For millions of employees worldwide, working from home (WFH) is the new daily reality. In addition to our connected colleagues, our new co-workers are now partners, children and possibly pets. Our scheduling and space are subject to different distractions and disciplines. Virtual teams have become an important building block of successful organizations. Whether the focus is on service, quality, cost, value, speed, efficiency, performance, or...
Whether you are creating a workplace wellness program from scratch, or enhancing what you already have, you’re already on the right track! With increasing costs of health care, a shrinking workforce, and aging workers, a savvy workplace understands the value in supporting workers to improve their conditioning and to live a fitter lifestyle. This two-day course includes all aspects of designing or upgrading a program, from concept through...
Violence of any sort has many roots. 99% of the time, there are warning signs of workplace violence. That is why this three-day workshop will take a comprehensive look at workplace violence: how to prevent it on an individual and an organizational level, and how to respond to it if it does occur. What Will Participants Learn? Understand what workplace violence is Be able to identify some warning signs of violence Understand the cycle...
In 2009 alone, the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ordered that $294,200,000 (that’s 294.2 million dollars!) be paid out for discrimination and harassment charges. No wonder companies are working to be more proactive in preventing harassment. But how do you prevent harassment from occurring? What sorts of policies should be in place? What should managers do to protect their employees? And if a complaint is filed, what will we do?...
The human body is a fragile system, and we put many demands on it every day. Activities like reaching to get supplies off of a shelf, sitting in front of a computer for hours every day, and moving heavy products around the shop can all take a toll on our bodies. In this two-day workshop, you will learn how to make your environment as ergonomic as possible. What Will Participants Learn? Define ergonomics and its related terms Identify...
