Course Description

Research shows that organizations with high diversity levels are 35% more likely to outperform their competitors in profitability. This underlines the value of a diverse workforce that drives innovation and sound decision-making. Introduction to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is designed to help employees understand the foundations of DEI and the importance of fostering an inclusive workplace.

Participants will explore how diversity reflects employees’ wide range of backgrounds and perspectives. They will identify equity’s role in ensuring fair treatment and opportunity for all and inclusion’s ability to foster an environment where everyone feels valued. By implementing inclusive strategies aligned with legal requirements, employees contribute to creating a more harmonious, high-performing workplace.

After completing this course, participants will be able to:

• Define diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)
• Identify DEI’s importance in the workplace, including how it drives business success
• Apply inclusive strategies in the workplace while complying with laws 
  prohibiting discrimination
  

Disclaimer: This introductory public class is a foundational training for participants who are new to diversity, equity, and inclusion and are open to learning. It is facilitated by Archbright University instructors who have been trained in the fundamentals of diversity, equity, and inclusion. For information on private team trainings and more advanced DEI courses, please contact info@archbright.com.

Note that Archbright's training content adheres to federal, state, and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based on protected status.  Employment decisions based on a protected characteristic, whether part of a DEI strategy effort or otherwise, have always been illegal.