Conference on Religion in the Workplace
Dealing with religious issues in the workplace is one of the most sensitive topics for managers and HR directors. Between legal obligations, the risk of discrimination, and concerns about neutrality, organizations often lack a clear framework for acting with discretion. A conference on this topic does not aim to impose an ideological stance—it provides solid legal guidance and practical tools for handling such situations.
Accordia has been hosting seminars on religious issues in the workplace for over 16 years, with an approach grounded in labor law and the realities of management.
What the conference covers
- The Legal Framework: The Principle of Neutrality, Religious Discrimination, and the Right to Express One’s Beliefs
- Specific situations: absences for religious holidays, wearing religious symbols, requests for accommodations
- Managerial Conduct: Handling Requests Fairly and Without Discrimination
- Legal limits: When can an employer restrict religious expression, and under what conditions?
- Best practices from organizations that have developed a policy for managing religious issues
Flexible format: 1-hour keynote, 2-hour interactive session, or half-day session with workshops. Available in in-person, remote, or hybrid formats.
The speaker
Marc Bernardin — President of Accordia, an engineer from the École des Mines de Nancy. He has 30 years of experience in diversity and inclusion and is a recognized speaker on discrimination, diversity, and managing religious issues in the workplace. He is a member of the Standards Commission for Gender Equality.
Why choose Accordia over a staffing agency?
D&I agencies provide you with speakers. Accordia assigns consultants who are familiar with your industry, have developed programs for organizations similar to yours, and ensure consistency between what is discussed during the conference and what is subsequently implemented in training or diagnostic sessions.
16 years of experience in the field. Over 6,000 people trained each year. B Corp. Mission-driven company.
Who is this conference intended for?
- Managers dealing with requests for religious accommodations or the expression of religious beliefs
- HR Director seeking to develop a policy for managing religious issues
- Multicultural organizations seeking to promote cohesion while respecting diversity of beliefs
- Boards of directors seeking to clarify the expected stance of the company
Next step
Do you need to plan an event or put together a CSR calendar? Let’s talk about it.
