Professional Development and Training
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- Online and in-person training addressing various workplace topics
- Accessibility services and training
- Title IX annual training for volunteers and incoming students, faculty, and staff
- Dealing with Difficult People
- Strategic Communication in the Workplace
- Collaborating Skills and Strategies
- Leading through Change
- Crucial Conversations
- Crucial Accountability
- The Change Cycle
- Navigating beyond Conflict
- Strategies for Influencing Others
Emory Resource Groups
Back to topEmployee Resource Groups (ERGs) are voluntary, employee-led groups established around common interests, purpose, and/or characteristics, typically underrepresented identities and their allies. These groups provide opportunities for:
- networking and social connection
- enhancing community, engagement and inclusion
- giving voice to marginalized or underrepresented communities.
Emory is hoping to launching two additional employee resource groups (ERGs) in the future. These will include groups for Asian-American/Pacific Islander employees and Employees with Disabilities. More details will be announced at a later date.
If you are interested in helping launch either of these groups, contact Melissa Morgan, Sr. Recognition & Engagement Manager, firstname.lastname@example.org.
New DEI Performance Management Competency
Back to topDiversity, Equity and Inclusion: Pursues knowledge and displays a self-awareness of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and related social issues. Seeks personal development opportunities in DEI. Adopts or modifies operational practices to help ensure diversity, equity and/or inclusion. Actively addresses or makes known issues of inequity and bias whenever possible.
For FY23, because this is a new competency, a score will not be required for non-managers or managers; only written feedback is expected. For leaders (those at the director level and above), both a score and written feedback will be required. In FY24, everyone will receive both a score and written feedback. This approach will allow more time for those below the director level to seek the resources they need to become competent in this new important area.
Required DEI training for HR Professionals
Back to topAs HR professionals, we have a critical role to play in ensuring that Emory is a supportive place for all our faculty and staff.
Part of HR’s commitment to diversity and inclusion includes educating ourselves so we can understand, support, practice and advocate for an inclusive culture and inclusive programs. We are very excited to be able to offer a DEI education program that is designed just for our HR community! With the expert guidance of Melody Johnson, Director of DEI Education and Outreach, working with a team of HR leaders from across the university, we will offer a number of learning opportunities for HR professionals over the next year.
Here is an overview of what you can expect:
In the interest of creating a solid, consistent foundation among our HR community, Phase I courses are mandatory for all Central and Unit HR professionals. For HR representatives whose jobs are not primarily focused in HR, the courses are strongly encouraged. Courses will be available Monday, October 10 and the deadline for completion is December 31, 2022.
- Communication for Inclusion – 45 minutes
- Engagement with Diversity – 25 minutes
- Influence of Unconscious Bias – 40 minutes
How to Register
Join your colleagues for “Diversity and Inclusion for HR Professionals – Building a Foundation,” taught by the Central HR Learning and OD team. This class is also required for all Central and Unit HR professionals, to ensure that we all have a common grounding in these fundamental concepts. For HR representatives whose jobs are not primarily focused in HR, the class is strongly encouraged. Topics to be covered include:
- Psychological Safety – Understanding the 4 stages of psychological safety
- Defining Diversity
- The Lens of Intersectionality
- JEDI Awareness (Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion)
- Disrupting Bias (Microaggressions, Anti-ISM, and Bystander/Upstander)
HR staff will have the following dates and times to choose from:
Fall Semester | Spring Semester |
October 11 -- Zoom option
| February 14 – In person class
November 1 – In person class
| March 9 – Zoom option
March 22 – In person class
How to Register
Join us for a panel discussion on Zoom featuring colleagues from the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Office of Institutional Equity/Compliance, Ombuds, Faculty Staff Assistance Program, and HR Employee Relations. The goal of the panel discussion is to help HR professionals understand the multiple resources available for issues and questions related to diversity, equity and inclusion.
- Date – 2023 to be announced
More opportunities to expand your skills and knowledge will be available through the ELMS. Keep an eye out for announcements on the date when they become available. Courses include:
- Cultural Appropriation Versus Appreciation
- Students of Color at Predominantly White Institutions: First-Hand Narratives
- Diversity Competent Mentoring
- Supporting Students of Color at White Institutions