Online Learning Resources for Workforce Development
Each month, we curate a collection of articles, videos, and other on-demand resources to support workforce learning and performance. Resources are grouped in six learning pathways.
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- Workplace Culture and Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI)
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This training pathway provides DEI learning and growth opportunities to support workplace cultures where inclusion and belonging are centered. These resources offer a range of learning options. The views and opinions expressed in these resources are those of the authors and do not reflect the official policy or position of DES. Learn more about DEI in Washington state from the Office of Financial Management and the Office of Equity.
- Diversity Goals Are Disappearing From Companies’ Annual Reports - Article
- For nearly 50 years, only Black men caddied The Masters. One day, they all but vanished - Article
- Japanese people could all be called Sato by 2531, study warns. But they need to get married first - Article
- A Revealing Experiment Brown V. Board and 'The Doll Test' - Other
- Bringing to Light the Cuisine of Hercules Posey, George Washington's Enslaved Chef - Article
- Prisoners in the US are part of a hidden workforce linked to hundreds of popular food brands - Article
- The women's scoring record belongs to Pearl Moore. Caitlin Clark is unlikely to reach it this year - Article
- White Teachers often talk about Black students in racially coded ways - article
- What is racial battle fatigue? A school psychologist explains - article
- Charlotte veteran denied Navy Federal VA home loan as union faces class-action lawsuit - article
- Texas Birds renamed due to links with colonialism, Slavery, racism - article/video
- The pilgrims didn't invite Native Americans to a feast. Why the Thanksgiving myth matters - article
- Baltimore symphony orchestra names first Black music director - article
- Workforce Well-being and Support
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Today's employees face many challenges to their well-being that can impact mental health and work performance. Promoting well-being practices and resources in the workplace helps reduce some barriers to seeking care and practicing self-care. In addition to these resources, the Washington State Employee Assistance Program offers support and resources for client organizations.
- Leading With Compassion: Prioritizing Workplace Mental Health - Article
- Present Company Included: Prioritizing Mental Health and Well-Being for All - Article
- Returning to Work: Keys to a Psychologically Safer Workplace - Article
- National Surveys Reveal Disconnect Between Employees and Employers around Mental Health Need - Article
- How to Deal with Difficult People -- Without Harming Your Mental Health - Article
- 20 Expert Tactics for Dealing With Difficult People - Article
- Working with Difficult People - LinkedIn Learning 27:00
- How to Deal With Difficult People in the Workplace, in Families, and in Friendships - Article
- Life Career Rainbow - article
- Four Thousand Weeks: Time and How to Use It - article
- How to Excel at Life Planning (A Life Planning Template) - article
- Life Planning: Your Ultimate Guide to Transformation in 2024 - article
- How to 'Celebrate' the New Year if the Old One Bummed You Out - article
- New Year’s Depression: Yes, It’s Real. What You Can Do - article
- Anxiety and Change in the New Year - article
- General Leadership
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General leadership development expands the capacity of individuals to perform in supervisory and influencer roles within teams and organizations. DES also offers leadership development training.
- The Psychology Behind Effective Crisis Leadership - Article
- 5 Keys to Crisis Leadership - Article
- How to Lead Through a Crisis - Article
- Crisis Leadership-Using Military Lessons, Organizational Experiences, and the Power of Influence to Lesson the Impact of Chaos on the People You Lead (Book-Full Text) - Book
- How to Delegate Effectively: Nine Tips for Managers - Article
- Successful Delegation - Article
- Five Levels of High-Impact Delegation - Article
- Delegation for the Win! Six Steps to Empower and Get More Done - Article
- How to Design High-Performing Jobs - article
- The Puzzle of Motivation - TED Talk (18:36)
- Leadership and Job Demands-Resources Theory - article
- The JD-R Model: Analyzing and Improving Employee Well-Being - article
- The Manager’s Role in Career Development - article
- How to Create a Goal-Oriented Career Development Plan - article
- How Managers Can Make Time for Their Own Development - article
- Self-leadership
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Self-leadership is the practice of intentionally influencing your thinking, feeling and actions towards your objectives.
- Why Emotional Intelligence is Important in Leadership - Article
- Emotional Intelligence Skills: What They Are & How To Develop Them - Article
- Emotional Intelligence Is Key to Strong Leadership. Here's How to Sharpen Yours - Article
- Leading by Feel - Article
- Guide to Managing Up: What it Means and Why it's Important - Article
- Succeed at Work by Learning How to Manage Up: Eight Tips for Doing it Well - Article
- Micromanager Definition: 25 Signs and How To Deal With One - Article
- How to Manage Your Manager - Podcast (41:06)
- What is Job Crafting? - article
- Job Crafting - Amy Wrzesniewski on Creating Meaning in Your Own Work - YouTube Video (12:29)
- Job Crafting: Shaping Your Job to Fit You Better - article
- The Meaningful Work Kit - article
- Creating a Career Plan: A Step-by-Step Guide for 2024 - article
- Use This 5-Point Plan to Set Meaningful Career Goals for 2024 - article
- The Only Guide You'll Ever Need to Career Planning - article
- Creating a Career Plan - LinkedIn Learning (41:00)
- Hybrid Work
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These resources focus on the future of work in a post-pandemic environment.
- Hybrid Work Must Be Fair: 8 Ways to Address The Equity Challenge - Article
- 5 Practices to Make Your Hybrid Workplace Inclusive - Article
- Hybrid Work Could Affect Your Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Goals. Here's How to Prepare for That - Article
- TechTalk/Diversity and Inclusion in Hybrid Work Environments - YouTube Video (00:44:55)
- How to Lead in a Hybrid Environment - Article
- How to Manage a Hybrid Team - Other
- How to Bridge the Equity Gaps in a Hybrid Workforce - Article
- How to Successfully Manage Hybrid Work Teams in 2024 - Article
- The State of Hybrid Workplaces in 2024 - article
- Remote Work Statistics and Trends in 2024 - article
- Your Ultimate 2024 Guide to Developing a Hybrid Work Schedule - article
- When You Want to be Hybrid, But Your Boss Wants You in the Office - article
- 6 Workplace Trends Leaders Should Watch in 2024 - Article
- How to Bridge the Equity Gaps in a Hybrid Workforce - Article
- Remote Work Predictions for 2024 - Article
- Technical
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Comprehensive, step-by-step instruction on how to effectively understand, use, and master tasks such as how to use computer apps (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, etc.) as well as manual skills (e.g., how to use a fire extinguisher, lift a box, etc.).
- 6 Best MS Outlook Calendar Tips & Tricks to Manage It Better - Article
- Top 25 Microsoft Outlook Calendar Tips and Tricks - YouTube Video (00:17:00)
- Microsoft Outlook: Search for Calendar Items - Other
- Introduction to the Outlook Calendar - Other
- 34 Microsoft Teams Tips and Tricks the Experts Rely on - Article
- 20 MS Teams Hacks, Tips and Tricks to Try in 2024 - Article
- Teams Best Practices 2024 - Article
- Teams Tips & Tricks 2024 - Article
- Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights - other
- Executive Order 24-01 Artificial Intelligence - other
- Map: How are State and Local Governments Navigating AI Regulation - article
- AG Bob Ferguson Proposes AI Task Force to Assess and Report on Risks - Article
- AI Could Widen Racial Wealth Gap in U.S. by $43 Billion - Article
- The Impact of Generative AI on Black Communities - Other
- 10 Graphs that Sum Up The State of AI in 2023 - Other
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