Santa Clara, CA

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WORK & FAITH WORKSHOP 2019

June 1, 2019
ZGC Innovation Center, Santa Clara CA

The first ever Silicon Valley Work & Faith Workshop brought together 70 participants from over 30 different organizations to exchange tools and best practices to launch faith-based employee resource groups to positively impact companies. Download resources from the workshop below.

 

OUR SCHEDULE

OPTIONAL PRE-EVENT PRAYER

Join us for an informal time of prayer with fellow participants and community members

7:30 AM to 8:30 AM
Demo Room

REGISTRATION

Register at the lobby and enjoy a light breakfast in the Pitch Room

8:30 AM to 9:00 AM
Lobby

OPENING PLENARY

9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Pitch Room

Stories & Lessons Learned 

MORNING BREAKOUT

10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Varies

Participants will join one of the following, as indicated on their name tag  

LUNCH PLENARY

12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
Pitch Room

AFTERNOON BREAKOUT

1:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Varies

Participants will join one of the following, as indicated on their name tag  

CLOSING PLENARY

3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Pitch Room

Community & Commissioning

Shareouts - All Participants

Closing Remarks - Christeen Rico & Pastor Roy Tinklenberg

 

RESOURCES

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ONE-PAGER ON GETTING STARTED WITH FAITH AT WORK

How might I foster Christian community in my workplace that can positively impact my company?

HOW TO START THE FAITH-BASED ERG PLANNING PROCESS

A Toolkit for Creating a Christian Employee Resource Group: The 5 P’s of Implementation

INTUIT FAITH-BASED EMPLOYEE NETWORK OVERVIEW

Eduardo Salaz & Hugh Molotsi

Presentation developed to launch Intuit Christian Action Network (2009)

INTUIT CHRISTIAN ACTION NETWORK FOUNDING STORY

Eduardo Salaz & Hugh Molotsi

Presented at Work & Faith Workshop 2019

FAITH-BASED ERG CONSIDERATIONS

Sample toolkit on why and how to start faith-based ERGs (2019)

FAITH & LAW CONSIDERATIONS

Alliance Defending Freedom

Faith in the Workplace - Employers' Guide

STORYTELLING 101: TELLING YOUR FAITH STORY

Faith Story Design Flow Handout

STORYTELLING 101: TELLING YOUR FAITH STORY

The Story Reaction Curve

 

PLENARY SPEAKERS

 

Principal Consultant for ELS Diversity & Inclusion Consulting (Former Diversity Leader at Intuit)

Eduardo is currently Principal Consultant for ELS Diversity and Inclusion Consulting, a consulting firm specializing is engagement, leadership and strategic planning for diversity and inclusion programs. Eduardo was formerly the Diversity Leader and HR Director for Intuit, a leading provider of financial software solutions. During Eduardo's time at Intuit, he drove the design, process and implementation of the company’s diversity and inclusion strategy. One of Eduardo’s key accomplishments was the launch of 8 ERG networks, including the Intuit Christian Action Network and the Muslim faith-based ERG. As a result of Eduardo’s leadership, he received Intuit’s VIP award (Vision, Impact and Performance) for his work on diversity and inclusion. Eduardo also worked in various HR and Diversity leadership roles for Silicon Graphics, Apple Computer, Pacific Gas and Electric and the General Electric Company.