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Now Available From FMI: Web-Based Training

Sexual Harassment Recognition and Prevention
October 26, 2007
ARLINGTON, VA — October 26, 2007 — A Web-based employee training program, Sexual Harassment Recognition and Prevention, is now available from the Food Marketing Institute (FMI). The program was created in partnership with LearnSomething, Inc., a leading source of e-learning and multimedia products.

The program, involving separate tracks for managers and hourly associates, will educate employees at all levels in understanding the broad definition of sexual harassment and the consequences of inappropriate behavior in the workplace.

Participants in the Sexual Harassment Recognition and Prevention program will learn how to:

•     Identify laws, definitions and behaviors associated with sexual harassment.

•     Examine methods used to identify harassment and handle communications with the offender.

•     Resolve harassment conflicts.



Vignettes demonstrate to employees how issues involving unwelcome sexual conduct could adversely affect performance and create a hostile working environment. Participants will receive certificates upon completion of the course.



Sexual Harassment Recognition and Prevention is available at www.fmi.org/store/. The price is $30 for FMI members; $50 for FMI associate members; and $60 for nonmembers. Contact Kim Roberts at 202.220.0720 or kroberts@fmi.org/ for more information.

Contact:

Stephanie Strauss

202.220.0657

sstrauss@fmi.org

Food Marketing Institute proudly advocates on behalf of the food retail industry. FMI’s U.S. members operate nearly 40,000 retail food stores and 25,000 pharmacies, representing a combined annual sales volume of almost $770 billion. Through programs in public affairs, food safety, research, education and industry relations, FMI offers resources and provides valuable benefits to more than 1,225 food retail and wholesale member companies in the United States and around the world. FMI membership covers the spectrum of diverse venues where food is sold, including single owner grocery stores, large multi-store supermarket chains and mixed retail stores. For more information, visit www.fmi.org and for information regarding the FMI foundation, visit www.fmifoundation.org

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