“Empathy is the starting point for creating a community and taking action. It’s the impetus for creating change. ” — Max Carver

The Bay Club Education Series was created to provide resources and tools on important topics related to Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging, as well as provide a space to have conversations about them.

We are closing out Q4 2022 and revisiting the topic of “Empathy.” Empathy is generally described as a skill or the ability to understand and share the feelings of another. Each of us is unique and comes from different backgrounds. We have our own values, cultural understandings, and perspectives. Practicing empathy allows us to have compassion for others and relate to friends, family, co-workers, and members.

However, empathizing can be difficult at times.  Practicing this skill helps you respond appropriately and enhances relationships that can overcome emotionally trying situations. In the workplace, it allows us to foster safe spaces and promote a more cooperative and productive environment.

See below for additional details on the Empathy Education Series and how you can participate!

• Education Series Resources + Empathy Quiz – Participation in the Education Series is mandatory for all Full-Time Associates; however, all Associates who review the educational resources and complete the quiz will be entered to win a $100 Amazon Gift Card! One winner per region! So let’s see how you score. Participants must complete the quiz by Sunday, January 15, 2023, to be entered into the drawing. Good luck!
  • Note: Hourly Associates are paid for their participation and should be mindful that this time does not result in overtime.

• Q4 Coffee Chats– All associates are invited to join us from January 18, 2023 – January 20, 2023, as Task Force members will be hosting “Coffee Chats” to discuss the topic of Empathy, share experiences, and identify how it plays out in the Actions We Live By. We would love for all our associates to use their voices, be part of the discussion, and join us on the journey of learning and growing together.
  • See the schedule below. Zoom links coming soon!
    Wednesday 1/18 1:00 pm & 3:00 pm
    Thursday 1/19  1:00 pm  |  2:00 pm (Spanish) | 3:00 pm
    Friday 1/20 2:00 pm

• 2022 Full Review– To kick off the 2022 Education Series, we transitioned to a quarterly format to ensure participation in the Education Series was a meaningful experience. Additionally, we wanted all associates to be afforded the time and space necessary to really dive into the learning and get a deeper understanding of the series’ content. Below are links to all of the material covered this year for convenient review:
  • Q1 –Empathy
  • Q2 – Allyship
  • Q3 – Anti Harassment