Today’s workforce is a complex mixture of individuals with different cultural, religious, economic and social perspectives. Traditional corporate philosophy recognized the synergy between profitability and productivity. Modern thought refined this understanding to underscore that productivity and profitability increase when employees feel valued and respected.

There are four ways in which individuals learn: visually, audibly, analytically, and emotionally. However, no two people learn exactly the same way. Bashen recognizes that all learning styles must be addressed to ensure the success of all participants; therefore, we have created a novel training experience that blends several techniques to deliver key information. Bashen’s interactive training courses utilize live oration, videos, role-playing, group projects, activity worksheets, with questions and answers to create a positive educational environment. Courses may also be delivered via the Internet, Intranet training or satellite broadcast. Bashen’s web-based training incorporates state of the art e-learning and instructional designs using illustrative workplace documents, polling and interactivity. The result is a highly effective and convenient method of delivering engaging and customized e-learning.

The workplace increasingly comprises employees with different nationalities, backgrounds and life experiences. Employers and employees need to understand how these differences often call for different communication styles. We will discuss the contemporary definition of diversity, how a diverse workforce positively affects a business’ bottom-line and how best to embrace and manage a diverse workforce.

Preventing claims from being filed is paramount. This session examines how some actions can be perceived as discriminatory to others. Preventative tips and tools will be discussed.

More than ever, businesses need people who demonstrate the ability to adapt to different situations and circumstances. In order to produce the most qualified and diverse workforce it is necessary to reach beyond your traditional forms of recruitment. This session provides a fresh look at the major generators of your organization's applicant pool, and helps you broaden your recruiting horizons.