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It Wasn’t Personal or Anything…

It Wasn’t Personal or Anything…

In general, there's nothing wrong with kidding around at work. But we can step over the line when it comes to having fun at someone else's expense. Hazing, teasing, profanity, and horseplay are the kinds of unprofessional behaviors that lead to low morale, low productivity, turnover and even safety issues.

Video Vignettes Ethics & Compliance Harassment Prevention, Compliance, Onboarding, Professionalism, Workplace Civility

It's Just Allergies! (from Workplace Inclusion: Navigating Through Difficult Times™)

It's Just Allergies! (from Workplace Inclusion: Navigating Through Difficult Times™)

Yes, coughing in the workplace might take on a whole new meaning in the 'new normal' we face. But allergies, the common cold, even the flu bug will still be found in the workplace. Using good judgement and good hygiene can help prevent the spread of workplace sickness - without discriminating against others based on what we might perceive as fact.

Video Vignettes Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Respect / Respectfulness, Discrimination, Inclusion / Equity / Belonging, Onboarding

I’ve Got Another One…

I’ve Got Another One…

Most of us like a good joke, right? The problem is, while we may think we know what's acceptable, there's a fine line between funny and disrespectful. We can't always know what may be offensive just by looking at someone. That's why we have to focus on respect when it comes to things like, jokes, off hand comments, posts, puns, texting cartoons, drawings, pictures or videos at work.

Video Vignettes Ethics & Compliance Harassment Prevention, Compliance, Discrimination, Onboarding, Professionalism, Workplace Civility

Just Being Paranoid…

Just Being Paranoid…

Being frustrated with co-workers from time-to-time is natural and understandable. But when we perpetuate stereotypes about people based on things like their appearance or where they come from, not only is it unprofessional and disrespectful… it also can be illegal.

Video Vignettes Ethics & Compliance Harassment Prevention, Compliance, Discrimination, Onboarding, Professionalism, Workplace Civility

Let's Not Shake Hands

Let's Not Shake Hands

New organizational policies and standards will be implemented across most organizations protecting employees while in the workplace. In the immediate future, 'new normal' guidelines will most likely include refraining from shaking hands while in the workplace. Refusing to shake hands can be dicey - even uncomfortable. There is definitely a right way to maintain respect while adhering to social distancing policies.

Video Vignettes Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Respect / Respectfulness, Inclusion / Equity / Belonging, Onboarding, Workplace Safety & Awareness

Nothing’s Going On…

Nothing’s Going On…

Workplace gossip is one of those areas where it's easy to find ourselves on the wrong side of the line. While it may seem like harmless talk, it's not. Not only is gossip unprofessional because it destroys respect and trust in the workplace; it can also get you and your organization into a lot of legal trouble.

Video Vignettes Ethics & Compliance Harassment Prevention, Compliance, Discrimination, Onboarding, Professionalism, Workplace Civility

Regain Control of the Interview (Behavior-Based Interviewing)

Regain Control of the Interview (Behavior-Based Interviewing)

When a candidate takes over the interview - maybe by non-stop talking or story-telling - it's okay to re-take control of the interview by politely interrupting and re-focusing the candidate back to the task at hand.

Video Vignettes Leadership, Personal Performance Hiring & Recruiting, Interpersonal Skills, Effective (& Legal) Interviewing, Successfully Leading Others, Management

Seek Reverse Information When Interviewing

Seek Reverse Information When Interviewing

Reverse information is the opposite of what the candidate told you, or the opposite of your reaction to the candidate. It is designed to give you a broad sample of the candidate’s job skills and help you get new information to balance an overly positive or overly negative opinion of the candidate.

Video Vignettes Leadership, Personal Performance Hiring & Recruiting, Effective (& Legal) Interviewing

Shining a Light on Child Abuse & Neglect

Shining a Light on Child Abuse & Neglect

This powerful video was created as an introduction to child abuse and neglect mandatory reporter training (California AB1963). Sobering statistics are presented - driving home the importance reporting child abuse and neglect.

Video Vignettes Ethics & Compliance Active Bystander / Ally

The New Normal (from Workplace Inclusion: Navigating Through Difficult Times™)

The New Normal (from Workplace Inclusion: Navigating Through Difficult Times™)

Blaming an Asian employee for a world-wide pandemic based on their heritage makes no sense. It's this type of explicit bias that not only impacts personal relationships, but if it's allowed to spread within an organization, it can potentially cause deeper harassment and discrimination issues.

Video Vignettes Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Respect / Respectfulness, Discrimination, Inclusion / Equity / Belonging, Onboarding

Everyday Diversity™ Three Strikes

Everyday Diversity™ Three Strikes

Everyone is a combination of the many things different aspects of our lives. Daughter, engineer, team lead, brother/sister, type A personality, lover of jazz, etc. How all of these come together in the workplace is unique to all of us. Building an inclusive workplace means that people can be authentic and feel that they belong.

Video Vignettes Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Diversity Dynamics, Inclusion / Equity / Belonging, Racial Equity, Respect / Respectfulness

Your Path to Success™ Empowering Teamwork

Your Path to Success™ Empowering Teamwork

Even the most talented teams don’t start out as high performing. To begin with, there are steps you can take to set your team up for success and create a work environment that values teamwork and collaboration. Set a vision and shared goals based on trust… explaining how the work of the team fits with the mission and goals of the organization.

Video Vignettes Personal Performance Teamwork, Communication, Interpersonal Skills

Everyday Diversity™ Are You Speaking English?

Everyday Diversity™ Are You Speaking English?

Providing customer service over the phone can be hard, particularly when someone has an accent that is hard to understand. While it can be frustrating not being able to communicate easily, the reality is that everyone in the world has an accent. We only notice it when we are speaking with people who don’t share our native language.

Video Vignettes Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Inclusion / Equity / Belonging, Customer Service, Diversity Dynamics, Respect / Respectfulness

Everyday Diversity™ Happy Holidays!

Everyday Diversity™ Happy Holidays!

When the holiday season comes around, many people - by default - wish others a "Merry Christmas." But for people who don’t celebrate Christmas, this can feel disrespectful... and even rude. A key component of being respectful includes using appropriate holiday greetings during the holiday season.

Video Vignettes Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Cultural Competency & Sensitivity, Diversity Dynamics, Inclusion / Equity / Belonging, Respect / Respectfulness

Everyday Diversity™ Hijab

Everyday Diversity™ Hijab

People often have different religious practices based upon their faith. Some of these practices include wearing something like a crucifix. For others, it means wearing a piece of attire such as a hijab. Today’s inclusive and respectful workplace culture means that the ability to practice your religion is open to you.

Video Vignettes Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Respect / Respectfulness, Cultural Competency & Sensitivity, Diversity Dynamics, Inclusion / Equity / Belonging

Everyday Diversity™ His Husband

Everyday Diversity™ His Husband

There are still many stereotypes and prejudices about LGBTQ+ people - and this can often make it hard to come to work depending upon the attitudes and behaviors of co-workers. While we may not agree with every aspect of all of our co-workers, what we can agree on is that people need to be treated with respect and dignity.

Video Vignettes Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Inclusion / Equity / Belonging, Diversity Dynamics, Respect / Respectfulness

Everyday Diversity™ Mary the Dinosaur

Everyday Diversity™ Mary the Dinosaur

We can make assumptions about people based on their age – younger people will be great with technology for example or anyone over the age of 25 will have a harder time adjusting to the software changes. But, assumptions like this can have a real-life impact on our work teams.

Video Vignettes Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Inclusion / Equity / Belonging, Diversity Dynamics, Respect / Respectfulness

Everyday Diversity™ They Went to School...Where?

Everyday Diversity™ They Went to School...Where?

Bias and stereotypes can impact us in many ways... including assuming that just because someone didn’t go to prestigious university - they won’t be a great employee. So, when we are reviewing resumes for new hires, it is important to not let those biases keep us from seriously considering candidates for reasons like the school they attended.

Video Vignettes Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Unconscious / Hidden Bias, Diversity Dynamics, Inclusion / Equity / Belonging, Respect / Respectfulness

Everyday Diversity™ What Does a Girl Know?

Everyday Diversity™ What Does a Girl Know?

Sometimes a department or field is dominated by one gender and it can be hard for people who aren’t that gender to be successful in that field - due to ingrained perceptions or long-standing stereotypes. Think male nurses... or female software developers.

Video Vignettes Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Inclusion / Equity / Belonging, Diversity Dynamics, Respect / Respectfulness

Everyday Diversity™ What's His Problem Anyway?

Everyday Diversity™ What's His Problem Anyway?

When we think about people with a disability – we typically think about visible or mobility related disabilities. But, in reality, many disabilities are hidden. When someone asks for an accommodation – that is between them and their manager. It isn’t anyone else’s business.

Video Vignettes Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Inclusion / Equity / Belonging, Diversity Dynamics, Respect / Respectfulness