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Health equity is not just a health care issue; it’s a fundamental aspect of social, economic, and human justice. By prioritizing health equity, we can create healthier, more inclusive communities where everyone has the chance to thrive and contribute. Addressing inequities benefits individuals, strengthens public systems, and builds a better future for society as a whole.

Meeting preparation involves all the activities and planning required to ensure a meeting is productive, efficient, and achieves its objectives. It ensures that the time invested in a meeting delivers real value, fostering efficiency, collaboration, and better outcomes. Without preparation, meetings can become unproductive, frustrating, and a drain on resources.

Professionalism on the job is more than just meeting workplace expectations - it’s the foundation for personal and organizational success. It builds a reputation for competence, fosters collaboration, and sets the stage for growth and innovation. Ultimately, professionalism at work benefits everyone, creating a culture of respect, trust, and achievement.

Leading others effectively is the ability to inspire, guide, and influence individuals or teams to achieve common goals and organizational success. It involves balancing several skills and qualities to create a productive, supportive, and motivated environment for employees. Effective leaders not only manage tasks and processes but also cultivate positive relationships and foster professional growth.

Cultural sensitivity is about being aware of and respectful toward the beliefs, values, practices, and customs of different cultures. In the workplace, it means understanding and appreciating the diversity of cultural backgrounds that colleagues, clients, vendors and customers bring and responding in ways that are respectful and inclusive.

Coaching helps employees enhance their skills, work more effectively, and achieve better results. By focusing on individual strengths and areas of improvement, coaching drives higher performance across teams. When employees receive regular feedback and support through coaching, they feel more engaged and motivated. This can lead to higher job satisfaction, reduced turnover, and increased loyalty to the organization. Coaching also builds leadership capabilities by encouraging critical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving. It empowers employees to take initiative and develop their leadership potential.

In recent years, the conversation about diversity and inclusion has expanded to encompass not just racial and gender identities but also personal expressions of culture and identity. One significant piece of legislation making waves is The CROWN Act, a landmark law designed to protect individuals from discrimination based on their hair texture and natural hairstyles. The CROWN Act stands for “Create a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair.” For many, the Crown Act is more than just a legal mandate; it's a vital step toward acknowledging and respecting cultural diversity in the workplace.

Workplace harassment can create a hostile work environment, which is the most subtle form of sexual harassment. This occurs when verbal, physical or visual behavior in the workplace focuses on the sexuality of another person or occurs because of the person’s gender, is unwanted or unwelcome, and is severe or pervasive enough to affect the person’s work environment.

Specifically designed for managers, supervisors and leaders, Right Side of the Line takes a proactive approach to creating and maintaining respectful organizational cultures in order to remain legally compliant, to ensure adherence to organizational policies and to thrive and prosper. The goal is to create a workplace where people want to come… and stay! It’s your management team's job – and the job of every employee and coworker – to create a professional workplace by demonstrating appropriate behavior, following organizational policies and complying with the law.

Providing effective feedback is essential for both personal and professional development, especially in refining presentation skills. This course illustrates the difficulties an employee encounters in receiving helpful feedback from a colleague, stressing the value of clear and actionable input for skill enhancement. It highlights the significant role of direct, constructive feedback in fostering professional growth, emphasizing the need for feedback providers to be clear, specific, and encouraging, allowing recipients to make substantial improvements in their abilities and performance.

Accountability and transparent communication are essential for managing mistakes and sustaining trust within a team. This module examines the impact of failing to acknowledge errors and underscores the role of openness in personal development and upholding organizational integrity. Recognizing the value of personal accountability and clear communication in addressing mistakes is crucial. It emphasizes the importance of creating a supportive environment that encourages honesty, builds trust, and cultivates a culture of ongoing improvement.

Policies and procedures are essential for business operations, but they can sometimes be used as a way to focus on what can’t be done for the customer instead of highlighting what can be done. While every situation is unique, striving to find a win-win solution—even if it involves seeking approval for a policy exception—is key to building long-term customer loyalty. To achieve this, empathize with your customer, reassure them that you will do everything possible to assist, and use your best judgment to resolve the issue effectively.

Designed for employees, staff, and team members to help you take a proactive approach in building and maintaining a respectful organizational culture. This course communicates the importance of legal compliance, adherence to company policies, and promotes a thriving and successful workplace. It's the responsibility of every employee and coworker to foster a professional workplace by exhibiting proper behavior, adhering to company policies, and complying with the law. By the end of this course, you will be equipped to identify and appropriately address unprofessional, prohibited, and illegal conduct in the workplace before it escalates.

Harassment means to trouble, worry or torment someone on a persistent basis. The important phrase here is “on a persistent basis.” Usually, a one-time offense is not considered harassment in the eyes of the law. This means that it's your responsibility to say something if you are offended or if you feel that someone's actions have crossed the line.

Inappropriate touching in the workplace - regardless of gender - is any unwelcome, non-consensual physical contact that violates personal boundaries and creates a hostile work environment. It can range from groping and massaging to holding hands and hugging. Inappropriate touching can be considered sexual harassment when it is severe or pervasive, meaning that it is either very serious or happens frequently. Do you know what to look out for when it comes to potential harassment?

You already know this but... Quid Pro Quo is the most blatant form of workplace sexual harassment. Simply put, it means “this for that.” Quid Pro Quo occurs when employment decisions such as hiring, promotions, salary increases, work assignments or performance evaluations are based on an employee’s willingness to grant or deny sexual favors.

Effective presentation skills are crucial in conveying ideas, results, and strategies compellingly and confidently within the workplace. This course underscores the critical role of presentation skills in professional settings and the need for individuals to develop confidence in their delivery. Remember, effective communication is not just about what is said, but how it is said, and the importance of engaging the audience through dynamic delivery and preparation.

Bullying is a widespread issue in the United States. While bullying can happen to anyone, some groups may be at greater risk. Bullying negatively affects those who are bullied, those who bully others, bystanders, and others in the school community. Bullying is unwanted, aggressive behavior among school aged children that involves a real or perceived power imbalance. The behavior is repeated, or has the potential to be repeated, over time. Kids who are bullied - and who bully others - may have serious, lasting problems.

Under federal law, discrimination based on sexual orientation is prohibited. Additionally, many states and local jurisdictions have laws that offer extra protections against harassment and discrimination based on both perceived and actual sexual orientation. In these areas, such behavior can lead coworkers to face legal consequences, including potential hostile environment harassment lawsuits.

Effective communication is paramount for success in today's fast-paced workplace. It's a cornerstone of professional success, requiring both technological adaptability and a commitment to open and clear dialogue. By addressing the challenges of miscommunication and embracing solutions that cater to diverse needs, teams can enhance collaboration and productivity.