For Employees

Employee Forums with Donald Gintzig, President & CEO

A lot is happening at WakeMed! Don't miss this opportunity to talk informally with Donald Gintzig to learn what we're doing and what's coming up for WakeMed. All employees are welcome to attend any session at any facility, regardless of where they work. See the upcoming events section on MyWakeMed for more details.

Organizational Development’s learning series Read the Wake Way is back for 2024! 

This year, the Diversity & Inclusion Council is sponsoring three book selections centering around various diversity, equity and inclusion topics. This year’s selections include:

Cultural Heritage Recipe Collection – Share Your Story

Cookbooks are more than just collections of recipes - they are beautiful blends of memories, culture and storytelling. As a human race, food connects us in meaningful ways. Memories of food and family may not be yours personally, but you can relate to them because you may have similar memories of your own. The Diversity & Inclusion Council is gathering recipes for a Cultural Heritage Recipe Collection to be published and shared with our WakeMed family. Have a special recipe and story you'd like to share? Scan the QR code in the Weekly to submit! If you have any questions, reach out to diversity@wakemed.org.

Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to be an Ally By Emily Ladau 

An approachable guide to being a thoughtful, informed ally to people with disabilities, with actionable steps for what to say and do (and what not to do) and how you can help make the world a more inclusive place. Discussion Sessions: Raleigh Campus: June 5, Cary Hospital: August 21, Virtual Session: July 16

Blind Spot: Hidden Biases of Good People By Mahzarin R. Banaji & Anthony G. Greenwald 

Explore the hidden biases we all carry from a lifetime of exposure to cultural attitudes about age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, social class, sexuality, disability status, and nationality. Discussion Sessions: Raleigh Campus: September 18, Cary Hospital: October 24, Virtual Session: November 4

Additional books and sessions will be scheduled throughout the year. Register via WakeMedU (search Read the Wake Way); books and learning guides will be provided to all registered participants. WakeMed contact hours will be awarded for participation.