Managing LGBTI+ diversity in the workplace
Description
What is the situation in the workplace for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, intersex, and other gender and sexual minorities? Do you want to develop skills and competencies to address sexual and gender identity diversity in the workplace? In this course, we offer strategies for managing LGBTI+ diversity to prevent discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender expression, or gender identity, embrace diversity, and create inclusive and diverse spaces that attract talent and respect human rights.
This course offers an introduction to sexual and gender identity diversity in the workplace, focusing on the contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and other non-majority gender and sexual orientations (LGBTI+). It addresses the risk of discrimination these individuals face in the form of gender-based prejudice and analyzes the specific challenges they encounter in the workplace, such as access to employment, promotion, remuneration, dismissal, harassment, and victimization. The course also reviews proposals from international organizations and the role of unions in defending their labor rights. Furthermore, it explores how to manage sexual and gender identity diversity in organizations and companies, providing guidelines for creating a corporate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategy that promotes visibility, equality, and the protection of the rights of LGBTI+ people, and offers examples of successful case studies. The final module focuses on the specific challenges faced by transgender people, lesbian women, and bisexual women, and proposes measures to foster inclusive and equitable workplaces.
What you will learn
- Upon completion of this course, participants will acquire skills and competencies to recognize, understand, respect and value sexual and gender identity diversity in the workplace; manage LGBTI+ diversity in companies and organizations; and create a corporate inclusion strategy that enables visibility, equality and protection of the rights of LGBTI+ people.
- They will have the ability to analyze gender and sex prejudices (LGBTIphobia) and the challenges faced by LGBTI+ people in the workplace, and an understanding of the importance of LGBTI+ Equality, its impact on companies and organizations, the competitive advantages of implementing it, and the risks of not doing so.
- They will also be able to analyze the influence of the organizational, business, and social context on the implementation of the LGBTI+ DEI strategy and propose different action plans, taking into account the challenges to be addressed and the lessons learned in inclusion. They will have resources for the various stakeholders involved in the implementation of a comprehensive, long-term corporate LGBTI+ DEI strategy, analyzing the importance of all actors with responsibility for protecting the rights of LGBTI+ people.
- In short, this training program offers comprehensive and effective training to address sexual diversity and gender identity in the workplace, fostering an inclusive and respectful environment for all people, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity.
Requirements
This introductory course is designed so that anyone, regardless of their background or prior experience in the subject, can easily follow it. No qualifications are required, but it is especially appealing to the following audiences:
- People interested in respecting human rights and in the non-discrimination of lesbians, gays, bisexuals, trans, intersex and other sex/gender minorities (LGBTI+) in all areas of their daily lives.
- People who work or are interested in working in diversity management in companies and organizations from the point of view of talent management, human resources, corporate social responsibility, union, association, personnel or any other motivation.
Faculty
José Ignacio Pichardo Galán
Complutense University of Madrid
I am a tenured professor in the Department of Social Anthropology and Social Psychology at the Complutense University of Madrid. I have conducted and published various research projects on sexual diversity; lesbian women and human rights; families formed by gay men and lesbians; and the situation of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people in educational and work settings. I was the UCM Coordinator of the European project “ADIM - Advancing in LGBT Diversity Management in the Public and Private Sector.”.
Oriol Borras Gené
King Juan Carlos University
I hold a PhD in Telecommunications Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Madrid and work as a professor at the Rey Juan Carlos University of Madrid, in the Higher Technical School of Computer Engineering. I coordinate the Educational Technologies Program at the Center for Innovation in Teaching and Digital Education (CIED) at Rey Juan Carlos University. I have coordinated and taught the MOOCs “Application of Social Networks to Teaching” and “Social Networks for Research and Teaching” on Miriada X, and “Digital Badges as Alternative Credentials” at INTEF. My research interests include MOOCs, gamification, digital social networks, and specifically the study of digital identity and virtual learning communities.
María Ortuño Álvarez
REDI
I am Deputy Director at REDI, the Business Network for LGBTI Diversity and Inclusion. I have extensive professional experience in the Human Resources sector within various multinational companies and have led numerous corporate initiatives related to multicultural diversity and inclusion, women, mental health, and LGBTI+ issues. The project I coordinated, "Employment Integration for Trans People," received the 'COGAM Business Triangle' Award in 2017 in recognition of its pioneering socio-labor work in the private sector.
Contributors
Margarita Alonso Álvarez
César Cáceres Taladriz
David Carabantes Alarcón
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of audience might be interested in taking the MOOC?
- People interested in respecting human rights and in the non-discrimination of lesbians, gays, bisexuals, trans, intersex and other sex/gender minorities (LGBTI+) in all areas of their daily lives.
- People who work or are interested in working in diversity management in companies and organizations from the point of view of talent management, human resources, corporate social responsibility, union, association, personnel or any other motivation.
What am I going to learn?
Upon completion of this course, participants will acquire the skills and competencies to recognize, understand, respect, and value sexual and gender identity diversity in the workplace; manage LGBTI+ Inclusive Education in companies and organizations; and create a corporate inclusion strategy that promotes visibility, equality, and the protection of the rights of LGBTI+ people. They will be able to analyze gender bias (LGBTIphobia) and the challenges faced by LGBTI+ people in the workplace, and will gain an understanding of the importance of LGBTI+ Inclusive Education, its impact on companies and organizations, the competitive advantages of implementing it, and the risks of not doing so.
What can it be used for?
Participants will also be able to analyze the influence of the organizational, business, and social context on the implementation of the LGBTI+ Inclusion Strategy and propose different action plans, taking into account the challenges to be addressed and the lessons learned in inclusion. They will have resources for the various stakeholders involved in implementing a comprehensive, long-term corporate LGBTI+ Inclusion Strategy, analyzing the importance of all actors with responsibility for protecting the rights of LGBTI+ people. Ultimately, this training program offers complete and effective training for addressing sexual diversity and gender identity in the workplace, fostering an inclusive and respectful environment for all people, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity.
What certification do I get if I complete it?
You can obtain a free MOOC completion certificate once you have completed all the required course activities. The certificate will confirm your successful completion of the MOOC and will include the total number of hours.
How can I register?
To enroll in this course, simply log in or create your account and then click on the Start.
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What happens if I have to drop out of a MOOC? Will I be able to re-enroll in a future edition of the same MOOC and/or another MOOC in the future?
Enrollment and participation in a URJC MOOC is free. There are absolutely no academic penalties for dropping out. You can enroll in the same MOOC and/or others (as long as they are still being offered) at a later time.
When does my MOOC start and end?
This MOOC is designed to be self-paced. You don't need to start at a specific time, although a learning pace of one topic per week is recommended.
How do I pass the course?
At the end of each module you will be assessed with a test on the basic concepts learned.
RAC credit validation
If you are an undergraduate student at Rey Juan Carlos University, you must register for the course using your university account (@alumnos.urjc.es) to receive RAC credits upon successful completion. Credits will not be awarded to students who completed the course using an account other than their URJC account or who are not currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program.
🙋 You won't need to request the recognition, as it will appear automatically.
- 5 Sections
- 45 Lessons
- 25 Hours
- 1. Sexual and gender identity diversity9
- 2. LGBTI+ in the workplace9
- 3. DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) LGBTI+9
- 4. Intervention proposals and good practices10
- 4.1Learning guide
- 4.2Roadmaps for implementing LGBTI+ Equality in companies and organizations
- 4.3Public administrations: good practices for LGBTI+ inclusion in the workplace
- 4.4Implementing DEI: a phased cultural change
- 4.5From the boycott to Pride
- 4.6Good practices for LGBTI+ inclusion in the workplace of the Government of Aragon
- 4.7The importance of diagnosis (Telefónica)
- 4.8A success story of shared value theory
- 4.9Assessment
- 4.10Additional material
- 5. Trans people and lesbian and bisexual women8
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