We are excited to partner with Chartered Professionals in Human Resources Manitoba (CPHR Manitoba) to offer on-demand webinars at your convenience. CPHR Manitoba is the exclusive certifying body in Manitoba for the nationally recognized Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation – the leading standard for HR professionals in Canada.
Simply click on the links below. It will take you to the CPHR page for you to then start viewing our pre-recorded webinars. 1.0 credit hours are available for each webinar. Non-member fee $40 / CPHR Manitoba Members $30. Please note that 50% of the portion of collected fees goes directly to Diversity Essentials and its presenters.
1. Sexual Identity and Gender Diversity – Inclusive Language in the Workplace (presenter: Reece Malone)
Our workplace is a reflection of our diverse culture and the integral people who lay the foundation for innovation, sustainability and success. This workshop focuses on the essentials of learning the nuances of identity. We will identify why gender identity and diverse relationships matter and ways to communicate inclusively among colleagues and with the public.
You will learn inclusive communication including practical tools and strategies that help you get to know your client better without the guesswork with dignity. Here’s what’s covered:
- Why sexuality and gender inclusive language matters
- Diversity and human sexuality
- Current terminology and how to use terminology
- Identity examples of language-based microaggressions
- Ways to integrate gender inclusive language – responses to disclosure and ambivalence
2. Trans and Non-binary Employees – Equitable and Inclusive Language (presenter: Reece Malone)
Research is clear. When employees bring their authentic selves to the workplace, the workplace thrives. As more transgender (trans for short) and non-binary people are disclosing their gender identity, it is important that workplaces be more proactive, knowledgeable and facility equipped so that all people (employees and consumers) are understood and valued. This pre-recorded session offers foundational information on gender identity and some of the nuances of gender inclusive language so that communication is more clear building your confidence and knowledge. Here’s what’s covered:
- Common-use language for transgender and non-binary employees
- A systems pathway for gender transitioning employees
- Additional tools to de-escalate difficult conversations and situations
- Additional systemic considerations for a more trans inclusive and equitable workplace
3. Anti-Racism in the Workplace (presenter: Thiané Diop)
Iterations of the topic of racism have been discussed over generations. In today’s social climate, systemic racism and individual experiences of racism often confuse given human rights law and under reported incidents of racially-based discrimination and violence. Throughout the globe continues calls for action for the eradication of anti-Black racism, anti-Indigenous racism and xenophobia.
This 1-hr pre-recorded webinar will help broaden our awareness of individual and systemic experiences of racism, and discusses common nomenclature and terminology in ways to help build comfort on having conversations about racism. Here’s what’s covered:
- What is an anti-racist workplace and why does it matter?
- Terminology: What is racism? What is systemic racism?
- Identifying race-based microaggressions
- Building comfort with having conversations about racism
- Considerations for next steps
