Islamophobia Course on LinkedIn Learning

LinkedIn Learning Course:

Understanding and Supporting Muslim Colleagues at Work

We are thrilled to announce the release of a new allyship course on LinkedIn Learning titled: Understanding and Supporting Muslim Colleagues at Work.

Guided by ING’s Executive Director, Maha Elgenaidi, the course is designed to help organizations and individuals foster a more inclusive and supportive work environment. The course explores Muslim identity, Islamophobia, anti-Muslim discrimination, and strategies for supporting your Muslim colleagues.

For 30 days from the release date, anyone will be able to access the entire course on LinkedIn Learning for free by clicking on the course link, then clicking on Contents on the left-hand side of the course description.  

After the 30-day unlock, learners who already have LinkedIn Premium also have access to LinkedIn Learning and will have access to the course. They can search for the course or instructor’s name to find it. Learners who don’t have Premium or are not subscribers to LinkedIn Learning will be prompted to sign up.

We hope you will find the course beneficial to your personal growth and development and your organization’s ability to foster an inclusive, equitable, and supportive environment for all individuals, enabling meaningful progress and shared success.

You may also be interested in a course on antisemitism by our colleagues at Project Shema: Understanding and Supporting Jewish Colleagues at Work.

Muslim and Arab Employees’ Experiences

New Blog Post by Maha Elgenaidi

Since the September 11, 2001 attacks, Muslims—who make up approximately 2% of the U.S. labor force—have filed nearly 25% of all religious discrimination claims with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). A 2018 study published in Sociological Forum highlighted that many employers remain hesitant to provide minimal accommodations for Muslim employees, such as allowing prayer breaks or adjusting work schedules during Ramadan.

In 2021, research conducted at Rice University found that 66% of Muslim employees in the U.S. reported experiencing workplace discrimination. This discrimination often manifested as negative comments, stereotyping, and social exclusion, with many Muslims feeling pressured to hide their religious identity to avoid being targeted.

More recently, following the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023, and subsequent attacks by Israel in Gaza and Lebanon, the experiences of bigotry faced by Muslims and Arabs in the workplace have only worsened. The uptick is fueled by both Islamophobia and a rise in anti-Palestinian racism.

In preparing corporate trainings on combating Islamophobia, we conduct listening sessions with employee resource groups and collaborate with the EEOC to gather insights on the challenges faced by Muslim and Arab employees. These sessions reveal a mix of gratitude for employment opportunities and discomfort related to their religious, ethnic, or national identities.  

Here’s what we found.  Read More.

ING is Hiring: Operations Director

The Operations Director is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of ING ensuring that all processes run smoothly, efficiently, and align with the strategic goals of the organization. Read More.  Interested candidates should submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their qualifications and experience to [email protected] with the subject line “Operations Director Application – [Your Name].