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There is a real danger that comes from making assumptions based on one aspect of a person - such as their name. We all want to be seen as a whole person and our name is just one part of who we are. This type of bias can be very subtle, and we may not even realize it’s even there. When we make decisions, like hiring, based on just the name of a candidate, we exhibit bias. We should instead look not for culture fit but for a culture add – what a person can bring to the team.

Getting results at work matters because it directly affects your personal success, team performance, organizational growth, and overall career satisfaction. It's the foundation for professional growth, recognition, and satisfaction, making you a valued and influential member of your organization.

Integrity is the practice of being honest, ethical, and consistent in one’s actions, decisions, and interactions with others. It involves adhering to a strong moral code and acting in a way that reflects reliability and trustworthiness, even when faced with challenges or difficult decisions.

Creativity is the ability to generate new ideas, approaches, or solutions to problems that add value to the organization. It involves thinking beyond conventional boundaries, applying imagination, and embracing innovation to improve processes, products, services, or workplace dynamics. Creativity is a critical driver of success in today's competitive and rapidly changing business environment.

In simplest terms, effective teamwork is a group of individuals working together in a coordinated and productive manner to achieve common goals. Effective teamwork is the ability of a group to work collaboratively and productively toward a common goal. It involves clear communication, defined roles, mutual respect, and shared responsibility.

Meeting preparation involves all the activities and planning required to ensure a meeting is productive, efficient, and achieves its objectives. It ensures that the time invested in a meeting delivers real value, fostering efficiency, collaboration, and better outcomes. Without preparation, meetings can become unproductive, frustrating, and a drain on resources.

Professionalism on the job is more than just meeting workplace expectations - it’s the foundation for personal and organizational success. It builds a reputation for competence, fosters collaboration, and sets the stage for growth and innovation. Ultimately, professionalism at work benefits everyone, creating a culture of respect, trust, and achievement.

Designed for employees, staff, and team members to help you take a proactive approach in building and maintaining a respectful organizational culture. This course communicates the importance of legal compliance, adherence to company policies, and promotes a thriving and successful workplace.

Specifically designed for managers, supervisors and leaders, Right Side of the Line takes a proactive approach to creating and maintaining respectful organizational cultures in order to remain legally compliant, to ensure adherence to organizational policies and to thrive and prosper.

Designed for employees, staff, and team members to help you take a proactive approach in building and maintaining a respectful organizational culture. This course communicates the importance of legal compliance, adherence to company policies, and promotes a thriving and successful workplace. It's the responsibility of every employee and coworker to foster a professional workplace by exhibiting proper behavior, adhering to company policies, and complying with the law. By the end of this course, you will be equipped to identify and appropriately address unprofessional, prohibited, and illegal conduct in the workplace before it escalates.

Effective presentation skills are crucial in conveying ideas, results, and strategies compellingly and confidently within the workplace. This course underscores the critical role of presentation skills in professional settings and the need for individuals to develop confidence in their delivery. Remember, effective communication is not just about what is said, but how it is said, and the importance of engaging the audience through dynamic delivery and preparation.

Research shows that it takes us anywhere between 2-6 seconds to make a snap judgment about someone. While these judgments aren’t always true or fair, our brain makes them primarily based on appearance. If you have an employee that's not showing up to work in the appropriate attire, many people could get the wrong impression about the quality of work they do.

Meet CA SB553 Training Requirements! Workplace violence is something we’ve seen on TV and social media and read in the headlines more frequently now than in previous years. These often tell us a story of the disgruntled employee coming into the workplace with a gun. Believe it or not, this is not the most common form of workplace violence. It may be what we read and watch about, but there are other more subtle forms of workplace violence that need to be addressed. This course demonstrates practical—and even necessary—tools to help keep the company safe in today’s hectic and pressure-filled world.

Communication is essential when it comes to the workplace. So, addressing miscommunication quickly and respectfully is key to maintaining our workplace relationships. When we have generational differences, it’s easy to have misunderstandings and miscommunication… because we won’t all communicate in the same way. To be inclusive, we must be willing to listen to others and their perspectives and make adjustments with the intention of staying connected… especially as we cross generations.

Some say leaders are born. Others feel leaders are made. Regardless, leaders must understand that if their style is creating friction or impacting employee engagement, it's time to consider changing the way they lead. The leader’s role is typically well defined. Managers and supervisors are in the organization to engage their staff - and to foster a culture which balances and attends to both…the work and the people.

Work-life balance and general well-being is something all of us want in the workplace. The perfect balance between work and life varies for each person and it changes depending upon our life circumstances. Well-being is fundamental to our health and overall happiness. That includes a healthy work-life balance. New generations in the workplace see well-being as an integral part of their lifestyle.

There is a real danger that comes from making assumptions based on one aspect of a person - such as their name. We all want to be seen as a whole person and our name is just one part of who we are. This type of bias can be very subtle, and we may not even realize it’s even there. When we make decisions, like hiring, based on just the name of a candidate, we exhibit bias. We should instead look not for culture fit but for a culture add – what a person can bring to the team.

A stereotype is a widely held, simplified belief about a specific group on the basis of sex, gender identity, race and ethnicity, nationality, age, socioeconomic status, language, and so forth. Stereotypes are deeply embedded within social institutions and wider culture. One important thing to remember is that we need to judge people based on their skills and abilities, not a preconceived stereotype, assumption, or bias.

We all use Personally Identifiable Information (PII) to identify ourselves. PII includes information like a driver's license number, an address, or a birthdate. Social Security numbers and biometric records such as fingerprints are also examples of PII. PII includes any information that can be used to distinguish or trace your identity - either alone or when combined with other information that is unique to you. Organizations must safeguard PII and limit access to it. Only those individuals with a "need to know" - that is, individuals with official authorized access to the information - may access and use a record or system of records containing PII.

It’s important to have clear policies and procedures to prevent, address, and resolve third-party sexual harassment, and to educate and train their employees on how to handle such situations. It's also important for employees to report any incidents of third-party sexual harassment to their supervisor and/or human resources. By doing so, both the employee and the employer can protect their rights, dignity, and interests.