Diversity Among Us. Inclusion and Respect in the Workplace. Facilitated by: Amy Solis Thurston County Human Resources

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1 Diversity Among Us Inclusion and Respect in the Workplace Facilitated by: Amy Solis Thurston County Human Resources

2 What s Ahead? Identify the Value of diversity and inclusion Reduce biases and stereotypes that deter from effective working relationships Discuss what INCLUSION and DIVERSITY look and sound like Establish clear expectations within your team, community and workgroup

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4 Who Said it? We become not a melting pot but a beautiful mosaic. Different people, different beliefs, different yearnings, different hopes, different dreams. Jimmy Carter US President

5 Define Diversity Diversity refers to the variety of differences and similarities/dimensions among people, such as gender, race/ethnicity, tribal/indigenous origins, age, culture, generation, religion, class/caste, language, education, geography, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, work style, work experience, job role and function, thinking style, and personality type.

6 I Am Part #1 I Am 1. In the center circle write your name. 2. In the outer circles write a descriptive word or words about who you are. 3. Once completed, share with your table team.

7 That s Diversity But What Does Inclusion Have to Do With It? Inclusion refers to how diversity is leveraged to create a fair, equitable, healthy and high-performing organization or community where all individuals are respected, feel engaged and motivated, and their contributions toward meeting organizational and societal goals are valued.

8 2D Diversity Inherent Diversity: Natural Characteristics mixed with innate talents, background and life experiences. Acquired Diversity: Skills and insights that can only be gained by learning first hand. 1. Share the benefits of diversity openly. 2. Suggest blind recruitment tools and procedures. 3. Communicate the successes of diverse teams. 4. Suggest additional training for sustaining a diverse workforce.

9 Today s Workplace We now embrace diversity and strive to incorporate workgroups that don t all look, sound or reflect one specific group. Diversity in the workplace is values: Talents Experiences Ideas Perspectives Recognizing the value of diversity can help eliminate negative behaviors in the workplace.

10 Who Said it? Diversity: the art of thinking independently together. Malcolm Forbes American Entrepreneur

11 Measuring the Benefits of Diversity Efficiency Pay disparity/equality Grievances & complaints Discrimination Performance-based firings & overall turnover Perception of equality, opportunity &/or promotion Employee engagement/job satisfaction Innovation Management & leadership support diversity Processimprovement participation Flex-time & parttime opportunities Index tracking diversity & innovation correlation Sustainable Performance Cross-training participation Leadership track participation Market perception Compliance Work/life balance Success Factors: An SAP Company 2014

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13 Johns Hopkins University Diversity Leadership Council

14 What s the point? A growing number of studies show a link between hidden biases and actual behavior.

15 What s Happening Across the United States of America?

16 What s Next? Learn to identify negative attitudes and behaviors Learn to look critically and honestly at the myths and preconceived ideas you may have been conditioned to believe about others Consider developing a sensitivity to differences

17 Who Said it? I think tolerance and acceptance and love is something that feeds every community. Lady Gaga Artist/Musician

18 Consciously Overcoming Unconscious Bias

19 An unconscious bias is an assumption that we make. A prejudice that we have, that we may not even realize. It s not something we ve thought about and consciously decided on. It s not based on reasoning, sound or unsound. Unconscious bias is based on pervasive cultural stereotypes.

20 Micro-inequities: A big word for small actions Small ways in which we see bias at work. They re disrespectful actions that are sometimes so subtle they leave the targets wondering if they were really slighted or are just being overly sensitive.

21 Micro-affirmations: Small gestures, big impact! Micro-affirmations are small gestures of respect and inclusion that anyone can make. Micro-affirmations are a way of becoming more consciously fair, more thoughtful about our biases, and more respectful in our perceptions and dealings with our coworkers and the public..

22 LIVE Listening Including Valuing Engaging Maintaining Good Eye Contact Paying Attention Not Interrupting Inviting Everyone to Participate Keeping others in the Loop Socially Inclusive Giving Credit Where It Is Deserved Encouraging Strengths Acknowledging Endeavors & Successes Saying Hello & Goodbye Being Friendly Asking Everyone For Input

23 Let s see if you ve got it 1. Given a specific photograph 2. Identify a negative bias or stereotype that could be seen? 3. What can you do to switch this around and counteract the negative spin?

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27 Who Said it? I am America. I am the part you won't recognize, but get used to me. Black, confident, cocky -- my name, not yours. My religion, not yours. My goals, my own. Get used to me. Muhammad Ali Boxer

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29 I am Part #2 Catholic Teacher Amy Female I am (a/an) but I am NOT (a/an). Music Lover

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31 What Can YOU Do Establish polices & guidelines as they relate to Diversity & Inclusion. Practice positive, cooperative work habits in the workplace. Recognize & respect others & their individuality. Ensure buy-in from all levels of your organization. Talk about differences & demonstrate tactful methods of inclusion. Eliminate stereotypes & generalizations.

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33 Thank you for participating Amy Solis Thurston County Human Resources