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New Micro-Learning! New to working remotely? Most of us have been conditioned to work and focus because of outside constraints. Meetings force us to adhere to certain schedules, office hours dictate our start and end time and a manager’s watchful eye usually keeps our daily Netflix reviews to a minimum. Once on your own, you may find yourself floundering a bit to stay productive.

Sexual harassment...you see it in the news just about every day. But if you're like most people, you probably think that sexual harassment is someone else's problem...that it can't happen in your workplace. The truth is, it can happen anywhere.

It seems like every time we turn on the TV or read an online site, there are more sexual misconduct accusations… and even more fallout. It’s important that you understand the definition and repercussions of any form of sexual misconduct within the workplace.

Today’s inclusive and respectful workplace culture means that the ability to practice your religion and religious traditions is up to you. Being respectful of that means not bringing religions into conversations inappropriately and not disrespecting colleagues based on their religious practices or religious dress.

Having a diverse workplace is very important. But until we are inclusive – meaning that we truly include and respect others, we are wasting an opportunity to leverage the power of that diversity. We can make assumptions, and stereotypes, about people based on their age, like younger people will be much better at embracing and using technology when compared to those that are older. But it’s important to remember that assumptions like this can have a real-life impact on our work teams.

Regardless of all the training and legislation, there are still many stereotypes and prejudices regarding LGBTQ+ co-workers. This can sometimes make it hard to come to work depending upon the attitudes and behaviors of co-workers. While we may not agree with every aspect of all of our co-worker’s personal lives, what we can agree on is that people need to be treated with respect and dignity.

Building an inclusive workplace means that people can be their authentic self. We can bring our whole selves to work and not be worried about people discriminating against us because of this. In order for this equitable and inclusive workplace to exist, we all have to be careful of assumptions and comments we make about each other and in doing so create a better workplace for us all.

A reasonable accommodation is an adjustment to a job or work environment that makes it possible for an individual with a disability to perform their job duties. When someone asks for an accommodation because of a disability – that is between them and their manager. It isn’t anyone else’s business. Asking someone out of curiosity will put them in an awkward position - and no one enjoys that.

In the fast-paced environment of today's workplace, it's easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of deadlines, meetings, and emails. Amidst this hustle, the simple act of complimenting others often gets overlooked. Recognizing and vocalizing the value of our colleagues' efforts is not just a nicety – it's a powerful tool that fosters a positive work environment, boosts morale, and encourages a culture of appreciation and respect.

Resilience matters in the workplace because it can help employees cope with stress, improve their well-being, increase their job satisfaction and performance, and enhance their creativity and innovation. Resilience can also benefit the organization by reducing turnover and absenteeism as well as by improving customer satisfaction and loyalty, reputation and brand image, and employee engagement and retention.