This post was written in collaboration with the Ethical Trading Initiative and originally posted on their website Leading industry experts, Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI) and Labor Solutions, collaborate to design and develop an eLearning Module to support global brands, retailers, and suppliers to implement ETI’s Access to Remedy Principles, to protect vulnerable workers, with a focus on migrant workers in international supply chains. Access to Remedy is a core component of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs) and refers to workers’ opportunity to both raise issues – including via operational grievance mechanisms (OGMs) – and initiate remediation. Affected rights holders should be able to claim remedy without fear of victimisation. The Access to Remedy Principles were released by ETI in 2019 to bridge the gap between supply chain realities and the vision of the UNGPs. Many workers around the world are vulnerable to workplace exploitation. They are vulnerable for different reasons and in different ways. These principles are applicable to any vulnerable workers, but they are aimed specifically at the case of migrant workers, who often face particular vulnerabilities in the workplace. Developed in consultation with a wide range of global stakeholders, including businesses, trade unions and NGOs, the 30 principles focus on: Setting up OGMs, enabling workers to raise issues at any stage of their migration journey, The need to provide appropriate remedy when harm has occurred; and How stakeholder engagement and collaboration can enable workers to meaningfully access their rights. To put these Principles into practice, ETI commissioned Labor Solutions to develop an interactive e-Module to provide brands, suppliers and retailers with step-by-step guidance illustrating the application of the Principles in practice through practical examples and several case studies. All resources are available for free and can be accessed through multiple channels, including the Principles website migrantworkerremedy.org , ETI’s own member platform the ‘ ETI Community ’ and Labor Solutions’ WOVO application from 30 May 2022. This project was funded by the UK Government through its Modern Slavery Innovation Fund with the aim to make the Principles more accessible for businesses of any size while inspiring them to take action. About the e-Module The e-Module takes approximately 90 minutes to complete. It is interactive and includes information from key resources, useful readings, references, and case studies from ETI members including ASOS, H&M Group, the Very Group and Princes Tuna Mauritius, who share success stories on their implementation of the Principles. Access the course here . The e-Module covers four topics: Understanding Vulnerability Worker Agency and Grievance Mechanisms Providing Access to Remedy Key Considerations for Businesses While the primary audiences for the e-Module  are  brands, retailers and suppliers, the module also outlines the roles and responsibilities of other supply chain stakeholders, including  trade unions and local NGOs and governments in facilitating effective access to remedy for workers. It also highlights the importance of stakeholder collaboration and worker agency in achieving these goals. Why you should complete the eLearning Module “As recent reports have indicated, great progress has been made over the last decade on the implementation of the UNGPs, but there is much more to be done to ensure vulnerable groups have greater access to effective remedy. We hope this comprehensive resource is a useful contribution to aid putting the Access to Remedy Principles into practice.” Peter McAllister, Executive Director, ETI. “The Access to Remedy Principles provide an important roadmap to making decent work a reality. We hope that this e-Module will help businesses implement the principles in practice and help protect vulnerable workers across global supply chains” Elena Fanjul-Debnam, Founder and CEO, Labor Solutions. Together, ETI and Labor Solutions call on business and other stakeholders to take action by putting the Access to Remedy Principles in practice. By taking this eLearning module and sharing it within their networks, other stakeholders can better support vulnerable workers, including migrant workers, globally.  Access the course here The Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI) is a leading alliance of companies, trade unions and NGOs that promotes respect for workers' rights around the globe. Our vision is a world where all workers are free from exploitation and discrimination, and enjoy conditions of freedom, security and equity. About Labor Solutions Labor Solutions, an impact-focused business, leverages technology to connect , engage and educate workers to build resilient supply chains. Over a million and a half workers in 25 countries have access to Labor Solutions’ worker engagement platform, WOVO . Workers can respond to worker surveys, report grievances and access eLearning modules on rights and responsibilities. The Labor Solutions eLearning team helps organizations and multi-stakeholder initiatives digitize their expertise and create content on diverse topics, including but not limited to human rights, worker safety and rights, labor migration, responsible business practice and recruitment, gender equality and more.

Labor Solutions launches three new digital lessons for factory workers to help address gender-based violence in the workplace. Women across the globe are disproportionately affected by gender-based violence (GBV) in their workplaces and at home, COVID has only exasperated issues. According to a study conducted by the Sunflower Women’s Centre in Guangzhou, China, 70% of female workers some point in their working life experienced a form of sexual harassment at the workplace. The Fair Wear Foundation and CNV International had similar findings, reporting that in Bangladesh alone, at least 60% of female garment workers were either threatened or intimated with violence in their workplace. "Gender-based violence is a very real and highly prevalent issue for factory workers globally. We hope our elearning courses contribute to the education and empowerment of workers and managers; creating a safer, more inclusive workplace environment that promotes a culture of mutual respect." said Labor Solutions' Principle Gender Advisor, Kira Osborne, who lead the development of the courses. The interactive course consists of three different lessons. Each lesson is carefully designed to support a comprehensive learning journey both for female and male workers. Each lessons each take approximately 12-15 minutes to complete. All WOVO and WOVO eLearning users will have free access to the course free of charge. "We know that gender-based violence rooted in gender inequality. It's impossible to fix GBV without first addressing disparity. Therefore, we designed the courses by first addressing discrimination and then addressing violence," said Sheila Schulze, Labor Solutions Head of eLearning. The course includes the following lessons: Gender Equality: Introduces the concept of gender inequality, where and how it can occur and provide recommendations on how to reflect on the past and look to the future. GBV Part 1: Explains the GBV phenomenon, the various ways it can be perpetrated, where it can occur, what its impacts are and which factors can increase its risks. GBV Part 2: Communicates the importance of breaking the silence and stigma of GBV as well as the actions to take if you experience or witness violence at the workplace. Reach out to your client advisor to learn more. Meet Kira As Labor Solutions' Principle Advisor, for Gender, Kira Osborne, works closely with clients and is a thought leader on issues of women's right, gender equality and discrimination. Ms. Osborne is a development generalist with more than ten years’ experience working alongside marginalized and vulnerable communities across South Asia, the Pacific Islands and Australia. She has a strong background in safeguarding and prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse. Ms. Osborne has worked organizations to support survivors of sex trafficking in Nepal, empowering female entrepreneurs in India and facilitating training and resource development for youth mental health organizations in Australia. About Labor Solutions Labor Solutions, an impact-focused business, leverages technology to connect, engage and educate workers to build resilient supply chains. Over a million and a half workers in 25 countries have access to Labor Solutions’ worker engagement platform, WOVO. Workers can respond to worker surveys, report grievances and access eLearning modules on rights and responsibilities.

Read in Español, Việt Nam, 中文 To keep workers informed and connected during COVID, a footwear factory in China choose to launch Labor Solution's worker engagement app and platform, WOVO. Before implementing WOVO, the factory primarily relied on in-person meetings and WeChat for workplace communications. While these channels were easily accessible for workers, they did not provide easy integration of additional tools to support workers or the data needed for management to make more informed decisions, especially as workers were more stressed during this challenging time and COVID regulations were changing rapidly. Management was eager to have a more effective tool to connect with workers no matter what. They were particularly interested in keeping workers engaged and informed during these challenging times, but also were keen on hearing from workers to understand their needs. This case study examines how one factory implemented and successfully promoted WOVO during COVID. Challenges: While factory management saw the benefits of WOVO, they worried that workers; would question the security and anonymity of WOVO; may not understand the new features and tools; and would be reluctant to adapt to a new platform. Management was also concerned that these challenges would result in the small human resources team feeling overwhelmed. When implementing WOVO for the first time, many factories have similar concerns. As a result, the Labor Solutions’ Client Advisory Team created an easy to implementation plan and supporting documents. Factory A’s Client Advisor was able to provide these tools and support factory management in a seamless implementation and promotion. This case outlines how Factory A used these tools to ensure a successful launch. Target: Factory management hoped to have 30% of workers registered on WOVO in the first month, and 50% within the first three months. Solutions: Easy Promotion Labor Solutions encourages and supports factories to focus WOVO promotion on addressing all the questions: Who, What, Why and How. Introduce WOVO to Workers. The WOVO launch package includes a worker-facing introductory video, led by WOVO’s ambassador Laso Robo and his animated friends, who us local language to introduce WOVO’s main functionalities, benefits and its differences from other social platforms. Laso Robo and his friends also go over the simple steps to register in the app, so workers don’t feel overwhelmed by the new platform. Factory A’s management shared the video in high traffic areas and posted it in the factory’s group chats. How to Download + Register for WOVO. The WOVO implementation package includes promotional posters and cards with QR codes for workers to scan and automatically download the app. This factory piloted WOVO’s new simplified registration process allows workers to select their own avatars and create their own credentials upon registration, providing a sense of ownership and security. Supporting Workers with Questions. While most workers were able to complete the registration without problem, management understood handholding might be needed for some workers. A WOVO Steering Committee was formed, including three HR members and ten worker representatives. For a period of two weeks, committee members spent 10 to 20 minutes every day attending morning meetings on different departments and production floors to answer workers’ questions about WOVO and provide additional guidance. From WOVO’s management portal, the Worker Engagement Dashboard, committee member was able to get live data on the registration rates of each department, which also helped them to decide which departments would need extra support. Incentivize Workers to Download. The management also utilized WOVO’s survey function to run a lucky draw among workers who registered. The lucky draw was open for two weeks, during which the registration rate spiked. Ask workers for feedback: Once the registration rate exceeded 30%, the committee sent out a test survey to all WOVO registrants for feedback on the launch process and challenges they had faced or heard about, including from those who had not been able to register. More targeted solutions were provided, such as sharing a Q&A list about WOVO in high traffic areas Ensure Long- Term Utility of WOVO for Workers. The key to workers downloading and using WOVO is making sure WOVO is useful to workers! This requires factory management to respond promptly to workers, publish useful information on WOVO, use WOVO to digitize previously analog processes, conduct eLearnings and keep WOVO up-to-date. The Labor Solutions team continued their follow up during the year to support the HR team and ensure they engaged with workers proactively and positively. Once a quarter the client advisor would check in, look at data and give feedback and tips. The HR team was also able to use their training hours to get specific trainings on better grievance management and follow up. Once management started providing updates on key complaints to the workforce, workers increased their utilization of the tool. Results: Half of workers in the factory registered on WOVO within the first two weeks and 80% in the first quarter. That covered nearly 90% of workers who used smartphones. With the help from Labor Solutions, the management also made a plan to regular monitor WOVO’s utilization data, which was lively updated on the dashboard, to keep track and further understand workers’ needs and engagement trend in the factory. About Labor Solutions Labor Solutions, an impact-focused business, leverages technology to connect, engage and educate workers to build resilient supply chains. Over a million and a half workers in 25 countries have access to Labor Solutions’ worker engagement platform, WOVO. Workers can respond to worker surveys, report grievances and access eLearning modules on rights and responsibilities.

Read in Español , Việt Nam , 中文 Eastman Exports, an apparel manufacturer in India, has onboarded Labor Solutions throughout all its’ 10 facilities to provide workers with technology for Education, Connection and Engagement. Recently Eastman has decided to refocus efforts on ensuring worker safety and engagement and determined WOVO was key to this strategy. The agreement brings together the management and workers through Labor Solutions’ flagship all-in-one tool, WOVO. WOVO allows workers to access digital trainings from partners, communicate with their employer anonymously, submit safety reports, view their pay slip and give input through worker surveys. WOVO provides a secure and anonymous grievance line for workers, a key mandate for companies under several new human rights due diligence laws globally. The WOVO dashboard allows the Eastman Exports team to live secure and anonymized data to track trends and understand challenges quickly and directly from workers. The tool also enables the factory group to design and instantly deploy surveys to all their workers, broadcast messages, distribute pay slips, share files, and send calendar invites among other features. Eastman Exports caters to global clients including leading global apparel brands, boutiques, and high street retailers. As a fast, responsive manufacturer, the group must continuously improve their worker engagement strategy. Using WOVO will allow them to educate, connect, and engage with their workforce in real time. About Labor Solutions Labor Solutions, an impact-focused business, leverages technology to connect , engage and educate workers to build resilient supply chains. Over a million and a half workers in 25 countries have access to Labor Solutions’ worker engagement platform, WOVO . Workers can respond to worker surveys, report grievances and access eLearning modules on rights and responsibilities.

Labor Solutions launched a free German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act Guide - a step-by-step walkthrough of the Act with detailed guidance + practical solutions; including what baseline steps you need to take to comply with human rights compliance by Jan 1, 2023 . Request your free copy of the guide today and learn more about the Act below: Photo of the German Bundestag courtesy of the Business and Human Rights Resource Centre What is the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act: In June 2021 the German Government passed new ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) legislation called the German Act on Corporate Due Diligence in Supply Chains – commonly referred to as the “Supply Chain Act.” This Act requires large companies to impose social and environmental due diligence standards on their supply chains. Specifically, it requires companies to monitor their own and those of their direct suppliers and take action if violations are identified. The law comes into effect on January 1st, 2023, with an expansion in 2024. Who the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act Applies to: By January 2023: Partnerships and corporations with headquarters, principal place of business, administrative headquarters, registered office or a domestic branch in Germany and employ more than 3,000 employees across the entire group From 2024 the Supply Chain Act will also apply to; Companies who meet the above requirements and have over 1,000 employees Note that the total number of employees includes: Employees of both parent and group companies; Temporary workers employed for over six months and; workers posted abroad Why You Should Start Complying Now: Fines of up to €800,000 can be imposed on companies that violate their due diligence and reporting obligations – that’s up to 2% of average annual global turnover for companies with an average annual global turnover of over €400 million Companies who do not comply also be excluded from winning public contracts in Germany for up to three years Civil liability maybe imposed and damages may have to be paid to victims of human rights violations. In addition to legal requirements, updating human rights due diligence helps companies meet consumer, investor, employee and other stakeholder demands. A global report from HSBC found that 86% of businesses expect their sales to grow over this year through a stronger focus on sustainability, making compliance a potential benefit for companies’ bottom line What Your Company Must Do Next: Getting your business ready to comply with the German Supply Chain Act includes: Risk assessment and analysis Policy statement drafting Setting up a complaints procedure Applying preventative + remedial measures Documenting and reporting on everything How Labor Solutions Can Help: Implementing the law in practice won't be easy, particularly for those with complex supply chains. We’ve spent the last decade working with multi-national companies to design sustainable and scalable human rights programs throughout complex supply chains. Our team of experts and our technology tools are equipped to guide and support you wherever you may be in your journey. To help companies meet these specific challenges Labor Solutions has designed a Human Rights Due Diligence program that focuses on helping companies: Assess risks through ongoing, regular analysis Identify adverse impacts through proactive + reactive complaints collection Prevent human rights violations in your business + supply chain Remediate violations to an end Get started today by requesting your free copy of the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act Guide here . About Labor Solutions Labor Solutions, an impact-focused business, leverages technology to connect , engage and educate workers to build resilient supply chains. Over a million and a half workers in 25 countries have access to Labor Solutions’ worker engagement platform, WOVO . Workers can respond to worker surveys, report grievances and access eLearning modules on rights and responsibilities. Please reach out to our team to learn more: info@laborsolutions.tech.

Photo Courtesy of Good Business Lab Prioritizing the wellbeing of employees is the first step to any successful business. Prioritizing the wellbeing of workers is not just a good - or ethical - thing to do, but because it makes business sense. A happier, healthier workforce is a more productive workforce. A productive workforce is more likely to attend, perform their best work, and add more value to an organization. Unfortunately, investing in the well-being of workers isn’t so simple. Address the issues that come up when businesses fail to consider worker wellbeing and discuss why listening to workers is important in the business world in the “How to Create a Good Business” course. University of Michigan Stephen M. Ross School of Business Professor Achyuta Adhvaryu, Ph.D., co-founder of research nonprofit, Good Business Lab, will guide you through the course, and share how research-based interventions can affect worker and business outcomes. Leaders from academia, research, business, and workers themselves (including Labor Solutions' CEO Elena Fanjul-Debnam speaking about our work with Shahi Exports Pvt Ltd, The Children's Place, and Good Business Lab) share their perspectives coupled with academic research to help you design a worker wellbeing intervention of your own. Get started at https://myumi.ch/XV5Zq. Preview the course here : Labor Solutions, an impact-focused business, leverages technology to connect, engage and educate workers to build resilient supply chains. Over a million and a half workers in 25 countries have access to Labor Solutions’ worker engagement platform, WOVO. Workers can respond to worker surveys, report grievances and access eLearning modules on rights and responsibilities. Please reach out to our team to learn more: info@laborsolutions.tech.

Leading industry experts ILO's Better Work + Labor Solutions designed + developed Rights and Responsibilities at the Workplace eLearning Course, piloting in Indonesia and Bangladesh. Workers’ productivity, happiness, safety and working conditions at the workplace go hand in hand. It is important for workers to understand their rights for them to be able to advocate for their rights. Advocacy and protection start with education. Labor Solutions supported Better Work to design and develop worker facing eLearning lessons on Rights and Responsibilities at the Workplace. The course materials’ overall approach are based on the International Labor Organization (ILO) Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, relevant ILO Conventions as well as the existing materials from the Empower at Work module(s). The course consists of five lessons each designed to take a worker approximately 15 minutes or less to complete. Content and information are accompanied by engaging interactions and fun, gamified exercises. Lessons follow an inclusive design approach, with intuitive navigations, descriptive visuals, and localized audio narrations. To help workers better understand their rights in the context of national laws, lessons will also include the relevant laws for each focus area in Indonesia and Bangladesh. Courses will be delivered directly to workers through the WOVO mobile app and the WOVO online web-portal. “We are constantly working to increase the content available to workers to ensure they are successful at work and at home. We are so excited to work with Better Work to be able to add such high-quality content,” said Elena Fanjul-Debnam, Labor Solutions’ CEO. “The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we learn, it has been a huge shift from the traditional way of training and opened our pathways to explore other platforms as e-learning, digital training, blended learning models etc. At BW we try to scale our reach and impact and as these digital trainings can be delivered with both low cost and low disturbance to the factory day to day work and contributes to a life-long learning journey of adult with higher retention rates, we believe it is the way forward”, said Minna Maaskola, Senior Technical Specialist, Training & Capacity Building, BETTERWORK. The Rights and Responsibilities course will cover: Working conditions Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Freedom of association and collective bargaining Forced labour, child labour and minimum age Discrimination and elimination of violence at work Better Work – a collaboration between the United Nation’s International Labour Organization (ILO) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group – is a comprehensive programme bringing together all levels of the garment industry to improve working conditions and respect of labour rights for workers and boost the competitiveness of apparel businesses. As a result of their participation with Better Work, factories have steadily improved compliance with ILO core labour standards and national legislation covering compensation, contracts, occupational safety and health and working time. This has significantly improved working conditions and, at the same time enhanced factories’ productivity and profitability. About Labor Solutions Labor Solutions, an impact-focused business, leverages technology to connect, engage and educate workers to build resilient supply chains. Over a million and a half workers in 25 countries have access to Labor Solutions’ worker engagement platform, WOVO. Workers can respond to worker surveys, report grievances and access eLearning modules on rights and responsibilities. The course design and development will be completed in Q2 2022 to be piloted in Indonesia and Bangladesh. Please reach out to Labor Solutions’ Senior Vice President Bijie Li if you are interested to support the pilot in your facilities.

Leading industry experts, IOM, and Labor Solutions collaborate to design and develop a 1-hour eLearning to support businesses in Viet Nam enhance and uphold the human rights of migrant workers and address risks of trafficking and forced labor. The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic have highlighted the importance of responsible business practices. It is important now more than ever, for businesses to ensure that their operations have a positive impact on people, the planet and prosperity to build back better. IOM Viet Nam and Labor Solutions are collaborating to design and develop an eLearning course on Labor Migration and Responsible Business Practices in Viet Nam. The objective of the course is to support companies to enhance business capacity to uphold the human rights of migrant workers and address risks of human trafficking and forced labor in operations and supply chains. It also shares relevant international standards and applicable legal frameworks. Responsible business practices have increasing implications for Viet Nam, due to the country’s economic growth and the two ratified free trade agreements covering trade, sustainable development, labor and the environment. For this reason, it is important to support businesses and guidance on measures to take in order to adhere to, and comply with international standards on business and human rights. "The recent expansion of transnational production networks of multinational companies to Viet Nam has not only offered business opportunities but also required business in Viet Nam to be proactive in ensuring business ethics, due diligence and social responsibility" said Miah Park, Chief of Mission, IOM Viet Nam. She continued "IOM works with businesses to provide tailored and customized training programs and practical tools to promote sustainable solutions for ethical recruitment and fair labor" "This is an important collaboration for us as many of our clients’ operate from and in Viet Nam. We are grateful for the opportunity to work with IOM in delivering key information and support for our clients, and other businesses in the country, to further advance human rights and labor rights throughout their operations” said Labor Solutions' CEO, Elena Fanjul-Debnam. The interactive and self-paced eLearning course is designed for business managers, compliance officers, human resources staff, and trade union leaders. It will include gamifications, test your knowledge exercises and downloadable action plans. The course will take approximately one hour to complete and will be available for FREE on IOM’s E-Campus at the end of Q4 2021. The course will cover: Introduction to responsible business practices Understanding forced labor and human trafficking Vulnerabilities of different groups of workers, including migrant workers, to forced labor and human trafficking What can business do to identify and address the risks of forced labor and human trafficking? The International Organization for Migration (IOM), as the leading organization for migration in the United Nations, has a global presence with 174 Member States, offices in more than 100 countries and over 70 years of dedicated experience working with governments, civil society and the private sector to promote orderly and well managed migration. IOM has pioneered and successfully tested innovative strategies and tools to support businesses and their suppliers to address the risks of human trafficking and forced labor in operations and supply chains. Under its private sector partnership programme Corporate Responsibility in Eliminating Slavery and Trafficking (CREST) IOM has been working with businesses to effect market change by increasing the demand for and supply of ethical recruitment services in line with international ethical recruitment standards. Labor Solutions, a social enterprise, leverages technology to engage and educate workers throughout supply chains. Over a million workers in 25 countries have access to Labor Solutions’ elearning platform, WOVO. The Labor Solutions team will digitize the content and focus on strategic deployment and implementation to ensure as many workers as possible are able to access the safety elearnings. The course will be piloted with businesses in Viet Nam in November 2021. Please reach out to Ms. Nguyen Thi Bao Chau, Project Assistant at IOM, email: thibnguyen@iom.int if you’d like to take part in the pilot. Together with IOM, Labor Solutions invites you to join this training and share it with your network!

Leading industry experts, Labor Solutions and Kindling, have partnered to design develop and deliver fire safety digital trainings for factory workers. After one factory implement fire safety eLearning and saw an 80% reduction in safety accidents, over three months, the two organizations determined a collaboration was timely and could create significant impactful. While the preliminary findings are exciting, the two organizations are keen to continue the work to ensure longer term, sustainable change. "Our goal is to provide leading fire safety training to as many workers as possible to ensure their safe return home every day," said Labor Solutions' CEO, Elena Fanjul-Debnam. To start the course offering include: Basic Fire Safety for Workers Fire Safety for Managers– Creating a Safe Working Environment Fire Safety in your Everyday Life With additional support the partnership can further maximize reach and expand course offerings, "the more support we get for these programs, the more localized and specific our curriculum development can be. We want to tailor the trainings so workers have the knowledge resources they need to stay safe from fire," said Danielle Antonellis, the Executive Director of Kindling. Kindling, an NGO focused on fire safety improvements for vulnerable communities, especially in Low- and Middle-Income Countries where 95% fire deaths occur, , will provide subject matter expertise to create a learning pathway that supports and educates workers, improving safety outcomes. In some cases, Kindling will also work to provide face to face trainings to support a blended learning model. The NGO's work plan includes providing country specific content based on the unique fire safety issues faced in each locality, in and outside the workplace. Labor Solutions, a social enterprise, leverages technology to engage and educate workers throughout supply chains. Over a million workers in 25 countries have access to Labor Solutions’ elearning platform, WOVO. The Labor Solutions team will digitize the content and focus on strategic deployment and implementation to ensure as many workers as possible are able to access the safety elearnings. Please reach out to Sheila if you are interested in providing support or rolling out courses to your workers or workers within your supply chain.

Recently Labor Solutions had the pleasure of working with IDH, The Sustainable Trade Initiative, to develop new E-Learning courses and topics.  With a keen interest in gender equality in the workplace – especially in a factory context – IDH shared their institutional knowledge to inform topics such as Gender Awareness, Gender-Based Violence Prevention, and Sexual Harassment Prevention. Take a look at some of the learning objectives of each topic: Gender Awareness Understand what gender means Identify ‘typical’ gender roles and understand why stereotyping can be harmful Learn about gender role implications in the workplace Understand gender equality and its objectives Gender-based Violence Prevention Understand what is gender-based violence (GBV) Identify the typical forms of GBV Learn what you should do if you experience or see violence in the workplace Sexual Harassment Prevention Identify the various types of sexual harassment in the workplace Understand how sexual harassment cases should be managed Understand why sexual harassment should be dealt with as soon as possible Together we also honed several topics within our Basics of Communication and Leading Others courses: Effective Communication, Communication Skills for Collaboration, and Leadership Essentials.  You’ve probably heard of the ‘golden rule’ of communication: speak and listen as you’d like to be spoken and listened to, but have you considered the Platinum Rule: communicate with others in their preferred styles of speaking and listening? With guidance to facilitate or at least contribute to a cohesive workplace rooted in mutual respect, our information and tips within these topics are valuable for all levels of employees, from line workers to managers, and for the overall good of a facility. To get our full catalog of e-learning courses, reach out to LaborSolutions@workplaceoptions.com or your Labor Solutions contact. Hashtag #compliance #humanrights #sustainability #training