Educate Yourself: How to Start a Conversation

Many in the workplace play it safe and avoid conversations on touchy topics, such as politics or race. But the workplace is a microcosm where people of diverse backgrounds interact with each other every day. Bridging differences and turning diversity into an asset requires addressing difficult topics head-on – but in a civil, respectful manner.

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