SCORM TRAINING 101: A GUIDE FOR HR MANAGERS
HR Managers work with Learning and Development as well as IT partners to provide training for employees. This blog explains the SCORM file management system and how it works. What does SCORM mean? SCORM stands for Sharable Content Object Reference Model. Sharable Content Object. SCORM packages are designed to be easily shared and reused across […]
What are Microaggressions in the Workplace?
Everyone has a role to play in contributing to a respectful and civil workplace. Unbeknownst to us, our subtle and unintentional assumptions and biases can lead to what is referred to as microaggressions. It is our responsibility to understand what microaggressions are, in order to help improve our interactions with our workplace connections. Microaggressions are […]
10 Strategies to Increase Mindfulness of Unconscious Bias in the Workplace
Everyone has a role to play in contributing to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Our subtle and unintentional assumptions and biases can influence our actions and negatively impact coworkers and the working environment. Unconscious bias is defined as: “Prejudice or unsupported judgements in favour of or against one thing, person, or group as compared to […]
Sample Psychological Workplace Safety Policy
How to Create a Psychologically Safe Workplace Policy[1] Preamble to the Policy: We know that certain ways of organizing and managing work can present risks to the mental health of employees. This policy is concerned only with those significant risks associated with organizing and managing work that are within the power of employers to modify. […]
Seven Strategies for a Psychologically Safe Workplace
Why is it important to implement mental health strategies in the workplace? Prioritizing and promoting mental health in the workplace can create a positive atmosphere where employees enjoy their work and ultimately boosting engagement and retention. Implementing strategies to promote a psychologically safe workplace has never been more important. “A psychologically safe workplace is one […]
How to Request Medical Information to Accommodate Employees
How to Request Medical Information to Accommodate Employees Employers understand that under human rights law, they are required to provide accommodation for employees who have a disability. What should I be looking for? To meet their duty to accommodate, the employer needs to find out the following when responding to an accommodation request: Whether the […]
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB): Transforming Your Workplace Culture Practices
Recognizing and celebrating diversity in the workplace is essential for promoting a positive work environment and increasing employee satisfaction. Employees benefit from this kind of culture and businesses reap the benefits as well. Having a truly diverse organization can spark innovation and promote growth. And with the proper practices in place, organizations are better equipped […]
Bystander Intervention Training
Bystander Intervention: Empower Employees to be the First Line of Defense Against Harassment What is the Bystander Effect? We all know the expression, “safety in numbers.” When a group of people mutually support one another, we naturally assume that each member of the group feels a measure of confidence that the group will have their back. However, it […]
