Be Virtual but Be Visible
- 1. Be Virtual but Be VisibleVICKEN ELIZALDEZ DIVERSITY, INCLUSION & BELONGING ANALYST BELL TEXTRON INC
- 2. Agenda
- 3. Level Set Your Expectations There are no white papers, best practices for engaging ERG's at this time, as we have never seen anything like this crisis in our lives. We are all navigating this crisis at the same pace - with the same information that is flowing from the same sources - and deciphering between fact and fiction. Our best mindset should always to be choose our info diet wisely and educate ourselves on what is myth and what is reality. As an ERG Leader and as a Human
- 4. Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?'
- 5. https://www.careersingovernment.com/tools/gov-talk/covid-19/reinventing-your-team-in-the-midst-of-covid-19/ Pause Breathe Get Curious 1. Foster Connections 2. Reinvent Yourselves 3. Imagine the Possibilities 4. Rapid Prototyping 5. Free Resources Online 6. Lean in to Reinvention This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND Re-Imaging Your Role as an ERG Leader
- 6. Today, fear is running high. Grocery stores have empty shelves, messaging about the virus and its consequences are conflicting, and many employees find themselves concerned about lost wages, inability to seek health care and the health and safety of themselves and their families. • ERGs can be a tool to help drive higher levels of coping within an organization. • The bottom up approach can be leveraged to help isolated employees who are self quarantined or working remote. • Employees trust their peers and ERG Leaders. • Focused behavior happens when fear and coping are in balance. • Coping mechanisms that are extremely effective include communications and enabling along with reflective learning. ⚬ ERGs need to be willing to help or step up to help. ⚬ ERG members are passionate and eager to share their energies to meet business and society goals. ⚬ Leverage your ERGs to assist in messaging, reaching out to and helping employees, community. ⚬ Ideate unique ways to alleviate fear and increase coping. Communications and Coping with Fear https://morningconsult.com/opinions/how-employee-resource-groups-can-help-manage-covid-19-or-coronavirus-fears/
- 7. • EXTEND GRACE • TALK ABOUT TRUST • HAVE HUMAN COMPASSION • BE EMPATHETIC • BE SENSITIVE AND BE STRONG • ITS NOT OK TO KEEP SILENT • BE ABLE TO PIVOT • BE AGILE • SET BOUNDARIES • DON'T GET LOST WHERE WORK ENDS AND LIFE BEGINS • MEET YOUR TEAM WHERE THEY NEED YOU TO MEET THEM, NOT WHERE YOU WANT THEM TO BE • WHAT DOES YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA BRAND LOOK LIKE? • ITS OK TO LOOK AWAY • ITS OK TO ASK TO NOT ATTEND A VIRTUAL MEETING IF YOU ARE NOT NEEDED. • ITS OK TO KEEP YOUR CAMERA OFF • ITS OK TO BE YOUR AUTHENTIC SELF AT HOME – YOU DON’T NEED ANYONES PERMISSION. • WHAT DOES YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA BRAND LOOK LIKE? This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND
- 9. ERG RESOURCES AND IDEAS • Weekly Coffee Chats • Mindful Moments • Meditation Minute • Fun Topic Ice Breakers • Quick Tips/Benefits Discussion • Monthly Newsletter • Support Hour – Open Topics • Dance Around Break • Snacky Hour • Happy Hour • Onesie Wednesday • Costume Day • Wig Day • Best Dressed Day • Pod Casts • Talent Development Sessions • ERG Pledge to Diversity & Inclusion • 6 LinkedIn Mindfulness Courses • LinkedIn Productivity Mindset • Why Inclusion Matters During a Crisis! • 3 Ways to Promote Work Culture that Prioritizes Inclusivity • CDC - Asian American COVID-19 Stigma Resources • NBC: African American Death Rates Higher with COVID-19 • African Americans and Latinos Afraid to Wear Face Masks Volunteer • Be My Eyes App • Internet Svcs www.EveryoneOn.org • Comm. Svc – www.voly.org • American Red Cross – Virtual Volunteers • bit.ly/Senior_Support_Dallas • Health Kids At Home Resources • Healthy Active Kid Activities • STEM at Home for Kids – NASA • Supporting Parents during COVID-19 • HRC Welcoming School Wednesdays - Inclusive at home learning • National Geographic Explorer Classroom • The Child Mind Institute • Cosmic Kids Yoga • Girls Who Code • AllKidsNetwork • LUNCH DOODLE • Out & Equal Virtual Offerings • Dual Career Couples – Coping • TedTalks - Being your best self in times of crisis • Mindful Minute - YouTube Video
- 10. “To win in the marketplace you must first win in the workplace.” - Doug Conant, CEO of Campbell’s Soup
- 11. Has your ERG reached out to you since we began these new work arrangements?
- 12. Which ERG are you currently a member of?
- 13. What is your greatest concern at this time?
- 14. Other areas of concern for ERG members: • Having a Paycheck • Job Stability • Health and Safety • Future of the Business • Team Health and Safety Workplace • Becoming Infected with COVID-19 • Pressure while working from home with limited resources • Work Deliverables • Physical Fitness Personal • Health • Safety • Activities for Children to stay occupied. Family/Friends • Economy • Essential Supply Shortages • CDC/State Updates on COVID-19 National/Local
- 15. Virtual Ideas, Webinars, Events and Activities Responses • Leadership Training • Tips for Virtual Connections • Hear from Leaders • Quarantine Survey - Pair People with common findings • Staying Safe at Work • Ergonomics @ Home • Happy Hours • Tips to Stay Focused • Tips on Productivity • Platform to Connect • Videos (Yoga, Meditation, Exercise) • Work Life Balance Activities • Keep Connected • Team Building/Commandries Virtual Ideas • Tips on Stress Management • Coping with Social Isolation • Single Parent with Kids Life Balance and Tips • Mental/Emotional Health • Wellbeing • Caring for Senior Citizens • Ted Talks (Non Virus Related) Webinars • Cooking Shows • Meal Preps • Favorite Recipes • Easy Meals for the non cook • Homeschooling Tips • Help - I'm not a Teacher • Childcare Essentials • Fitness Indoors/Outdoors Ideas • Dealing with Roommates • Dealing with Spouses/Partners • Interesting Hobbies to Share • Fun Family Games/Activities • Movies/Books/Article Club Home Related • CDC/State Updates on COVID-19 • Community Support Other
- 19. Vicken Elizaldez Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging Analyst Bell Textron Inc eelizaldezjr@bellflight.com 817-280-4044 – desk 682-261-3826 – mobile