Description

This course will address why equity, diversity, and inclusion are closely linked to the challenge of work-life integration. Students who complete this course will gain a better understanding of US family demographics and the complexities of care-giving. They will learn how employers can play a pivotal role in their employees ability to pursue their desired family life trajectories. A special emphasis will be placed on the harmful impact of assumptions regarding gender and sexuality, and the US policy context in comparative perspective. Students will leave the course with ideas how work-family polices and work-life integration measure can be a part of their organization’s commitment to justice, equity, and diversity.

Content

  • Family demographics in the US
  • Caregiving responsibilities
  • Reproductive justice
  • Workplace challenges to reproductive justice
  • Pitfalls of statistical discrimination
  • Assumptions about life course trajectories (gender, sexuality, parenting goals)
  • Work family policies in the US and other countries
  • Work-life integration and work family policies as tools for talent retention, reduction of inequality, and employee satisfaction

Impact

This course is designed for individuals who want to add another dimension to their diversity efforts. It will benefit anyone who wants to create an equitable workplace.

Personal Impact

  • Identify sources of performance issues.

  • Understand impact of work-life integration

Organizational Impact

  • Strategize for employee retention.

  • Evaluate policies to see if they work as intended

Logistics

100% online

15 weeks

5-6 hours

$375

Available On-Demand

Available On-Demand

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Proof of accomplishment

SHRM Recertification Provider 2020

In addition to developing knowledge and skills, you will receive SHRM credits as proof of your accomplishment.

Eccles Executive Education is recognized by SHRM to offer SHRM-CP or SHRMSCP professional development credits (PDCs). This program is valid for 6 PDCs. For more information please visit SHRMCertification.org.

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Leading with Equity Diversity and Inclusion Certificate

This course is a part of the Leading with Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Certificate.

This online certificate has been designed to challenge you and help you grow as a leader and individual. Understand the essentials to foster diversity and inclusion, which will lead to better business outcomes, innovation, and increased efficiency.

Faculty

Claudia Geist PhD

Claudia Geist, Ph.D.

Dr. Claudia Geist (she/her/hers) is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology and the Division of Gender Studies. She completed her undergraduate education in Germany and received her Ph.D. from Indiana University. Her research focuses on gender, family, and inequality. Dr. Geist uses primarily quantitative research in her work and is committed to improving how surveys measure gender and sexuality. She has published on the domestic division of labor, co-authored a book on family definitions, and is currently engaged in research on pregnancy intentions with colleagues from the University of Utah Health Division of Family Planning.

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