Balancing Laughter and Respect: Understanding Humor in the Workplace

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Tash Koster-Thomas

Tash uses her lived experience and intersectional identity as a Black queer woman to continue the focus on diversity and inclusion in society and in the workplace. She provides valuable insight into how to remove barriers associated with diversity & inclusion. Tash is a seasoned and experienced speaker and panel member on equality and diversity discussions.

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This session examines the fine line between humor and harassment in the workplace. Participants will explore the potential impacts of jokes on workplace culture, understand the boundaries of acceptable humor, and learn strategies for addressing non-inclusive language or behaviors in a constructive and respectful manner.

Learning Outcomes:

Analyse how seemingly harmless jokes can negatively impact workplace climate, employee well-being, and inclusivity
Define the boundaries between acceptable humor and inappropriate behavior, using real-world examples.
Explain the reasons behind restrictions on workplace humor, emphasizing the importance of respect and inclusion.
Learn effective strategies to address non-inclusive language or behavior, including how to speak up constructively and calmly when witnessing or experiencing such situations.
Develop tools to foster a healthy, respectful, and inclusive workplace environment.