Course Catalog (1046 Courses)

New Micro-Learning! A written sign-off that meets federal and state legal requirements for each of the situations discussed in this course could prevent many legal headaches - and it shows that you respect everyone's right and expectation to privacy.

New Micro-Learning! When you have the ability to be flexible and tailor you presentation in the face of changing situations, you're going to be able maintain interest and make you message compelling in order to inspire, inform, or influence your audience.

New Micro-Learning! As a manager, you have a responsibility to safeguard employee records by ensuring that confidential information is kept in appropriate confidential files, preferably in a locked cabinet or office. Neglecting to take action to correct filing problems could open your organization up to a lawsuit.

New Micro-Learning! A presentation happens anytime we have an opportunity to inspire, inform and influence people... literally hundreds of times every day. It could be a phone call. A quick conversation in the hallway. An e-mail. A staff meeting. They're all presentations. In this course, you'll learn about the three elements you should address when outlining the intent of your presentation to ensure you are successful at communicating your message.

New Micro-Learning! So you know what bullying is. You know you need to speak up for yourself and you know how important it is to stand up for others when faced with a bully. But what do you do next? You’ll never change the situation if you don’t commit to taking the next steps.

New Micro-Learning! If you think you’ve seen your last bully once you graduated from school, you may be surprised to discover that you’ll likely face them in the workplace as well. You can’t get away from them… and trying to bully back can backfire on you. However, you can learn to deal with them in an adult manner that puts them in their place without your having to resort to rudeness.

New Micro-Learning! Bullying is a very serious issue and even though legal action can’t always be taken, it still requires action from employees who witness it or are targets. This means that preventing bullying and speaking up about behavior that crosses the line is dependent upon you being aware and willing to take the next step.

New Micro-Learning! When it comes to workplace privacy, communication is key. If you manage your employees' expectations of privacy in the workplace with clear policies and procedures and clear communication, you can help prevent many misunderstandings and potential lawsuits.

The performance appraisal is one action tool that helps facilitate communication. It helps establish goals, it allows you to exchange feedback, and it is an excellent opportunity to revisit position expectations. Knowing how to navigate through a difficult performance appraisal is very beneficial in keeping “good” employees, identifying areas of opportunity, and redirecting employees who could improve in some areas such arriving late to work, missing deadlines, or displaying a negative attitude.

Ethics violations put the company and our work at risk. We count on you to conduct yourself with integrity and to help influence others to also act with honesty and professionalism. If you notice a co-worker violating the code of business ethics, it is your ethical obligation to them, to the company, and to yourself to gather your thoughts about the situation and organize an appropriate response to help minimize potential risks.