We’ve all experienced challenges at work—bad days, demanding roles or responsibilities, relational conflict with a colleague or boss, to name a few. Often the message society offers is just to put on a smiling face and push forward, no matter the working conditions. But often work is hard (or even unattainable) because of systemic reasons, including racism, pay inequities, and dehumanizing work.
In this panel conversation, we consider what makes a workplace just, and what factors especially marginalize certain groups of people. We address practical strategies for supporting and creating just workplaces, including hiring, recruitment, management, coworker interactions, and more.
Panelists:
Anthony Cooper, Sr. (“Coop”), Vice President of Reentry Services and External Relationships for Nehemiah Center for Urban Leadership Development.
Christine Jeske, Associate Professor of Cultural Anthropology at Wheaton College and author of several books.
Vanessa McDowell, CEO of the YWCA in Madison, Wisconsin.
