In addition to hosting over 50 awareness events in 2020, Flagstar provided training opportunities for employees of all levels, including:
“How To Be An Upstander In The Face Of Racism” (required for all employees): We believe that creating an anti-racist environment is vital in order for organizations to succeed. Understanding that employees come to the issue of race with different backgrounds and perspectives, learners are encouraged and provided with tools for taking positive actions to act as allies in the face of racism.
“My Role In Diversity And Inclusion Awareness” (required for all employees): This online training course introduces employees to the concept of unconscious bias and explores the impact of biases on their work environments. Awareness-building activities help the learner to understand that we all have biases, and teaches strategies to interrupt and neutralize them, guiding learners to be better employees, co-workers, and friends.
“The Power Of Inclusion”: This course challenges employees to examine their individual role in creating an inclusive workplace at Flagstar and teaches strategies to manage unconscious biases.
“Creating An Inclusive Workplace” (required for all managers): This two-hour training enhances participants’ knowledge of the concepts of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. It includes discussions of Flagstar’s DE&I vision and guiding principles, the impact of biases, and best practices of inclusive leadership. Participants also create action plans for increasing their effectiveness as inclusive leaders.
“Cross-Cultural Effective Communications Workshop”: This workshop, led by cross-cultural communication expert and certified coach Dottie Li, teaches communication efficiency across our diverse teams and identifies possible language opportunities.
