Anti-racism forum to tackle workplace racism & bias

PeopleStrategy, Lighthouse Research & Advisory and the Atlanta chapter of the National Association of African Americans in Human Resources have joined forces to enable difficult conversations about workplace racism and bias. They have organised an anti-racism forum that will help leaders, HR and diversity and inclusion professionals to start difficult conversations to tackle race, systemic racism and bias so organisations can begin building an actively anti-racist workplace. It is scheduled to take place at the end of this month.

The senseless deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and countless others have served as a vivid reminder that the reality for Black Americans has remained largely unchanged since the beginning of our country’s history, despite past efforts, according to PeopleStrategy. “We also have been reminded of the vast inequities and deep-rooted biases that continue to marginalise people based on their race, ethnicity, economic status, gender and sexual orientation. It is time for change. It is time for unity. It is time for justice. It is time for true equality. It is time to do the work,” it added.

ENDING RACIAL INJUSTICE & INEQUALITY

To help bring about change that will help to end social and racial injustice and inequality, PeopleStrategy is planning a live virtual event entitled: Going Beyond Diversity & Inclusion: an Open Forum on Anti-Racism. The event recognises that many HR and business leaders are struggling to know where to begin when it comes to building an actively anti-racist workplace.

“The goal of this event is to provide a forum that facilitates open, honest and uncomfortable conversations,” stated People Strategy. “We believe that is a critical first step toward real and meaningful change.”

TOPICS OF DISCUSSION

Going Beyond Diversity & Inclusion: an Open Forum on Anti-Racism will be held during the week of August 24-28, 2020 (between 2-3 pm CT or 3-4 pm ET every day). Daily sessions will feature panelists who can provide real-life experience, expert guidance and thought-provoking dialogue on race, systemic racism, social injustice, unconscious bias, microaggressions and hiring practices, confirmed PeopleStrategy. Topics that will be discussed include:

• What do we mean by anti-racism and why does it matter? (scheduled on August 24)

• Are your hiring practices really inclusive? (scheduled on August 25)

• What are Microagressions and how do we address them? (scheduled on August 26)

• Are you providing opportunities for minority development, mentoring and internal mobility? (scheduled on August 27)

• How to build an action plan to create an actively anti-racist workplace? (scheduled on August 28)

Click here to register or for more information.