detail as to why it’s so beneficial.
This course will start by going over some facts about diversity—its basic definition, what inclusion is, what it means to treat people with equity, and some workplace practices you can implement. Then you’ll explore the impact of your own biases, as well as that of worldwide diversity. Finally, you’ll see some examples and benefits of workplace diversity in action. Then you'll have the knowledge you need to create meaningful change in your workplace.
Learning Objectives
- Learn the basic definitions of diversity and inclusion
- Know the benefits of having a more diverse and inclusive workplace
- Understand the difference between equity and equality
Skills you’ll gain
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- Learn the basic definitions of diversity and inclusion
- Understand the difference between equity and equality
- Identify workplace practices you can implement to build a more inclusive environment
- Examine the impact of unconscious bias and worldwide diversity
- Recognize the benefits of a more diverse and inclusive workplace through real-world examples
Key Takeaways
- Making a workplace more diverse and inclusive is both an ethical choice and good for business.
- Studies have shown that companies with diverse and inclusive teams tend to outperform competitors who place less emphasis on such initiatives.
- Equity, which involves treating people fairly, is different from equality.
- Understanding your own biases and the scope of worldwide diversity is part of creating an inclusive workplace.
- Workplace diversity offers concrete benefits that can be seen in real-world examples and applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Diversity and Inclusion Series cover?
The course covers basic facts about diversity and inclusion, what it means to treat people with equity, workplace practices you can implement, the impact of your own biases, worldwide diversity, and examples and benefits of workplace diversity in action.
Who is this course for?
It is for anyone who wants the knowledge to make their workplace more inclusive and create meaningful change in their workplace.
What will I learn in this course?
You will learn the basic definitions of diversity and inclusion, the benefits of a more diverse and inclusive workplace, and the difference between equity and equality.
Why is workplace diversity beneficial?
Beyond being ethical, it is good for business; studies have shown that companies with diverse and inclusive teams tend to outperform competitors who do not put as great an emphasis on such initiatives.
How is the course structured?
It progresses from defining diversity, inclusion, and equity and workplace practices, through unconscious bias and diversity around the world, to workplace diversity in action and its additional benefits, with knowledge checks and a conclusion.
Transcript
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Welcome to KnowledgeCity course on Diversity and Inclusion. In this course, we'll cover the key terms and concepts of diversity and inclusion as well as how they apply to our everyday lives. You'll also see some concrete examples of how you can support diversity and inclusion initiatives in your workplace. You'll learn how fostering workplace diversity is not only the right thing to do but also helps your business to be more successful. Let's get started.
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