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Article: Supporting Consistent Ethics and Values in the Workplace

Article: Supporting Consistent Ethics and Values in the Workplace

As business leaders, what do we truly value? Integrity? Innovation? Delighting our customers? Being an employer of choice? Or are some of these just platitudes that make our annual reports look pristine? Does our aversion to ideas advocating radical change suggest we are really a conservative company, even though our words tell everyone we value risk taking?

Topic: Ethics & Integrity Learning Paths: Ethics & Compliance, Leadership Type: Trainer Resource Suggested Industry Usage: Healthcare, Industrial & Manufacturing, Office & General, Retail & Hospitality, Government Other Topics: Compliance, Management, Professionalism, Training Support
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.

Topic: Reducing Stress (Work & Life) Learning Paths: Leadership, Personal Performance Type: Trainer Resource Suggested Industry Usage: Healthcare, Industrial & Manufacturing, Office & General, Retail & Hospitality Other Topics: 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.

Topic: Reducing Stress (Work & Life) Learning Paths: Leadership, Personal Performance Type: Trainer Resource Suggested Industry Usage: Healthcare, Industrial & Manufacturing, Office & General, Retail & Hospitality Other Topics: Change, Employee Wellness, Energizer or Team Builder
Article: The Beauty of Reframing

Article: The Beauty of Reframing

This article looks at examples of reframing – of looking at an issue from a broader perspective that can help us move through life without feeling blindsided every time the unexpected happens. When we re-frame a difficult occurrence, we open our minds to positive outcomes and possibilities.

Topic: Change Learning Paths: Leadership, Personal Performance Type: Trainer Resource Suggested Industry Usage: Healthcare, Industrial & Manufacturing, Office & General, Retail & Hospitality Other Topics: Conflict Resolution, Employee Resiliency
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.

Topic: Communication Learning Paths: Leadership, Personal Performance Type: Trainer Resource Suggested Industry Usage: Healthcare, Industrial & Manufacturing, Office & General, Retail & Hospitality Other Topics: 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.

Topic: Coaching & Mentoring Learning Path: Leadership Type: Trainer Resource Suggested Industry Usage: Healthcare, Industrial & Manufacturing, Office & General, Retail & Hospitality Other Topics: 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.

Topic: Employee Wellness Learning Paths: Leadership, Personal Performance Type: Trainer Resource Suggested Industry Usage: Healthcare, Industrial & Manufacturing, Office & General, Retail & Hospitality Other Topics: Discussion Trigger, Employee Resiliency, Reducing Stress (Work & Life)
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.

Topic: Compliance Learning Paths: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, Leadership Type: Trainer Resource Suggested Industry Usage: Healthcare, Industrial & Manufacturing, Office & General, Retail & Hospitality Other Topics: 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.

Topic: Diversity Dynamics Learning Paths: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, Leadership Type: Trainer Resource Suggested Industry Usage: Healthcare, Industrial & Manufacturing, Office & General, Retail & Hospitality Other Topics: 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.

Topic: Unconscious / Hidden Bias Learning Path: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Type: Trainer Resource Suggested Industry Usage: Healthcare, Industrial & Manufacturing, Office & General, Retail & Hospitality Other Topics: 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.

Topic: Compliance Learning Paths: Ethics & Compliance, Leadership Type: Trainer Resource Suggested Industry Usage: Healthcare, Industrial & Manufacturing, Office & General, Retail & Hospitality Other Topics: 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.

Topic: Compliance Learning Paths: Ethics & Compliance, Leadership Type: Trainer Resource Suggested Industry Usage: Healthcare, Industrial & Manufacturing, Office & General, Retail & Hospitality, Government Other Topics: 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.

Topic: Motivation Learning Paths: Leadership, Personal Performance Type: Trainer Resource Suggested Industry Usage: Healthcare, Industrial & Manufacturing, Office & General, Retail & Hospitality Other Topics: 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.

Topic: Change Learning Path: Personal Performance Type: Trainer Resource Suggested Industry Usage: Healthcare, Industrial & Manufacturing, Office & General, Retail & Hospitality Other Topics: 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.

Topic: Personal Improvement Learning Paths: Leadership, Personal Performance Type: Trainer Resource Suggested Industry Usage: Healthcare, Industrial & Manufacturing, Office & General, Retail & Hospitality Other Topics: 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.

Topic: Employee Resiliency Learning Paths: Leadership, Personal Performance Type: Trainer Resource Suggested Industry Usage: Healthcare, Industrial & Manufacturing, Office & General, Retail & Hospitality Other Topics: Discussion Trigger, Employee Wellness, Reducing Stress (Work & Life)
Presentation and Meeting Involvement Tips

Presentation and Meeting Involvement Tips

Tips and trick for making your next meeting or presentation a wild success! These tips are simple and easy to implement.

Topic: Meeting Preparation Learning Paths: Leadership, Personal Performance Type: Trainer Resource Suggested Industry Usage: Healthcare, Industrial & Manufacturing, Office & General Other Topics: Interpersonal Skills, Professionalism
Preventing Burnout During Times of Change

Preventing Burnout During Times of Change

A great list of burnout symptoms and burnout prevention techniques.

Topic: Reducing Stress (Work & Life) Learning Paths: Leadership, Personal Performance Type: Trainer Resource Suggested Industry Usage: Healthcare, Industrial & Manufacturing, Office & General, Retail & Hospitality Other Topics: 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.

Topic: Problem Resolution Learning Path: Leadership Type: Trainer Resource Suggested Industry Usage: Healthcare, Industrial & Manufacturing, Office & General, Retail & Hospitality Other Topics: 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.

Topic: Management Learning Path: Leadership Type: Trainer Resource Suggested Industry Usage: Healthcare, Industrial & Manufacturing, Office & General, Retail & Hospitality Other Topics: Assessment, Discussion Trigger, Effective Leadership