Webinars

Recognizing and Preventing Workplace Harassment  • Old-school sexual harassment. Review the original form of harassment and the Supreme Court’s roadmap for prevention using a strong policy, company-wide education and strict enforcement.
• Religious harassment. Learn why this is the fastest-growing form of harassment and what agencies like the EEOC are doing to fight it.
• Harassment based on age. The generation divide is alive and well, and younger workers aren’t holding back on criticism aimed at boomers and Gen X, creating hostile work environments.
• Gender-identity harassment. Understand where we stand on harassment aimed at those who don’t conform to majority views on gender, sex and gender identity.
• Race and national-origin harassment. Understand the increasingly fractured and divided workplace, where people with both minority and majority racial and national-origin characteristics can experience harassment at the same time.
• Crafting a solid anti-harassment policy. Walk away with a comprehensive anti-harassment policy designed to prevent and quickly identify any harassment in your workplace.
• Bystander reporting. Learn why requiring bystander reporting is the best way to prevent harassment at all levels, from the factory floor to the boardroom.
• Investigations. Understand why any harassment accusation requires an immediate investigation and why it’s best to outsource it.  ...Read More

Transform from Hiring Manager to Skilled Interviewer  • Assess compatibility with your department’s culture.
• Understand candidates’ career progression and reasons for leaving past roles.
• Evaluate willingness to take on responsibilities beyond the job description.
• Identify work-style preferences, change readiness and openness to feedback.
• Ask structured, behavior-based questions that reveal past performance and future potential.
• Avoid common interviewing pitfalls that lead to poor hiring decisions.  ...Read More

HR Investigations Workshop: Conducting Effective and Defensible Investigations  • Identify the key elements of an effective investigation. Understand the core components of a thorough investigation and when it’s necessary to launch one.
• Set up the investigation correctly from the start. Learn the steps to a structured investigation, including documenting the complaint and assigning the right investigator.
• Follow a clear interview process. Interviewing is at the heart of the investigation, so learn how to set the stage, ask clear questions and document specific details.
• Interview the key players. These include the complainant, witnesses and respondent—interviewing all parties is crucial.
• Safeguard against retaliation claims. To avoid retaliation claims, ensure corrective action has been taken and that you followed up with the complainant.  ...Read More

Project Management Simplified: Master the Methods and Control the Chaos  • Identify the top reasons for project failure and how to prevent them.
• Explore the soft skills required for success (specifically those you need as an “unofficial” project manager).
• Discover strategies to handle the inevitable unexpected surprises and interruptions and minimize their impact.
• Gain tools to manage and mitigate risk and set yourself up for success from the beginning.
• Understand how to leverage technology effectively, without it becoming a barrier to your success.  ...Read More

Negativity Detox: A Workshop for Managers  • Understanding the impact of harmful behaviors. Learn how negativity erodes team dynamics and undermines business outcomes.
• The ripple effect of chronic negativity. Culture is created by the worst behaviors tolerated. Discover the widespread impact of allowing and projecting negativity.
• Addressing the problem early. Master techniques to identify and address negative behaviors early and effectively.
• Strategies for managing negativity. Manage negativity in your team and in your own behavior on an ongoing basis.
• Harnessing the power of civility and respect. Build a foundation of trust through cooperation, and deploy strategies to recognize, praise and maintain civil behavior.
• Create a harmonious work environment. Foster a positive, collaborative culture that boosts morale and productivity.