After you complete this course, you will be able to: Define and deal with bullying, abuse, harassment and discrimination, Identify and address unconscious bias, Identify power dynamics in the workplace, Be empowered as a bystander to take effective action, Understand and manage common emotions in the workplace, Understand mental health outcomes of prolonged or unaddressed disrespectful behavior, and Foster respect in your workplace.

This is an opportunity to review and enhance your proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing. You will find that being aware of cultural and workplace influences will help keep them from creating barriers to communication. Practical information on selecting the right words, and combining them effectively to get your message across, will improve your verbal and written communication. Specific advice on email, videoconferencing, proposals, and selling your ideas will further improve your communication skills.

This course will ensure that all staff members understand the importance and use of progressive discipline. It starts by examining ways to minimizing disciplinary issues and after defining discipline, discipline policies and progressive discipline, it gives hands-on experience with verbal warnings, written warnings, performance improvement plans and termination, using thought exercises and scenarios.