Isms: Overcoming Isms in the Workplace

Isms: Overcoming Isms in the Workplace is an elearning course that outlines four steps to combat on-the-job discrimination. Merriam-Webster defines “ism” as an “an oppressive and especially discriminatory attitude or belief.” Perhaps this is something you’ve personally experienced. Being the target of these isms can make you feel anxious, sad, angry, and defeated. They’re oppressive, which is why it’s important to be empowered and to effect change for yourself and others. In this course, we’re going to talk about how to overcome these types of discrimination. Specifically, we will discuss the four steps to overcoming isms and what to do if what you are experiencing goes beyond what the four-step process can resolve.

This course is from our series on Isms in the Workplace. It includes a video with audio narration, downloadable materials, and a quick quiz. Take this course along with others in the series, and acquire effective skills to combat discriminatory behavior on the job.