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Journal Question
Why was Remember the Titans a good movie that demonstrated a variety of leadership characteristics? Can you name a character who exemplified the three main leadership styles we have learned? Autocratic Democratic Laissez-faire
Promoting Equity
What is Equity in the Workplace?
• achieving a fair and representative workplace through the elimination of employment barriers
• the adoption of positive policies and practices designed to improve representation of the four designated groups• women• aboriginal peoples • persons with disabilities• visible minorities
Myth vs. Reality
Myth: Employment equity means treating everyone equally
Reality: Employment equity means treating everyone with fairness, taking into account people’s differences
Myth: Employment equity is all about quotas
Reality: Quotas are explicitly prohibited by the Employment Act
Myths vs. Reality
Myth: Employment equity means hiring unqualified people
Reality: Employment equity means providing all qualified and qualifiable individuals with equal employment opportunities
Myth: Employment equity threatens the seniority principle
Reality: Employment equity and seniority share a common goal: to make sure that employment opportunities are fair, without favouritism or discrimination
What do you think are some examples of equity issues in the workplace?
Examples
What happens when a co-worker has to go for a medical treatment during a shift? Work shifts can be exchanged
How can various religious observances be accommodated? Flex-time
How to accommodate for employees with disabilities? Technical equipment – braille
computers, hearing aids, etc. Wheelchair access – ramps,
automated doors, elevators, etc.
How to Promote Equity in the Workplace?
If you were a manager, what are some things that you can do to promote equity in the workplace?
What is Diversity?
Diversity focuses on a broader set of qualities than race and gender
Valuing diversity means creating a workplace that respects and includes differences, recognizing the unique contributions that individuals with many types of difference can make , and creating a work environment that maximizes the potential of all employees
What is the Difference Between Equity and Diversity?
Employers that recognize the contributions that individuals from diverse groups can make to their organizations
Diversity-friendly organizations are totally inclusive They do not just tolerate those who
are different, but celebrate the differences of their members
Why promote diversity?
Diversity efforts in the workplace facilitate the exchange of: New perspectives Improve problem solving Create a respectful work environment
A diverse workforce can improve productivity and creativity within the organization
Important for managers to make diversity an asset within the organization
Discrimination in the Workplace
Direct Discrimination: When someone is treated less favourably than another because of certain attributes: Race Age Skin Colour Disability Gender Sexuality
Indirect Discrimination: Occurs when someone is treated in the same way as someone else but they have have special needs that need to be considered Example: a disabled person may need access to a
building however treating them in the same as able bodied people could prevent them from accessing the same facilities
Negative Effects of Discrimination
Loss of Confidence
Stress
Anxiety
Poor Mental Health
Research ActivityYou are the research each of the following:
1 example of an equity issue/problem found in the workplace, school, team, or club
1 example of a diversity issue/problem found in the workplace, school, team, or club
1 example of a discrimination issue/problem found in the workplace, school, team, or club
For each issue that you have found, record the following: What happened? Who was affected? How was the issue/problem solved? Is this a common problem that people face?