ERG Council: Tools for Keeping People at the Table with reframe52

reframe52’s ‘Tools for Keeping People at the Table’ explores the undeniable power of joy in the workplace. Joy isn’t just a feeling; it's a process, a connector, and a vehicle for driving meaningful change. In this interactive session, we draw from our Community & Belonging signature Graze & Grow series to (1) Identify what effective mindfulness and active listening look like in the workplace, (2) Describe ways to uplift and empower employees through an intersectional lens, and (3) Recognize the importance that joy and identity expression play in employee happiness, effectiveness, and retention. How do we uplift and empower employees via workplace culture and policies? How can we foster workplaces that honor diverse identity and cultural expressions? And how can we move beyond performative representation to a place of genuine, intentional value for- & inclusion of all employees? Through a combination of lecture, discussion-based activities and personal reflection, we aim to create a participatory space where all contributors can work through these questions together. Ultimately, our goal is to curate an intentional space for collaborative dialogue, enabling participants to feel more connected and inspired to commit to advancing workplace inclusion.