Equity Through Transitions: Managing Layoffs with Gender and Race in Mind
Hosted by Diversity Roundtable, Women in Design, and NOMA NW
Have you ever noticed the gender and racial disparities during layoffs?
Join us for Equity Through Transitions: Managing Layoffs with Gender and Race in Mind. This free event will equip you with the insights and actionable tools to address and reduce disparities in layoff decisions.
In the ever-evolving world of architectural practice, equitable management is crucial for fostering inclusivity. Explore how gender and race impact practice management and layoffs and discover strategies to promote fairness and inclusivity at all levels of your firm.
Dive into key areas such as staffing, sponsorship, leadership pathways, and retention through the lenses of gender and race.
Continuing education credit (2 LU) will be offered.
Don’t miss out—register today for the event!
Date: Wednesday, September 18th, 2024
Address: Center for Architecture and Design (CfAD), Address: 1010 Western Ave, Seattle, WA 98104
Schedule:
- 5:00 – 5:30 pm: Door opens, happy hour before the event
- 5:30 pm: Program starts
- 7:30 pm: Program ends
Covid/Masking: AIA Seattle recommends masking at our programs as a demonstration of community care. Please stay home if you are experiencing any cold or flu-like symptoms.
Accessibility: If you have any specific accessibility or accommodation needs, please note on your registration or contact.
Questions? Contact Anthony Collins, Senior Coordinator of Member Engagement, with any questions or concerns.
Learning Objectives:
1. Examine and raise awareness about workplace equity with a focus on gender and race, particularly during and after a layoff.
2. Evaluate and assess your firm’s existing practices, values, and culture, and discover strategies for fostering a more inclusive and equitable environment to enhance the overall trajectory of the industry at a critical moment.
3. Identify actionable steps to create an inclusive workplace in the AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) industry that embraces equity and diversity in terms of race, gender, ability, age, sexual orientation, and more, rather than focusing on an individual firm.
4. Reflect on how equity, diversity, and inclusion contribute to the public good.
Participants must attend the event in-person in order to receive continuing education credit or a certificate of completion. No partial credit will be awarded.
This event was made possible thanks to the collaboration of the following organizers and contributors:
- AIA Seattle, Diversity Roundtable (DRT) – Rio Namiki, Kenneth Nti
- NOMA|NW – Cierra Higgins, Leon Holloway, Sierra Miles, Kaylah Meikle, Jingyi Feng, Lauren Trajano, Annah Stucky
- AIA Seattle, Women in Design (WiD) – Amanda Snelson, Taber Caton, Emilia Cabeza de Baca
- LeaderFlow – Janiece Williams
- PIVOT Architecture – Karen Williams
- AIA Seattle – Anthony Collins
