The Eleversity Workforce Inclusion Roundtable Series brings together employers and leaders at all levels for practical, discussion-based workshops focused on strengthening workplace relationships and improving employee retention. These interactive sessions provide useful strategies, shared learning, and real-world perspectives that help organizations create more inclusive, supportive, and engaged work environments. Participants leave with actionable ideas they can apply immediately to support their teams and foster a culture where employees feel valued and connected.

Workforce Inclusion Roundtable: August 20, 2026 – Free Virtual Session 12pm – 1pm

Workshop Session: CRUCIAL CONVERSATIONS: Building Trust Through Conversation

Session Description

Every professional, at every level, has a conversation they are avoiding. It might be a performance issue that has gone unaddressed for month. A colleague who routinely undermines team trust. A leader whose decisions fell unfair and unexplained. A boundary that has been crossed more than once without consequence. These are crucial conversations where the interactions defined by high stakes, differing opinions, and strong emotions. And they are the conversations that shape the health of our teams, the quality of our relationships, and the trajectory of our careers.

Research confirms the single most reliable predictor of organizational health, team performance, and leadership effectiveness is the ability to hold crucial conversations with honesty and respect. Yet these same conversations are also where most professionals perform at their worst because the biological and emotional pressure of high-stakes dialogue works against the very skill needed to navigate it well.

This 60-minute workshop equips participants with the language, mindset, and practical skills to step into difficult dialogue with confidence. Through a blend of concept introduction, guided reflection, group activities, and real-world practice, participants will leave with tools they can apply immediately.

Workforce Inclusion Roundtable: September 10, 2026 – Free Virtual Session 12pm – 1pm

Workshop Session: The Connection Crisis:  Building Belonging in a Disconnected Workplace

Session Description

Despite being more connected through technology than ever before, many employees report feeling increasingly disconnected from their colleagues, leaders, and the organizations they serve. Workplace isolation, declining engagement, communication challenges, and changing work environments have left many people wondering where they truly belong. 

This interactive workshop explores what workplace connection really means, why belonging has become a critical driver of employee wellbeing and organizational success, and how every employee regardless of role can help create a more connected workplace. 

Through guided discussion, real-world scenarios, and practical reflection, participants will examine the everyday behaviors that strengthen trust, encourage inclusion, and foster meaningful relationships across teams. 

Rather than focusing solely on organizational responsibility, this session emphasizes the shared role employees, managers, and leaders play in creating environments where people feel valued, supported, and connected.