BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE AND DIVERSE WORKPLACE

This course provides a practical roadmap for creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive work environment. Participants will explore the benefits of a diverse workforce and learn how to identify and overcome unconscious bias in hiring, promotions, and daily interactions. The program covers strategies for developing inclusive policies, fostering a culture of belonging, and effectively managing diversity initiatives. This training is essential for leaders and professionals who want to build equitable teams that reflect a global talent pool. The program is aligned with MLC 2006, ILO Convention 111, ILO Convention 190, STCW Convention, UN SDG 5 and UN SDG 8, and their application to building an inclusive and diverse workplace is examined throughout. The program equips participants to understand the business case for diversity and inclusion, recognize and address unconscious bias in the workplace, develop and implement strategies for inclusive hiring and talent development and foster a culture of belonging where all employees feel valued and respected.

• Understand the business case for diversity and inclusion.
• Recognize and address unconscious bias in the workplace.
• Develop and implement strategies for inclusive hiring and talent development.
• Foster a culture of belonging where all employees feel valued and respected.

MLC 2006 (non-discrimination, Regulation 1.4), ILO Convention 111 (Discrimination – Employment and Occupation), ILO Convention 190 (Violence and Harassment), STCW Convention (equal access to training), UN SDG 5 (Gender Equality), UN SDG 8 (Decent Work), ISM Code (safety culture), ISPS Code (personnel security).