Course Catalog (1078 Courses)

New Micro-Learning! Involving the audience helps actively engage and manage their attention. It gets their minds off of the other priorities in their life and focused on you message. In this module, you’ll learn the importance of grabbing the interest of your audience and maintaining it.

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.

New Micro-Learning! We all know that to be successful at whatever we do, we must prepare for the task. In this module, you'll learn what preparation really means when it comes to inspiring, informing, and influencing people.

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.

New Micro-Learning! Racism fosters a divisive work culture that undermines morale, teamwork and productivity. In the workplace, racism most often manifests itself through microaggressions, which are indirect, subtle or even unintentional acts of discrimination against others – often taking the form of stereotypes. Awareness is key to understanding how racism impacts each of us. The key terms covered in this course are the starting point of that understanding.

New Micro-Learning! Fostering a team atmosphere includes ensuring all employees are respected for their abilities and their differences. Differences in race, religion, age, ethnic background and sexual orientation add to the diversity of experience each individual brings to the team. By completing this course, you’ll have increased confidence as a manager and a more productive team, with fewer inter-personal conflicts.

Unlawful retaliation can lead to time-consuming litigation and costly judgments. The courts continue to make it easier for employees to prevail in retaliation claims, and that means the risks—and your managers' responsibilities—will continue to grow.

This new program has been designed to provide all employees with practical, inclusionary skills for recognizing and responding to tough situations they may face or witness within the workplace after a health scare or pandemic. Streaming course version.

A mentor is one of any organization’s greatest resources. Having a committed mentor is a key factor to improving employee engagement - and we know that good engagement means employees will stay longer and their contributions increase.

A mentor is someone who provides guidance to a less-experienced employee. A mentor may be another employee or even a professional from outside of the company. Streaming course version.

No organization wants its name on the front page when the headline involves workplace violence. This program explores preventive measures and examines the legal obligations of managers and their organizations. Topics include hiring policies, appropriate responses to angry outbursts, dealing with employee threats, procedures for investigating rumors and the importance of maintaining confidentiality.