{"id":1467,"date":"2024-02-02T21:45:39","date_gmt":"2024-02-02T21:45:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.one.lumenlearning.com\/businesscommunication\/?post_type=chapter&#038;p=1467"},"modified":"2024-07-26T15:35:52","modified_gmt":"2024-07-26T15:35:52","slug":"apply-it-diversity-in-the-workplace","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/content.one.lumenlearning.com\/businesscommunication\/chapter\/apply-it-diversity-in-the-workplace\/","title":{"raw":"Apply It: Diversity in the Workplace","rendered":"Apply It: Diversity in the Workplace"},"content":{"raw":"<section class=\"textbox learningGoals\">\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>Understand the benefits and challenges of having a diverse workforce<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/section>\r\n<h2>Ableism in the Workplace<\/h2>\r\n<section class=\"textbox watchIt\">\r\n<p>[videopicker divId=\"tnh-video-picker\" title=\"Disability Awareness\" label=\"Select Video\"]<\/p>\r\n<p>[videooption displayName=\"Accessibility at Work\" value=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/jABg2j35hio?si=Alpp0QxurHO37pm9\"][videooption displayName=\"How to Be an Anti-Ableist Ally\" value=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/AjGJbyuK1hA?si=7xRnLcr0-71T5UNS\"] [videooption displayName=\"How to Help Employees With Disabilities Thrive\" value=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/RoyHvfJowZI?si=oDVM8Agc-Lqw4x52\"]<\/p>\r\n<p>[\/videopicker]<\/p>\r\n<p>You can view the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/course-building.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/BCommMgrs\/Transcripts\/DisabilityAwareness_AccessibilityatWork_transcript.txt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">transcript for \"Disability Awareness: Accessibility at Work\" here (opens in new window).<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>You can view the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/course-building.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/BCommMgrs\/Transcripts\/HowtoBeanAnti-AbleistAlly_ChristinevsWork_transcript.txt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">transcript for \"How to Be an Anti-Ableist Ally | Christine vs Work\" here (opens in new window).<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>You can view the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/course-building.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/BCommMgrs\/Transcripts\/HowtoHelpEmployeesWithDisabilitiesThrive_TheWayWeWork%2CaTEDseries_transcript.txt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">transcript for \"How to Help Employees With Disabilities Thrive | The Way We Work, a TED series\" here (opens in new window).<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/section>\r\n<section class=\"textbox connectIt\">\r\n<h3>What are some of the specific challenges that disabled employees face in workplaces that may appear inclusive on the surface but are actually ableist? 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This invisibility leads to a lack of awareness and action.<\/li>\r\n\t<li><strong>Discriminatory Policies:<\/strong> Company policies that do not include provisions for medical leave, flexible working hours, or other necessary adjustments can disadvantage disabled employees.<\/li>\r\n\t<li><strong>Hostile Work Environment:<\/strong> Disabled employees may face microaggressions or be subjected to unfair scrutiny regarding their accommodations.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>These challenges impact productivity and well-being by creating a stressful and unsupportive work environment, making it difficult for disabled employees to perform their best work. Lack of accommodations can lead to physical discomfort or health issues, while microaggressions and discriminatory policies can contribute to mental health struggles, reduced job satisfaction, and increased turnover.<\/p>\r\n<p>[\/hidden-answer]<\/p>\r\n<\/section>","rendered":"<section class=\"textbox learningGoals\">\n<ul>\n<li>Understand the benefits and challenges of having a diverse workforce<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<h2>Ableism in the Workplace<\/h2>\n<section class=\"textbox watchIt\">\n<div id=\"tnh-video-picker\" class=\"videoPicker\">\n<h3>Disability Awareness<\/h3>\n<form><label>Select Video:<\/label><select name=\"video\"><option value=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jABg2j35hio\">Accessibility at Work<\/option><option value=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AjGJbyuK1hA\">How to Be an Anti-Ableist Ally<\/option><option value=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RoyHvfJowZI\">How to Help Employees With Disabilities Thrive<\/option><\/select><\/form>\n<div class=\"videoContainer\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jABg2j35hio\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p>You can view the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/course-building.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/BCommMgrs\/Transcripts\/DisabilityAwareness_AccessibilityatWork_transcript.txt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">transcript for &#8220;Disability Awareness: Accessibility at Work&#8221; here (opens in new window).<\/a><\/p>\n<p>You can view the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/course-building.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/BCommMgrs\/Transcripts\/HowtoBeanAnti-AbleistAlly_ChristinevsWork_transcript.txt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">transcript for &#8220;How to Be an Anti-Ableist Ally | Christine vs Work&#8221; here (opens in new window).<\/a><\/p>\n<p>You can view the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/course-building.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/BCommMgrs\/Transcripts\/HowtoHelpEmployeesWithDisabilitiesThrive_TheWayWeWork%2CaTEDseries_transcript.txt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">transcript for &#8220;How to Help Employees With Disabilities Thrive | The Way We Work, a TED series&#8221; here (opens in new window).<\/a><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"textbox connectIt\">\n<h3>What are some of the specific challenges that disabled employees face in workplaces that may appear inclusive on the surface but are actually ableist? 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