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Building an inclusive work environment sometimes means confronting colleagues about their misconceptions and attitudes regarding diversity. It also means taking the time to have courageous conversations about the tough topics impacting the workplace. A diverse workforce does not mean your organization places more value on certain groups of people. What it means is your organization is committed to attracting and retaining quality employees from ALL cultural backgrounds, genders, ages, and points of view.

Ethics concern an individual's moral judgments about right and wrong. Decisions taken within an organization may be made by individuals or groups, but whoever makes them will be influenced by the culture of the company. One area of concern within many organizations is the gathering of competitive information. Collecting information about your competitors makes good business sense. However, you must do so in an ethical and reasonable way. Unfortunately, this doesn’t always happen. If you ever find yourself in this situation, it helps to know how to act.

When preparing to interview candidates, it’s important to ask questions that will help you evaluate capabilities, commitment and chemistry. This course helps you think about how you currently prepare for an interview and asks - what could you change to make your interviewing more effective?

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.

All employees must be willing to take personal responsibility for creating a respectful, productive work environment. Doing so leads to a high performing organization where people are valued for their talents and abilities. Spanish version of the course "TrainingBriefs® Gender Respect" course.

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.

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.

Studies have shown that having a diverse team is more innovative. But let's be real, finding and hiring diverse talent is often easier said than done. You may even be asking yourself, how can we get past potential bias and get the right talent in the door? And how do we keep them once we have them?

More employee lawsuits are being won on grounds of retaliation than for any other reason. Remember, retaliation means “revenge.” In employment law, it involves an employer taking an adverse action against an employee who has engaged in a legal activity—an activity that the law believes is in the public interest. When your company is sued for unlawful retaliation, it doesn't matter if you're right or wrong. If you go to trial, what matters is how the situation looks to a jury.

Most people know that laws exist to protect employees from discrimination and harassment. However, many don't know these laws also protect employees from retaliation. Employees can retaliate against other employees - you don't have to be a manager to retaliate. In fact anyone who is aware of the protected activity can commit retaliation. And anyone who engages in a protected activity can be the target of retaliation; even managers can be subjected to retaliation if they've engaged in a protected activity.

Recognizing retaliation is an important step in helping to maintain a culture of respect, trust and compliance. But it's only the first step. We also need to know how to respond to and resolve situations before they spiral out of control. And, to be honest, that can seem pretty challenging at times.

Most people know that laws exist to protect employees from discrimination and harassment. However, many don't know these laws also protect employees from retaliation. That means employers cannot punish employees for making discrimination or harassment complaints or participating in workplace investigations. And punishment doesn't just mean firing or demotion: It can include other negative employment actions, from being denied a raise or transfer to a more desirable position to missing out on training or mentoring opportunities or being given an unjustified poor performance review.

New Micro-Learning! Understanding standing and embracing other cultures is a key part of creating an inclusive workplace free of bias and stereotypes. This course provides an overview of the Mexican holiday – Cinco de Mayo. People outside Mexico often mistakenly believe that Cinco de Mayo is a celebration of Mexican independence, which was declared more than a half century before the Battle of Puebla.

New Micro-Learning! Although living our daily lives with ethics and integrity may seem simple enough, often times we can find ourselves in difficult situations when making the right decision is not always easy or clear. You will face choices every single day that impact your success, and the success of your organization.

New Micro-Learning! Blaming an Asian employee for a world-wide pandemic based on their heritage makes no sense. Biases and stereotypes based on national origin or heritage can lead to unfounded and negative comments and actions that can ruin relationships and reputations.

New Micro-Learning! Wanting to have economic security is a basic need for everyone. But, in taking care of our economic needs, we need to make sure that we are not being disrespectful (or discriminatory) of others in the process. Caring for ourselves and our families is something that everyone in the world worries about. Immigrants are no exception of the rule.

New Micro-Learning! Personal appearance is just that – personal. When it comes to dress and style, what works for one person doesn’t always work for someone else… and that’s okay… as longs as we keep it within the parameters of our dress code.

New Micro-Learning! Building an inclusive workplace means that people can be authentic in the workplace. We can bring our whole selves to work and not be worried about belonging. Creating an inclusive workplace sometimes means stepping up… and sticking up for others. Being an ally isn’t always easy, but it’s the right thing to do to foster respect and encourage a sense a belonging for marginalized coworkers.

New Micro-Learning! Mentoring others is an essential component of organizational success. It’s everyone’s job to make sure we create a workplace that is respectful. Respect comes from adhering to our policies, using professional behavior and language – as well as being consistent, transparent, and open to cross-gender mentorships.

New Micro-Learning! Making assumptions and perpetuating stereotypes about someone based on their religion or their religious clothing does not lead to an inclusive or respectful workplace. People often have different religious practices based upon their faith. Some of these practices include wearing something like a crucifix. For others, it means wearing a piece of attire such as a hijab. Today’s inclusive and respectful workplace culture means that the ability to practice your religion is open to you.