A diverse and inclusive workplace is essential for fostering teamwork, improving productivity, and ensuring a safe and respectful environment. This course provides construction employees with an understanding of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) and how these principles contribute to a more effective and supportive worksite. Participants will learn to recognize bias, promote equity, and create an inclusive culture where all workers feel valued.
Key Learning Points:
- Understanding the key concepts of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) in construction
- The benefits of a diverse workforce in improving teamwork and productivity
- Recognizing the four major types of diversity: internal, external, organizational, and worldview
- Addressing conscious and unconscious bias in the workplace
- The importance of equity in providing fair opportunities for all workers
- Strategies to create an inclusive work environment where every employee’s contributions are valued
- How Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) can support diverse employees in construction
- Practical steps to foster a culture of belonging on the job site
By the end of the course, you will have learned:
- How to contribute to a diverse and inclusive construction worksite
- Ways to recognize and challenge biases that impact workplace interactions
- The difference between equality and equity and why equitable treatment is essential
- How to support coworkers and ensure a fair and respectful work environment
- Practical actions to build a sense of belonging for all employees
This training equips construction employees with the knowledge and tools to promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, creating a more collaborative, innovative, and respectful worksite.