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Race & Racism in the Canadian Workplace

Confront the reality of racism within Canadian society and recognize its presence within our work environments.

Fundamental level training
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Create a workplace culture for everyone to do their best work.

As organizations invest more time and money into DEI programs and policies, programs will have

6X

more innovative business outcomes

22%

higher retention rates

8X

better business outcomes

35%

out perform peers financially

By understanding race as a social construct that perpetuates biases, stereotypes, and discrimination, participants will gain insights into how racism manifests in the workplace and  explore strategies to transition from merely inclusive workplaces to actively anti-racist environments.

Training outline & objectives

Understanding Racism in the Canadian Workplace

  • Explore the presence of racism in Canadian workplaces, recognizing it as a manifestation of broader societal issues.
  • Examine how race operates as a social construct within organizational settings, leading to biases, stereotypes, and discriminatory practices.

Moving from Inclusive to Anti-Racist Workplaces

  • Analyze the transition from inclusive workplaces to anti-racist environments, emphasizing the importance of proactive measures to address racism.
  • Discuss strategies and initiatives that organizations can implement to foster cultures of equity, inclusion, and justice.

Strategies to Foster Inclusion, Equity, and Justice

  • Identify practical strategies to combat racism in the workplace, including the use of appropriate terminology and language related to race and racism.
  • Explore the concepts of social constructs, social power dynamics, and privilege, acknowledging their impact on organizational culture and practices.

Becoming Anti-Racist

  • Differentiate between being "not racist" and actively working towards anti-racism, encouraging participants to embrace anti-racist ideologies and actions.
  • Empower participants to evaluate the impacts of racism in the Canadian workplace and apply proactive strategies to create environments that promote equity, justice, and respect for all individuals.
BENEFITS OF EQUITY & INCLUSION TRAINING

This training will help your leaders & managers

Define inclusive leadership

Engage direct repors with empathy

Influence upwards with inclusion

Drive equitable business decisions

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