PLEASE NOTE: THIS SESSION HAS BEEN CANCELLED. The replacement session is titled, Exploring the Seen and Unseen Dimensions of Diversity in the Workplace.
As employers encounter new challenges involving expressions of religion, beliefs and culture in the workplace, new research shows that HR professionals and employees have very different perspectives about what it means to practice one’s faith at work. Employers may be struggling to manage how employees express their religion at work, which could lead to workplace harassment, discrimination or bullying because of one’s religion or belief. Beyond avoiding risk, HR professionals can promote an understanding of faith in the workplace by developing training for employees that includes awareness about opportunities to practice faith at work as well as written policies that address religious practices and manifestations of beliefs. Some research indicates that employees either don’t know or aren’t aware of their employer’s policy, attitude or allowances for religious practice at work. Notably, a recent study shows that workers who feel religiously comfortable at work have higher job satisfaction. When people practice their religion or express their beliefs at work, it can positively impact workplace interactions, employee engagement and team performance. In this session, you will learn how to: