Leading Edge: Workplace Inclusion & Diversity on a Tight Budget 11/07/17

Some organizations have an office/department dedicated to enhancing their workforce diversity and ensuring an inclusive work environment as well as external relationships.  These professionals have been trained and educated on best practices and stay up-to-date on the current trends in the field.  What if a business wants to do some work in the Inclusion & Diversity (I&D) space but cannot devote a staff (or even a person) to lead the effort?  What can be done and who might be involved in this work (besides HR)?
 
This program will identify how to scale some I&D Best Practices to better meet the needs of the attendees.  It will provide tools for leaders to better understand the impact of I&D and tips to create more inclusive workplaces.
 
After completing this program, participants will be able to:

• Describe inclusive workplace behaviors for leaders
• Assess the impact of diversity in their organization
• Identify and engage the key stakeholders within their organization
• Create a customized outline to align I&D work with their organizational strategies

Jason Reep
Jason Reep joined The Employers? Association in 2015 as Director of Learning & Inclusion. In this role, Jason leads the Training & Development activities, oversees the Association?s Affirmative Action services, and provides coaching, mentoring, training and consulting support.
 
Prior to joining TEA, Jason worked in the healthcare field and at a ?sister? employers association in Seattle, WA. Jason?s experience includes over 20 years of Strategic Inclusion & Diversity work accomplished through his activities in Training & Development, Organizational Development, Coaching, and Human Resources Consulting. Jason has worked with employees at all levels within manufacturing, healthcare, non-profit, educational/governmental and service industries providing coaching for executive leaders, development for supervisors and managers and a variety of training experiences for hourly and contract employees.
 
Jason was graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a BA in Psychology then attained a MEd in Human Resource Development from Xavier University. He is a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHM-SCP) as well as a Senior Human Resource Professional (SPHR).
 
In addition to his role at The Employers? Association, Jason is an adjunct professor at Grand Valley State University (Human Resources) and serves on the Board of Directors for Grand Rapids Opportunities for Women (GROW).