LGBTQIA+ people have always been part of our communities and workplaces; only recently have more LGBTQIA+ people felt safe enough to live and love openly. In spite of cultural and legislative progress, LGBTQIA+ members and colleagues still face bias, frequent harassment in daily life, and discrimination. Organizations that promote diversity, equity and inclusion must be clear that people of all sexual and gender identities, orientations and expressions are valued and welcome.
As our society has become increasingly diverse, more and more organizations have expressed a desire to advance diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace. An important first step toward this goal is developing an understanding of foundational DEI concepts.
The recent pandemic has caused a massive, sudden shift to remote work for many companies. This shift impacts efforts to advance diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace, both in positive and potentially challenging ways.
Organizations that can successfully diversify their workforces reap a number of rewards. Research links workforce diversity to multiple indicators of employee satisfaction, profitability and financial health. But, if you or your company are seeking to diversify your workforce, the question of how to start can seem overwhelming.
This workshop helps people learn more about their own mindset, learn appreciation for how colleagues work, and together be able create a stronger team environment and reach more creative solutions.
Part of well home design is removing obstacles to better health. We'll share tips on how to use principles from The Home Edit and Marie Kondo but with a twist for seniors living at home. This session also talks about "visitability" which is how to make your home age-friendly for visiting relatives and how to help seniors with "solastalgia" the latest mental health issue for older adults based on living spaces.By registering for this webinar, you will receive a follow up communication with the playback link of the live session.
We will focus on caring for an older child or adult with disabilities, rights concerning education and employment, protecting and providing for your special needs child, legal and financial issues and effective family management. By registering for this webinar, you will receive a follow up communication with the playback link of the live session.
This is a recorded webinar from March 2023. Click “Learn more and register” to access the recording.
Longer hours, increased responsibilities, constant change, accelerated pace of business, intensified pressure…But this doesn’t mean you can’t have fun and enjoy your work. This workshop will help you not only to survive but also thrive in today’s high-pressure world. By unleashing your energy, igniting your enthusiasm and finding fun in your job, you’re sure to maximize your work performance and even enjoy it!
This is a recording from April 2023. Click “Learn more and register” to access the recording.
Interpersonal boundaries are present in all relationships, both personal and professional. This topic involves recognizing when boundaries are problematic (too porous or too rigid) and why people may struggle to set and maintain good boundaries. Participants will learn techniques to effectively communicate boundaries and understand approaches to address and resolve internal obstacles to setting limits experiencing healthy productive relationships.
This is a recording from April 2023. Click “Learn more and register” to access the recording.
This training will provide you with the tools and resources necessary to understand the expectations of a search committee member and give you a deeper understanding of the search process and importance of serving in this critical role on behalf of Oregon State University.
This training uses the Bridge platform and is expected to take 25 minutes for completion.
