Inclusive Language Training
Encourage employees to use inclusive language–fostering respectful and effective communication in the workplace.
Words matter at work
Traliant’s Inclusive Language training is a 15-minute TV-style course that helps employees recognize and replace exclusionary language, fostering an environment where everyone feels heard, respected and valued. Through interactive workplace scenarios and practical exercises, learners build communication skills that support a respectful workplace culture and enhance collaboration.
The course begins with adaptive learning questions that assess learners’ existing knowledge. Based on their responses, learners may be able to test out of content they have already mastered and focus on areas where additional learning is needed.
As part of the solution, short, 2-minute video Micro Reels reinforce key response actions year-round, helping employees keep skills top of mind.
This course complies with current laws and DOJ/EEOC guidance, including relevant executive orders. The course reflects existing federal, state, and local laws and is focused on fostering a respectful, inclusive workplace.
ONLINE TRAINING
Inclusive Language Training
This training covers these topics and more:
- What is inclusive language
- How to use people-first language
- How to avoid using othering language
- When it’s appropriate and not appropriate to use personal characteristics when describing someone
- How to avoid making unnecessary assumptions about others
- How to respond when mistakes involving inclusive language occur
The course includes behavioral analytics questions designed to measure learners’ understanding of key concepts before and after training, helping organizations evaluate knowledge retention and learning effectiveness.
What to consider when choosing the most effective inclusive language training
- Promote a positive and respectful work environment: Inclusive language fosters a culture where everyone feels valued and respected, creating a more positive and productive workplace.
- Improve communication: Using inclusive language ensures that communication is clear and effective for everyone, regardless of their background or identity.
- Build respect and trust: Inclusive language shows that you respect and value diversity, which can help to build stronger relationships with colleagues, clients, and customers.
- Empower employees: Training provides employees with the knowledge and skills to use language that is inclusive and respectful, which can build confidence and create a sense of belonging.
- Strengthen your organizational culture: Training helps to build a culture of respect, understanding, and inclusivity.
- Promote a positive work environment: Inclusive language can contribute to a more positive, productive, and welcoming work environment.
- Non-inclusive: "Manpower" or "man hours."
- Inclusive: "Workforce" or "labor hours."
- Non-inclusive: "Chairman" or "policeman."
- Inclusive: "Chair" or "police officer."
- Non-inclusive: "Lame"
- Inclusive: “Uninteresting” or “dull”
- Be mindful of your words: Think carefully about the language you use, and avoid using stereotypes or generalizations.
- Ask for feedback: Ask colleagues for feedback on your language to ensure it is respectful and inclusive.
- Learn about different cultural perspectives: Understand how different cultures and identities shape language and communication styles.
- Use gender-neutral language: Use language that is not specific to one gender, such as "chair" instead of "chairman."
- Avoid making assumptions: Avoid making assumptions about someone's gender, race, ethnicity, or other personal characteristics.
- Provide training: Provide regular inclusive language training to all employees.
- Encourage feedback: Create a culture where employees feel comfortable giving feedback on language that is offensive or inappropriate.
- Develop written guidelines: Create a set of written guidelines that define expectations for inclusive language.
- Be consistent: Consistently use inclusive language in all written and spoken communication.
KEY FEATURES
Why you'll love our training
It’s time to embrace a new era of online training with a valued partner who will ensure seamless implementation, a truly enjoyable learning experience, and courses with continuous compliance you can trust.
Compliance expertise
Traliant's in-house legal expertise ensures training is accurate and kept up-to-date with any regulatory changes.
Accessible to users with disabilities
Traliant provides an inclusive experience for all users, including those with disabilities, by going beyond Section 508-C standards and offering WCAG 2.1/2.2 AA.
Story-based learning
Our story-based approach blends leading instructional design with Hollywood talent to produce engaging, interactive and nuanced training.
Course administration
Traliant makes it simple to roll out training to your workplace and provide technical support directly to your employees at no additional cost.
Course customizations
Tailor courses to include your logo, relevant policies, workplace images, and more. Traliant can even customize the course with scenarios that take place in your own workplace environment.
Translations
Training is available in English, Spanish and is supported in over 100 languages.
COMPLIANCE EXPERTISE
Your partner in training compliance
Uniquely qualified in-house compliance team
Our exceptional in-house Compliance Advisory Team is led by Michael Johnson, Chief Strategy Officer and former U.S. Department of Justice attorney who has provided training and guidance to organizations like the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Google, the United Nations, and the World Bank.
Keeping you compliant, effortlessly
Keeping up with the complex web of employment laws — especially if your workforce spans multiple states — can be tricky. That’s why we offer a streamlined training solution that ensures you stay compliant with federal, state, and local regulations, so you can focus on what matters most: your team.
Simplifying your policies and handbooks
Crafting an employee handbook that meets legal standards can be daunting. Let us ease the burden. We help you navigate regulatory changes to ensure your policies and handbooks not only comply with the law but also reflect industry best practices.
THE TRALIANT DIFFERENCE
Compliance you trust.
Training and solutions you love.
Legal expertise
Our in-house legal team is at the heart of our course development, writing content and ensuring compliance. As laws change, they provide real-time updates so you can trust your training is accurate and up to date.
Brilliant training
Each year we release brand-new, cinematic, Netflix-style courses with fresh stories, interactive scenarios, and industry-specific nuance. The result? A lasting impact on your culture and an experience employees will love.
Innovative solutions
With TikTok-style micro reels, advanced AI translations, phishing simulations, policy and handbook services, and analytics in one scalable platform, we make compliance simple and engaging now and into the future.
Valued partnership
Our main focus? It’s all about making your job easier. We do that with unmatched responsiveness and seamless deployment, dedicated to driving your success.
