Course List – Learning and Development

Managing Leave Laws for Connecticut State Employees (CLE Credits Available)

Today, employees have numerous sources of leave: FMLA, ADA, Paid Sick Leave, Military Leave, Jury Duty Leave, Bereavement Leave, etc. This course provides supervisors with a comprehensive overview of …

Boosting EQ: How to Increase Emotional Intelligence

Everyone wants to think of themselves as intelligent, in possession of a high IQ. But recent research in the field of organizational psychology suggests that emotional intelligence, or EQ, …

Mentally Preparing for Retirement

Retirement is more than a financial event; it’s an emotional one, too. In this workshop, participants will explore what it means to mentally prepare for retirement and how each person’s …

Holiday Blues: How to Manage Season Affective Disorder

Join Wheeler Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for a timely topic as we move into the holiday season. This training is a practical and compassionate guide to seasonal mood changes, …

Diversity Awareness Training

During the 1999 Legislative Session, Public Act 99-180, An Act Concerning Diversity Training for State Employees was passed. The act requires “each state agency that employs one or more …

Sexual Harassment Prevention

Sexual Harassment is illegal and is prohibited by the Connecticut Discriminatory Employment Practices Act (Section 46a-60(a)(8) of the Connecticut General Statutes) and Title VII of The Civil Rights Act of …

Self-Care – A Necessity

Legislative staff are being called upon to fill many roles in their service to the legislature. But it can be so demanding that staff forget to take care of …

Workplace Violence Prevention: The Fundamentals of Safety and Security at The CGA

This training provides tools and skills employees need to handle conflict, anger, and aggression in the workplace. Topics covered during this class include: factors that contribute to workplace violence, signs …

Understanding Domestic Violence

Public Act 22-82 added training and education related to domestic violence as a requirement for each state agency. The Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CHRO) has put …

Mandatory Training Information

Diversity Awareness, Workplace Violence Prevention (WPVP), Sexual Harassment Prevention (SHP), and Understanding Domestic Violence are the four mandatory training topics for all CGA staff. To satisfy the required training, staff members …