Published to Newsletter on May 18, 2026
A culture of inclusion is built through everyday interactions, openness to different perspectives and a commitment to creating an environment where all employees feel respected, valued, and heard. As workplaces continue to evolve, inclusive leadership and understanding across generations are becoming increasingly important skills for building strong teams and positive workplace cultures.
This June, Talent Development is offering learning opportunities focused on these topics. Open enrollment sessions on inclusive leadership and unconscious bias will explore how leaders and employees can recognize personal biases, foster belonging and create spaces where diverse perspectives contribute to better collaboration and decision-making.
In addition, this month’s Hungry Minds Café will focus on the generational workforce, and the value different generations bring to the workplace. Today’s organizations often include employees from multiple generations working side by side, each bringing unique experiences, communication styles and approaches to work. Understanding and appreciating these differences can strengthen teamwork, communication and innovation.
Creating an inclusive workplace does not happen through one conversation or training alone. It is an ongoing effort that involves curiosity, empathy, active listening and a willingness to learn from one another. By continuing to build awareness and strengthening our understanding of one another, we can help create a workplace culture where everyone has the opportunity to contribute and succeed.
We encourage employees to participate in these upcoming learning opportunities as we continue building a more inclusive and connected workplace community.
Hungry Minds Café
Course: Generational Workforce
Date & Time: June 2 | noon to 1 p.m.
Register Here
Courses of the Month
Course: Inclusive Leadership
Date & Time: June 9 | 9 a.m. to noon
Register Here
Course: Unconscious Bias
Part One Date & Time: June 23 | 9 a.m. to noon
Part Two Date & Time: June 25 | 9 a.m. to noon
Register Here
For any questions, please contact us as tdev@unm.edu
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