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New Just-In-Time Performance Management Tool! You have an employee who works hard but doesn’t get the results you want. You’ve discovered the problem is that the employee doesn’t understand what’s expected to do the job correctly. There are four steps you can take to help the situation.

New Just-In-Time Performance Management Tool! You have an employee who doesn’t interact well with other people. If this is important in the person’s job, you need to deal with it. What do you do? This interactive resource walks you through the situation. Step-by-step dialogue and resources help ensure you tackle the tough situation effectively and correctly.

New Just-In-Time Performance Management Tool! You're a manager or supervisor and suspect one of your employees has a drinking problem - but you don't have definite proof. What do you do? This interactive resource walks you through the situation. Step-by-step dialogue and resources help ensure you tackle the tough situation effectively and correctly.

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.

One of the things bilingual employees often wrestle with is when is it okay to speak another language with people who share it when we’re around people who don’t. The key is to be as inclusive as possible.

We’ve probably all heard expressions that seem harmless. But the truth is their effects can be very destructive. And when we have to let a co-worker - maybe someone we've worked with for years - know that he or she has said something that's causing a lot of friction - it can be a real challenge because it's easy to fall into sarcasm.

Sometimes we may think it is okay to tell jokes about our own group or about other groups when we think no one will be offended. The problem is some jokes may cross the line between what’s okay and what may be a violation of a policy or work rule. Even if you are on a break...

Spreading false information or accusations concerning employees may be a violation of organization policy. Employees that engage in this type of behavior could have a disruptive effect on relationships at work and it could be seen as contributing to possible harassment or a hostile work environment.

Gender and gender identity continue to present significant challenges due to strongly held traditions, beliefs and values. We need to be sure to watch out for double standards - such as, norms or “rules” applied to some groups and not to others.

Organizational diversity includes work habits and values that are affected by time zone differences, commuting patterns, virtual teams and geographic distance. This can be a significant challenge when organizations merge, especially when they’re in different locations.

Biases are real and we all have them. Our biases describe both positive and negative mindsets towards individuals and groups. There's a lot to such a little word. Bias refers to the persistent, harmful and unequal treatment of someone based solely on some characteristic they possess or group they belong to.

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.

Be Ready for California AB 1963 Requirements! Your role as a mandated reporter has a huge impact in the lives of abused or neglected children. Being on the front line and quickly reporting abuse or neglect can literally mean the difference between life and death of a child. This is Spanish version of the original "Mandated Reporting - Child Abuse and Neglect (California)" course.

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.

New Micro-Learning! Speaking in a foreign language can be tiring and more challenging. Though English is the widely accepted language, there are certain instances when employees may not speak English and may choose to use their native tongue. When others do not know the language being spoken, it may cause people to feel like they are on the outside - which is in direct opposition to creating an inclusive workplace.

New Micro-Learning! When the holiday season comes around, many people - by default - wish others a "Merry Christmas." But for people who don’t celebrate Christmas, this can feel disrespectful... and even rude. As we are seeking to create a respectful and inclusive workplace culture for everyone, part of that means recognizing that people celebrate different religions and come from different cultures and backgrounds.

New Micro-Learning! Cultural differences are the various beliefs, behaviors, languages, practices and expressions considered unique to members of a specific ethnicity, race or national origin. The goal of this course is to begin to build competency in quickly identifying these differences and learning how to handle them appropriately. We call this cultural competency.