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EMPR 260 Advancing Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in the Workplace Units: 3.00
The course considers the workplace policies, laws, and human resource management and labour relations practices that advance equity and diversity in the workplace. This course examines the nature and extent of diversity in the Canadian labour force and the implications for establishing and supporting equitable, diverse and productive workforces.
NOTE Only offered online, consult Arts and Science Online.
NOTE Only offered online, consult Arts and Science Online.
Learning Hours: 120 (72 Online Activity, 48 Private Study)
Requirements: Prerequisite Level 2 or above.
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Science
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Describe the current perspectives/concepts on the relationship between equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.
- Describe the identify legislation, policies, and core standards of equity and inclusion in human resource management and labour practices in Canadian workplaces.
- Examine and analyze the concept of identity, relationships across differences and bias, and equity of opportunity in organizations and how they relate to organizational issues or opportunity.
- Analyze and discuss, with a variety of stakeholders, how privilege, biases, and stereotypes influence opportunities and effectiveness in the workplace and how workplace-based issues are related to attaining fair and equitable workplace outcomes for individuals and employers.
- Examine the role of leadership in creating and sustaining workplace equity, diversity, and inclusion.
- Evaluate work cultures and identify practices that support and engage all employees and recognize how human resources management and labour relations policies and practices can affect and determine equity outcomes.
- Critically evaluate current practices used in companies and propose strategies to enhance workplace equity, diversity, and inclusion.