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TrainingBriefs® Recognizing Inappropriate Humor

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TrainingBriefs® Recognizing Inappropriate Humor

Inappropriate Workplace Humor

What do cable news hosts, political bumper stickers, and religious jokes have in common? The answer is that some of them are funny, while others find them deeply offensive. It’s important to know that inappropriate humor can be the basis for a discrimination law suit. Discover how jokes, sarcasm, and offhand comments can cross the line from funny to offensive in the workplace and why intentions don’t always align with impact. This engaging eLearning program helps you understand the fine line between humor that keeps things light and humor that disrupts or disrespects.

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Title VII of the Civil Rights Act prohibits discrimination on the basis of: Race or color, Sex, Religion, National origin, and Pregnancy. But these are only a few of the especially sensitive areas that can get people in trouble with their humor…

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Competencies

  • Ensuring Professional & Compliant Behavior

Learning Objectives

  • Recognize the importance of respect in workplace communication.
  • Learn the potential consequences of inappropriate jokes, including legal risks and reputational damage.
  • Understand why keeping things professional fosters a positive, inclusive environment.

Interactivity

  • Audible Narration
  • Integrated Video
  • Interactions and Activities
  • Post-Assessment

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