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Lost Tapes: Navigating racism & sexism in the workplace
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Addressing Racism and Sexism in the Workplace: Insights and Solutions
This episode of 'Safe Talk', episode eight, focuses on tackling racism and sexism in the workplace. The hosts welcome guest Jeannie Morrell, a payroll specialist from California, to share her insights and experiences. The discussion begins with the importance of confronting these issues directly and includes a sponsorship segment from Timetrack Go, a time clock software company. Jeannie shares her journey into the payroll field, emphasizing the encouragement she received to overcome self-doubt and intimidation, particularly as a black woman in a corporate environment. The episode delves into statistics revealing the prevalence of racism and sexism at work and offers practical advice on promoting diversity, addressing harassment, and ensuring equal pay and opportunities. It concludes with both do's and don'ts for employers and employees to combat these pervasive issues and foster an inclusive work environment. The episode underscores the need for ongoing training, policy implementation, and genuine support to eliminate discrimination and harassment in the workplace.
00:00 Introduction to Safe Talk: Tackling Racism and Sexism
00:56 Sponsor - Time TrakGO
02:01 Meet Our Guest: Jeannie's Journey into Payroll
04:59 Navigating Racism in the Workplace: Insights and Experiences
23:53 Addressing Sexism: Challenges and Perspectives
25:53 Navigating the Do's and Don'ts of Workplace Sexism
26:11 Personal Experiences and Perspectives on Equality
27:14 Challenging Stereotypes and Promoting Diversity
28:17 Addressing Harassment and Implementing Training
30:13 The Don'ts of Workplace Behavior: Discrimination and Stereotyping
35:46 Advocating for Pay Equity and Transparency
36:21 Supporting Gender Equality and Reporting Harassment
40:05 Confronting Discrimination and Celebrating Diversity
42:56 The Importance of Appropriate Workplace Attire
46:08 Closing Remarks and Future Engagements
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