Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) does not exist simply as a “nice to have” and is clearly more than being kind to one another. Discrimination, harassment, and violence in the workplace is not only detrimental to health, safety, and productivity of an organization, it can also lead to legal liabilities for unmet workplace regulations.

Building a culture in your organization that propagates the employers legal responsibility to provide a work environment free of discrimination makes good business sense. Two of the leading global consulting firms (Deloitte and McKinsey) have quantified the benefits of a workplace that is committed to the principles of EDI.

• 83% of millennials are more engaged at work when they believe their company fosters an inclusive culture.

• Ethnically diverse companies are 35% more likely to outperform their respective national industry medians.

• Gender diverse companies are 15% more likely to outperform their respective national industry medians.

The benefits include worker retention and loyalty, increased productivity with less absenteeism and stronger cooperation between employees and management. The end result is an organization that attracts from all corners of the talent pool.

Employers also have an ethical and legal obligation to protect their employees and by doing so, they are safeguarding their organization. Education is the first step to building workplaces that are free from discrimination, harassment, and violence. EDI online training provides both employees and leadership with a clear understanding of important issues and the crucial role everyone has to achieve the goals of EDI.

• How do you know if there are systemic issues in your organization? 
• Understand if your organization is “doing the right thing” or on the right track? 
• What steps are required to start taking action and making changes? 
• Learn how to know when your organization has done enough to go beyond making EDI commitments and solidarity statements? 

Corridor’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion training was crafted with subject matter expert Jennifer Mak, a leading educator and practitioner on human rights issues. Jennifer specializes in working with organizations to create equity, diversity and inclusion policies and frameworks. She is also a sought after speaker at conferences and consults as an investigator for workplace discrimination and harassment. 

Our Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Training