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Employers have dealt with a variety of workplace challenges over the past several years. One phenomenon that employers are dealing with is a surge of political and social activism in the workplace. Individuals across the country are voicing opinions in what can only be described as a highly polarized political environment. Many of these opinions reflect passionate views held by employees concerning race relations, vaccination and firmly held political beliefs. Employees express these viewpoints both on social media, in the workplace and occasionally during working hours. So how should employers continue to balance business operations with the reality of increased employee social activism and polarization?

This presentation provides employers with tools to understand and address activism and polarization in the workplace. More importantly, this presentation will outline the role employers play in reversing the course of polarization and helping employees find their interconnectedness through shared values in the workplace. 

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2021 ACC MI Social Event - Dec. 13

 

Join us for the final ACC Michigan event of the year, generously sponsored by Brooks Kushman. ACC Michigan has partnered with the Detroit Institute of Arts to bring you a virtual presentation you won't soon forget. "In Our Own Voice: African American Art" will enhance your awareness of the creative contributions of African Americans from the 19th century through the present day. This talk will provide a lens to examine issues of race, gender, politics and culture. With ACC Michigan's emphasis on ensuring Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in all areas of the association, we are proud to end the year with this event.

Registration for this event will be open until Monday, December 13, 2021.

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AGENDA

8:30 am - Welcome & Keynote Speaker Ernest A. Tuckett, Co-Founder of the Black General Counsel 2025 Initiative and Vice President, Associate General Counsel of VeriSign, Inc.

9:00 am - Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion on Boards: Why it is a Strategic Game Changer

Boards play an essential role in leading their companies through business and social change for strategic advantage. This panel will explore diversity, equity, and inclusion and compliance for corporate committees, stakeholders, and boards of directors, specifically as they relate to the NASDAQ’s proposed listing requirements, California’s new requirements for board diversity, and transparency in disclosures, such as diversity of employment populations and why it matters to a company’s success.

Presented by Valerie Dahiya and Jill Louis,Partners at Perkins Coie and Chasity Wilson Henry, Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary of CECO Environmental Corporation.

10:10 am - Racial & Social Justice Challenge Spotlights

10:20 am - Psychological Safety and Driving Inclusion

Psychological safety is one of the key drivers of employee engagement, as well as workplace inclusion and belonging. During this panel discussion, we will define and explain what psychological safety is, then discuss the conditions that managers and leaders must create in order to optimize engagement, inclusion and belonging. This program will also discuss the obstacles leaders face when working toward psychological safety, as well as best practices for maintaining momentum in the drive for diversity and inclusion and steps to overcome diversity fatigue.

Presented by Narges Kakalia, Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Mintz, Dr. Constance Noonan Hadley, an organizational psychologist and speaker for Stern Strategy Group, and Sandy Paik, General Counsel of DC Green Bank.

11:30 am - ACC NCR Racial & Social Justice Challenge Spotlights

11:40 am - Closing Remarks 

11:45 am – Small-Group Networking via Breakout Rooms 

12:30 pm - Conference Concludes

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