IPS RRIC Programmes

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

The IPS Programme on Race, Religion and Intergroup Cohesion (IPS RRIC) leverages a decade of IPS’s research on social cohesion to offer a dynamic array of initiatives tailored to meet diverse needs. These different domains align with the ‘Protected Characteristics’ under Singapore’s upcoming Workplace Fairness Legislation that looks at implementing fair employment practices.

The DNA Approach

Developed by researchers in IPS Social Lab, the DNA approach is an encompassing and methodologically driven framework that takes cue from the components of attitudes in social psychology – cognition, affective, and behavioral.

Many individuals genuinely have good intentions, they may unknowingly hurt others with their words due to a lack of awareness of one’s own biases and privileges. Moreover, some individuals may have string intentions to address sensitive issues arising in the workplace or at school but lack the necessary skills to convey their ideas effectively.

The DNA approach will be instrumental in equipping individuals with practical skills and knowledge to foster racial sensitivity in their interactions. It will also facilitate participants to gain a deeper understanding of racial and religious dynamics and develop the tools to navigate sensitive situations with respect and empathy.

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Explore the details of our individual programmes and services below.

Empower the individual to make a difference. We offer workshops at the foundational, topical or executive leadership levels to equip your staff with both skills and knowledge.

Training Workshops

Empower the individual to make a difference. We offer workshops at the foundational, topical or executive leadership levels to equip your staff with both skills and knowledge.

A pulse check on employee’s perception of inclusion at the organisation. Learn more about their lived experience at the workplace.

Inclusion Assessment

A pulse check on employee’s perception of inclusion at the organisation. Learn more about their lived experience at the workplace.

What gets measured, gets done. Measure how your organisation is faring in DEI progress based on our IPS tracker of key DEI pillars.

DEI Monitoring and Implementation

What gets measured, gets done. Measure how your organisation is faring in DEI progress based on our IPS tracker of key DEI pillars.

To advance the promotion of racial and religious harmony, the IPS Thought Leadership Forum on Racial and Religious Harmony convenes discussions on pressing issues concerning racial and religious cohesion.

Thought Leadership Forum

Inclusion Assessment

A pulse check on employees' perception of inclusion at the organisation. Learn more about their lived experiences at the workplace.

Our Inclusion Health Check is a comprehensive service designed to assess your organisation's current state of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion as perceived by employees. Using a combination of surveys, focus group discussions, and observational methods, we leverage on our research expertise to collect insights from all levels of your organisation and provide a detailed analysis of DEI-related challenges and opportunities.

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DEI Implementation and Tracker

This DEI assessment is a broader overview of your organisation’s DEI maturity at the institutional level. We look at the structures in place and the degree to which best practices are incorporated. We identify four main factors that underlie DEI progress – scope of efforts, investment, equity and representation, recruitment and retention.

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