Newark Regional Business Partnership Events Newswire

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion E-Learning On-Demand, sponsored by Mars Wrigley US 6/7/2021 8:00 AM - 6/6/2022 12:00 Midnight

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 10:35:35 GMT

This on-demand course package is sponsored by Mars Wrigley. Click here to hear from Anton Vincent, President, to learn more about how Mars Wrigley is creaing equity across their organization.

NRBP is committed to promoting equity in the workplace. Since 2018 we have worked toward establishing a strong Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative to engage our membership, provide opportunities for learning, and encourage activities and policy change which would result in increased workplace equity, inclusion, and diversity. We are excited to launch this affordable series of experiential DEI courses, produced by SHIFT HR Compliance Training, which will provide participants with the opportunity to explore important DEI concepts at their own pace.

Upon completion of the courses, participants will have a strong foundational awareness of DEI topics, increased empathy for diverse groups, and an understanding of critical topics that could negatively impact the workplace. This package of four courses is appropriate for all companies, no matter the industry, and for employees at all levels of an organization. Participants will have continued access to the courses until June 6, 2022, providing an excellent opportunity for reflection and repeat participation.

Courses include interactive activities and real-world scenarios which call upon the participant to put themselves in the shoes of the main character described in each situation. NRBP staff completed each of the below courses and found the experience to be informative, engaging, and helpful to our professional and personal growth.

Course availability is very limited, sign up now!

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The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion E-Learning On-Deamand consists of the following packge of four courses:

Unconscious Bias in the Workplace (30 minutes)

This online training course introduces managers to the important concept of Unconscious Bias and explores the impact of such biases on their work environment. Awareness-building activities and real-life scenarios help the learner understand that we all have biases and that becoming more aware of them can make us better employees and managers. This course focuses on moving beyond awareness building and provides practical solutions for preventing bias from impacting critical workplace decisions related to hiring and managing employees. Real-life interactive scenarios provide practical experience in making conscious decisions to move beyond bias.

Building Employee Inclusion and Promoting an Upstander Culture (20 minutes)

As workplaces become more diverse and we regularly interact with colleagues from an increasing variety of backgrounds, it’s important to be mindful of the important role every person plays in creating an inclusive environment where all employees feel included, supported and valued; improve the quality of workplace interactions and decisions; encourage employees to become Upstanders; identity and practice tools to increase team productivity, innovation, and morale.

Creating A Culture of Civility and Respect in the Workplace (15 minutes)

Employees appreciate working in an environment that is comfortable, inclusive, and free of inappropriate conduct and disrespectful behavior. The goal of this online training course is to present the expectations of organizational leadership to uphold a positive and productive workplace and to remind employees to carefully consider their everyday words and actions. Real-world situations and practical examples of positive behavior are given as well as tips and tactics to show employees how to take appropriate steps to point out and correct incivility when they see it.

Transgender Inclusion in the Workplace (15 minutes)

The EEOC and many states’ employment laws interpret Title VII of the Civil Rights Act to include discrimination protections for transgender individuals. As a result, companies and their employees cannot discriminate based on gender identity. This course provides learners with an understanding of the issues related to gender identity and transgender rights in the workplace. Learners are provided with an opportunity to learn and practice how they can create an inclusive workplace environment that is respectful of everyone, including their transgender colleagues and customers.

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Additional information to come following registration.

Please select the appropriate rate when registering. Registration includes all four courses. Payment is due in full at the time of registration. All employees of NRBP member companies may register at the NRBP Member Rate. To confirm whether or not your organization is a member of NRBP, please visit our member directory or contact Nikki Drake at ndrake@newarkrbp.org.

Eye Opener: Confronting Racism in Health Care - Solutions and Strategies 4/12/2022 9:30 AM - 4/12/2022 11:30 AM

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 09:25:03 GMT

Online registration for this event is now closed. Walk-ins will be accepted. Please note that registration is $50 for NRBP members and $75 for non-members.

Implicit bias and discrimination in health care have caused health disparities and inequities in the Black and Brown populations over generations, but COVID-19 exposed and widened disparities and revealed the urgency to address and find solutions to deliver health care in an equitable manner. This issue is complex, including the need to train and hire more doctors and professionals of color, reimagine medical school training and education, revise hospital and care setting policies and much more.

Join NRBP and distinguished speakers to hear how their respective institutions are working to transform the practice and delivery of health care.

Speakers:
Dr. Paul Alexander, Chief Health Equity and Transformation Officer, RWJBarnabas Health
Linda Kamateh, Assistant VP - PR & Marketing, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
Tracy Parris-Benjamin, Director, Clinical Design Community Health, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
Niki Patel, PharmD, MBA, CDCES, Medical Accounts Assoc. Director - New England & NJ, Clinical Medical & Regulatory, NovoNordisk
Dr. Chris T. Pernell, Chief Strategic Integration and Health Equity Officer, University Hospital

Annual Partners and Leaders Dinner 4/26/2022 6:00 PM - 4/26/2022 9:00 PM

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 16:22:54 GMT

On Tuesday evening, April 26, the Newark Regional Business Partnership will hold its Annual Partners and Leaders Dinner to benefit the Renaissance Newark Foundation (RNF), our 501c3 affiliate.

This year we return to an in-person event that maintains the legacy of high-level networking and accommodates the weeknight schedules of our guests by welcoming business attire. The event will continue to be all about greeting great people, honoring leaders and celebrating Newark’s vitality.

The Annual McKenna Partners and Leaders Awards will be presented to the following honorees who are making a difference for NRBP and Newark:

Shereef Elnahal (President & CEO) and University Hospital

Allison Ladd, Deputy Mayor & Director Economic & Housing Development, City of Newark

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of NJ (accepted by Alison Banks-Moore, VP & Chief Diversity Officer)

Newark Working Kitchens

We hope that you will join us for this initimate program!

Please email Nikki Drake to make your reservation.

Reservation details:

Individual tickets: NRBP Members: $450/Non-Members: $500

Partner Table: $4,750 (includes: table of ten; table sign with logo; program ad + program listing)

Program Ad: $300 with ticket purchase/$500 without ticket purchase

For sponsorship, please contact Chip Hallock.