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TrainingBriefs® Using Personal Pronouns
Personal pronouns are the words that we use to refer to ourselves and others in place of names, such as he, she, they, ella, etc. These pronouns are not just grammatical markers, but also expressions of identity and respect. Using the correct personal pronouns for someone shows that you acknowledge and value their gender identity, which may or may not align with their biological sex or appearance. Using the wrong personal pronouns for someone, intentionally or unintentionally, can cause them to feel invalidated, disrespected, or even discriminated against.
TrainingBriefs® Understanding Microaggressions
New Micro-Learning! We all know the definition of bias, right? It’s the negative or positive assumptions usually applied to groups of people. It can be blatant (also known as explicit) or subtle. It can also be unintentional and unconscious. Microaggressions tend to be the everyday, subtle interactions or behaviors that communicate some sort of bias toward another person or group. They can be intentional or unintentional and sometimes even well-meaning.
Standing Up for Respectful Workplace Behavior™
Meet the Chicago Bystander Training Requirement! Research tells us that as many as 80% of women and 20% of men experience some form of harassment in the workplace. Organizations want productive and engaged employees who contribute to the bottom line… and one aggressive employee can ruin it all. There are real consequences associated with crossing the line at work and more than money is what’s at stake. The effects of harassment, discrimination and abusive conduct can damage our organization’s morale, brand, and leave targeted employees unproductive and fearful.
Diversity 101™ Leveraging the Power of Inclusion, Equity & Respect (eLearning)
Update of Best-Selling Course! Our wildly popular Diversity 101™ interactive course takes a fun, creative and interactive approach to describing the core components of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. This powerful, new course features 8 entertaining vignettes that tackle deep diversity, inclusion, equity and respect topics.
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (An Overview)
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) is a federal anti-discrimination law that covers employers, including state and local governments, with 15 or more employees. Under the PWFA, employers must make “reasonable accommodations” to a worker’s known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless the accommodation will cause the employer an “undue hardship.”
TrainingBriefs® A Good Fit?
There is a real danger that comes from making assumptions based on one aspect of a person - such as their name. We all want to be seen as a whole person and our name is just one part of who we are. This type of bias can be very subtle, and we may not even realize it’s even there. When we make decisions, like hiring, based on just the name of a candidate, we exhibit bias. We should instead look not for culture fit but for a culture add – what a person can bring to the team.
TrainingBriefs® That’s a Stereotype!
A stereotype is a widely held, simplified belief about a specific group on the basis of sex, gender identity, race and ethnicity, nationality, age, socioeconomic status, language, and so forth. Stereotypes are deeply embedded within social institutions and wider culture. One important thing to remember is that we need to judge people based on their skills and abilities, not a preconceived stereotype, assumption, or bias.
TrainingBriefs® Why Bringing Your Authentic Self to Work Matters
Being your authentic self at work can create a better work environment and experiences for both coworkers and clients. It can also have a positive effect on your life outside of work. Research shows that feeling like you can be yourself at work improves employee engagement, empowerment, trust, relationships, and happiness. So, don't be afraid to bring your authentic self to work. It can benefit you and everyone around you.
TrainingBriefs® Why Diversity Matters
Workplace diversity is critical to any organization's success. It promotes innovation, better problem-solving, improves a company's reputation, increases employee morale and retention, and can help organizations better understand and serve their customers. Embracing diversity and promoting inclusivity in the workplace is not just a smart business decision, but it’s the right thing to do!
TrainingBriefs® Why Resilience Matters
Resilience matters in the workplace because it can help employees cope with stress, improve their well-being, increase their job satisfaction and performance, enhance their creativity and innovation. Resilience can also benefit the organization by reducing turnover and absenteeism as well as by improving customer satisfaction and loyalty, reputation and brand image, and employee engagement and retention.
TrainingBriefs® Why Trust Matters
Trust is the foundation of any successful organization. Trust means that employees have confidence in each other's abilities, intentions, and actions. Trust also means that employees feel safe to express their opinions, share their ideas, and collaborate with their colleagues. Leaders play a crucial role in promoting trust in the workplace by setting an example through their behavior and fostering a culture of mutual respect and collaboration.
TrainingBriefs® Bias and the Brain
Unconscious bias refers to a bias that we are unaware of and which happens outside of our control. It is a bias that happens automatically and is triggered by our brain making quick decisions from data it gathers and then adding meaning to it.
My Story™ Understanding Racial Inequity (Interactive eLearning)
Racism is real. It can be subtle. Or blatant. Either way, it deeply impacts those who are the target of the racist act, statement or attitude. This powerful course will help learners gain a better understanding of “race-related incidents” through the eyes of those impacted - by hearing their personal stories and insights of their personal experiences. Each of us has a story. How will yours impact others?
TrainingBriefs® Why Equity Matters
SOLLAH EXCLUSIVE!
Workplace equity refers to the fair and just treatment of all employees regardless of their backgrounds or identities, with an emphasis on creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities for professional growth and success. In order to create a workplace culture that prioritizes equity, organizations need to be intentional about their efforts. This means actively seeking out diverse candidates for employment, providing equal access to opportunities for professional growth and advancement, and creating a culture of respect and inclusivity. It also means investing in training and education for all employees to help them understand and recognize the impact of bias and discrimination in the workplace.
The Oh Series™ Everyday Diversity (eLearning Program)
Diversity and inclusion dynamics are the positive or negative reactions that occur when dimensions of diversity, such as culture, experience, and expectations, come together. An “Oh?” moment occurs when “difference makes a difference!” In other words, it occurs when diversity and inclusion dynamics impact our relationships, behavior, or understanding of a situation.
M.E.E.T.: Breaking New Ground™ (eLearning Signature)
Tackling the 'hard to discuss' issues of respect, inclusion and diversity in the workplace, the eLearning program will provide your employees with the tools they need to understand and manage their behavior as it relates to others in the workplace.
Open Mind, Open World: Improving Intercultural Interactions™ (eLearning Signature)
The Signature version of this Open Mind, Open World is a self-study program designed to help you improve your global mindset and communication skills as you interact with others from different cultural backgrounds.
M.E.E.T. on Common Ground™: Speaking Up for Respect in the Workplace (eLearning Course)
Promote personal responsibility for creating respectful work environments. Create a workplace where people want to come and stay. This objective is the foundation for many organizational initiatives. It seems simple enough, but in reality, it can be difficult to achieve. The reason is it requires more than the issuance of a policy, program, set of regulations or laws.
TrainingBriefs® LGBTQ+ Terms & Information
New Micro-Learning! When it comes to encouraging inclusion in the workplace, terminology and vocabulary play a large role. Using derogatory names given to certain groups and people can perpetuate bias and stereotyping.
Everyday Diversity™ Recruiting, Hiring & Retaining Diverse Talent (eLearning)
Are you curious how diversity can help your team be more innovative and impact your culture? How about keeping that talent once they are in the door? But let's be real, finding and hiring diverse talent is often easier said than done. How can we get past potential biases and get the right talent in the door? And how do we keep them? This fast-paced course answers common questions and provides real world tips on finding and keeping diverse talent.
Managing Generations: M.E.E.T. for Respect in the Workplace™ (eLearning Signature)
With four generations now active in the workforce, leaders are faced with managing an array of misunderstandings, frustrations and conflicts that can put pressure on productivity. To be effective, leaders need a better grasp of how generational differences impact working relationships and how to manage appropriately for results.
TrainingBriefs® Embracing Other Cultures (Cinco de Mayo)
Understanding standing and embracing other cultures is a key part of creating an inclusive workplace free of bias and stereotypes. This course provides an overview of the Mexican holiday – Cinco de Mayo. People outside Mexico often mistakenly believe that Cinco de Mayo is a celebration of Mexican independence, which was declared more than a half century before the Battle of Puebla.
TrainingBriefs® Understanding Racism (Key Terms)
New Micro-Learning! Racism fosters a divisive work culture that undermines morale, teamwork and productivity. In the workplace, racism most often manifests itself through microaggressions, which are indirect, subtle or even unintentional acts of discrimination against others – often taking the form of stereotypes. Awareness is key to understanding how racism impacts each of us. The key terms covered in this course are the starting point of that understanding.
Pandemic Hangover™ Maintaining a Respectful Workplace (eLearning Program)
This course will give you with practical skills for recognizing and responding to tough situations you may face within the workplace after a health scare or pandemic, as well as understanding the importance of new standards and policies (e.g. social distancing) put in place to keep the workplace safe.
Got Diversity & Inclusion?™ Rethinking Racial Diversity (for Employees)
In today’s global economy, organizations must attract and retain a high-performing diverse workforce in order to thrive. This course focuses specifically on rethinking racial diversity. By the end of this module, you will be able to identify behaviors which show inclusion and respect and the actions to take to encourage others to show respectful, inclusive behavior.
We Need to M.E.E.T.™: Managing for Respect in the Workplace (eLearning Signature)
This eLearning course is designed to help you learn how to recognize, respond to and resolve day-to-day workplace situations to promote a respectful and inclusive working environment.
Being F.A.I.R.™ Understanding the Power of Cultural Competence (eLearning)
Promote inclusion and cultural competency in the workplace. Diversity can be defined as the unique characteristics of all of the various groups who make up your business environment (such as customers, managers, employees, suppliers and other stakeholders). Managing diversity is about recognizing and responding effectively to the similarities and differences among all groups that make up the organization.
Training Briefs® Never Gonna Move Up
Stereotyping is an all-too-common problem in the world today and is absolutely unacceptable in our organization. However, that does not mean it doesn’t still happen. We must listen to and validate our employees concerns and act on them. Doing anything else might lead to deeper issues – up to and including legal & compliance impacts.
Training Briefs® One for The Ages
Our workplace is full of employees with valuable life experiences and ideas. It’s important to recognize and appreciate the knowledge, perspectives, and experiences that team members of all ages bring to the table. This course explores how a manager deals with an unexpected derogatory comment directed towards a fellow employee regarding their age.
Training Briefs® She Earned That
Regardless of physical appearance and gender, we should treat each other with respect and dignity. As a leader in our organization, we must acknowledge that each other’s achievements are due to nothing short of hard work and dedication, NOT appearance or sexuality. We are all on the same team.
TrainingBriefs® Creating a Respectful Workplace
Having fun at work is okay, but playing to stereotypes - even when it’s meant as just a joke - isn’t funny. It could be perceived as ridicule, and if that happens, it could be seen as creating a hostile environment. As a manager, it's important to quickly address inappropriate workplace behavior before it turns into a larger issue for the organization.
TrainingBriefs® Embracing Other Cultures (Christmas)
Understanding and embracing other cultures is a key part of creating an inclusive workplace free of bias and stereotypes. This course provides an overview of the Christian holiday – Christmas. Christmas is the holiday that many Christians associate with the birth of Jesus Christ. It’s a celebration that typically takes place on December 25th in many countries around the world, particularly in Christian communities.
TrainingBriefs® Embracing Other Cultures (Diwali)
Understanding standing and embracing other cultures is a key part of creating an inclusive workplace free of bias and stereotypes. This course provides an overview of the international holiday – Diwali. Also known as the Festival of Lights, Diwali is one of the most popular and widely celebrated festivals in India and other countries with large Hindu populations. It's typically celebrated in late October or early November, according to the Hindu lunar calendar, and lasts for five days.
TrainingBriefs® Embracing Other Cultures (Hanukkah)
Understanding and embracing other cultures is a key part of creating an inclusive workplace free of bias and stereotypes. This course provides an overview of the Jewish holiday – Hanukkah. Also known as the Festival of Lights, it's an international holiday that is celebrated for eight days and nights, typically falling in late November or December.
TrainingBriefs® Embracing Other Cultures (Kwanzaa)
Understanding and embracing other cultures is a key part of creating an inclusive workplace free of bias and stereotypes. This course provides an overview of the African American holiday - Kwanzaa. During the week of Kwanzaa, families and communities come together to celebrate with food, music, and cultural activities. Each day of the holiday is dedicated to a different principle, with participants lighting candles in a special candle holder, called a kinara, to represent each of the principles. The colors of Kwanzaa, black, red, and green, represent the people, the struggle, and the future, respectively.
TrainingBriefs® Embracing Other Cultures (Ramadan)
Understanding and embracing other cultures is a key part of creating an inclusive workplace free of bias and stereotypes. This course provides an overview of the Muslim holiday – Ramadan. Ramadan, one of the holiest months on the Islamic calendar, is observed by Muslims worldwide. It is a time for spiritual reflection, self-improvement, and devotion to God (Allah).
TrainingBriefs® Happy Holidays
New Micro-Learning! 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. As we are seeking to create a respectful and inclusive workplace culture for everyone, part of that means recognizing that people celebrate different religions and come from different cultures and backgrounds.
TrainingBriefs® Her Hijab
New Micro-Learning! Making assumptions and perpetuating stereotypes about someone based on their religion or their religious clothing does not lead to an inclusive or respectful workplace. 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.
TrainingBriefs® His Husband
New Micro-Learning! 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 religious beliefs about the LGBTQ+ community vary, what is important is that within the workplace, we provide a respectful environment for all workers.
TrainingBriefs® I Can Hear You!
New Micro-Learning! People with disabilities live normal, happy lives and most of the time are very independent and self-sufficient. Don’t offend someone by assuming that they cannot do something or that they have to have your help, rather be willing to offer if it is desired. These stereotypes often lead to bias. Embracing our differences… as well accepting each other… are key components to creating a respectful and inclusive workplace where we all want to participate… and stay!
TrainingBriefs® I Had to Say Something!
Stereotypes and biases have not place at work. They can (and do) creep into our conversations and influence our actions. When we hear or witness these types of statements, we need to speak up and drive conversation around the impact (even if the intent was not to hurt a co-worker). If we don't, they can easily lead to misunderstandings and reinforced stereotypes. Speaking up is an important part of creating and maintaining a respectful work environment.
TrainingBriefs® Religious Discrimination
Creating a respectful and inclusive workplace is vital to the success of our organization. Religious discrimination is illegal. All claims of religious discrimination must be taken seriously and properly addressed to ensure that this does not happen in the workplace. But let’s say an employee comes to you and complains that they’ve been discriminated against because of their religion. What do you do?
TrainingBriefs® Respecting LGBTQ+ Co-Workers
Fostering a team atmosphere includes ensuring all employees are respected for their abilities and their differences. Differences in race, religion, age, ethnic background and sexual orientation add to the diversity of experience each individual brings to the team. By completing this course, you’ll have increased confidence as a manager and a more productive team, with fewer inter-personal conflicts.
TrainingBriefs® Respecting Sexual Orientation
Knowing when and how to deal with issues of sexual orientation, or sexuality, or even lifestyle choices can be a challenge. They're the kind of things that can give rise to gossip and innuendo, at the very least; and outright hostility and harassment if you don't deal with them correctly.
TrainingBriefs® They’re Both Older
It’s a good possibility that many members of our organization don’t understand that our organization is a collection of backgrounds, experience levels, and life lessons. It’s important for them to understand that we can draw on the strengths of those elements… developing a thorough solution that works for the entire team.
TrainingBriefs® Why Creating a Sense of Belonging Matters
Belonging is that feeling of security and support - a sense of inclusion and acceptance within a group. It’s when an individual can bring their authentic self to work. By creating genuine feelings of belonging for all, an organization improves both engagement and performance. In today's increasingly diverse workplace, it's more important than ever for organizations to cultivate a culture of belonging. That’s a place in which all employees feel included, respected, and valued, regardless of their race, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, or any other personal characteristic. When employees feel like they belong, they are more likely to be engaged, motivated, and committed to their work, which benefits our organization as a whole.
TrainingBriefs® Why Respect Matters
Respect sets the tone for the overall organizational culture. A culture of respect promotes fairness, integrity, and ethical behavior, which strengthens our organization's values and identity. When workplace respect is prioritized and consistently practiced, it creates a positive, inclusive, and supportive environment, leading to increased job satisfaction, productivity, and overall well-being of the workforce.
Got Diversity & Inclusion?™ Generational Diversity for Managers
Generational diversity is a term used to describe the diverse employee population that spans four generations in the workplace. By completing this module, you will be able to identify the characteristics of the four generations and the challenges of managing their different work styles.
Got Leadership?™ Understanding Generation Y (Millennials)™
With four generations in the workforce today, there are both challenges and opportunities to working on multi-generational teams. In this module, we will be concentrating on Gen Y - the newest generation to enter the workplace (with different expectations and work styles).
Managing Generation Y: Recruit, Engage, Retain™: An Advantage eLearning Course
With four generations in the workforce today, there are both challenges and opportunities to working on multi-generational teams. This course will help you understand how to recruit, engage, and retain Generation Y, the next generation of people entering our workforce.
TrainingBriefs® I Can’t Take it Anymore!
New Micro-Learning! Change! How many of us really like it? We all know it is part of life – part of the workplace. But with change comes stress and uncertainty. Many of us are feeling (or have felt) the impact of working remotely during the pandemic. We’ve been asked to social distance for months and we are all feeling the lack of real co-worker interaction.
TrainingBriefs® It’s Just Allergies!
New Micro-Learning! Gossip has no place in the workplace. Assumptions and gossip can lead to bigger issues – discrimination and even harassment. 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.
TrainingBriefs® Let’s Not Shake Hands
New Micro-Learning! Using good judgement and good hygiene – while following organizational policies – can help prevent the spread of workplace sickness - without upsetting others. Refusing to shake hands can be dicey - even uncomfortable. There is definitely a right way to maintain respect while adhering to social distancing policies.
TrainingBriefs® The New Normal
New Micro-Learning! Biases and stereotypes based on national origin or heritage can lead to unfounded and negative comments and actions that can ruin relationships and reputations. This type of harassment and discrimination will not be tolerated in our organization!
TrainingBriefs® I Can’t Pronounce That Name!
New Micro-Learning! When we meet new people, we can be unfamiliar with how to pronounce their names. But what happens when we let someone’s name interfere with our judgment? When we make decisions - like hiring - based on just a name of a candidate, we definitely exhibit bias. We should instead look not for culture fit but for a culture add – what can a person bring to the team.
TrainingBriefs® The Boys Club
New Micro-Learning! Bias refers to negative or positive assumptions usually applied to groups of people. Bias can be persistent, harmful and/or unequal treatment of an individual based on a characteristic they possess or beliefs about a group with which they are identified. When we think about other people, we need to be aware of how bias may come into play. This is particularly true when the same behavior is seen as positive or negative depending upon if the person is a man or a woman.
TrainingBriefs® The Greatest Generation?
New Micro-Learning! Having a diverse workplace is very important. But until we are inclusive – meaning that we truly include and respect others - we are wasting an opportunity to leverage the power of that diversity. We can make assumptions (and stereotypes) about people based on their age… like younger people will be much better at embracing and using technology when compared to those that are older.
TrainingBriefs® Team Cohesion (Diversity Moments)
New Micro-Learning! Being a successful manager requires being able to juggle numerous work priorities while keeping your balance. One of the priorities you must juggle is developing and maintaining a cohesive and productive team - easier said than done! A diverse workforce creates a diverse range of opinions, attitudes, and perspectives – and all that diversity can result in conflict, tension, and frustration leading to lost productivity – and possibly even a disruption to customer service.
ALL IN!™ Tackling Tough Diversity Dynamics (Advantage Program)
When it comes right down to it, no one likes tension or conflict in the workplace. But with such a diverse workforce, differences are bound to surface. ALL IN!™ is designed to provide you with practical skills for recognizing and responding to the diversity and inclusion dynamics that are often grounded in racial and cultural differences. It’s important to remember that racism runs counter to our beliefs in human rights. Some people hope that avoiding awareness and discussion of racial issues is the solution. We need to challenge some of our traditional ways of thinking. Not by calling people out but by calling people in.
TrainingBriefs® Micro-Inequities in the Workplace
No matter what the words we say, our actual communication (what others understand about and from us) is influenced by our expression, gestures and tone of voice. In fact, research has shown that only a small percentage of the brain processes verbal communication. Micro-inequities are repeated, subtle, often unconscious messages that devalue or discourage. Our focus on workforce diversity and inclusion underscores the importance of demonstrating respect for individual differences, such as personal styles, work habits, physical characteristics and life circumstances.
M.E.E.T. Zero Tolerance™: Enforcing Zero Tolerance with Fairness and Respect (eLearning Course)
Enforce zero-tolerance policies with fairness and respect. Although most zero-tolerance policies seem pretty clear, when the human dynamic is added to the equation, the solution may no longer be so clear cut. This makes the manager’s job of enforcing the policy much more challenging. This course is designed to show how to enforce zero-tolerance situations at work while maintaining fairness, equity and respect for all employees.
Got Diversity & Inclusion?™ Rethinking Racial Diversity (for Managers)
A diverse workforce brings the competitive advantages that spring from different cultures, viewpoints and experiences. This course focuses specifically on rethinking racial diversity. By the end of this module, you will be able to identify the process of dealing with racial misconceptions and how to aid employees in dealing with cultural differences.
Another Look: Defining Respect in Healthcare™ (eLearning)
A compelling eLearning course that investigates and addresses diversity and inclusion within the healthcare industry. This program is great for new hire orientation and on-boarding. Tough issues like stereotyping and age are addressed.
F.A.I.R. in Action™ for Managers (eLearning)
Diversity is about understanding the unique characteristics of the various groups that make up your business environment (such as customers, managers, employees, suppliers and other stakeholders). The paradox of diversity is that sometimes people may have to be treated differently in order to be treated fairly. F.A.I.R. in Action is designed to help you recognize and respond to those similarities and differences and understand what diversity really is and when it matters most in the workplace.
Generations: M.E.E.T. for Respect in the Workplace™
Minimize conflict and strengthen collaboration among all generations! This new course is designed to prepare you for working with generational differences in real-world situations. Every organization in the United States is experiencing a new set of workplace dynamics based upon the phenomenon of four generations working together—either in its own workplace or in its client, customer and supplier base.
TrainingBriefs® An Introduction to Diversity & Inclusion
New Micro-Learning! Diversity has to do with human differences. So a lot of times when people say “diversity” they really mean is race or gender or ethnicity. Diversity is much more than that – it’s any point of difference. It can be differences in race or gender, but it also could be differences in work style, differences in personalities, differences in terms of our organizational cultures any type of difference that matters.
TrainingBriefs® Diverse Work Ethics
One of the most common management challenges involves how to effectively manage all kinds of different people, not just people who look and think as we do. With the influx of millions of Millennial and Gen Z employees, understanding the differences across generations in the workplace has become a huge focus for supervisors, managers, and HR professionals.
TrainingBriefs® Diversity Moments
New Micro-Learning! Diversity and inclusion dynamics are the positive or negative reactions that occur when dimensions of diversity, such as culture, experience, and expectations, come together. A diversity moment occurs when “difference makes a difference!”
TrainingBriefs® Gender Identity for Healthcare Employees
New Micro-Learning! Creating a welcoming and supportive healthcare environment for all LGBTQ patients is a critical part of patient-centered care. Getting to know your patients, including aspects of their sexual and gender identity, behavior, and desires is key to providing quality care.
TrainingBriefs® Gender Identity Protections
New Micro-Learning! This course explores the topic of gender identity in the workplace. There are a variety of Federal, state and local laws that expressly protect workers based on their gender identity and sexual orientation. Most employers are covered by one or more of these laws.
TrainingBriefs® Generational Communication Barriers
New Micro-Learning! Workplaces across the country are adjusting to a new reality. Baby Boomers are remaining as active workforce participants. Meanwhile, the first members of Generation Z, roughly defined as those born since the mid-nineties, will soon be beginning their careers and will make up a large share of the labor market soon. Due to communication differences among generations, communication styles can often be a problem.
TrainingBriefs® Generational Diversity: Age Does Matter
New Micro-Learning! Managing across generational lines can be challenging for a manager of ANY generation. Our ability to do it well can make huge differences in our organization's ability to recruit and retain talented people, increase productivity and create and maintain a respectful workplace.
TrainingBriefs® Generational Diversity: Work Styles
New Micro-Learning! Different work styles are major source of conflict and frustration between the generations. Each generation has different viewpoints toward the workplace. Working on a team that is comprised of different generations really creates challenge when the group has to tackle a common problem or project.
TrainingBriefs® Generations in the Workplace - Feeling Valued
New Micro-Learning! We are all shaped by our life experiences, people who have similar life experiences tend to think and respond to situations more similarly than others who didn’t share those experiences. At the heart of most of the conflict and misunderstanding that develops between employees of different generations are communication styles and core motivations, and sometimes, the reluctance to change.
TrainingBriefs® Gossip Can Be Hurtful
New Micro-Learning! An inclusive workplace is one that discourages gossip and malicious rumors. The fact that the conversation took place in the workplace means that those impacted by it have a right and a responsibility to respond.
TrainingBriefs® Inclusion Is for Everybody
New Micro-Learning! Over the last 30 years or so, we've paid a lot of attention to overcoming the past exclusion of women and minorities in the workplace. But we don't give a lot of thought as to how those changes have affected white men. It's easy to see how the focus on minorities and women has caused many white men to worry about discrimination. And sometimes those concerns were justified by inappropriate actions taken to meet hiring goals.
TrainingBriefs® Intercultural Dynamics in Business
In America, individual rights are often valued over the rights of society, but what many Westerners do not realize is that more than two thirds of the world’s population comes from cultures that value collective rights over the rights of an individual.
TrainingBriefs® It’s About Respect (Managers)
New Micro-Learning! It often happens that managers honestly believe themselves to be neutral on issues of race, sexual orientation, national origin, age or gender. But the reality is that employees need to be recognized for their differences in order to feel respected.
TrainingBriefs® Keeping Diverse Candidates
New Micro-Learning! Now that you have made that new hire, how do you ensure they stay on the team? This course will take a look at the leadership steps you must take as you onboard your new hire so they feel included and set for success.
TrainingBriefs® Let’s M.E.E.T.™ to Resolve Issues
New Micro-Learning! It's up to us to take advantage of our differences to help make us more productive and more successful. To do that, we have to make an effort to recognize and respond to situations where coworkers or customers don't feel respected. It’s not easy but it’s certainly worth the effort.
TrainingBriefs® Religious Terms & Information
New Micro-Learning! When it comes to encouraging inclusion in the workplace, terminology and vocabulary around world religions play a key role. Using derogatory names given to certain groups and people can perpetuate bias and stereotyping.
TrainingBriefs® Respecting Generational Differences
New Micro-Learning! The average work environment now might have up to four generations under one roof. That said, the old dog and the young pup need to work harmoniously in order to get things done. While these totally different generational viewpoints and approaches to work can undoubtedly be beneficial, they can also be somewhat challenging to navigate.
TrainingBriefs® Respecting Religious Diversity
New Micro-Learning! Managers often get busy and can’t always be on top of everything. Yet sometimes they can unknowingly send a message that excludes an employee. When the exclusion occurs because of something related to the employee’s religion, it can be serious.
TrainingBriefs® That’s Generation Z?
New Micro-Learning! The newest generation of workers (Gen Z) will increase the complexity of managing and working across generations, especially considering that more than 75% of workers identify "managing multi-generational teams" and "different work expectations across generations" as challenges. Organizations must prioritize generational training to ensure the generational gap at work doesn't continue to expand and result in poor communication, collaboration, engagement and more.
TrainingBriefs® That’s Offensive!
New Micro-Learning! So, how can we maintain respectful work relationships when someone uses a term or phrase that is offensive to others in the workplace? Diversity moments are often unintended, occur when we least expect, and can leave us surprised, confused, embarrassed, guilty, fearful, frustrated or uncertain. When you overhear a situation where one person has inadvertently made an insulting remark, you may decide to intervene.
TrainingBriefs® The Competitive Advantage of Diversity & Inclusion
New Micro-Learning! Diversity within your organization and teams is a given. It simply exists. But… creating an inclusive team environment that values diversity helps you achieve your organization’s goals – both cultural and financial!
TrainingBriefs® The Hidden Bias Trap
New Micro-Learning! As our world becomes increasingly diverse, it is important that we understand our hidden biases and stereotypes in order to foster effective teamwork. We often do not realize how these biases and stereotypes impact how we interact with others. Before you can avoid bias and stereotyping people in the workplace, you need to understand what they are.
TrainingBriefs® Workplace Gossip & Rumors
So why do people start gossip and spread rumors? Much of it has to do with our need to make sense of what's happening around us. To understand what's going on, people talk to one-another. And, together, they fill in the holes in the story with a little bit of fact – and a lot of guesswork or subtle innuendo.
Diversity 101 - An Overview (Diversity Basics)
Diversity primer in under 10 minutes! Diversity and inclusion are not the same. Inclusion allows us to leverage the advantages of diversity. Diversity without inclusion focuses on differences without necessarily seeing similarities or respecting the differences.
Got Diversity & Inclusion?™ An Introduction to Diversity & Inclusion
Need a fun, quick way to introduce the concepts of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Look no further! This course defines both diversity and inclusion - while helping users understand the benefits of embracing both – for a better workplace.
Got Diversity & Inclusion?™ Cultural Competence (An Overview)
This new course will help users identify the conceptual levels of cultural competence - the ability to interact effectively with people of different cultures and socioeconomic backgrounds. Users will also be able to identify the elements of the MEET™ model, which will help them resolve misunderstandings and differences – thus helping you maintain relationships.
Got Diversity & Inclusion?™ The Diversity Moment
Differences in culture contribute to the rich vibrancy of our country’s own unique make-up. These differences can present challenges in the workplace, however. People's communication styles and ways of relating to others are influenced by their cultural heritage, which can create issues in the workplace.
LearningBytes® Being An Ally
Anyone can be an ally. If you are willing to be supportive of an individual who’s being unfairly treated, then you are an ally. Some people are allies in small ways and some in big ways. Like a pebble thrown into water, you are creating a ripple-effect of change starting with just one action.
LearningBytes® Diversity 101 - Don’t Know What You Got™
Unconscious (hidden) biases can distort our perception of reality. We all have them. This course defines unconscious bias and how to understand and address it within the workplace.
LearningBytes® Diversity 101 - Merge Ahead™
Quite often, diversity and inclusion go beyond race, gender and ethnicity. Organizational diversity includes work habits and values that are affected by time zone differences, commuting patterns, virtual teams and geographic distance.
LearningBytes® Diversity 101 - Spreading Rumors™
Spreading false information or accusations concerning employees is often a violation of organizational policy. Employees engaged in this behavior often forget the disruptive effect on relationships in their workplace - even worse, forget it could be seen as contributing to possible harassment or a hostile environment situation.
LearningBytes® Diversity 101 - That Wasn't Funny™
When it comes right down to it, when you're at work, the best thing to do is refrain from using potentially offensive expressions in the workplace, even when you don’t mean to offend anyone. That includes telling inappropriate jokes...even while on break.
LearningBytes® Diversity 101 - The PC Police Are Here™
Many expressions of disrespect have histories that explain why these expressions are offensive. These histories aren't always known or understood, sometimes even by the people affected. Since there is no way we can always know what may trigger a “diversity moment,” any one of us may encounter one at any time. When that happens, everyone can take responsibility for addressing the situation and maintaining the work relationship.
LearningBytes® Diversity 101 - What Did She Say?™
Many organizations want and need people who speak different languages. Typically, there are no organization requirements that only English can be spoken at work. This course addresses concerns and the ability to be inclusive while speaking a foreign language in front of others.
LearningBytes® Diversity 101 – Seriously, at Work?™
Interactions between people of the same sex are sometimes interpreted as inappropriate or offensive - when in fact the behavior is within the range of acceptable conduct. Gender and gender identity continue to present significant challenges in the workplace due to strongly held traditions, beliefs and values.