Resources & Policies
A collection of UN and international resources and policies
Maximizing Multigenerational Teams
TEDTalk - Gentelligence; conversations between generations | TEDxUniversiteitVanAmsterdam - Viona Terleth
Navigating the Multigenerational Workplace | TEDxCreightonU - Leah Georges
Global Report on Ageism - WHO, 18 March 2021
Harnessing the Power of Age Diversity - Megan W. Gerhardt, Josephine Nachemson-Ekwall, and Brandon Fogel, 2022. Harvard Business Review
How to Avoid Ageism in the Workplace - Inclusion Geeks, May 2022
Multigenerational Collaboration on Microsoft Teams: Tips for Success - Deloitte 2023
Six Guidelines for “Getting to Yes” - Katie Shonk, January 2025
Is That Conflict with Your Colleague Really About Age Difference? Assuming it is might make it worse, Harvard Business Review (2022) Amy Gallo
UN system strategy on the future of work - United Nations CEB
A United Nations system-wide strategic approach and road map for supporting capacity development on artificial intelligence - United Nations CEB
Wellbeing Resources
Resources Compiled for You by TransforME Now
20 5-Minute Stress and Mindfulness Exercises - Compiled by TransforME Now
The 5-Minute Stress Relief - U. Texas Cancer Center
Stress and Mindfulness Techniques Recommended by TransforME Now
Stress Audit - Adapted by TransforME Now
Healthy Mind Platter - David Rock and Daniel J. Siegel
Useful Meditation, Mindfulness and Wellbeing Apps - Compiled by TransforME Now
Recommended Wellbeing Resources
Harvard repository of workplace well-being measures - Lee Kum Sheung Center for Health and Happiness, Harvard T.H Chan School of Health and Wellness
2021 Employee Wellness Industry Trends Report - Wellable Labs
Mental health and employers: refreshing the case for investment – Deloitte
Healthy workplaces: a model for action (for employers, workers, policymakers and practitioners) – World Health Organization
5 steps to mental wellbeing – NHS
Workplace health promotion and well-being – International Labour Organization
Keeping up Appearances: How Pleasanteeism is Eroding Resilience - Lime
Prevention vs. cure: the costs of ignoring employee wellness - Health Action Council
12 powerful ways to support mental health in the workplace - Fingerprint for Success
Luzerner Psychological Safety Check-Up Questionnaire - Dr. Joe Maier, ARK, Switzerland
UN Policies Guides and Training
UN System Policy/Frameworks
Prevention of workplace harassment, sexual harassment and abuse of authority, ST/SGB/2005/20
UN System Leadership Framework CEB 2017
Standards of Conduct for the International Civil Service
Ten Principles of Global Compact
Staff Member’s Guide to Resolving Disputes
UN Emerging Leader’s Personal Handbook
UN Values and Behaviors Framework
Enabling Environment Guidelines for the United Nations System
UN Enabling Environment Supplementary Guidance
Enabling Environment Focus on Intersectionality
Disability & Inclusion
UN Disability Inclusion Strategy
The win-win of disability inclusion - ILO
UNOG Toolkit for Disability on I-seek
Chief Executives Board (CEB)/IASC
UN CEB Update on Addressing Sexual Harassment in the UN (Oct 2018)
UN CEB Sexual Harassment Policy Overview
UN Health and Wellbeing Strategy Healthy Workforce for a Better World (Nov 2018) Workplace Mental Health Strategy
Agency Specific
Prohibition of Discrimination, Harassment, Sexual Harassment, Abuse of Authority (2012) - Unicef
UNDP Combatting Sexual Exploitation and Abuse webpage
UNDP HR Guidelines on Harassment and Abuse of Authority (2010)
UNDP OAI Reporting for Investigation Guidelines
Reporting Abuse/Investigations UNICEF
UNFPA Policy Harassment, Sexual Harassment and Abuse of Authority (2013)
Workplace Harassment & Abuse of Authority UNDP (2010)
UNDP Programme - People for 2030 Phase 2
Combatting Racism in the Workplace
Impacts of Racism:
What are the effects of racism on health and mental health? (Medical News Today)
5 Ways Racism is bad for Business and What we can do about it (WEF)
The Impact of Interpersonal Discrimination & Stress on Health and Performance
Discussing Racism, Discrimination and Sensitive Issues at Work
UNSG Anti-Racism Report and Action Plan
Review of measures and mechanisms for addressing racism and racial discrimination in United Nations system organizations: managing for achieving organizational effectiveness - JIU Inspection Unit, led by Sukai
Report UN Network Racial Discrimination and Protection Minorities
Talking about racial inequality at work is difficult- CNBC
UNESCO United Against Racism (Video)
14 things people think are fine to say at work — but are actually racist, sexist, or offensive- Business Insider
A 5-part framework for talking about racism at work -MIT Sloan
How to Avoid Doing Harm When You Discuss Race at Work -Berkley/Greater Good
How to talk about race at work - CIPD
How to have productive conversations about race at work -MIT Sloan
How to Talk About Racism at Work - Medium
Yes, You Must Talk About Race At Work: 3 Ways To Get Started – Forbes, Eboni Williams
Discussing Racism in The Workplace: Using Positive And Persistent Pressure to Enable Honest Dialogue - Forbes by H.V. MacArthur, Tips from Kwame Christian
Women of color in the workplace: The persistent obstacles and how you can rise to meet them - Fingerprint for Success
Speak Up/Act Up Against Racism
Ways you can tackle racial discrimination in the workplace (Forbes)
Build an Anti-Racist Workplace (Times Up Foundation)
7 Ways your organization can start to uproot systemic racism in the workplace (WEF)
Combating Racism and discrimination in the workplace/Tips for Managers & Leaders:
The role of Senior Leaders in Building a Race Equity Culture
Racial Equity Toolkit
How to Promote Racial Equity in the Workplace (HBR)
6 Ways Leaders can Combat Racism in the Workplace (Fast Company)
8 Ways to Become an Exceptional Listener - Stacey Hanke October 31, 2018
Are You Really Listening? - Adam Bryant and Kevin Sharer
Being an Upstander: Tips for Speaking up & Intervention
Promoting Diversity and Social Justice: Educating People from Privileged Groups. - Diane Goodman, New York: Routledge (2011)
Speaking Truth to Power - Rita Zeidner, SHRM
13 Best Ways To Encourage Employees To Speak Up - Forbes Coaches Council
How to Get Your Employees to Speak Up - Rebecca Knight, Harvard Business Review.
The Cost of Not Speaking Up
Your Employees' Inability to Speak Up Is Costing Your Business Big Money - Susan Lucas, the Cornerstone Resources Center.
The risk of not speaking up -Trinnie Houghton, the NH Business Review
Costly Conversations: How Lack of Communication is Costing Organizations thousands in revenue - Jordan Christiansen, Crucial learning
Workplace Culture and DEI, Resources by Theme
Microaggressions
If You’re Not Sure What Workplace Microaggressions Look Like, Here are 7 Examples
Why Do Microaggressions Matter? - Ronald A. Berk
Disarming Racial Microaggressions: MicroIntervention Strategies for Targets, White Allies, and Bystanders - Derald Wing Sue et al
Responding to Microaggressions & Bias - Diane Goodman
Examples of Workplace Microaggression - Emtrain 2019 (Video)
9 Things People Think are Fine to Say at Work but are Actually Racist, Sexist or Offensive - Rachel Premack, Business Insider 2018 (Article)
Anti-Harassment and Discrimination
USA Equal Opportunity Employment Commission (EEOC) Harassment Resources and Policy Tips
NY State: Stop Sexual Harassment Act- NYC Commission on Human Rights
Combating Sexual Harassment in the Workplace | The State of New York - ny.gov
European Commission: Policy Combatting Sexual Harassment and Abuse (2017)
European Commission Guide to Managers Preventing Harassment in the Workplace
4 Ways Leaders Can Create a Candid Culture -Joseph Grenny, HBR
Why We Should Be Disagreeing More at Work - Amy Gallo, HBR
Gender Empowerment and Equality
100 Actions for Equality - Michelle King, One hundred Actions
Inspiring The Future – Redraw The Balance - Mullen Lowe Group
The Sociology of Gender: An Introduction to Theory & Research - Amy S. Wharton, Wiley-Blackwell, 2011 (Book)
Lean In: Women, Work & The Will to Lead - Sheryl Sandberg, Alfred A. Knopf. Penguin Random House, 2013 (Book)
Why Imposter Syndrome hits Women and Women of Colour Harder - BBC
The Little MeToo Book for Men - Mark Greene 2018 (Book)
Heart of Maleness - Raphael Liogier 2020
Invisible Women: Exposing Data Bias in a World Designed for Men - Caroline Criado Perez , 2019 (book)
Toxic Environment and People
How to survive a toxic Workplace: 8 Tips to stay sane - (with checklist) - Lensa Insights
Toxic Workplaces – Harvard Business Review (podcast)
How to cope with a toxic work environment - Caroline Castrillon, Forbes
How managers can change toxic workplaces and build effective teams - Kara Dennison, Forbes
Toxic Workplace Survival Guide: how to stop stress and change your life - Sara J Baker (Book on Amazon)
Toolkits
Toolkit for Team Activities
Practical Toolkit - 5 Minutes Psychological Safety Audit
Gender Values Clarification Activity
Identity-Spectrum-Identi-tree-Exercise
Act Like a Man, Act like a Woman Exercise
Where do You Stand? DEI movement Exercise