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M.E.E.T.: Breaking New Ground™  - Program Opening/M.E.E.T. Model

M.E.E.T.: Breaking New Ground™ - Program Opening/M.E.E.T. Model

Explanation of the M.E.E.T. model as a respect and inclusion tool.

Video Introduction Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Diversity Dynamics, Inclusion / Equity / Belonging, Micro-Inequities/Micro-Aggressions, Respect / Respectfulness, Unconscious / Hidden Bias

WorkSmarts - Program Introduction

WorkSmarts - Program Introduction

Introduction of four strategies for being work smart.

Video Introduction Personal Performance Professionalism, Collaboration, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Problem Resolution

FMLA - Benefits of the Family Medical Leave Act

FMLA - Benefits of the Family Medical Leave Act

It's important to remember the benefits of the FMLA. It provides employees with the means to take care of important personal obligations without having to worry about the impact on their careers. And it provides you with a tool to attract and retain motivated and productive employees. And that's a good thing.

Video Summary Ethics & Compliance, Leadership Compliance, Communication, Management, Professionalism

Harassment & Discrimination: The Bottom Line

Harassment & Discrimination: The Bottom Line

Harassment and discrimination is still not just about sex anymore. And you know what... It shouldn't be. Because we all have a right to come to work and have it be a place where we're respected, where we're treated fairly, where we can focus on our work and do a good job.

Video Summary Ethics & Compliance Discrimination, Compliance, Harassment Prevention, Learning Reinforcement, Professionalism

L.E.A.D. with Integrity - Program Closing/L.E.A.D. Model Summary

L.E.A.D. with Integrity - Program Closing/L.E.A.D. Model Summary

Review of the L.E.A.D. model and how it can be used to reinforce ethical conduct and code of conduct policies.

Video Summary Ethics & Compliance Ethics & Integrity, Communication, Compliance, Interpersonal Skills, Effective Leadership, Management, Professionalism

M.E.E.T.: Breaking New Ground™ - Program Conclusion/M.E.E.T. Model Review

M.E.E.T.: Breaking New Ground™ - Program Conclusion/M.E.E.T. Model Review

A concise review of the M.E.E.T. model.

Video Summary Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Diversity Dynamics, Inclusion / Equity / Belonging, Micro-Inequities/Micro-Aggressions, Respect / Respectfulness, Unconscious / Hidden Bias

Preventing Retaliation - It's Up to Us!

Preventing Retaliation - It's Up to Us!

Review of key actions managers can take to prevent retaliation in the workplace.

Video Summary Ethics & Compliance Retaliation / Reprisal, Communication, Compliance, Harassment Prevention, Management, Professionalism

Retaliation - An Overview for Employees

Retaliation - An Overview for Employees

Retaliation in the workplace is wrong. And illegal. This quick video provides salient facts that help reinforce the business case for preventing retaliation.

Video Summary Ethics & Compliance Retaliation / Reprisal, Compliance, Harassment Prevention, Professionalism

Retaliation - An Overview for Managers

Retaliation - An Overview for Managers

Salient facts that help reinforce the business case for preventing retaliation.

Video Summary Ethics & Compliance Retaliation / Reprisal, Compliance, Harassment Prevention, Management, Professionalism

Three Actions to Promote a Drug-Free Workplace

Three Actions to Promote a Drug-Free Workplace

Review of the main actions which promote a drug-free workplace.

Video Summary Ethics & Compliance, Leadership Substance Abuse, Compliance, Employee Wellness, Management, Professionalism

Using the M.E.E.T.™ Model to Tackle Unacceptable Behavior

Using the M.E.E.T.™ Model to Tackle Unacceptable Behavior

Review of M.E.E.T. communication model and how to stay compliant when dealing with unacceptable workplace behavior.

Video Summary Ethics & Compliance Compliance, Harassment Prevention, Effective Leadership

Winter Walking™ Program Conclusion

Winter Walking™ Program Conclusion

Whether walking outside on snowy or icy paths (or even walking inside just after being outside) can be tricky. If you do fall, there are techniques that will lessen the risk of being injured.

Video Summary Workplace Safety Winter Safety

Anti-Social

Anti-Social

This case study looks at drinking and socializing after work hours. Two scenarios are presented for discussion.

Case Studies Personal Performance Professionalism, Communication, Harassment Prevention, Interpersonal Skills

Awkward Moments

Awkward Moments

This case study addresses the issue of dealing with co-workers who are having intimate relations (dating).

Case Studies Personal Performance Professionalism, Communication, Compliance, Interpersonal Skills, Effective Leadership

Case Study & Branching Exercise: Highly Critical (Manager)

Case Study & Branching Exercise: Highly Critical (Manager)

You are a manager of a large division. One of your best performing employees has a reputation for being highly critical of her co-workers. She criticizes the competency of other team members, how many hours they work compared to her, and how much time they spend socializing on the job. What do you do? Kick start a great discussion with this case study and branching exercise.

Case Studies Leadership Effective Leadership, Discussion Trigger, Emotional Intelligence, Successfully Leading Others, Learning Reinforcement, Management

Case Study & Branching Exercise: Overwhelmed! (Manager)

Case Study & Branching Exercise: Overwhelmed! (Manager)

You are the manager of a large department. Recently, you have become concerned one of your high-performing employees may be overwhelmed by his growing workload. What do you do? Kick start a great discussion with this case study and branching exercise.

Case Studies Leadership Effective Leadership, Discussion Trigger, Successfully Leading Others, Management, Personal Improvement

Case Study – I Need Help! I’m Afraid of My Spouse (Manager)

Case Study – I Need Help! I’m Afraid of My Spouse (Manager)

This exercise leads to a discussion about violence in the workplace.” The Q&A-based format helps participants look at the intruder response topic addressing the highest risk demographic of estranged spouses committing violent acts in the workplace (32% of workplace violence incidents are homicides against women).

Case Studies Ethics & Compliance, Workplace Safety Workplace Violence Prevention, Conflict Resolution, Discussion Trigger

Case Study – It’s Not MY FAULT! (Manager)

Case Study – It’s Not MY FAULT! (Manager)

You're a manager. Over a year ago, an employee was hired to assist you. Since that time, you have noticed that this employee’s work is consistently below expected standards. Every time you try to counsel this employee on improving results, the employee overreacts and blames someone else for their sub-standard performance....

Case Studies Ethics & Compliance, Workplace Safety Workplace Violence Prevention, Compliance, Conflict Resolution, Discussion Trigger

Case Study – Why Diversity, Why Now? (Employees)

Case Study – Why Diversity, Why Now? (Employees)

This case study is designed to help participants discover that diversity encompasses more than what they may realize on both a personal and professional level. Read through this case study and answer the questions at the end.

Case Studies Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Diversity Dynamics, Culture Commitment, Discussion Trigger, Inclusion / Equity / Belonging, Interpersonal Skills, Training Support

Case Study – Why Diversity, Why Now? (Managers)

Case Study – Why Diversity, Why Now? (Managers)

This case study is designed to help managers discover that diversity encompasses more than what they may realize on both a personal and professional level.

Case Studies Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Diversity Dynamics, Discussion Trigger, Inclusion / Equity / Belonging, Interpersonal Skills, Management, Team Builder, Training Support

Case Study: Inside Job (employee)

Case Study: Inside Job (employee)

Using company information for personal gain

Case Studies Ethics & Compliance Ethics & Integrity, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Management, Professionalism

Case Study: Short  Fuse (employee)

Case Study: Short Fuse (employee)

Aggressive and threatening comments on the job

Case Studies Ethics & Compliance Harassment Prevention, Communication, Compliance, Interpersonal Skills, Workplace Violence Prevention

Case Study: Suspicion (employee)

Case Study: Suspicion (employee)

Withholding important information

Case Studies Personal Performance Interpersonal Skills, Communication, Compliance, Management, Professionalism

Case Study: The Rivals (manager)

Case Study: The Rivals (manager)

Handling conflict between two employees

Case Studies Leadership, Personal Performance Interpersonal Skills, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Management, Professionalism

Community Outreach

Community Outreach

How postings in an office can be considered offensive.

Case Studies Ethics & Compliance Harassment Prevention, Communication, Diversity Dynamics, Inclusion / Equity / Belonging, Management, Professionalism, Respect / Respectfulness

Consenting Adults

Consenting Adults

When coworkers begin dating one another

Case Studies Ethics & Compliance Professionalism, Communication, Compliance, Interpersonal Skills

Cyber Bully

Cyber Bully

Bullying through social media is discussed in this case study.

Case Studies Ethics & Compliance, Leadership Abusive Conduct / Bullying, Communication, Compliance, Harassment Prevention, Interpersonal Skills, Management

Dysfunctional Teams

Dysfunctional Teams

Dealing with team conflict

Case Studies Leadership Communication, Change, Interpersonal Skills, Management, Professionalism, Teamwork

Good Enough

Good Enough

Not meeting expectations on the job

Case Studies Leadership Management, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Professionalism

Grief

Grief

When an employee is terminally ill or suddenly passes away - the impact sends shock waves across the organization.

Case Studies Leadership Management, Communication, Diversity Dynamics, Inclusion / Equity / Belonging, Interpersonal Skills, Professionalism, Respect / Respectfulness

Helping Hands

Helping Hands

When there is disagreement on how work gets done

Case Studies Personal Performance Interpersonal Skills, Communication, Effective Leadership, Motivation

I Beg Your Pardon

I Beg Your Pardon

Unprofessional hygiene practices

Case Studies Leadership Management, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Professionalism

I Couldn't Help But Overhear

I Couldn't Help But Overhear

Dealing with employees talking about organizing a union

Case Studies Leadership Management, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Professionalism

I Deserve It

I Deserve It

Not performing up to expectations

Case Studies Leadership Management, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Professionalism

I Wish My Manager Would Just...™ Discussion Book (10 pack)

I Wish My Manager Would Just...™ Discussion Book (10 pack)

Companion discussion guide/book for the I Wish My Manager Would Just...™ video program. Get more out of this video program with the discussion guide that helps drive the facilitated session with thought-provoking questions and information. Soft-cover book. 10-pack.

How-To Books Leadership Effective Leadership, Collaboration, Management, Professionalism

I'm Fine...Really, I Am!

I'm Fine...Really, I Am!

This case study demonstrates dealing with sensitive and confidential issues. This case study centers around medical issues, the ADA and FMLA.

Case Studies Leadership Management, Compliance, Diversity Dynamics, Inclusion / Equity / Belonging, Interpersonal Skills, Respect / Respectfulness

Manager Bully

Manager Bully

What to do when you think a coworker is being bullied

Case Studies Ethics & Compliance, Leadership Harassment Prevention, Communication, Compliance, Interpersonal Skills

Old Yeller

Old Yeller

What to do when a manager loudly insults employees

Case Studies Ethics & Compliance Harassment Prevention, Communication, Compliance, Interpersonal Skills, Management, Professionalism

Pay Day Loan

Pay Day Loan

When does "borrowing" become "stealing"?

Case Studies Ethics & Compliance Ethics & Integrity, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Effective Leadership, Professionalism

Promises, Promises

Promises, Promises

Over-promising and under delivering.

Case Studies Leadership Management, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Motivation, Professionalism

Recruiting a New Member

Recruiting a New Member

Asking an existing employee to take on a mentoring role for a new employee.

Case Studies Leadership, Personal Performance Effective Leadership, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Professionalism

Setting Boundaries

Setting Boundaries

Quickly customizable activity to use with any SMART-START™ or discussion generator video. Handling a performance issue with an employee who believes you are friends.

Case Studies Leadership Effective Leadership, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Professionalism

Shared Resources

Shared Resources

When a colleague monopolizes shared resources

Case Studies Leadership, Personal Performance Professionalism, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Effective Leadership

Sharing the Load

Sharing the Load

This case study helps with understanding the FMLA and the impact on your team. Scenario: You are a manager of a large department. One of your employees has filed for Family Medical Leave due to a sudden illness. You need to find a way to keep your team together and keep up with the work flow.

Case Studies Leadership, Personal Performance Management, Communication, Diversity Dynamics, Inclusion / Equity / Belonging, Professionalism, Respect / Respectfulness

Teamwork

Teamwork

What is an "unfair advantage" when you are up for a promotion?

Case Studies Leadership, Personal Performance Professionalism, Communication, Ethics & Integrity, Interpersonal Skills, Motivation

The Assistant

The Assistant

Insubordination and unprofessional behavior

Case Studies Leadership Management, Communication, Harassment Prevention, Interpersonal Skills, Professionalism

The Blogger

The Blogger

Dealing with a coworker who discloses company information through a personal blog

Case Studies Ethics & Compliance, Leadership Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Effective Leadership, Professionalism

The Business Trip

The Business Trip

Ethical use of an expense account

Case Studies Ethics & Compliance Ethics & Integrity, Compliance, Professionalism, Sales & Service

The Clockers

The Clockers

What happens when coworkers clock in and out for others?

Case Studies Ethics & Compliance Ethics & Integrity, Communication, Compliance, Interpersonal Skills, Management, Professionalism

The Company Outing

The Company Outing

Being respectful of religious diversity

Case Studies Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Diversity Dynamics, Communication, Harassment Prevention, Inclusion / Equity / Belonging, Interpersonal Skills, Management, Professionalism, Respect / Respectfulness

The High Performer

The High Performer

Coaching high-performers who have trouble getting along with their co-workers

Case Studies Leadership Management, Coaching & Mentoring, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Professionalism

The Honeymooners

The Honeymooners

When a same-sex couple gets married

Case Studies Leadership Diversity Dynamics, Communication, Harassment Prevention, Interpersonal Skills, Professionalism

The Locker Room

The Locker Room

Dealing with questions during a coworker's gender reassignment process

Case Studies Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Diversity Dynamics, Communication, Inclusion / Equity / Belonging, Interpersonal Skills, Management, Professionalism, Respect / Respectfulness

The Lurker

The Lurker

When does behavior become harassing?

Case Studies Ethics & Compliance Harassment Prevention, Diversity Dynamics, Interpersonal Skills, Management, Professionalism

The Social Network

The Social Network

Dealing with employees accessing social media sites from work during "off-hours".

Case Studies Leadership Effective Leadership, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Professionalism

The Wedding

The Wedding

An openly gay coworker sharing his/her wedding plans at the office

Case Studies Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Diversity Dynamics, Communication, Inclusion / Equity / Belonging, Interpersonal Skills, Effective Leadership, Professionalism, Respect / Respectfulness

Trouble at Home

Trouble at Home

Workplace privacy and performance

Case Studies Leadership Effective Leadership, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Management, Professionalism

Twitter Jitters

Twitter Jitters

Dealing with employees who disclose confidential information through social media

Case Studies Leadership Effective Leadership, Communication, Professionalism

Union Fliers

Union Fliers

How to handle the possibility of union organization

Case Studies Leadership, Personal Performance Problem Resolution, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Professionalism

Weighty Issues

Weighty Issues

Physical appearances and job requirements

Case Studies Personal Performance Professionalism, Compliance, Diversity Dynamics, Inclusion / Equity / Belonging, Interpersonal Skills, Management, Respect / Respectfulness

What's Best for the Company

What's Best for the Company

Dealing with sensitive and confidential issues while in the interviewing/hiring process.

Case Studies Personal Performance Professionalism, Compliance, Inclusion / Equity / Belonging, Interpersonal Skills, Respect / Respectfulness

What's the Harm?

What's the Harm?

Dealing with confidential information

Case Studies Ethics & Compliance Ethics & Integrity, Communication, Compliance, Interpersonal Skills

Work-Life Imbalance

Work-Life Imbalance

Competing priorities and lack of time

Case Studies Leadership, Personal Performance Professionalism, Communication, Diversity Dynamics, Inclusion / Equity / Belonging, Interpersonal Skills, Respect / Respectfulness

Would You Like Any Dessert?

Would You Like Any Dessert?

Reinforcing a policy with an employee who believes you are friends.

Case Studies Leadership Effective Leadership, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Professionalism

Article: Everyone Needs a Coach

Article: Everyone Needs a Coach

Your time is precious. You need customized, just-in-time solutions. This is one of the reasons corporate leaders are now working with executive coaches. The one-on-one personalized approach gives you what you need when you need it. Coaching can accommodate your busy schedule. And quite often people will tell an outsider what they won’t tell you.

Trainer Resource Personal Performance Effective Leadership, Communication, Management

Article: Finding Balance

Article: Finding Balance

Everyone I know struggles to balance their work and home lives. No, wait a minute. That’s not true. My retired friends seem to have it down pat. The rest of us juggle, patch, negotiate, apply a temporary fix here and there. This isn’t very satisfying. In short, we feel as if we’re not doing justice to our careers or to our families and friends.

Trainer Resource Personal Performance Employee Wellness, Discussion Trigger, Reducing Stress (Work & Life)

Article: Full Plate

Article: Full Plate

The constant pressure to do more with less can lead to worker burnout. Burnout happens when requests for our time and energy exceed our capacity to comply.

Trainer Resource Leadership Management, Interpersonal Skills, Professionalism

Article: Generations Apart

Article: Generations Apart

A fun and interesting article about younger employees - from the perspective of a Baby Boomer. Honest thoughts and interesting stereotypes are discussed. Will some generation-based attributes still annoy us? Sure they will. Can we work through those problems? We can if we choose to do so.

Trainer Resource Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Generational Challenges, Diversity Dynamics, Inclusion / Equity / Belonging, Respect / Respectfulness

Article: Getting Creative

Article: Getting Creative

What inspires you to create? When I ask my clients and workshop attendees this question, I’m usually met with a pause, possibly accompanied by a blank stare and a tendency to search for something shiny to focus on. Most of us aren’t used to thinking about this question, and it makes us uncomfortable. We aren’t sure we really are creative.

Trainer Resource Personal Performance Motivation, Communication, Discussion Trigger

Article: Getting Enough Sleep

Article: Getting Enough Sleep

Some people wear their sleep deprivation like a badge of honor. If they sleep less, they think they’ll get more done. As long as they don’t keel over into their bowl of soup at lunch, they figure they’re doing pretty well. CNN has suggested sleep problems are reaching epidemic proportions, and the National Commission on Sleep Disorders puts the price tag at $150 billion dollars each year in higher stress and reduced productivity.

Trainer Resource Personal Performance Employee Resiliency, Reducing Stress (Work & Life)

Article: Goals and New Year’s Resolutions

Article: Goals and New Year’s Resolutions

What are your hopes and dreams for the New Year? Maybe you’re like a friend of mine whose resolution is that she won’t have any resolutions. I recommend this for those of you who think last year was akin to spending eternity atop a treadmill set on warp speed. Maybe you need a break from resolutions.

Trainer Resource Personal Performance Motivation, Communication, Goals and Goal Setting, Motivation

Article: Got Post-Holiday Stress? Try Laughing!

Article: Got Post-Holiday Stress? Try Laughing!

Are you congratulating yourself for having made it through another stress-filled holiday season? About the time you’re ready to take that much-deserved breath of fresh air, you go outside and realize the fresh air you’re breathing is generating stalactites under your nose.

Trainer Resource Personal Performance Reducing Stress (Work & Life), Employee Resiliency, Employee Wellness, Interpersonal Skills, Mental Wellness & Health

Article: Leading with Heart

Article: Leading with Heart

What does it mean to lead with heart, and why is this important? We see signs all around of us of what happens when we fail to lead with heart. We end up fighting wars…we neglect those in need… we pollute our environment.

Trainer Resource Leadership Effective Leadership, Communication, Professionalism

Article: Mortgaging the Future

Article: Mortgaging the Future

Goals are mostly a good thing, but what happens when personal or corporate goals mortgage the future for short-term gain? At what point do we recognize the folly and re-think our strategy?

Trainer Resource Leadership, Personal Performance Change, Discussion Trigger, Goals and Goal Setting, Effective Leadership

Article: Overwhelmed? Compartmentalize!

Article: Overwhelmed? Compartmentalize!

When we catch ourselves elongating a mishap or problem, we can compartmentalize. Big word, but relatively easy concept. Think of your life as one that is filled with a series of rooms. One room might hold that CEO who badmouthed your brilliant work. Another might hold your career with the company.

Trainer Resource Leadership, Personal Performance Employee Wellness, Change, Discussion Trigger, Reducing Stress (Work & Life)

Article: Pay Attention

Article: Pay Attention

It is in our present moments, that we truly live. Each time we catch a pleasant scent or feel a cool spring breeze we are brought to the immediate. This gives us a chance to notice and appreciate that which surrounds us.

Trainer Resource Leadership, Personal Performance Personal Improvement, Discussion Trigger, Reducing Stress (Work & Life), Training Support

Article: Productive Workload Management

Article: Productive Workload Management

It seems donkeys, though beasts of burden, have limits. Load one to excess, and it will be hard pressed to do your bidding. People who work for us are no different. Some can juggle hats, plates, balls, and flaming torches simultaneously. Even the most talented will drop it all if we add too much to the mix.

Trainer Resource Leadership, Personal Performance Reducing Stress (Work & Life), Discussion Trigger, Employee Resiliency, Effective Leadership, Management

Article: Promote Wisely

Article: Promote Wisely

We often do this dumb thing in corporations. We want to recognize employees who do brilliant technical work, so we reward them with our plum management jobs. Sure, sometimes these people are brilliant managers, too. Far too often they end up cutting a destructive Tasmanian Devil-like swath through the organization as they spin their way up the corporate ladder.

Trainer Resource Leadership Successfully Leading Others, Management, Professionalism, Training Activities

Article: Stressed? Take a Break!

Article: Stressed? Take a Break!

Ours is a complex, fast-paced world. We all know about the treadmill analogy. Some of us run pretty fast. The mind has a hard time catching up with the body. Some of us don’t so much identify with the treadmill as we do the Tasmanian Devil. Either way, we’re moving fast and we need a break.

Trainer Resource Leadership, Personal Performance Reducing Stress (Work & Life), Customer Service, Discussion Trigger, Employee Wellness, Mental Wellness & Health

Article: Take Time to Laugh

Article: Take Time to Laugh

We need to work harder to stay positive during some seasons than others. If we haven’t supported humor and laughter in our workplace before, now is the best time to start. There are many benefits. Humor reduces stress levels because it helps us calm the chemicals that zip through our bodies when we’re agitated. We all need the physical balancing laughter offers.

Trainer Resource Leadership, Personal Performance Reducing Stress (Work & Life), Change, Discussion Trigger, Employee Wellness, Energizer or Team Builder, Training Support

Article: Taking Charge of Your Health

Article: Taking Charge of Your Health

Research suggests workplace-generated stress, not just your average garden variety stress caused by the kids, mind you, but workplace-generated stress links to heart disease. When pollsters ask people to rate their stress, nearly half say they are suffering symptoms of burnout.

Trainer Resource Leadership, Personal Performance Reducing Stress (Work & Life), Change, Employee Wellness, Energizer or Team Builder

Article: Victims in the Workplace

Article: Victims in the Workplace

People who lead and manage others might consider the productivity and morale impact when others have to spend time around victims. Years ago a VP at a company I worked for fired someone who did exceptional work. I asked him why he let such a strong performer go. He said no matter how good the work, it didn’t balance out the individual’s destructive behavior on the rest of the staff.

Trainer Resource Leadership, Personal Performance Communication, Discussion Trigger, Interpersonal Skills, Motivation

Coaching to Support Success

Coaching to Support Success

When it comes to coaching, open-ended questions are usually the best questions. This simple tool lists open-ended questions you can ask to bring out the best in your employees.

Trainer Resource Leadership Coaching & Mentoring, Discussion Trigger, Interpersonal Skills, Effective Leadership, Management

Get a Good Night’s Sleep!

Get a Good Night’s Sleep!

Getting enough sleep is essential to success. This short list of ideas preps readers on the importance of sleep. A simple regimen is given.

Trainer Resource Leadership, Personal Performance Employee Wellness, Discussion Trigger, Employee Resiliency, Reducing Stress (Work & Life)

Human Trafficking Awareness - An Overview (Hospitality Industry)

Human Trafficking Awareness - An Overview (Hospitality Industry)

Human trafficking is modern-day slavery and involves the use of force, fraud or coercion to obtain labor or commercial sex. Every year, millions of men, women and children are trafficked in countries around the world, including the United States. Traffickers often take advantage of the privacy and anonymity offered by the hospitality industry. This course can be used for SB970 (California) training requirements.

Trainer Resource Ethics & Compliance Compliance, Communicating Safety, Workplace Safety & Awareness

Key Concept: EEO Review

Key Concept: EEO Review

Employment decisions such as hiring, promotion, work assignments, training, disciplinary actions, pay, awards, working conditions and performance appraisal are covered under the provisions of EEO. This article provides a good overview of the EEO and key terms in employment law.

Trainer Resource Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, Leadership Compliance, Discrimination, Discussion Trigger, Inclusion / Equity / Belonging, Training Support

Key Concept: The Competitive Advantage of Diversity & Inclusion

Key Concept: The Competitive Advantage of Diversity & Inclusion

There are many well-known advantages of having a diverse and inclusive workplace - the most common advantages are discussed in this easy-to-read article.

Trainer Resource Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, Leadership Diversity Dynamics, Discussion Trigger, Inclusion / Equity / Belonging, Retention Aid, Training Support

Key Concept: Unconscious Bias Defined

Key Concept: Unconscious Bias Defined

The term "bias" may be used to describe both positive and negative mindsets towards individuals and groups. Many references to bias refer to the persistent, harmful and unequal treatment of someone based solely on some characteristic they possess or their apparent membership in or identification with a particular group.

Trainer Resource Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Unconscious / Hidden Bias, Discussion Trigger, Diversity Dynamics, Inclusion / Equity / Belonging, Retention Aid

Manager Obligations Under the FMLA

Manager Obligations Under the FMLA

As a manager, your obligations in regard to the FMLA center primarily around four areas. This handout streamlines each obligation into easy-to-understand terminology.

Trainer Resource Ethics & Compliance, Leadership Compliance, Discussion Trigger, Management, Training Activities

Most Common Questions for Managers Regarding the FMLA

Most Common Questions for Managers Regarding the FMLA

This supplemental handout covers the four most common questions managers struggle with in regard to staying compliant with the FMLA.

Trainer Resource Ethics & Compliance, Leadership Compliance, Discussion Trigger, Management, Training Support

Motivating Factors Handout

Motivating Factors Handout

What Motivates You to do Your Best Work? This handout allows users to quickly rank the things that motivate them.

Trainer Resource Leadership, Personal Performance Motivation, Assessing Performance, Communication, Discussion Trigger, Teamwork

Navigating Change Self-Assessment

Navigating Change Self-Assessment

A simple self-assessment to trigger discussion around key change concepts.

Trainer Resource Personal Performance Change, Interpersonal Skills

Personal Action Plan

Personal Action Plan

Surveys tell us that the more immediately a trainee uses the skills learned in a training session or training course, the more effective they will be at retaining the information and transforming it into new habits. Their commitment begins with a plan.

Trainer Resource Leadership, Personal Performance Personal Improvement, Retention Aid, Training Support

Perspective & Resiliency Checklist

Perspective & Resiliency Checklist

The Perspective and Resiliency Checklist will help you identify ways you can create more deposits when life is difficult. It will tell you what you are already doing right (you are making deposits whether you realize it or not). It will also point out places where there is room for growth.

Trainer Resource Leadership, Personal Performance Employee Resiliency, Discussion Trigger, Employee Wellness, Reducing Stress (Work & Life)

Preventing Burnout During Times of Change

Preventing Burnout During Times of Change

A great list of burnout symptoms and burnout prevention techniques.

Trainer Resource Leadership, Personal Performance Reducing Stress (Work & Life), Discussion Trigger, Employee Resiliency, Employee Wellness

Strategic Planning Primer

Strategic Planning Primer

Our decisions and actions need a firm foundation. Think of it this way. If you are building a house, you know the foundation has to be secure. Otherwise, cracks form. Water comes in. The rest of the house can shift, suffer damage. This short strategic planning primer gives simple steps to starting a plan.

Trainer Resource Leadership Problem Resolution, Collaboration, Management

Supervisory Strength Assessment

Supervisory Strength Assessment

A very useful tool for assessing the relevant skills of your supervisors. This toll can also be used as a self-assessment or 360 degree assessment. The tool can be customized per your workplace needs.

Trainer Resource Leadership Management, Assessment, Discussion Trigger, Effective Leadership

Supplemental Training Module: High-Performance Principles

Supplemental Training Module: High-Performance Principles

A high performer in our organization is someone who comes into work every day and consistently exhibits: Integrity, Respect, Initiative, Confidence and Purpose. The bottom line for any individual in any organization is to deliver results. This supplemental/debrief training session will help your organization achieve results by developing the knowledge and skills of the greatest resource the organization has - your employees.

Trainer Resource Personal Performance Discussion Trigger, Assessment, Coaching & Mentoring, Personal Improvement

Training Evaluation and Assessment Forms

Training Evaluation and Assessment Forms

This package of downloadable forms makes assessing your next training session a breeze. There are over 10 ready-to-use forms including a pre-assessment, post-assessment, gap assessment and so many more!

Trainer Resource Leadership, Personal Performance Training Support, Evaluation, Training Activities

Transgender Employment Policy (Sample)

Transgender Employment Policy (Sample)

This sample transgender employment policy document gives you a jump start in creating a comprehensive respectful and inclusive policy. Note: This is an example and needs to be customized per your organizational policies.

Trainer Resource Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Respect / Respectfulness, Compliance, Diversity Dynamics, Gender Identity, Inclusion / Equity / Belonging