HR Hot Topic: Marijuana and the Workplace
, Human Resource Management
1.50 HR Credits
Medical marijuana is legal in more than half the states and the District of Columbia (D. C. ), and the recreational use of marijuana is legal in many.
Course Description:
Conflict is inevitable in every workplace environment but can typically be resolved with strong leadership and interpersonal communication skills. However, there are times when conflict escalates to a level that puts a worker's well-being or safety at risk. Such dangerous conflict can have devastating effects on an organization, dissolving its focus and resources and even causing it to shut down operations completely. This course will explore the causes and signs of violence in the workplace and will provide tips on how to diffuse dangerous behavior and restore a positive, safe workplace environment.Related Courses:
HR Hot Topic: Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
, Diversity and Inclusion, Human Resource Management
1.50 HR Credits
While diversity and inclusion are popular topics in the media and for many progressive organizations, the concepts of diversity and inclusion can be slippery and elusive.
HR Hot Topic: Pay Equity
, Human Resource Management
1.50 HR Credits
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, Human Resource Management
1.50 HR Credits
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, Human Resource Management
1.50 HR Credits
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