The hidden cost of workplace discrimination

Training Theme

This 15-minute training explores the human and financial cost of discrimination in the workplace. It highlights the different forms of discrimination (direct, indirect, conscious, unconscious) and their impacts on the performance and well-being of individuals. Through testimonies, figures and concrete examples such as that of AEQUALES in Latin America, the training raises awareness of the challenges of diversity and inclusion. It provides practical tools and strategies to identify, prevent and combat discrimination in the workplace, while encouraging everyone to become agents of change.

Training Objectives

In this online course, you will learn how to:

• Identify and recognize discrimination in the workplace
• Learn about the financial penalties for discrimination.
• Understand the psychological impacts of discrimination on work performance.
• Differentiate between various types of discrimination (direct, indirect, conscious, unconscious).
• React promptly whether you are a victim or merely an observer of discrimination or harassment.
• Report incidents to the appropriate internal and/or external parties.

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: The cost of discrimination, 5'07
  • Presentation of the economic and psychological impacts of discrimination at work, with a focus on the 2016 study showing a loss of 7% of GDP
• Quiz on the effects of discrimination on victims
• TRUE/FALSE on the different types and impacts of discrimination

ANCHOR

• Presentation of the case of AEQUALES, a society fighting against inequality in Latin America
• Good practices and innovative solutions against discrimination
• Interactive map with personal commitments against discrimination
• Use concrete examples to define your own commitment to change.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

• Downloadable documents:
  • Coaching memo sheet (PDF)
• Bonus: TED or Youtube video(s)