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TrainingBytes® Please Call Me Jessica, Not Bill™

Transitioning to a different gender is a deeply personal decision. There are many unknowns and the added stress of how the workplace will accept the transitioning employee is very real. When discussing with and supporting (being an ally) an employee or co-worker going through the transition, the bottom line and key to personal and team success is simple... it all comes down to respect. This powerful video captures the emotion and fears of a transitioning employee.

TrainingBytes® Who Are You?™

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“Who are you?” That’s been asked by the greatest minds over the centuries. We’re not going to attempt to answer that universal question, but…we CAN address it as it relates to ourselves at work. We can choose to be a person with purpose. We can choose to be a person of respect. We can choose to look for the positive in others and bring out their best. When you think about what your alternatives are, it can help in making that choice….who you want to be.

Accurate Communication - A Quick Conversation

In New York, taxi means a “black and yellow,” in India a “rickshaw,” in Thailand a “tuk tuk,” and in Haiti a “tap tap.” Travelers in foreign countries can be very surprised by another culture’s definition of taxi. Therefore, even with the most common of words, understanding the context in which that word is used is critical to understanding the significance behind what is being said, whether communicating across the world or across the hall.

Discussion Card: After the Conversation

So you've had a difficult discussion with an employee, direct report, staff member... what's next? Things like action items, open issues, follow-up and more! These easy-to-use cards provide a simple model (A.F.T.E.R.) along with thought-provoking questions on effective ways to follow-up with a tough discussions with grace and respect. These cards are great for a quick training reminder, reinforcement or as a conversation generator.

Discussion Card: During the Conversation

We all know that having a difficult discussion can be hard. It's important to watch out for key indicators during that conversation. This includes ground rules, verbal and non-verbal cues, and so much more! These easy-to-use cards provide a simple model (D.U.R.I.N.G.) along with thought-provoking questions on effective ways to tackle the tough discussions with grace and respect. These cards are great for a quick training reminder, reinforcement or as a conversation generator.

Discussion Card: PREVAIL!® (3-OUT Response Model)

These durable, easy-to-use cards reinforce the PREVAIL!® Response Model (LOCK OUT | GET OUT | TAKE OUT) along with a 30 second "OUT" assessment. These conversation-starting cards can be distributed for a reminder or conversation starter or even a post-training reminder. This card is intended to reinforce active shooter/intruder response training.

All That Cash

An action that violates a person’s moral code may not cause someone to be fired, fined or jailed, but such actions are nevertheless wrong. Doing the wrong thing can erode trust, damage relationships and harm others.

The Oh Series™ Everyday Ethics: Around and Around We Go

Most of us like to please and help other people when we can. Such efforts are usually a great thing, although in situations where we are asked to break the law, that natural inclination to please others works against us.

The Oh Series™ Everyday Ethics: Clock Me In

We’ve all been there. It’s not uncommon to be asked to do a favor that may not be against the law, but we know that if we take that action we’ll be doing something wrong. On the surface, these favors may not seem like a big deal. In reality, something like time theft can lead to severe consequences like loss of your job, financial loss and company lay-offs.

The Oh Series™ Everyday Ethics: Divide and Conquer

Dividing up a sales territory to keep a competitor out of the bidding process is an example of an illegal bidding practice known as market division. This practice usually results in higher bid prices - hurting competition and consumers.

The Oh Series™ Everyday Ethics: It's Expected

While bribery may be more commonly accepted in some countries, people who work for U.S. companies and organizations are expected to adhere to U.S. anti-bribery laws regardless of the country in which they’re doing business.

The Oh Series™ Everyday Ethics: Just Move It to That Column

Asking a co-worker to change an item on a financial report might not seem like a big deal, but it is. Fudging the numbers is unethical, and since Susan’s request also violates Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, it is also illegal.

The Oh Series™ Everyday Ethics: Presentation Help

Sometimes people want to include us in an action that doesn’t appear to violate their moral code, but it is one that we know violates our own. Or, it is an action that is against one of our company’s policies. Maybe it’s even illegal.

The Oh Series™ Everyday Ethics: Taking Turns

We’ve all been there…when someone else acts as if violating an ethical standard or even breaking the law is just a common, everyday thing…no big deal. This is an attempt to normalize an action that is really wrong and abnormal.

The Oh Series™ Everyday Ethics: The Win-Win Offer

When competitors agree to inflate pricing or include unreasonable special terms in a bid resulting in the other company having a better shot at getting the contract, customers lose and reputations are damaged.

The Oh Series™ Everyday Ethics: The Write Off

Simply put, falsifying expense accounts is wrong and violates company policies. It’s not up to us to decide what should be reimbursed by the company. And requesting reimbursement for expenses that don’t meet an organization’s policy is really a form of theft or fraud.

The Oh Series™ Everyday Ethics: What's the Bottom Line?

We’re all faced with difficult and challenging situations. As we saw, it’s not always easy doing the right thing. And that’s why we need to do our best in making RIGHT decisions.

The Business Case for Developing Your Organization’s Ethics and Compliance Program

In an effort to educate employees about ethical business practices and regulatory compliance within the organization, many organizations are developing ethics and compliance programs. These programs encourage ethical behavior and compliance with regulatory requirements. This perspective paper gives a solid reason why these programs are necessary.

The Oh Series™ Everyday Ethics - The Complete Series

We are all faced with making decisions every day. Some are large and some are small. When we’re faced with a decision that involves right and wrong choices at home or at work, sometimes it's hard to figure out what's the best decision in a given situation. It’s important to remember that some of those decisions can result in actions that have major consequences - for the organization, our customers and for ourselves. By the end of this program, learners will not only be aware of and be able to recognize ‘sticky’ situations that can cause problems - they'll be better prepared to do the right thing.

Straight TALK™ - A Spotlight on Resolving Conflict in the Workplace

Conflict in the workplace isn't always unhealthy. There are many things to consider when dealing with both healthy and detrimental workplace conflict. This new Straight TALK™ series focuses on understanding conflict and our options on handling it. Intended for managers and supervisors, this series gets straight to the point by providing easy-to-understand information - directly from Sollah's premiere subject matter experts.