Onboarding: Managing Microaggressions

60 min. duration

Description:

This workshop will examine the impact microaggressions have on workplace culture and how that affects new employees. The onboarding process is critical to the retention of employees so it’s important to set them up for success in a supportive and affirming work environment. Poor onboarding leads to issues with the employee’s physical and mental health which then impacts the turnover rate and increases recruitment costs to the organization.

Learning Objectives:

1. Define microaggressions and discuss how they might appear during the onboarding process.
2. Explore the risks of microaggressions towards new employees and how it impacts retainment.
3. Discuss the role of employers in managing microaggressions from an HR perspective.