Belonging, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (BEDI)

Everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect at work, and yet workplace bullying is surprisingly and disappointingly common. Even if an organisation has a policy in place to deal with the issue, incidents can often go undetected or overlooked. Sensitivity is key, and you can establish a code of conduct for your staff to follow by offering the right training – just like this course! It offers the perfect platform for building awareness about bullying behaviours and building a system for eradicating them.

This course explains what unconscious bias is, and where it comes from. It’s something all of us should make an effort to understand, because sometimes we are unwilling or unable to acknowledge and address it. Unconscious biases can have a negative impact on an organisation’s working environment. To overcome unconscious bias, we must recognise the symptoms, and challenge them.

Unfortunately, racism still undermines the rights of employees in many workplaces. Sometimes, it’s easy to spot and challenge. Other times, it’s subtle and embedded in policies, processes, or unconscious attitudes. Racism is never acceptable. To work towards a workplace that’s fair for everyone, you need to commit to actively challenging and overcoming it.

Creating a workplace where nobody has to experience discrimination of any kind is everyone’s responsibility. If you accidentally act or speak in a way that harms others, you may feel embarrassed or defensive. But when someone tells you you’ve made a mistake, they’re actually giving you a chance to grow. This course will help you understand how harmful microaggressions can be and how to spot and respond to them.