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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.
TrainingBriefs® Addressing Misunderstandings
Building an inclusive work environment sometimes means confronting colleagues about their misconceptions and attitudes regarding diversity. It also means taking the time to have courageous conversations about the tough topics impacting the workplace. A diverse workforce does not mean your organization places more value on certain groups of people. What it means is your organization is committed to attracting and retaining quality employees from ALL cultural backgrounds, genders, ages, and points of view.
TrainingBriefs® Understanding & Beating Bias
The impact of unconscious bias means that we are acting a certain way towards people or circumstances without realizing it. Although people may think conscious bias is worse because it is a conscious decision we are aware of, both can be detrimental, especially in the workforce. When unconscious bias affects our decisions, we are unaware of it, because it happens outside our control.
TrainingBriefs® Understanding Unconscious Bias (Managers)
We don’t like to think of ourselves as having biases toward others. Many of these biases exist in our society and in our memory and are sometimes expressed unknowingly. By being self-aware and willing to engage with others when bias is unintentionally implied or expressed we can better resolve problems.
TrainingBriefs® The Ally
New Micro-Learning! Building an inclusive workplace means that people can be authentic in the workplace. We can bring our whole selves to work and not be worried about belonging. Creating an inclusive workplace sometimes means stepping up… and sticking up for others. Being an ally isn’t always easy, but it’s the right thing to do to foster respect and encourage a sense a belonging for marginalized coworkers.
TrainingBriefs® Bias Is All About Race, Right?
It's important to recognize that diversity, equity and inclusion go beyond race, gender, ethnicity, etc. They can and often do involve differences in organizational culture, including work styles and schedules, geographic and time-zone differences, occupations, and working on virtual teams.
TrainingBriefs® Embracing Other Cultures (Eid al-Fitr)
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 Islamic holiday – Eid al-Fitr. After a month of prayer, devotion and self-control, Muslims celebrate the accomplishment of their sacred duties during Ramadan with the beginning of Eid al-Fitr, or the Festival of Breaking the Fast. The festival is a national holiday in many countries with large Muslim populations.
TrainingBriefs® Embracing Other Cultures (Holi)
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 Hindu and Sikh holiday – Holi. Also known as the festival of colors, Holi is celebrated in India, Nepal and Sri Lanka, along with other countries with large Hindu and Sikh populations. Holi usually marks the happy transition from harsh, dark winter to brighter, warmer springtime - symbolic of the triumph of good over evil.
TrainingBriefs® Embracing Other Cultures (Juneteenth)
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 African American holiday – Juneteeth. Juneteenth honors the end to slavery in the United States and is considered the longest-running African American holiday. On June 17, 2021, President Joe Biden declared Juneteenth an official federal holiday.
TrainingBriefs® Embracing Other Cultures (Passover)
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 – Passover. Passover (sometimes called the Festival of Unleavened Bread) commemorates the Hebrews’ liberation from slavery in Egypt and the “passing over” (or the sparing) of the firstborn of the Israelites, on the eve of their exodus from Egypt.
TrainingBriefs® Leading in Unprecedented Times
New Micro-Learning! Unpredictable times call for unprecedented leadership. During times of intense fluidity, employees, team members and associates are all looking for their leaders to set the tone. They need to feel inspired and motivated to navigate the unknown. They need to know their leaders have their backs and are ready for what's next! Most importantly, they need to trust that their leaders are beside them - every step of the way.
TrainingBriefs® Never Gonna Fit In!
New Micro-Learning! Personal appearance is just that – personal. When it comes to dress and style, what works for one person doesn’t always work for someone else… and that’s okay… as longs as we keep it within the parameters of our dress code.
TrainingBriefs® Now That’s a Masterpiece
Social media has made a huge impact on our lives. It allows us to stay in touch with friends and family... make our family pets media superstars... and so much more. But what happens when social media is used to post workplace images that lead to harassment claims? Are you prepared for the fallout?
TrainingBriefs® The Spy
Do your employees, staff and even management team understand that sexual harassment can take many forms? It can be verbal, as with jokes, comments, or propositions. It can be visual, as in written notes, cartoons, or objects. It can be electronic, as in e-mails, social media posts, and texts. And it can be physical, as with touching, gesturing, or leering and staring.
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® I’ll Take Care of It!
New Micro-Learning! It's normal for employees to be concerned about overall safety when returning to work after a health scare or pandemic. Your safety is of utmost importance. What's not allowed are threats and actions against another employee – regardless of the perceived health impacts that employee might have on others. Any form of abusive conduct (whether veiled or actual threats of violence) will not be tolerated.
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® Wanna Get Us All Sick?
New Micro-Learning! Social (and physical) distancing policies and standards within the workplace are essential to protecting employees from possibly getting sick. When it comes to understanding these new policies and procedures, it’s important to not only follow them, but to refrain from criticizing others for following them.
TrainingBriefs® What’s His Problem?
New Micro-Learning! Just because you can’t see the reason a person is using the accessible parking spot does not mean that they shouldn’t be using it. If someone asks for an accommodation, it’s important to be supportive - even if you don’t know why that change is needed. Be respectful of their needs, just as you would like them to be respectful of yours if you ever needed accommodation.