Employing a very diverse workforce brings significant advantages to any organization. For example, different perspectives bring different solutions to a problem. People who have different experiences and broader skill sets bring a greater understanding to internal and external issues. Broader viewpoints mean more and different ideas are generated and shared within the group. And ultimately, there may be many good ways to achieve the same objective in a diverse group. Along with the benefits are inherent challenges that can limit the diverse and inclusive nature of any organization. Some people respond negatively to any form of change with behaviors and actions that contribute to an exclusionary environment. Some established work procedures may also contribute to exclusionary practices. New methods of evaluation, task assignment, and appraisal may need to be implemented to ensure fairness and objectivity for all. And finally, differences may require clear and direct communication. Diverse workgroups may require greater attention to clear, open and honest communication.

  Valuing Workforce Diversity***

Valuing Workforce Diversity helps all employees explore the rich variety of cultural perspectives in the organization as they relate to accomplishing business goals. (One-day workshop)

  Preventing Sexual Harassment***

Preventing Sexual Harassment addresses both the legal and behavioral aspects of sexual harassment to ensure an inclusive, highly productive work environment. (Half-day workshop or self-paced online)

  Fair Management Practices***

Fair Management Practices presents critical employment laws that impact managers and employees such as FMLA, FLSA, ADA, Sexual Harassment, & The Civil Rights Act. (Half-day workshop or self-paced online)

  Workplace Violence Prevention***

Workplace Violence Prevention provides managers and individual contributors with the necessary skills to identify, prevent, minimize and eliminate aggressive and violent behaviors in the workplace. (One-day workshop)

  Workplace Violence Prevention Electives***

Workplace Violence Prevention Electives compliment the one-day core program and accommodates the varying needs of all employees: Workplace Assessment, Domestic Violence in the Workplace, Proper Mail Handling Techniques, Dealing with the Public, Special Working Conditions, Hostility & Anger, Creating a Respectful Workplace Environment.

  Business Ethics: Code of Conduct***

Business Ethics assists employees in developing and understanding a framework with which to make ethical decisions. (Half-day workshop)

*** Through our alliance partnership, Lash Associates provides these training solutions and resources developed by the New Haven Consulting Group, Inc.