<aside> <img src="https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/secure.notion-static.com/7f34524d-9389-4bb8-b803-8796988dd464/Web_logo_(256__256px)_(2).png" alt="https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/secure.notion-static.com/7f34524d-9389-4bb8-b803-8796988dd464/Web_logo_(256__256px)_(2).png" width="40px" /> What we love about this handbook section
ð€Â We absolutely love this IDEA library from Whereby. Not only do they separately go into real depth on a separate handbook page (see here) about Diversity initiatives, but they go above & beyond to give a suggested reading list and library of resources here for employees and other readers. This just highlights the effort and attention that has gone into fostering a diverse culture at Whereby.
****Check out their entire handbook for inspiration here: ðWhereby's full handbook
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In order to create a healthier and more successful place to work it is important that each person in our team listens to and tries to empathize with the experiences of others in our team. Itâs the Human First way to do things, but it also makes sure we can live up to the other values in our ETHOS like Selfishly Diverse and Ethically Ambitious.
There is no prescribed methodology to eradicate injustice in the workplace. However, I firmly believe that a really important first step is developing an understanding and education which allows us to be vulnerable in conversations and face uncomfortable truths that weâve become too accustomed to avoiding. This can be difficult when it comes to topics which may be sensitive or difficult to understand without your own lived experiences.
It is important to note that it is not the responsibility of those in our team who have faced in justices or may be a part of a marginalised group, to explain the effects or inner workings of inequality. What this means in the most basic terms: It is not the responsibility of our black colleagues to explain racism, for our women colleagues to explain sexism, or for our trans colleagues to explain transphobia. It is our responsibilities as colleagues to educate ourselves.
Educating yourself on these topics can be difficult, particularly if you feel you are coming in to this topic with little understanding or background. One of the best ways to better understand the experiences of marginalized and underrepresented groups is through storytelling. For this reason I am happy to begin the Whereby IDEA library.
In order to offer our entire team an opportunity to educate themselves and better connect with our diverse team, we will offer any of the books listed below to be delivered to your home (or e-book) free of charge, including via audible or any other audio-book of your choice.
What actions should you take?
I (@Ãyvind Reed) would love if everyone at Whereby reads at least one of these books each year during their time with us at Whereby.
These titles may change from time to time as our knowledge and library expands or evolves. Please speak to @Ãyvind Reed if you have any suggestions to add.
<aside> ð Please purchase these items on your Pleo and mark them as âIDEA Libraryâ in the comments. We encourage you to purchase these books through locally owned (and ideally minority owned!) book stores wherever possible. Pleo category: 6860
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