ICYMI: OPHR February Office Hours Recap - Black History Month Initiatives
Every month we host OPHR Office Hours for an in-depth discussion on relevant topics for all workplaces. In February, we discussed Black History Month:
Black History Month starts on February 1st which is approaching quickly - do you know what you’re going to say? Do you know what company communications you’re going to send? Do you have meaningful initiatives planned? Did you ask your ERG or DEI Committee for input?
It’s ok if you don’t know the answer to those questions but you should have them soon! We got your back!
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February office hours were on Feb 2nd - we had real talk about Black History Month initiatives. Common themes:
Engagement early is best practice
Involve everyone in the discussion, not just your Black employees
Learning to move past your personal discomfort and listen
How to take learnings and apply to any group we don't share an identity with
We also discussed metrics and getting buy-in throughout the organization. The following tips were shared:
Measure as much as you can - even if you start simple
Connect initiatives with giving back to the community you serve (ESG!)
Hold executives accountable by tying DEI metrics to end of year bonuses
Metrics may not move quickly but progress matters no matter how small
Loved that session? Register here for March office hours. 📅
Every month, we want to know what YOU want to talk about. We'll have expert advisors joining the monthly office hours so let us know what you'd like to discuss to make the best use of your time!
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Becoming an Anti-Racist Workplace
Celebrating Women's History Month
Launching Pay Equity Initiatives
Best Practices Handling Layoffs
Other ideas?