Company Commitment
At Mutual of Omaha, one way we describe inclusion is "belonging". What does this mean?
What is any of the following:
The experience of a connection with and level of supportive energy from others.
Being accepted as an important member of a group.
Intentional and consistent collaboration with others.
Mutual of Omaha offers multiple Employee Resource Group opportunities to all associates. Name two ERGs available at the Companies.
What is any of the following:
A3, BERG, ELN, GLOBAL, LEC, MAPA, WIL or WOW.
___________ Safety is the shared belief that members of a team feel comfortable taking interpersonal risks.
What is "Psychological".
Psychological Safety is one of the seven key elements of inclusion.
______ _______ is language that is free from words, phrases, or tones that reflect stereotyped or discriminatory views of particular people or groups.
Inclusive language intentionally includes all people of all identities.
Allyship, Speaking Up or Stepping In and Psychological Safety lead to a sense of belonging and _____________?
What is "inclusion".
At Mutual of Omaha, one way we describe inclusion is "authenticity". What does this mean?
What is any of the following:
The ability to authentically represent and express one's unique self and true nature.
Openly sharing personal differences, beliefs and desires despite external pressures to conform.
The courage to be imperfect and vulnerable.
Where can I find information about an ERG to see if I am interested in joining?
What is the "Diversity, Equity & Inclusion SharePoint site".
Enrollment for an ERG is handled through PeopleSoft, but PeopleSoft does not provide any detail about the ERG.
When a team member is comfortable expressing their authentic self, they are more likely to ____________.
What is any of the following:
Speak up in meetings and share new ideas.
Express their opinions and voice when they disagree.
Go above and beyond in their role.
Never assume a person's _________ identity based on their name or their appearance.
What is "gender".
If you don't know, use gender inclusive pronouns or ask for their pronouns.
Bias, microaggressions and tokenism lead to __________?
What is "exclusion".
At Mutual of Omaha, one way we describe inclusion is "respect". What does this mean?
What is any of the following:
Honor and high regard for the feelings, wishes, rights and traditions of others.
Acknowledgement, validation, understanding and full acceptance of differences without judgement, even through disagreement.
Affirmation, encouragement, appreciation and emotional support that reinforces our value for others and impacts them in positive ways.
The purpose of the ____________ ERG is to empower all associates with education, resources, and experiences to foster an environment of understanding and acceptance of those impacted by visible and invisible disabilities.
What is "Advocates for All Abilities" or "A3".
_______ is a preference in favor or, or against a person, group of people, or thing.
What is "Bias".
We all have unique experiences that have shaped our version of the truth and created the lens through which we see the world. Humans operate on bias, either consciously or subconsciously.
If you have made a mistake, you should _____________?
What is "apologize".
But, do not over apologize. More apology is not better!
According to Developmental Dimensions International, Inc. (DDI) the framework for building inclusion is: Identify, Engage and ______________?
Pay attention to who's included in decisions and discussions. Create an environment where everyone feels safe to speak up and speak freely. And act as vocal ally on behalf of others from historically excluded groups.
At Mutual of Omaha, one way we describe inclusion is "value of voice". What does this mean?
What is any of the following:
Appreciating individual and unique perspectives and opinions.
Harnessing the richness of ideas, perspectives and backgrounds to create value.
The intentional seeking of diversity of thought; an open-minded invitation for innovative and new ideas.
Opportunities for full participation.
The mission of the _________________ ERG is to provide all associates the opportunity to network and develop their leadership skills.
What is the "Emerging Leaders Network" or "ELN".
Implicit Bias are subtly expressed. We don't initially detect or intend implicit bias.
______ Bias is biases we are consciously aware of, and that you admit to yourself and potentially others.
What is "Explicit".
The American Psychological Association (APA) publishes a list of language to avoid and suggested alternatives. For example, instead of the terms "victim" or "survivor", the APA recommends using the terms _____________.
What is any of the following:
person who has experienced ...
person who has been impacted by ...
According to Hive Learning, what is Rule #1 when it comes to talking about diversity?
What is "there is no one 'right' way to talk about any of this".
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion SharePoint: How to talk about diversity.pdf - All Documents
At Mutual of Omaha, one way we describe inclusion is "equity". What does this mean?
What is any of the following:
Fair and equal opportunity to succeed.
The absence of disparities that are systematically associated with advantage/disadvantage.
Removing barriers to full participation and belonging.
Each person receiving what they need to reach their full potential and be at their best.
Inclusive decision making.
The purpose of the ________________ ERG is to champion connections among diverse experiences and empower all Mutual of Omaha associates.
What is "Wealth of Wisdom" or "WOW".
_______________ are defined as brief and commonplace daily verbal, behavioral, and environmental indignities, whether intentional or unintentional, that communicate hostile, derogatory, or negative slights and insults to marginalized individuals and groups.
What is "Microaggressions".
The first step in addressing microaggression is to recognize it.
Intent is what you wanted to do; ________ is the reality of your actions.
What is "impact".
Intent is what you have in mind as a goal when you decide to perform an action - your intention.
Impact is the result of those actions. The impact may not be the same as what you intended.
Mutual of Omaha's diversity mission statement recognizes both our differences and our ____________.
What is "Similarities".
We continue to build a corporate culture that respects and values the unique strengths and cultural differences of our associates, customers and the community.