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From: Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity <LEO@govsubscriptions.michigan.gov> Sent: Thursday, September 18, 2025 10:03 AM To: Membiela, Clare (MDE) <MembielaC@michigan.gov> Subject: TODAY: 3-Part Webinar Series Building Respectful and Inclusive Organizations [LEO Banner] Workplace Mental Health Webinar series Building Respectful and Inclusive Organizations: Combating Mistreatment at Work This three-part series featuring Dr. Michelle Kaminski and Dr. Tina Riley from Michigan State University explores how to recognize, respond to and prevent workplace mistreatment. Topics include addressing incivility and microaggressions, responding as a witness to mistreatment and conducting respectful and effective workplace investigations. This series offers practical tools for individuals and leaders committed to creating more inclusive and supportive work environments. TODAY: Episode 3: Conducting Respectful and Effective Workplace Investigations In the final session of the series, Dr. Riley will focus on the way workplace investigations are conducted sends a powerful message about an organization's values. This is especially critical in cases involving bullying, harassment or other trauma-related incidents, where mishandling can cause lasting harm. Dr. Riley will walk through the essential steps of a respectful and effective workplace investigation. [webinar]<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fteams.microsoft.com%2Fl%2Fmeetup-join%2F19%253ameeting_NGEyZDdkODQtZmIzZS00MTA3LTgyOTYtZTljOTJmYjlhMzk1%2540thread.v2%2F0%3Fbtype=a%26context=%257B%2522Tid%2522%253A%2522d5fb7087-3777-42ad-966a-892ef47225d1%2522%252C%2522Oid%2522%253A%2522508ab344-55be-445a-a433-3874ef0f33ff%2522%252C%2522IsBroadcastMeeting%2522%253Atrue%252C%2522role%2522%253A%2522a%2522%257D%26role=a%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=govdelivery/1/010001995d22c99b-391a12c6-9ea8-4680-bf78-d58893c88766-000000/UZ2CABOWVCahJEpy9buXPNjWJZYIy8fOcQqipU_-Cwo=423> Thursday, Sept. 18 2 p.m. Join Via Microsoft Teams<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fteams.microsoft.com%2Fl%2Fmeetup-join%2F19%253ameeting_NGEyZDdkODQtZmIzZS00MTA3LTgyOTYtZTljOTJmYjlhMzk1%2540thread.v2%2F0%3Fbtype=a%26context=%257B%2522Tid%2522%253A%2522d5fb7087-3777-42ad-966a-892ef47225d1%2522%252C%2522Oid%2522%253A%2522508ab344-55be-445a-a433-3874ef0f33ff%2522%252C%2522IsBroadcastMeeting%2522%253Atrue%252C%2522role%2522%253A%2522a%2522%257D%26role=a%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=govdelivery/2/010001995d22c99b-391a12c6-9ea8-4680-bf78-d58893c88766-000000/NSWNZ8UaIRDLVUE29BT_bAvsL5YPleXGBAfmfwclDb0=423> [join the event button]<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fteams.microsoft.com%2Fl%2Fmeetup-join%2F19%253ameeting_NGEyZDdkODQtZmIzZS00MTA3LTgyOTYtZTljOTJmYjlhMzk1%2540thread.v2%2F0%3Fbtype=a%26context=%257B%2522Tid%2522%253A%2522d5fb7087-3777-42ad-966a-892ef47225d1%2522%252C%2522Oid%2522%253A%2522508ab344-55be-445a-a433-3874ef0f33ff%2522%252C%2522IsBroadcastMeeting%2522%253Atrue%252C%2522role%2522%253A%2522a%2522%257D%26role=a%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=govdelivery/3/010001995d22c99b-391a12c6-9ea8-4680-bf78-d58893c88766-000000/fwxSLQmy6a3dFZsy5HtncvGI0i6SmlAHMQArJOQMHLo=423> ________________________________ In case you missed it: Episode 1: Incivility and Microaggressions In the first session of the series, Dr. Michelle Kaminski introduced how incivility and microaggressions are recognized as forms of mistreatment that are less severe than bullying or physical violence. They are also more common, and when people experience them on a regular basis, they have a cumulative harmful impact. She talked about things that individuals can do in response and what leaders can do to prevent them from happening in the future. Watch the recorded Episode 1 webinar<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Flinks-1.govdelivery.com%2FCL0%2Fhttps:%252F%252Fwww.youtube.com%252Fwatch%253Futm_medium=email%2526utm_source=govdelivery%2526v=n6QbVR2UMjo%2F1%2F0100019841e3ef5b-e9b69e90-f35b-4d3f-a4ca-0ee67c567ccb-000000%2Fa7UxQbfCWxYcqkFcd7QAK1d47IQ3n0G3E2HfFuYt548=415/1/010001995d22c99b-391a12c6-9ea8-4680-bf78-d58893c88766-000000/nW9bS32w-xAbPhjDZnqIEYlVa_k1cBn4DsYvr8KG5wQ=423>. View the presentation slides<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fview.officeapps.live.com%2Fop%2Fview.aspx%3Fsrc=https%253A%252F%252Fcontent.govdelivery.com%252Fattachments%252FMILEO%252F2025%252F07%252F25%252Ffile_attachments%252F3334062%252FBuidling%252520respectful%252520and%252520inclusive%252520orgs%252520Part%2525201%252520v2.pptx%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=govdelivery%26wdOrigin=BROWSELINK/1/010001995d22c99b-391a12c6-9ea8-4680-bf78-d58893c88766-000000/Mj7JxU60Rh0Fgl7pNw3bEEUaHNMB6e3ROYNkhRJfLlM=423>. Take the IAT (Implicit Associations Test) which measures implicit bias<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Flinks-1.govdelivery.com%2FCL0%2Fhttps:%252F%252Fimplicit.harvard.edu%252Fimplicit%252Ftakeatest.html%253Futm_medium=email%2526utm_source=govdelivery%2F1%2F0100019841e3ef5b-e9b69e90-f35b-4d3f-a4ca-0ee67c567ccb-000000%2FG3grWmiih3lH_bRV_7utEs5prSZL9_mRp2N-V1WNizE=415/1/010001995d22c99b-391a12c6-9ea8-4680-bf78-d58893c88766-000000/DknUWfnXQGqBjLr39FQlzhKwVluUaNOAQVAFHP8vbow=423>. Episode 2: Witnessing Workplace Mistreatment In the second session, Dr. Kaminski will discuss what you can do if you are a witness to someone else being mistreated in the workplace and what you should do. She will talk through issues and concerns people have when they witness something and aren't sure whether or not to respond and how to respond. Watch the recorded Episode 2 webinar<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Flinks-1.govdelivery.com%2FCL0%2Fhttps:%252F%252Fwww.youtube.com%252Fwatch%253Futm_medium=email%2526utm_source=govdelivery%2526v=avMcRkJQwfc%2F1%2F01000198e6e60a9a-9a34006c-41f1-4f44-b703-56714b9a8a1f-000000%2FerdVEgRxOrlsUDV0SEG3x0z0ZyvkgSHZy73sz4iD8Zc=419/1/010001995d22c99b-391a12c6-9ea8-4680-bf78-d58893c88766-000000/CLEXWVi9-IH5CVegMp7lsX_j-bQo4qBQZZIVRRrLl3k=423>. View the Episode 2 presentation slides<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Flinks-1.govdelivery.com%2FCL0%2Fhttps:%252F%252Fview.officeapps.live.com%252Fop%252Fview.aspx%253Fsrc=https%25253A%25252F%25252Fcontent.govdelivery.com%25252Fattachments%25252FMILEO%25252F2025%25252F08%25252F21%25252Ffile_attachments%25252F3363337%25252FBuidling%25252520respectful%25252520and%25252520inclusive%25252520orgs%25252520Part%252525202%25252520share.pptx%2526utm_medium=email%2526utm_source=govdelivery%2526wdOrigin=BROWSELINK%2F1%2F01000198e6e60a9a-9a34006c-41f1-4f44-b703-56714b9a8a1f-000000%2FQj0-Itte8j2jRHAdAA_i5RZPujbHbCTacKROTksG7hw=419/1/010001995d22c99b-391a12c6-9ea8-4680-bf78-d58893c88766-000000/bzUxcG702-qtZ-5g6J2zcaRc9H0hnI4PfMgeFboh_IM=423>. ________________________________ To learn more, visit Michigan.gov/WorkplaceMentalHealth<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Fleo%2Finitiatives%2Fmental-health-in-the-workplace%3Futm_medium=email%26utm_source=govdelivery/1/010001995d22c99b-391a12c6-9ea8-4680-bf78-d58893c88766-000000/1zQPZwGcS1WpNfRbdqoLtQ2PDcjIwm_tf0Pt8kD8CaU=423>, a centralized hub to share resources and strategies aimed at helping employees and employers across the state address mental health in the workplace. ________________________________ Closed captioning will be provided. 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