Subject Title Audience
     
Discrimination Age Discrimination: No Gray Areas Explains how demographics are creating the "graying" of the American workforce, recognizes some of the common myths and prejudices about older workers, and enables executives, managers and supervisors to understand legal and other vital issues surrounding aging and employment. 26 min.
  Avoiding Litigation Landmines: A Survival Guide for Managers Many employers risk employment-related complaints and lawsuits by committing mistakes that could have been prevented. This video emphasizes the ten most common situations (landmines), and how managers can properly handle them 30 min.
  Beyond Sexual Harassment: Other Forms of Harassment and Discrimination

Employers

Demonstrates other types of harassment, such as age, national origin, religion and disability, and the harmful effects that this behavior has on employee morale and productivity. Discusses the policies and procedures that an employer needs to have for a workplace free from harassment. 15 min.

  Changing the Rules A sequel to Dr. Pat Heim's The Power Dead-Even Rule, this program identifies the invisible rules that create communication problems between genders, and the steps and strategies required to resolve a variety of workplace situations. 25 minutes.
  EEO Compliance for Supervisors and Managers

Employers

Explains the major federal EEO laws and shows a five-step plan of action to help ensure compliance with those laws in interviewing, hiring, promotions, performance evaluations and discipline. 23 min.

  Facing Prejudice: Auschwitz - If You Cried, You Died The story of two Holocaust survivors as they revisit Auschwitz Concentration Camp. The moving accounts of the men, combined with historic visuals, help viewers become aware of the horrors of prejudice and hate. 28 minutes. Teacher's guide.
  In The Matter of Ralph, A Black Man Dramatic interpretation of a case before the Iowa Territorial Supreme Court in July 1839, regarding the rights of a fugitive slave. Fly-By-Night Theatre in conjunction with the Iowa State Bar Association and the Dubuque County Historical Society. 80 min.
  Managing Internal Investigations How to conduct an internal investigation for employee misconduct, including sexual harassment. Gives suggestions on what to do and what to watch out for in an investigation. 28 min. Institute for Applied Management and Law
  The Power Dead-Even Rule, and Other Gender Differences in the Workplace

Employers

Dr. Pat Heim, Ph.D. explores the different cultures men and women grow up in, the "rules" each culture uses to define appropriate adult behavior, why these cultures clash, and what to do about it. 35 min.

  Sexual Dynamics

General

How can men and women be friends and professional associates without the interference of sexual feelings? Explore the issues beneath the surface that deplete productivity and performance. 33 min.

  True Colors

General/Landlords

Two testers, a white male and a Black male with the same qualifications, apply for the same jobs, try to rent an apartment, and shop in retail businesses. Their experiences are very different, and very visible as captured by the hidden cameras of ABC news. 19 min.

  The Willmar 8

General

The story of eight unassuming women in a small Minnesota town who launched the longest bank strike in American history. Passed over repeatedly for managerial positions despite years of service, the women took on the entire town to struggle for equal opportunity and pay equity. 50 min.

  You Can Stop Harassment While sexual harassment has commanded the world's attention, inappropriate behavior at work goes beyond gender issues. Harassment based on racial, gender, ethnic and other characteristics is pervasive in the workplace. The positive message is that we all share responsibility for stopping workplace harassment. Tape 1 "Taking Responsibility," focuses on the employee's role, and Tape 2, "The Responsible Leader" discusses management's role. Each tape: 25 mins. Facilitator's Guide.
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