Sessions
Concurrent Session
How to Integrate Religion into Your D&I Initiatives
Wellesley
Wednesday 10/28/2015 08:00 AM - 09:15 AM
1.25 SHRM PDCs, 1.25 HR Credit
| Competencies: Global & Cultural Effectiveness
| Intended Audience: Senior-Level
Workplace Application:
You will get real-life examples of and concrete recommendations for implementing innovative religious diversity initiatives in your workplace.
Mark Fowler will use Tanenbaum's Religious Diversity Index to highlight the areas in which companies should consider making changes and improvements in terms of religion. Nadine Augusta will provide examples of what her company has done to integrate religion into their D&I structure, such as conducting a complete policy review and implementing quiet rooms in all of their global offices. The presenters will offer concrete recommendations for how to build a corporate religious diversity initiative from scratch. This session will show you:
- Why religious diversity cannot be ignored in the workplace, with an overview of demographic statistics and trends.
- How one company rolled out a religious diversity initiative and use that as an example to help you think through creating a global religious diversity initiative at your own company.
