DEI@Work

 

Why attend the DEI@Work workshop?

In today’s dynamic business environment, organizations increasingly recognize the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) training. These programs provide employees with the knowledge and skills to embrace diversity, address biases, and empower organizations to build truly inclusive cultures.


What is DEI?

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) represent the framework for programs and policies that promote representation and participation of diverse groups. These include individuals of different genders, races, ethnicities, abilities, religions, cultures, ages, and sexual orientations.

While organizations may have a diverse workforce, decision-making often excludes some voices. This oversight can lead to missed opportunities for innovative solutions and ethical decisions. More importantly, employees from underrepresented backgrounds may not receive the support needed to thrive due to unconscious biases.


Workshop objectives

The DEI@Work Workshop aims to drive positive change in workplace environments and foster a culture where employees feel psychologically safe and that they belong. Participants will feel accepted and supported for who they are, reflecting their unique backgrounds, cultures, and personalities.

This workshop emphasizes building a culture of respect, equity, and appreciation for diversity. It also addresses systemic cognitive biases, barriers, inclusive leadership, and the creation of equitable workplaces.


Benefits of DEI programs in organizations (Forbes, 2023):

  • Happier and more innovative employees
  • Higher employee retention rates
  • Enhanced problem-solving capabilities
  • Increased attractiveness to job candidates (especially Millennials, Gen Z, and Gen Alpha)
  • 96% of large companies recognize DEI as the most impactful social initiative
  • Research by Great Place to Work indicates that diverse and inclusive organizations have employee retention rates 5.4 times higher than non-inclusive ones

Implementing DEI in the workplace is no longer a “nice-to-have”—it’s an imperative!


Workshop content

  • Definitions of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Interconnection of the three concepts
  • Why is DEI important? – The impact of DEI on organizational success
  • Understanding dimensions of diversity
  • Cognitive biases in decision-making processes
  • Defining equity and the concepts of fairness and justice
  • Cultural and ethical competencies in diverse workplaces
  • Global perspectives on DEI – Cultural aspects
  • DEI Ambassadors
  • How to build and measure inclusive leadership

The DEI@Work Workshop helps organizations realize their full potential!

Start your journey toward an inclusive future today!

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About the Trainer

Dr. Silvija Vig

Dr. Silvija Vig is a consultant, trainer, and author specializing in compliance, ethics, integrity, and anti-corruption, with a focus on behavioral ethics.

She earned her doctorate from the Faculty of Economics in Zagreb with a dissertation on “The Impact of Business Ethics on Corporate Performance.” She has authored numerous scientific papers and lectures on Business Ethics and CSR at the Rochester Institute of Technology Croatia.

She holds the following certifications:

  • ISO 37001 Anti-Bribery Management Systems – Lead Implementer and Auditor
  • ISO 37301 Compliance Management Systems – Lead Implementer
  • Certified Data Protection Officer
  • CCEP-I – Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional – International
  • LPEC – Leading Professional in Ethics and Compliance
  • Certified CTT – Cultural Transformation Consultant
  • Certified Executive Coach, NLP Master Practitioner, and NLP Master Practitioner Coach

Dr. Vig is the author of “Business Ethics – How to Make Ethical Decisions and Succeed in Business,” Second Revised Edition. The first edition of her book is required reading at multiple universities and colleges in the region.

She is also a member of the ICC Commission on Corporate Responsibility and Anti-Corruption (ICC Croatia).