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Social Media at its Worst... (a Sexual Harassment Situation for Discussion)

Social Media at its Worst... (a Sexual Harassment Situation for Discussion)

Social media is a powerful communication tool. Employees can (and do) post things that are best left unseen in the workplace. But what if co-workers begin viewing and discussing another employee's posts in the workplace? Inappropriate, unprofessional or illegal?

Video Vignettes Ethics & Compliance Sexual Harassment, Active Bystander / Ally, Harassment Prevention, Professionalism, Workplace Civility

Legal Briefs™ Workplace Violence: Keeping Your Workplace Safe

Legal Briefs™ Workplace Violence: Keeping Your Workplace Safe

No organization wants its name on the front page when the headline involves workplace violence. This program explores preventive measures and examines the legal obligations of managers and their organizations. Topics include hiring policies, appropriate responses to angry outbursts, dealing with employee threats, procedures for investigating rumors and the importance of maintaining confidentiality.

Off-The-Shelf Video Program (ILT) Ethics & Compliance, Leadership Workplace Violence Prevention, Abusive Conduct / Bullying, Compliance, Management

Are There Going to Be Layoffs?

Are There Going to Be Layoffs?

Conflicts between our obligations to friends and the organization can make decisions difficult; in those situations, we must let the law and the organization’s policy be our guide. Confidential information must always remain confidential. So, the bottom line is, we all have a responsibility to know and follow the organization’s policy on handling confidential information.

Video Vignettes Ethics & Compliance Ethics & Integrity, Compliance

Avoiding the Scam! Better Act Fast!

Avoiding the Scam! Better Act Fast!

Fraudsters have a huge toolkit of tricks to pull from. Let's take a case of social engineering – also known as phishing. Hackers can take advantage of the fact that a company is engaged in a merger and/or acquisition, and can target employees who are responsible for personally identifiable information with emails that appeared to be from others within the organization. It happens all the time... especially when policies and procedures are not followed.

Video Vignettes Ethics & Compliance Cybersecurity, Compliance, Learning Reinforcement

Avoiding the Scam! I’ve Got a Favor to Ask

Avoiding the Scam! I’ve Got a Favor to Ask

Unless we're really careful - and follow our cyber security policies and procedures - emails can get us into real trouble (and lead to serious financial loss). Policies are in place to protect you... and the organization. When it comes to hacks and scams, following those procedures can mean the difference between catching a scam or losing thousands (if not millions) of dollars.

Video Vignettes Ethics & Compliance, Personal Performance Cybersecurity, Compliance, Learning Reinforcement

Avoiding the Scam! One Bad Transfer

Avoiding the Scam! One Bad Transfer

It's important not to skip processes or procedures when dealing with wire transfers, invoice payments and personally identifiable information. It only takes one missed step in the process to cause lots of financial devastation within an organization. And... Never. Ever. Share system passwords with other employees. That's just an big accident waiting to happen!

Video Vignettes Ethics & Compliance, Personal Performance Cybersecurity, Compliance, Learning Reinforcement

Avoiding the Scam! They Needed My Help

Avoiding the Scam! They Needed My Help

We all want to help our customers or vendors... but a fake email (or an unconfirmed phone call) can get the organization into some real trouble. It only takes one missed step in the process to cause lots of financial devastation. Cyber attacks are increasing each and every day. If your employees don't know how to spot a bad email - or more importantly - ignore organizational policies and procedures when it comes to security, chances are, you're going to get scammed.

Video Vignettes Ethics & Compliance, Personal Performance Cybersecurity, Compliance, Learning Reinforcement

Couldn’t You Do It on the Side?

Couldn’t You Do It on the Side?

We must be careful not to participate in any activities where our personal interests or actions might interfere or compete with our obligation to the organization. Even the appearance of a conflict of interest can create problems for ourselves and our organizations. So, the bottom line is, we all have a responsibility to know and follow the organization’s policy on dealing with conflicts of interest.

Video Vignettes Ethics & Compliance Ethics & Integrity, Compliance

Cyber What?

Cyber What?

Sensitive information left out on a desk can easily be taken by thieving hands and seen by prying eyes. All sensitive and confidential information should be securely stored – especially things like system passwords. The bottom line is simple. You need to know and follow the organization’s secure/sensitive information policies and procedures – especially when it comes to passwords. Cybersecurity policies are not to be taken lightly.

Video Vignettes Ethics & Compliance Ethics & Integrity, Compliance, Cybersecurity

Getting Paid to Scroll

Getting Paid to Scroll

Time theft hurts the company. A recent study estimates that it costs U.S. employers more than $400 billion per year in lost productivity. Five to ten minutes here and there add up to big losses over time. So, the bottom line is, we all have a responsibility to know and follow the organization’s policy on our work responsibilities. Remember, it doesn't matter if 'everybody's doing it’... simply put, it breaks trust.

Video Vignettes Ethics & Compliance Ethics & Integrity, Compliance

I Need ‘Em Shredded

I Need ‘Em Shredded

To summarize, business documents (including paper files, reports emails and electronic files) need to be retained in accordance with the law and organization requirements/policies. And, if documents are destroyed improperly, it can result in serious problems for the organization and the individual. So, the bottom line is, we all have a responsibility to know and follow the organization’s policy on document retention and destruction.

Video Vignettes Ethics & Compliance Ethics & Integrity, Compliance

Isn’t That Confidential?

Isn’t That Confidential?

In most organizations, managers and supervisors have an obligation to help employees resolve business practice or compliance concerns. Remember, all reports of violations must be taken seriously, and appropriate action taken in a timely manner. Again, no matter what our role in the organization—we all have a responsibility to know and follow the organization’s policy on handling reports of violations.

Video Vignettes Ethics & Compliance Ethics & Integrity, Compliance

It Hasn’t Worked for Months

It Hasn’t Worked for Months

Interactions with auditors, inspectors, or investigators—internal or external—must be conducted in an open, honest, and ethical manner. And all information provided to auditors, inspectors or investigators must be accurate and truthful. There can be no exceptions, which mean the bottom line is, we all have a responsibility to know and follow the organization’s policy on providing accurate information.

Video Vignettes Ethics & Compliance Ethics & Integrity, Compliance

It Isn’t in Their Best Interest

It Isn’t in Their Best Interest

We all know that situations where we’re trying to win business put a lot of pressure on everyone involved. And we also know that comparing our products and services to the competition must be done in a truthful manner. The bottom line is, we all have a responsibility to know and follow the organization’s policies relating to how we talk about our competitors.

Video Vignettes Ethics & Compliance Ethics & Integrity, Compliance

It’s Pretty Obvious Where He’s From…

It’s Pretty Obvious Where He’s From…

In making hiring decisions, it is important and necessary to follow good employment practices. And we must not engage in any actions that would result in unlawful discrimination. In short, we all have a responsibility to know and follow the organization’s policies on dealing with diversity and preventing discrimination in the workplace.

Video Vignettes Ethics & Compliance Discrimination, Compliance, Ethics & Integrity

My Brother-in-Law Works Over There

My Brother-in-Law Works Over There

We have an obligation to keep up with current developments in our industry. That includes the right and responsibility to obtain information about the competition. However, there are right ways and wrong ways to get that information; we must always choose the right way. And the right way is to know and follow the organization’s policy on gathering competitive information.

Video Vignettes Ethics & Compliance Ethics & Integrity, Compliance

She’s in for a Struggle

She’s in for a Struggle

When it comes to discussing personal health information (PHI), it should only be discussed with the people who need to know. If you have access to PHI and discuss it with those who do not have the right access to this information - it is a violation of HIPAA. The bottom line is simple, know and follow the organization’s policy on handling personal health information (and reporting violations).

Video Vignettes Ethics & Compliance Ethics & Integrity, Compliance, HIPAA

They've Never Failed Inspection…

They've Never Failed Inspection…

The pressure to perform and get work done can cause us to consider compromising our work or product quality. However, taking any action that compromises work or product quality can have serious consequences for us, our organization, our vendors, and our customers. So, the bottom line is, we all have a responsibility to know and follow the organization’s policies related to maintaining the quality of our products and services.

Video Vignettes Ethics & Compliance Ethics & Integrity, Compliance

Those Things Are Like Gold

Those Things Are Like Gold

It’s not always easy to identify when giving and receiving gifts crosses the line. In certain circumstances, simply the appearance of impropriety can result in significant problems for you and the organization. So, the bottom line is, we all have a responsibility to know and follow the organization’s policy on accepting and giving gifts.

Video Vignettes Ethics & Compliance Ethics & Integrity, Compliance

Legal Briefs™ Discipline & Termination: Improving Performance & Reducing Liability

Legal Briefs™ Discipline & Termination: Improving Performance & Reducing Liability

Completely Updated! Discipline and termination are critical legal issues managers deal with regularly, though not always effectively. This new version of our best-selling program remedies that with plain-speak language and practical examples that show managers protocol and procedures to follow in order to stay out of court. In addition to preventing litigation, this information also helps an organization to maintain a quality workforce.

Off-The-Shelf Video Program (ILT) Ethics & Compliance Compliance, Management, Professionalism