GDO members – by the way, the description below is NOT in the program so be sure to check it out below.
I know many of us are getting ready to fly to Atlanta where the weather will be HOT ... but inside the sessions will be hotly debated with nice cool air conditioning. As I mentioned last week, I know you are all being inundated with lots of emails regarding the great sessions at AOM. I'd like to remind you of our very timely session taking place within GDO. Our plenary this year is focused on issues in the workplace in the current divisive political climate in the USA. Please note that this is not only a USA topic but our expectation is that the conversation will extend well behind. This plenary will be inclusive of everyone's thoughts and perspectives and we are excited about getting people together to discuss issues that touch all of us, USA residents and our colleagues around the world. I encourage you to attend this session which will be sure to be lively.
And yes, you read it right – we will have snacks!!
One of the latest headlines: Justice Department plans new project to sue universities over affirmative action policies
*** apologies for second notices and cross postings – we're just super excited about this session ***
Submission: 17990 | Sponsor(s): (GDO)
Scheduled: Monday, Aug 7 2017 3:00PM - 4:30PM at Hilton Atlanta in Grand Ballroom D
GDO Plenary Session
Exploring Discrimination in the Workplace in a Divisive Political Climate
Division Chair: W E Douglas Creed; U. of Rhode Island;
Division Chair-Elect: Patrick F. McKay; Rutgers U.;
Program Chair: Donna Maria Blancero; Bentley U.;
Professional Development Workshop Chair: Alison Sheridan; U. of New England;
Organizer: Payal Kumar; Xavier Labour Relations Institute;
Organizer: Lorianne D. Mitchell; East Tennessee State U.;
The racist, homophobic and sexist undertones that permeated American politics during the 2016 U.S. presidential election (Salaita, 2006; Parker & Barreto, 2014), and the xenophobic sentiments that gave rise to the Brexit decision are examples of a divisive political climate that have led to an increase in workplace racism and violence ((Bourn, 2016; Kleebauer, 2016; Allan, 2016).
The purpose of this plenary is to discuss the interface of politics, diversity and the workplace, which is aligned to the All-Academy Theme, At the Interface. This is also aligned to the vision of the GDO to "support social justice through the inclusion of marginalized voices in member's research and practice". It is envisaged that this plenary session and the ensuing discussions in breakout groups will generate greater interest in creating inclusive and high-performing climates in organizations globally.