SunShower Learning® offers specialized, best-in-class diversity, equity and inclusion training to evolve your organization.
- 20+ years of best-in-class DEI training and courses
- 5-star reviews on Google Reviews and Trustpilot
- Dozens of training and diversity awards
- Compliance with the highest standards of accessibility
- Distinguished team of world-class DEI experts
- Blended training formats
- Experience with small businesses, multinational organizations and everything in between
Trusted by thousands of organizations
Trusted by learners and clients
We create accessible learning experiences that broaden perspectives, impart specific skills and change mindsets, habits and behaviors for a more inclusive workplace and community.
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SunShower Learning regularly receives the highest reviews. Why? Because we care and we’re competent.
20+ years of top-rated DEI training and courses
SunShower Learning’s courses address topics such as unconscious bias, microaggressions and allyship.
With over 75 courses on DEI in multiple languages, lengths and formats, SunShower Learning can help train your leaders and individual contributors.
Warning: if you think issuing a DEI pledge alone will satisfy today’s employee, research shows that a vast majority will not trust your statement in the absence of significant and sustained action.
Why SunShower Learning?
More than three-quarters of workers would consider looking for a job if they discovered their employer had an unfair gender pay gap or no diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policy, according to the ADP Research Institute.
SunShower’s programs can help your organization increase cultural competence, build awareness of implicit bias, address unfair hiring practices and foster collaboration and innovation.
A wakeup call for employers
Interested in attracting and retaining a vibrant and product workforce? Learn what employees are saying about their experiences in the workplace.
Despite the prevalence of DEI statements, many employees are disillusioned, demotivated and fed up with empty promises and workplaces that don’t provide psychological safety, uplift them or bring out their best. Watch the video and see why the time to act is now.
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Watch This Up-Close and Personal Interview With Leslie Aguilar, Author of the Award-Winning Ouch! Courses
Upon hearing or being on the receiving end of a stereotype, how do you respond?
Do you wait to see if anyone else is going to speak up? If you choose to remain silent, you’re not alone. Research by Dr. Derald Wing Sue shows that people don’t speak up because they often don’t know what to say. This hesitation may be rooted in a desire to avoid conflict, spare someone embarrassment or prevent potential retaliation.
However, research also shows that with the right communication techniques that avoid blame or shame, individuals are more likely to speak up.
Ouch! Drives Meaningful Change That’s Needed Now More Than Ever
These techniques are a central focus of the Ouch! That Stereotype Hurts online eLearning course, which was created by SunShower Learning and Leslie Aguilar, the author of the Ouch! book and video series.
In this interview by Joel Lesko, Leslie shares her insights on how to implement the training within an organization and apply the skills during challenging conversations. The interview provides a deep dive into the impact of Ouch! That Stereotype Hurts, exploring techniques that continue to be used by hundreds of thousands of individuals in both their professional and personal lives. Thousands of companies and organizations have implemented the Ouch! training, using the SCORM courses installed on their own Learning Management Systems.
Our Recent Insights
My Mid-September Reflections
As I sat down to write this email, I found myself scrolling through the mailing list and recognizing so many names—people I’ve had conversations with that still stand out. Whether it was about Ouch!, purchasing a license or discussing trends in the DEI training and development space, those exchanges have stayed with me.
The Great Detachment: Why Employee Engagement is at Risk—Especially for Gen Z
Employee disengagement is becoming an increasingly critical issue for companies worldwide. With a staggering cost of over $8 trillion globally, the implications of a disengaged workforce are far-reaching. Amidst this landscape, the "Great Detachment" looms large, with younger employees, particularly Gen Z, leading a significant shift in workplace dynamics.
Understanding Employee Responses to DEI Initiatives: Insights and Strategies
A recent study sheds light on a previously underexplored aspect of DEI training. While much focus has been placed on the facilitators, trainers and the content of DEI programs, this study examines how employees actually respond to the training. Published in Harvard Business Review, the research titled “4 Ways Employees Respond to DEI Initiatives” identifies four categories of employee reactions: excited supporters, calm compliers, torn shapers and discontented opponents. The study advocates, and we at SunShower Learning concur, that recognizing these diverse responses allows managers to tailor their approaches, moving beyond a one-size-fits-all model in DEI training and practices.
SHRM’s Removal of “Equity” From DEI Framework: A Step Backwards Amid Growing Backlash
Inclusion without equity fails to address the systemic barriers that prevent equal opportunities and outcomes for all employees. Equity goes beyond treating everyone the same; it involves recognizing and addressing the unique challenges faced by different groups and providing the necessary support and resources to ensure fair treatment and opportunities for success. Without equity, inclusion efforts may still fall short, as underlying disparities and biases remain unaddressed.
Navigating the Shifting Landscape of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Programs
In essence, the rebranding of DEI programs signifies a maturation of the diversity discourse. It’s a recognition that achieving meaningful change demands a multifaceted approach that transcends superficial symbolism. As organizations embrace this evolution, they must remain steadfast in their commitment to fostering truly inclusive cultures and advancing equity for all individuals, irrespective of background or identity.