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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.

It's sometimes tough bringing a group of diverse and free-thinking individuals together on a team - and expect them to immediately gel. This video demonstrates the work needed to get the best from a multi-generational team. Includes varying views of appropriate business etiquette.

New Micro-Learning! We are all shaped by our life experiences, people who have similar life experiences tend to think and respond to situations more similarly than others who didn’t share those experiences. At the heart of most of the conflict and misunderstanding that develops between employees of different generations are communication styles and core motivations, and sometimes, the reluctance to change.

New Micro-Learning! Workplaces across the country are adjusting to a new reality. Baby Boomers are remaining as active workforce participants. Meanwhile, the first members of Generation Z, roughly defined as those born since the mid-nineties, will soon be beginning their careers and will make up a large share of the labor market soon. Due to communication differences among generations, communication styles can often be a problem.

New Micro-Learning! One of the most common management challenges involves how to effectively manage all kinds of different people, not just people who look and think as we do. With the influx of millions of Millennial and Gen Z employees, understanding the differences across generations in the workplace has become a huge focus for supervisors, managers, and HR professionals.

New Micro-Learning! Bias refers 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. By being self-aware and willing to engage with others when bias is unintentionally implied or expressed, we can better resolve problems and promote more effective working relationships.

New Micro-Learning! The average work environment now might have up to four generations under one roof. That said, the old dog and the young pup need to work harmoniously in order to get things done. While these totally different generational viewpoints and approaches to work can undoubtedly be beneficial, they can also be somewhat challenging to navigate.

New Micro-Learning! The newest generation of workers (Gen Z) will increase the complexity of managing and working across generations, especially considering that more than 75% of workers identify "managing multi-generational teams" and "different work expectations across generations" as challenges. Organizations must prioritize generational training to ensure the generational gap at work doesn't continue to expand and result in poor communication, collaboration, engagement and more.

New Micro-Learning! Knowing when and how to deal with issues of sexual orientation, or sexuality, or even lifestyle choices can be a challenge. They're the kind of things that can give rise to gossip and innuendo, at the very least; and outright hostility and harassment if you don't deal with them correctly.

New Micro-Learning! Now that you have made that new hire, how do you ensure they stay on the team? This course will take a look at the leadership steps you must take as you onboard your new hire so they feel included and set for success.