I watched the mandatory HR videos at work today. You know the ones I’m talking about. They range from sexual harassment to diversity to proper ergonomics.
And they are unintentionally funny.
Here’s an actual question from one of the exams:
Which is not a good practice when sitting at the computer:
A. Tilting head up
B. Bend knees at 90 degree angle
C. Feet dangling just above floor
D. Keeping back straight
If you answered C you’re on your way to practicing proper ergonomics in the workplace. Congrats!
The acting reminds me of something you’d see on one of the public access channel late at night. What makes them funny is that the topics are so serious but the acting is so bad that it’s like watching a Jr. High play go terribly wrong.
The company I worked for right out of college took a different approach. They hired people with the expertise to come in and teach us in person. We could ask questions and interact with the instructor. I found this far more valuable than watching a video that made the actors on Baywatch looks like Emmy winners.
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