Journal Question

Why was Remember the Titans a good movie that demonstrated a variety of leadership characteristics? Can you name a character who exemplified the three main leadership styles we have learned? Autocratic Democratic Laissez-faire

Promoting Equity

What is Equity in the Workplace?

• achieving a fair and representative workplace through the elimination of employment barriers

• the adoption of positive policies and practices designed to improve representation of the four designated groups• women• aboriginal peoples • persons with disabilities• visible minorities

Myth vs. Reality

Myth: Employment equity means treating everyone equally

Reality: Employment equity means treating everyone with fairness, taking into account people’s differences

Myth: Employment equity is all about quotas

Reality: Quotas are explicitly prohibited by the Employment Act

Myths vs. Reality

Myth: Employment equity means hiring unqualified people

Reality: Employment equity means providing all qualified and qualifiable individuals with equal employment opportunities

Myth: Employment equity threatens the seniority principle

Reality: Employment equity and seniority share a common goal: to make sure that employment opportunities are fair, without favouritism or discrimination

What do you think are some examples of equity issues in the workplace?

Examples

What happens when a co-worker has to go for a medical treatment during a shift? Work shifts can be exchanged

How can various religious observances be accommodated? Flex-time

How to accommodate for employees with disabilities? Technical equipment – braille

computers, hearing aids, etc. Wheelchair access – ramps,

automated doors, elevators, etc.

How to Promote Equity in the Workplace?

If you were a manager, what are some things that you can do to promote equity in the workplace?

What is Diversity?

Diversity focuses on a broader set of qualities than race and gender

Valuing diversity means creating a workplace that respects and includes differences, recognizing the unique contributions that individuals with many types of difference can make , and creating a work environment that maximizes the potential of all employees

What is the Difference Between Equity and Diversity?

Employers that recognize the contributions that individuals from diverse groups can make to their organizations

Diversity-friendly organizations are totally inclusive They do not just tolerate those who

are different, but celebrate the differences of their members

Why promote diversity?

Diversity efforts in the workplace facilitate the exchange of: New perspectives Improve problem solving Create a respectful work environment

A diverse workforce can improve productivity and creativity within the organization

Important for managers to make diversity an asset within the organization

Discrimination in the Workplace

Direct Discrimination: When someone is treated less favourably than another because of certain attributes: Race Age Skin Colour Disability Gender Sexuality

Indirect Discrimination: Occurs when someone is treated in the same way as someone else but they have have special needs that need to be considered Example: a disabled person may need access to a

building however treating them in the same as able bodied people could prevent them from accessing the same facilities

Negative Effects of Discrimination

Loss of Confidence

Stress

Anxiety

Poor Mental Health

Research ActivityYou are the research each of the following:

1 example of an equity issue/problem found in the workplace, school, team, or club

1 example of a diversity issue/problem found in the workplace, school, team, or club

1 example of a discrimination issue/problem found in the workplace, school, team, or club

For each issue that you have found, record the following: What happened? Who was affected? How was the issue/problem solved? Is this a common problem that people face?