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This day in 1965...
International Literacy Day is established
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Literacy does more than boost citizens' working credentials; it benefits their personal growth and financial well-being. Hoping to persuade countries to emphasize literacy, the United Nations' Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) decided in 1965 to set aside a day for businesses, governments and organizations to help promote literacy and life-long learning through a variety of programs. International Literacy Day would be observed every September 8th. Twenty-five years later, the UN's General Assembly decided to assign an entire year to the effort, and proclaimed 1990 as International Literacy Year. Canada has put a lot of effort and resources into literacy, and Canadian governments like to think it is a world leader in the area. However, Canada's record is still left with much to be desired. Today almost one in four Canadians have difficulty understanding every day print found in newspapers, job application forms and pesticide applications. Another one in five are confused about directions for taking medications.
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As part of Stephen Hammond's continuing education packages, he has developed a series
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audio-enabled PowerPoint modules.
Session #1
Sexual Harassment in an Industrial Environment |
Canadian Case
This case looks at the issue of sexual harassment in an industrial (and substantially male-dominated) workplace. Are there different rules for different workplaces?
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Session #2
Customers and Harassment |
Canadian Case
Is the customer always right? This case looks at how human rights in the workplace impacts the way you treat customers and how they treat you and your staff.
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Session #3
Due Process and Discipline |
Canadian Case
This case looks at the rights of everyone involved in the workplace human rights and harassment process. How do you ensure yours is a fair process?
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Session #4
Racial Slurs |
Canadian Case
This case looks at an employee's complaint of discrimination due to the perception of a racial slur. This case, which went to the doors of the Supreme Court of Canada, gets into issues of reasonableness.
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Session #5
Managerial Responsibility |
Canadian Case
This case looks at the issue of management responsibility, and how far is a manager supposed to go, especially with issues she might not fully understand.
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Session #6
Pregnancy at Work
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Canadian Case
This case looks at the issue of dealing with pregnancy at work. How far is an employer expected to accommodate? What happens if there is a perception of bias against pregnant women?
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Session #7
Sexual Harassment
(sample presentation)
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Canadian Case
This case examines the definition of sexual harassment at work.
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What is Harassment
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This clip describes the definition of sexual harassment and other forms of harassment including bullying.
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| What an Employee Can Do |
Various options to deal with harassment, bullying and inappropriate behaviours as well as what gets in the way.
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| Where is the Line |
This clip asks, "Where is the line of acceptable vs. unacceptable behaviour and who decides where that line is?"
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Isn't This Just
Political Correctness
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What exactly is Political Correctness and why do mere words have such an impact?
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| Intention and Respect |
This clip describes how Intention is virtually meaningless when it comes to the impact of Harassment.
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| No Harassment No Fun |
The difference between fun and inappropriate behaviours. This clip also covers one-time incidents and social functions.
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| Is Gossip Harassment |
This clip deals with issues of gossip, third party comments and whether a person has to speak up first.
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| Is Swearing an Issue |
The sometimes sensitive issue of swearing at work and whether that is harassment on its own.
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| Discrimination at Work |
This clip describes the various forms of discrimination and all the characteristics protected by law.
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Reasonable Accommodation
at Work |
The reasons and legal requirements fror accommodating people at work based on religion and disabilities.
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| Men at Work |
Characteristics of a number of male dominated workplaces and what can be done to improve the work environment.
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| Women at Work |
Behaviours women sometimes endure at work and how things can be improved.
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