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New Micro-Learning! Stereotypes are all too common in the workplace today. A stereotype is defined as an over-generalized belief about a particular category of people. Stereotypes are generalized because one assumes that the stereotype is true for each individual person in a group.

New Micro-Learning! Bias refers to negative or positive assumptions usually applied to groups of people. Bias can be persistent, harmful and/or unequal treatment of an individual based on a characteristic they possess or beliefs about a group with which they are identified. When we think about other people, we need to be aware of how bias may come into play. This is particularly true when the same behavior is seen as positive or negative depending upon if the person is a man or a woman.

New Micro-Learning! When we meet new people, we can be unfamiliar with how to pronounce their names. But what happens when we let someone’s name interfere with our judgment? When we make decisions - like hiring - based on just a name of a candidate, we definitely exhibit bias. We should instead look not for culture fit but for a culture add – what can a person bring to the team.

New Micro-Learning! While it can be frustrating not being able to communicate easily, the reality is that everyone in the world has an accent. We only notice it when we are speaking with people who don’t share our native language. For customers who are speaking in a language that is not their native tongue, it can be extremely frustrating for them and getting upset with them won’t help the situation.

New Micro-Learning! Equity in a workplace means everyone receives fair treatment. That means there is transparency, and everyone knows what to expect in terms of consequences and rewards. In other words, equity is what happens when all members of a diverse group of employees have equal opportunities and support to succeed and grow!

New Micro-Learning! Workplace diversity is not an option — it is a reality. And the true value of that diversity allows organizations to draw on a fuller range of experiences - allowing them to think more creatively and avoid biased decision-making. But when it comes to workplace diversity, there are some key terms you must understand in order to overcome the very issues that prevent us from embracing and leveraging the full power of diversity. We’ll define and discuss a few of those key terms in this course.

New Micro-Learning! Online meetings for remote working staff are essential for making connections. With a conference call or a simple click of a web meeting link, you can carry out everything from sales presentations to team status updates. Oh, and let’s not forget video conferencing. With a webcam you can even feel like you’re in the same room! But, have you stopped to consider your meeting etiquette?

New Micro-Learning! Remote teams and mobile workers are becoming more and more popular among businesses. This makes tracking an employee’s efficiency and productivity very difficult. This course tackles time theft… when an employee accepts pay from their employer for work that they haven’t actually done, or for time they have not actually put into their work. Time theft can certainly hurt business by decreasing employee productivity and costing the organization money.

New Micro-Learning! The human body is designed to experience stress and react to it. Stress can be positive, keeping us alert, motivated, and ready to avoid danger. Stress becomes negative when a person faces continuous challenges without relief or relaxation between stressors. As a result, the person becomes overworked, and stress-related tension builds.

Harassment in our workplace is unacceptable – in any format! Respect in the workplace starts with everyday civility, but protecting that culture requires action. In this course, you’ll learn how to take a proactive stance against workplace harassment. Discover what it means to be an active bystander - equipping you with the tools and confidence to safely speak up, step in, and help maintain a safe, respectful environment for everyone.

New Micro-Learning! More and more teams are working remotely - and for many people - this is a brand-new experience. For managers, this means another level of complexity when it comes to supporting team members while making sure that the work gets done. This course is designed to give you some ideas for how to keep your team engaged and productive while they are working remotely.

New Micro-Learning! On March 18, 2020, President Trump signed into law the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. This law requires certain employers to provide paid family leave to employees who are caring for a child due to a school or daycare closure, and requires certain employers to provide two weeks of paid sick leave to full-time employees for six COVID-19 related absences.

New Micro-Learning! In this module, we'll reviewed several areas where managers get themselves into trouble when it comes to pre-employment screenings such as: inquiring about criminal records, improperly using information from credit reports, improper reference checks and the actual interview itself.

New Micro-Learning! Selecting the right person requires a structured interview process that evaluates for three dimensions: 
capability, commitment & chemistry. An effective three-dimensional interview starts with preparation. The bottom line is this; a consistent, structured interview process is the single most important factor in conducting an effective interview.

New Micro-Learning! Asking inappropriate or illegal questions is probably one of the areas that get people into trouble more often than anything else. That's because the courts and EEOC guidelines have made it clear that you can't ask questions that discriminate against protected groups, don't predict successful job performance, or not job related.

New Micro-Learning! Every day, organizations come under fire for hiring people with a past the company should, and could have, been aware of. Studies show that over 30 percent of all résumés contain fabrications. So checking out references and doing thorough background research on a candidate is becoming more and more important.

New Micro-Learning! Like it or not, workplace violence is an issue you can't afford to ignore. Obviously, your top priority is making sure the workplace is safe. But there are also some legal liability issues that you need to be aware of. In this course, we'll address the topic of investigating rumors of threats.

New Micro-Learning! So you think you know how to properly prepare for and conduct your interview but what do you do next? Once you have concluded all your interviews, the next step is to evaluate the interviews to determine who among all the candidates is the best fit for the job.

New Micro-Learning! In this course, we'll cover that concept that almost everyone could be in a protected group based on race, national origin, religion, gender, age, or disability. So, there are some important things regarding recruiting and hiring that you need to remember.

New Micro-Learning! When an employee makes a complaint against us, our first reaction is often to get mad and defensive— especially when they didn't come to us first. That's only natural. We're human. But, as managers, we have to control our emotions, treat the employee professionally and with respect. And we have to ensure that our actions don't lead to claims of retaliation.