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New Micro-Learning! We all know the definition of bias, right? It’s the negative or positive assumptions usually applied to groups of people. It can be blatant (also known as explicit) or subtle. It can also be unintentional and unconscious. Microaggressions tend to be the everyday, subtle interactions or behaviors that communicate some sort of bias toward another person or group. They can be intentional or unintentional and sometimes even well-meaning.

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.

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.

Diversity and inclusion dynamics are the positive or negative reactions that occur when dimensions of diversity, such as culture, experience, and expectations, come together. Streaming course version.

With workers from multiple (up to 5) generations now active in the workforce, the potential for misunderstanding, frustration and conflict puts increasing pressure on productivity.

New Micro-Learning! So, how can we maintain respectful work relationships when someone uses a term or phrase that is offensive to others in the workplace? Diversity moments are often unintended, occur when we least expect, and can leave us surprised, confused, embarrassed, guilty, fearful, frustrated or uncertain. When you overhear a situation where one person has inadvertently made an insulting remark, you may decide to intervene.

New Micro-Learning! Being a successful manager requires being able to juggle numerous work priorities while keeping your balance. One of the priorities you must juggle is developing and maintaining a cohesive and productive team - easier said than done! A diverse workforce creates a diverse range of opinions, attitudes, and perspectives – and all that diversity can result in conflict, tension, and frustration leading to lost productivity – and possibly even a disruption to customer service.

Organizations are navigating a broad range of post-pandemic issues that span from keeping you and your customers safe to re-configuring business operations and getting things to a 'new' normal. This course is designed to provide you with practical inclusionary skills for recognizing and responding to tough situations you may face or witness within the workplace after a health scare or pandemic - as well as understanding the importance of new standards and policies (e.g. social distancing) put in place to keep the workplace safe.

New Micro-Learning! Using good judgement and good hygiene – while following organizational policies – can help prevent the spread of workplace sickness - without upsetting others. Refusing to shake hands can be dicey - even uncomfortable. There is definitely a right way to maintain respect while adhering to social distancing policies.