Diversity (and other) Training at Work

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Beowulfa · 03/08/2022 13:01

As the earlier thread about workplace diversity training delivered by a named individual has been deleted, I thought it might be useful to remind lurkers that it is completely appropriate to review and query the contents of any course you're instructed/encouraged to attend.

If I go on a workplace course on lab/workshop safety, I expect the provider to be familiar with COSSH.

If I go on a workplace course on research data, I expect the provider to be familiar with the GDPR.

If I go on a workplace course on diversity, I expect the provider to be familiar with the Equality Act.

If any course misquotes the relevant legislation I would question it, and also raise with HR why this wasn't noted when the course was commissioned.

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MrsOvertonsWindow · 03/08/2022 13:53

LK1972 · 03/08/2022 13:34

I would suspect there are parallels between clearly poorly considered EDI training being delivered in our public institutions and equally poor RSHE resource provided in schools.

Burgeoning industries will always get some questionable actors, especially if unregulated

Absolutely. There's a massive difference between inviting someone into a school for a session where their story (ex prisoners, ex drug addicts, famous sportspeople etc) is an explicit part of the presentation - often aiming to encourage children to make better choices.
It's problematic where those offering training relating to legal responsibilities that schools/ employers have, are overtly interested in changing society / schools / workplaces to suit their personal interests rather than the best interests of children..

If a potential trainer demonstrates a lack of knowledge of the law, especially if they openly misrepresent it then it's fair to assume that the training they offer will be flawed, biased and sometimes dangerous.

LK1972 · 03/08/2022 13:34

I would suspect there are parallels between clearly poorly considered EDI training being delivered in our public institutions and equally poor RSHE resource provided in schools.

Burgeoning industries will always get some questionable actors, especially if unregulated

Ereshkigalangcleg · 03/08/2022 13:14

Or critical race theory, or whatever.

Ereshkigalangcleg · 03/08/2022 13:13

As I have said, I'd like to know how Equality and Diversity trainers in general, as well as those with particular specialisms, are representing other people's legal rights to disbelieve in gender identity ideology.

Datun · 03/08/2022 13:11

I'd also like to know what happens if training is one-sided, in terms of relating it to equality and inclusion, but without balance.

JacquelinePot · 03/08/2022 13:08

Agree completely.

Also, I'm pretty bored of "training" which more closely resembles the pre-recorded Sad Stories of X-Factor contestants than actual training which leads to new knowledge on relevant topics

Ereshkigalangcleg · 03/08/2022 13:08

Yes, very good advice.

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