Civil Rights Anniversary, 1965

Nat'l Archives & Records Administration

“This Civil Rights Act is a challenge to all of us,” says President Johnson, “to go to work in our communities and our states, in our homes and in our hearts, to eliminate the last vestiges of injustice in our beloved country.” This documentary, filmed in 1965, looks back on the signing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and asks What has and has not been done during this year that held such great promise? From the National Archives and Records Administration. (28 minutes)

Employer/Employee Rights and Responsibilities

Meridian Education

"What if I'm fired unfairly?" "If I get hurt at work, will I still have a job when I recover?" "Is it legal to dismiss someone for repeatedly being late?" "I was passed over for a promotion, and I think it's because of my ethnic background. Can I take legal action?" Geared toward students entering the workforce, this timeless program answers these and other important questions as it explains employer/employee rights and responsibilities. A Meridian Production. (15 minutes)

WE THE ECONOMY: The Value of Work—Why Is Minimum Wage Important?

Cinelan LLC

This lecture launcher directed by Steve James shows how Seattle became ground zero in 2013 for the heated national debate about increasing the minimum wage to $15 per hour. "The Value of Work" gives voice to supporters and the opponents, including the mayor, an activist city councilwoman, small business owners, and minimum-wage workers affected by the unprecedented legislation. Part of WE THE ECONOMY , a series of short films developed by renowned filmmakers and a panel of top economic experts, meant to provoke thought and discussion about fundamental and topical economic issues and concepts. Viewable/printable instructor’s guides are available.

The American Dream: Episode 1—Hard Earned

Al Jazeera America, LLC

As Emilia celebrates her 50th birthday, she takes stock of her career as a waitress and struggles to hold onto her house. DJ gets frustrated with working conditions at Walgreens and starts talking to his co-workers about how to make a change. Clerical worker Jose and his girlfriend Elizabeth look for a way to move out of their parents’ basements and give their son his own bedroom.

New Beginnings: Episode 6—Hard Earned

Al Jazeera America, LLC

Diana overcomes her fears to forge a new path in the U.S. Percy worries about Beverly’s declining health. Takita struggles with abdominal pain and DJ attempts to reconcile with his father. Emilia gets ready to tell her story in front of a group of high school children.

Organizational Cultures and Group Norms

TV Choice Ltd.

Defining organizational culture, this program looks at power culture, role culture, task culture, and people culture in a business. It also discusses group norms in a business.

Q&A: Ethical Behavior

ClickView Pty Limited

What is ethical behavior and does it really matter in today’s workplace? Can unethical behavior affect the performance of a business? In answering some common questions about ethics, Eve Ash and Peter Quarry tackle this sometimes sensitive subject with clarity and precision.

Creating a Purpose-Driven Business: Part 3—Creating A Purpose-Driven Business Culture, Applying Your Positioning Statement to Grow Your Career

Conscious Business Institute

This program is one of the most powerful elements of this module: you’ll get astep-by-step manual for building a purpose-driven culture in any team – no matter whether you are the CEO of an organization or a middle manager. You’ll understand the building blocks for creating an inspiring culture, and you’ll get a concrete agenda for integrating an inspiring culture into the DNA of an organization. With this model, you can create a work environment where you enjoy working, yourself, and where your peoplewantto work and give their best.

Creating a Purpose-Driven Business: Part 4—Examples of Inspiring Business Cultures - Creating A Movement

Conscious Business Institute

This program provides real-life case studies of organizations including Zappos, Patagonia, and SAS Institute, which have built an inspiring culture – and how they did it. You’ll learn how to access the power of a movement – where you create fans rather than customers. This episode outlines what’s needed to access the emotional power in people, and how to turn a company into a movement.

Valentine's Day: Video Culture Class — British Holidays

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Harvest Festival: Video Culture Class — British Holidays

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Wimbledon: Video Culture Class — British Holidays

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Halloween: Video Culture Class — British Holidays

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St. George's Day: Video Culture Class — British Holidays

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Mothering Sunday: Video Culture Class — British Holidays

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Pancake Day: Video Culture Class — British Holidays

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Midsummer's Day: Video Culture Class — British Holidays

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Easter: Video Culture Class — British Holidays

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A Day in the Life of a Senator

University of Notre Dame

Congress plays a vital role in hammering out the policies that shape everyday life. Why then do so many Americans feel that it exists in a world of its own, out of touch with the very constituencies that elected them in the first place? This program scrutinizes the political landscape through the eyes of America's elected elite, presenting firsthand what politicians really do-and endure-both in Washington and in their represented states. Featured Senators Kay Bailey Hutchinson (R-TX) and Patrick Leahy (D-VT) speak out on topics including whether bipartisan cooperation is possible in the Clinton post-impeachment era. (29 minutes)

Taking on the Boys’ Club: Women in the Workplace

ABC News

This two-part ABC News program examines the workplace that emerged in the ’90s—a workplace influenced by sexual discrimination law suits and the ensuing legislation that defines sexual harassment not only in quid pro quo terms , but also as fostering a "hostile environment." In the first segment, professional women discuss the discrimination they have encountered as doctors and lawyers and their legal struggles to overcome the "boys’ club" mentality pervasive in many professions. In the second segment, issues of environment and appropriate behavior guidelines are discussed. Of particular interest is the military—a traditional bastion for men that is seeking to develop new rules that allow both men and women to work side-by-side, with stringent guidelines as to permissible interactions in the workplace. (36 minutes)

Abolish the Minimum Wage: A Debate

Open to Debate

Supporters of a minimum wage argue that it fights poverty by providing all workers a basic income to enable them to afford food, rent, and other necessities. Opponents argue that it increases unemployment. Should the minimum wage be abolished?

Is It Sexual Harassment?

Cambridge Educational

Scenarios Video and WorkbookThis is the perfect complement to Sexual Harassment: Crossing the Line. The workbook reinforces materials covered and provides exercises which help users relate the information to themselves. It includes thought-provoking scenarios and asks viewers to decide if each scene depicts a sexual harassment situation. Can be used as a stand-alone unit for educating groups or individuals about what actions constitute sexual harassment, how it affects people, and specific steps that can be taken to stop a harasser. A great discussion starter and an effective means for creating awareness of inappropriate behavior. One 14-minute video.A Cambridge Educational Production.

The Value of Employee Ownership

Seven Dimensions

Lawyer Angela Perry explains how employee ownership can help business growth. Topics include the basics of employee ownership, best practices, steps towards employee ownership, employee and employer alignment, and employee engagement.

Corporate Social Responsibility

ClickView Pty Limited

In this program Ann Sherry, who received the Australian Centenary Medal for her work in providing banking services to disadvantaged communities, discusses the wider benefits of corporate social responsibility and how to incorporate social responsibility in an organization. Topics include: understanding resistance, finding solutions, benefits, associated pitfalls, and the process to implement.

Fight for Fifteen: Episode 5—Hard Earned

Al Jazeera America, LLC

DJ steps up his union activity, Jose and Elizabeth put everything on the line to improve their living situation and Emilia gets an unexpected call about a job opportunity. Percy gets a $1.50/hour raise at a new custodial position and Takita prepares for a celebration at church.

Workplace Rights and Responsibilities

ClickView Pty Limited

There have been many changes to workplace/certified agreements over the years and employees need to be mindful of the rights and responsibilities they have at work under this system. This program explores the issues that exist for employees in negotiating an employment contract or accepting an agreement at a job. Issues related to discrimination, equal opportunity, pay and conditions, leave and other entitlements, unreasonable work demands, health and safety, bullying and harassment, as well as unfair dismissal, all feature as vital components of knowing your rights at work. Also, understanding what support or assistance is available is presented in this program.

Notting Hill Carnival: Video Culture Class — British Holidays

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Advent: Video Culture Class — British Holidays

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New Year: Video Culture Class — British Holidays

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Lent: Video Culture Class — British Holidays

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St. Andrew's Day: Video Culture Class — British Holidays

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Boxing Day: Video Culture Class — British Holidays

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Christmas Day: Video Culture Class — British Holidays

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The U.S. Minimum Wage Debate—Bloomberg QuickTakes

Bloomberg

Does setting a minimum wage help workers and the economy? Or does it hurt them? This Bloomberg QuickTake explains the debate.

Confidentiality Obligations by HR

Seven Dimensions

Human resources consultant Peter Wallbridge discusses why keeping too much information confidential inhibits a human resources department doing its job, and how to distinguish what should and should not be confidential and explain that distinction to others in the organization.

Laying Off and Redeploying People

Seven Dimensions

In this film, human resources consultant Peter Wallbridge discusses how to manage the challenges and sensitivities of an organizational restructuring. He explainshow to communicate with staff about reorganization, policy options for moving people into new roles,laying people off, and providing for voluntary resignation.

Skills for Managing Redundancy / Layoffs

Seven Dimensions

Human resources consultant Peter Wallbridge discusses how to manage layoffs. He discusses genuine redundancies versus redundancies as an excuse to fire someone. He recommends flexible employment contracts. The human resources director should be objective and factual in laying someone off, and not assume the person should react a certain way. Wallbridgediscusses how to balance the company's and the worker'spriorities.

The Problem of Nightmare Staff

Seven Dimensions

In this film, RealChange CEO Sadhana Smiles provides advice on dealing with problem employees. The right approach begins with understanding the employee's position and requires both sides to make changes and often resolves the problem. Failing this, going through the process allows the employer to justify firing the person. Smiles discusses how to communicate at every step of the process.

What Is a Discharge Plan?

The Wellness Network

Learn the importance of receiving and understanding the instructions you should follow after you leave the hospital.

Minimum Wage: Episode 3—Hard Earned

Al Jazeera America, LLC

A surprise on the housing front leads Jose to think about his future with Elizabeth in a new light. Hilton and Diana prepare for the birth of twins, while Hilton works hard for a promotion at work. Emilia pounds the pavement for a better-paying job. DJ fears recrimination at work for his union activity.

Summer Vacation: Video Culture Class - Italian Holidays

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St. David's Day: Video Culture Class — British Holidays

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Father's Day: Video Culture Class — British Holidays

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Remembrance Day: Video Culture Class — British Holidays

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May Day: Video Culture Class — British Holidays

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Twelfth Night: Video Culture Class — British Holidays

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Queen's Birthday: Video Culture Class — British Holidays

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April Fools Day: Video Culture Class — British Holidays

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Grand National: Video Culture Class — British Holidays

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Guy Fawkes Day: Video Culture Class — British Holidays

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How to Cope with Unemployment

RAI Trade

Where there is commerce, there is usually a degree of unemployment as well. Module one of this program presents an agency that develops the marketability of unemployed youth in Spain-victims of schooling/market mismatch and employer reluctance to provide training. Module two considers collective bargaining agreements in the Netherlands that have created employer incentives to hire out-of-work teens and young adults. Module three spotlights an innovative labor retooling initiative in Finland. (30 minutes)

Building Corporate Culture: Inc. Magazine’s Complete Series on Starting and Growing a Business

TeleTime

This program discusses how to define your corporate culture and how to train your employees on it.

The Labors of Mr Zhang

Australian Broadcasting Corporation

As China’s economy stumbles, ABC Australia correspondent Matthew Carney taps into the anger of a growing mass of unemployed workers, and meets a labor activist who’s risking his freedom to fight for their rights.

Digital Dissidents

Journeyman Pictures

Never has the role of the whistleblower been more in the public eye. They are the warriors of the digital age, fighting for transparency and privacy in an advancing technological world. Why do they risk everything to do it and can their cause be called a patriotic duty? Critics condemn their actions and claim they endanger our security, others celebrate them as heroes. A fresh insight into those called to serve a complex, life-changing mission.

War on Whistleblowers

TDC Entertainment

Robert Greenwald's film explores the lives of whistleblowers before and after they choose to go public with information about the government. Learn about the government's reaction to whistleblowing and hear from investigative journalists on the topic.