Corporate diversity: an ethical and legal obligation

Training Theme

This training explores the challenges of diversity in business, both as a legal and ethical obligation. It first examines the personal challenges related to different forms of discrimination, and then analyzes the current state of diversity policies and their results. The training then addresses the limitations of quota-only approaches, highlighting the importance of deep cultural change. It offers concrete ways to promote a truly inclusive corporate culture, beyond legal obligations. Practical tools and examples allow participants to define their own commitment to fostering diversity in their organization.

Training Objectives

In this online course, you will discover the new obligations to:

• Fight discrimination and harassment in the workplace.
• Promote the representation of minority groups at work.
• Implement diversity policies in recruitment.
• Comply with legal obligations regarding non-discrimination and professional equality.
• Encourage and facilitate the employment of workers with disabilities.
• Promote professional equality between women and men.

Target Audience 

Anyone interested in diversity and inclusion.

Training Content 

This module contains 3 parts:

DISCOVER

• Identify your personal challenges and motivations for change.

LEARN

• Expert video: Diversity, an obligation?, 6'01
  • State of play of diversity policies, legislation and results
• Key figures quiz
• TRUE/FALSE Exercise on Diversity Data

ANCHOR

• The limits of diversity quotas:
  • Stigmatizing effect
  • A question of merit
  • Lack of real cultural change
  • Short-term vision
• Use concrete examples to define your own commitment to change.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

• Downloadable documents
  • Coaching memo sheet (PDF)