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 Activity You 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?