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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! As a manager, you have a responsibility to safeguard employee records by ensuring that confidential information is kept in appropriate confidential files, preferably in a locked cabinet or office. Neglecting to take action to correct filing problems could open your organization up to a lawsuit.

Ethics violations put the company and our work at risk. We count on you to conduct yourself with integrity and to help influence others to also act with honesty and professionalism. If you notice a co-worker violating the code of business ethics, it is your ethical obligation to them, to the company, and to yourself to gather your thoughts about the situation and organize an appropriate response to help minimize potential risks.

With critical legal information to guide decision making, this program helps managers understand their responsibilities under the ADA and how to sort through tough issues and respond effectively. Your managers will learn how the Act impacts them and their employees and find key answers to their most frequently asked questions.

The intent of the Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is to help employees balance work and family responsibilities by guaranteeing them leaves in certain situations. Trying to decipher the in's and out's of the law can be a challenge. This program gives you a better understanding of the FMLA.

Completely Updated! Discipline and termination are critical legal issues managers deal with regularly, though not always effectively. This new version of our best-selling program remedies that with plain-speak language and practical examples that show managers protocol and procedures to follow in order to stay out of court. Streaming course version.

New Micro-Learning! Integrity is everyone’s responsibility. By doing your part to build a business culture of high integrity, you can achieve greater personal job satisfaction and help others to do the same. As a leader, you have a responsibility to promote a culture of integrity in your organization. It starts with your own behavior and by showing your employees that ethical conduct is important. Integrity happens when you make it safe for employees to speak up and prevent retaliation against anyone who does.

New Micro-Learning! Remote teams and mobile workers are becoming more and more popular among businesses. This makes tracking an employee’s efficiency and productivity very difficult. This course tackles time theft… when an employee accepts pay from their employer for work that they haven’t actually done, or for time they have not actually put into their work. Time theft can certainly hurt business by decreasing employee productivity and costing the organization money.

New Micro-Learning! Everybody should spend plenty of time thinking about competitors, and how they relate to their business, but you need to be very careful what you say out loud about them to your team, your investors, and your customers. What you say speaks volumes about how you think about your business, how smart you are, and your personal integrity.

New Micro-Learning! Some organizations have SOX or the Sarbanes-Oxley Act to consider when it comes to policy. All publicly traded companies are now required by law to set in place accounting internal controls – ones that measure the organization’s effectiveness. Policies, like getting three bids, is an example of the many kinds of internal controls that must be followed – noncompliance is against the law.

New Micro-Learning! One definition of being ethical is “conforming to professional standards of conduct.” Herein lies both a problem and an opportunity for those of us in the world of sales. The problem lies in the fact that many people do not think of sales as a profession. Negative stereotypes have caused them to avoid or look down at a salesperson with disdain.

New Micro-Learning! Cutting corners can involve any number of actions. It could mean ignoring policies, regulations, or laws. It might involve short-cutting the processes that are in place. It could mean cutting quality. It might mean ignoring or taking significant risks. It could involve lying or covering up problems.

New Micro-Learning! Maintaining confidentiality at the workplace is of utmost importance in today’s competitive world to ensure that information about customers, clients, and employees are safe. This course delves into the importance of keeping things confidential.

New Micro-Learning! High-profile corporate scandals have received considerable media attention in recent years. Management should have a keen interest in avoiding such outcomes by encouraging employees to report unethical conduct anonymously. Unfortunately, many employees struggle with ethical decisions because they feel that they cannot remain anonymous so unethical behavior persists.