DEI Learning Sessions for Leaders Available
The DEI Learning Team is offering virtual Managing Unconscious Bias sessions for leaders through the month of June. The engaging learning sessions will provide leaders with the tools and skills to assist in recognizing and articulating various types of unconscious bias and begin to mitigate them to help build stronger teams. To register, log into the LMS and search 1638003.
New DEI Learning Email Address
Be on the lookout for messages in your Outlook inbox regarding DEI Learnings, including Managing Unconscious Bias, Recognizing the Impact of Microaggressions, Navigating Multi-Generational Teams and Together We Grow sessions, from the DEILearning@Houstonmethodist.org email address. This new address replaces DEITraining@houstonmethodist.org and is used to communicate information on in-person, campus-specific learning sessions, new DEI resources and more. Questions for the DEI Learning Team should also be sent to this email box.
Enjoy Your DEI Personal Day
The summer vacation season is right around the corner and it’s a great time to use your 2023 DEI Personal Day PTO hours. Eligible employees may use their DEI PTO hours to celebrate days that are special to them or other members of their faith, race, nationality or anything else that makes them unique. Note that unlike standard PTO, the hours do not roll over to the next year, so don’t forget to use your personal day before the last day of the final pay period of 2023, which is December 16, 2023. For more details, see HR Policy 72.
We would love to see how you spend your DEI Personal Day this year so we can share with your colleagues in upcoming editions of the DEI Corner. Please forward photos of you enjoying your DEI Personal Day to theofficeofdei@houstonmethodist.org.
Employee Resource Groups Are Booming
Membership in the 10 HM employee resource groups (ERGs) is growing rapidly. Why? They’re an informal and relaxed way to meet up with colleagues who share common interests or backgrounds or want to learn more about the cultural traditions of their co-workers.
The voluntary employee-created and led groups provide a safe, neutral space for employees to discuss unique issues or challenges and professional development opportunities. Members may also participate in networking events and community involvement activities.
Employees across the system can join any ERG they identify with or would like to learn more about and support. You can also start a new group!
To find out what all the excitement is about, text “ERG” to 45991, or contact Nazia Imrose at nimrose2@houstonmethodist.org.
June Cultural Heritage Observances
Caribbean Heritage Month
Pride Month
Tell Us About Heritage Observances
Is there a heritage month or day you would like for others to learn more about? Please let us know. Contact theofficeofdei@houstonmethodist.org.
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