More and More companies across the world are beginning to transition to a 4-day work week because studies have shown that it has increased productivity and employee wellbeing. Cheddar News interviewed Odessa Jenkins, the President of Emtrain, to hear the positive impacts Entrain has experienced during our pilot of the 4-day workweek. Watch this interview…
For decades, organizations have been measuring human-capital metrics such as recruitment, retention, leadership demographics, and more. But have these metrics helped you make a more substantial impact in your organization and a healthy return on investment? It’s time to add the measurement of social dynamics to your people-analytics strategy. For example, we can teach employees…
Implementing diversity, inclusion (DEI) and respect is crucial to your organization, but there are many steps in order to truly achieve it and sustain it. Odessa Jenkins, President of Emtrain had the opportunity to be a keynote speaker for Degreed’s Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging Virtual Summit. She dives into the many components that are involved…
Designing Workplaces to Bring Out the Best in People’ took place on September 22, 2021. Emtrain’s goal is to create the most profound community of program operators, thought leaders, and doers. The conference focused on real stories, real conversations, and real results. Our market is fragmented and we believe that now is the time to…
Ah, the holidays. There’s nothing quite like a company holiday party to spread goodwill and cheer…right up until it has a little too much of both. At Emtrain, we know how easy it can be for a well-intentioned event—like the hypothetical company holiday party you see in the video above—to become an HR moment. But…
In this 1-minute video, ethicist and Emtrain expert Chris MacDonald, Department Chair of Law & Business at Ted Rogers School of Management, talks about the role of critical thinking in our ability to make ethical decisions. Emtrain clients often show this video to their workforce to show people the risks of being “mentally lazy” and…
In this 1-minute video, ethicist and Emtrain expert Sally March, previously Head of Risk for the BBC, talks about the difference in ethics versus compliance and the value of creating an ethical business culture. These key points are critical to company leaders, many of whom understand the value of investing in creating an ethical business…
Harassment situations have two parts: the conduct itself, and how the matter is handled. This video, hosted by Patti Perez, attorney and workplace harassment expert, helps employers and HR professionals understand that how they handle harassment claims is so critical, it can either help the situation or make matters much worse. Handling claims the right…
What is the difference between “orange” and “red” situations in the workplace? Both are problems that need to be addressed. But what does a situation or a behavior actually look like when it moves from “orange” to “red?” In this video, Patti Perez, attorney and workplace harassment expert, illustrates with real-world examples the difference between…
This video hosted by Patti Perez, attorney and workplace harassment expert, explains how to apply the Workplace Color Spectrum® when assessing the workplace cultural health of your workforce. Sometimes employees behave unprofessionally, but some behaviors constitute a serious breach of conduct that could create legal liability. The Workplace Color Spectrum® helps companies categorize behaviors and…
