Diversity and Inclusion

Optum, the Employee and Family Assistance Program provider, has created the following training videos around diversity and inclusion. These topics are essential steps on the journey to demonstrate inclusive behaviors and learn to be compassionate and supportive of individuals different from ourselves. These videos are also available as courses on Cornerstone.

HOW TO SUPPORT LGBTQI+ EMPLOYEES IN THE WORKPLACE

Among any group, there will be a range of people with various sexualities and genders. This program considers how to create a positive work environment where difference is understood and respected.

HOW TO CREATE A RESPECTFUL WORKPLACE

Integrity and respect in workplace interactions help cultivate a positive and successful environment. Introduces communication skills and other behaviors that promote respectful, open ways of relating, settling differences, and working effectively as a team.

UNDERSTAND AND EMBRACE DIVERSITY

Exploring the many facets of diversity, this session examines cultural differences and differences in age, gender, marital status, and sexual orientation. It will also explore the benefits of diversity in the workforce and effective ways to achieve a safe and equal workplace.

PREVENTING BULLYING, HARASSMENT AND DISCRIMINATION FOR EMPLOYEES

Designed to help individuals understand bullying, harassment, and discrimination. Explores the problems of workplace bullying. Provides sensible, best-practice strategies for recognizing and removing the risks of bullying.

FOSTERING INCLUSION IN THE WORKPLACE

Discusses how to create an inclusive workplace. You will learn to identify activities, attitudes, and assumptions that exclude co-workers. Then explore ways to include others in ways that enrich the office and personal lives.

RAISING DIVERSITY IN YOUR HOME

People come in different looks, shapes, and sizes. They also have different backgrounds, beliefs, and abilities from: adoptive families, singles parent households, blended families, families with stay-at-home fathers, other religions, and same-sex households. Family members’ care and support are essential to children's developmental process and adequate functioning in today’s society.

BIAS AND WHAT WE CAN ABOUT IT

All people hold tendencies to lean one way or another, but when behaviors are mindless and create an unequal world, that’s when individuals need to act.