Curated Training Resources to Reduce Inequity and Bias in the Workplace
A systemic problem requires a systemic solution. We, at Training Industry, believe the way forward will require public-private partnerships, where both corporations and our government work together to eliminate inequality and bias in the workplace and beyond.
This curated — and continuously updated — list of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) resources includes courses, reports, articles, podcasts and more to help both raise awareness and drive change. We must all take this journey in a purposeful way to ensure all our communities are treated equally.
Please email us at editor@trainingindustry.com to share your resources and continue to check back as we update this page.
Bias, Diversity and Inclusion
Courses and Training Tools
OpenSesame: The 21-Day Plan for Disarming Microaggressions
Korn Ferry: The Korn Ferry DE&I Compass
Everfi: Online Cultural Diversity Training For Your Workplace
Coursera: Optimizing Diversity on Teams
Stanford Graduate School of Business: Leverage Diversity and Inclusion for Organizational Excellence
eCornell: Diversity and Inclusion Certificate
LinkedIn Learning: Free Courses to Help You Become a Stronger Ally and Have Inclusive Conversations
LinkedIn Learning: Unconscious Bias
Industry Masters: “Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Training”
Annie E. Casey Foundation: “Advancing the Mission: Tools for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion”
Taproot Foundation and Deloitte: Pro Bono + Inclusive Leadership
Lean In: Free “50 Ways to Fight Bias at Work” Digital Program
2U: Resources to Help Empower Asian and Pacific Islander Communities
Traliant: Workplace Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Suite
The Diversity Movement: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Training Course Library
The Center for Equity and Inclusion: Reframing Racism Workshop
WILL Interactive: A Brighter Tomorrow: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
CultureAlly: DEI Training Suite
OpenSesame: DEI Training Suite
Education and Advocacy Organizations
Project Implicit: an international collaboration and nonprofit whose goal “is to educate the public about hidden biases and to provide a ‘virtual laboratory’ for collecting data on the Internet.”
Project Include: a not-for-profit organization that uses data and advocacy to accelerate diversity and inclusion solutions in the tech industry.
Articles, Reports and Blogs
Training Industry Magazine: “Building an Equitable Workplace”
Training Industry, Inc.: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Coverage
UC-Hastings Center for WorkLife Law: “Pinning Down the Jellyfish: the Workplace Experiences of Women of Color in Tech”
Stanford Closer Look Series: “Diversity in the C-suite”
Udemy: How to Increase Allyship & Inclusion at Your Company
Forbes: “How to Tackle Unconscious Bias in Your Workplace”
Harvard Business Review: “To Make Lasting Progress on DEI, Measure Outcomes”
Harvard Business Review: “DEI Gets Real”
Harvard Business Review:“5 Practices to Make Your Hybrid Workplace More Inclusive”
Harvard Business Review: “Two Types of Diversity Training That Really Work,”
Harvard Business Review: “Unconscious Bias Training That Works”
The Center for Leadership Studies: “Leadership and Diversity Training”
World Economic Forum: “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 4.0: A toolkit for leaders to accelerate social progress in the future of work”
DeVry University: “Diversity in the Workplace: Insights and Strategies for 2020 and Beyond”
Wall Street Journal: “Why Gender Pronouns Are Becoming a Big Deal at Work”
Pepperdine University, “Confronting Prejudice: How to Protect Yourself and Help Others”
Drug Rehab USA, “Black Men Matter: Examining Mental Health Issues Among Black Men – A Guide to Freedom”
Lean In: “The State of Black Women in Corporate America”
emtrain: 2021 Workplace Culture Report on Inclusion
BetterUp: “Redefining Inclusive Leadership: The Data Shaping the New Hybrid Workforce”
McKinsey: “One Move Companies Can Take to Improve Diversity”
Leading NOW’s Center for Diversity & Inclusion: “Cultural Dynamics in the Workplace”
Novorésumé: Diversity in the Workplace | All You Need to Know in 2023
Service Direct: A Guide to Working in the Trades as a Person of Color
Video and Audio Content
Training Industry, The Business of Learning, Episode 62: “Women’s Leadership Development — Common Challenges and Actionable Solutions”
Training Industry, The Business of Learning Episode 29: “How Training Professionals Can Help Organizations Eliminate Racism”
Training Industry, The Business of Learning Episode 27: “Inclusive Leadership”
Training Industry Webinar: “Trends in Building Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 2.0”
The Center for Leadership Studies: “Leadership: A Conversation with Daryl Davis and Sam Shriver”
Uplifting Impact: The Uplifting Impact Podcast
Fast Company: “The Future of LGBTQ+ Inclusion in the Workplace”
Books
Deanna Singh: “Actions Speak Louder: A Step-by-Step Guide to Becoming an Inclusive Workplace”
Maria Morukian: “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for Trainers: Fostering DEI in the Workplace”
Dr. Jermaine M. Davis of Jermaine M. Davis Seminars & Workshops, Inc.: “Be Diversity Competent”
Stephanie K. Johnson, Ph.D : “Inclusify: The Power of Uniqueness and Belonging to Build Innovative Teams”
Pamela Newkirk: “Diversity, Inc.: The Failed Promise of a Billion-Dollar Business”
Jennifer Brown: “How to Be an Inclusive Leader: Creating Trust, Cooperation, and Community Across Differences”
Anthony Greenwald and Mahzarin Banaji: “Blindspot: Hidden Biases of Good People”
Ruchika Tulshyan: “Inclusion on Purpose: An Intersectional Approach to Creating a Culture of Belonging at Work”
Rohini Anand: “Leading Global Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion”
Anti-racism Resources
Courses and Training Tools
Coursera: Anti-Racism Specialization
Michelle Kim, co-founder and chief executive officer at Awaken: Black Owned DEI Companies and Consultants
Korn Ferry: “Race Matters: Eradicating racism in the corporate world: a webinar series”
Orange Grove Consulting: Difficult Conversations About Race and Gender
Crossroads Antiracism Training and Organizing: Antiracism Training Workshops
The EW Group: Anti-racism Training, Privilege and Allyship
Education and Advocacy Organizations
The National Association of Advancement for Colored People (NAACP)
Equal Justice Initiative (EJI)
CODE2040: a non-profit dedicated to the equitable distribution of power in an economy shaped by the digital revolution
Articles, Reports and Blogs
NPR: “Not Racist” Is Not Enough: Putting In the Work to Be Anti-Racist
Harvard Business Review: “Confronting Racism at Work: A Reading List”
ELI Inc.: “What Does it Mean to be an ‘Ally’ at Work?'”
Forbes: “We Must Step Up For Black People Right Now – Here’s How”
Fortune: “Steps companies can take to make the workplace better for black employees”
Wall Street Journal: “For Black Professionals, Unrest Lays Bare a Balancing Act at Work”
Knowledge@Wharton: “How to Begin Talking About Race in the Workplace”
World Economic Forum: “7 ways your organisation can start to uproot systemic racism in the workplace”
Workplace Fairness: “Racial Harassment”
Marlee: “Racism in the Workplace”
Emtrain: “Here’s What’s the Matter With ‘All Lives Matter‘”
Syracuse University: “Guidance for Reporting And Writing About Racism”
Video and Audio Content
Pushkin: Be Antiracist With Ibram X. Kendi
NPR: Code Switch
HBR, IdeaCast: “Talking About Race at Work”
HBR: “Race at Work with Porter Braswell”
Wall Street Journal: “When Police Brutality Meets Office Politics”
PBS: “5 ways to approach racial equity at work”
The Center for Leadership Studies: “Daryl Davis: Race, Equality and Leadership”
The Ad Council: “Fight the Virus. Fight the Bias: Stop the Spread of Anti-Asian Racism”
Kelly McDonald: “It’s Time to Talk About Race at Work: Every Leader’s Guide to Making Progress on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion”
Books
Frances E. Kendall, Ph.D.: “Understanding White Privilege”
James D. White with Krista White: “Anti-Racist Leadership: How to Transform Corporate Culture in a Race-conscious World”
Isabel Wilkerson: “Caste”
Dr. Ibram X. Kendi: “How to Be an Antiracist”
Dr. Ibram X. Kendi: “Stamped From the Beginning”
Ijeoma Oluo: “So You Want to Talk About Race”
Dr. Robin DiAngelo: “White Fragility”
Ta-Nehisi Coates: “Between the World and Me”
Berrett-Koehler Publishers: Resources for Anti-racist Action
Mary-Frances Winters: “Inclusive Conversations: Fostering Equity, Empathy, and Belonging Across Differences”
Pamela Newark: “Diversity, Inc.: The Fight for Racial Equity in the Workplace”
Nikole Hannah-Jones: “The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story”
Trudi Lebrón: “The Antiracist Business Book”
Gender Bias and Discrimination
Articles, Reports and Blogs
Training Industry, Inc.: “Women’s Access to Leadership Development: A Tale of Two Experiences”
Training Industry, Inc.: “The Time is Now: 3 Ways Learning and Development Can Support Women Reentering the Workforce”
Training Industry, Inc.: “A New “Mommy Track”: How Returnships Can Help Close the Gender Gap”
Training Industry, Inc: “The Mom Exodus:” Leveraging the Power of Empathy Training to Support Working Parents”
Training Industry, Inc.: “Pioneer Gender Equity With Equitable Access to Workforce Development and Learning”
Training Industry, Inc.: “How L&D Can Help Organizations Succeed in the #MeToo Era”
Lean In: “Women in the Workplace: the Current State of Women in Corporate America”
Fairlygodboss: “Gender Identity in Today’s Workforce: Here’s How to Approach It”
Berkshire: “Best Practices for Navigating Gender Identity in the Workplace”
Perceptyx: “Men Stay for Culture, Women Stay for Empowerment: The Gender Divide in Talent Retention” Report
Deloitte: “Understanding the Pandemic’s Impact on Working Women”
Bright Horizons: “Education Index: Workforce Education and Equity in the Workplace”
Leading NOW: “Create a level Playing Field for Women”
Forbes: Eight Powerful Examples of Women and Leadership: And What We Can Learn From Them
Video and Audio Content
Stanford Graduate School of Business: “How Women Can Overcome Bias at Work”
Guidant Global: “Gender Equality in the Workplace”
Harvard Business Review: “Women at Work”
Center for Creative Leadership: “When She Leads: Stories of Inspiration & Impact about Women in Business ”
TEDxSeattle: “How to Design Gender Bias Out of Your Workplace” by Sara Sanford
The Chartis Group: “An Interview on Gender Equality in the Workplace”
TEDx Talks: “How to Challenge Workplace Discrimination and Win”