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Many Challenges, One Simple Solution: CCH Shared Learning™ Multimedia Training

Convenient, Cost-Effective Compliance Training at the Desktop

(RIVERWOODS, ILL., June 18, 2001) – With so many challenges faced at every level of the workplace today, HR professionals are increasingly looking to enterprise-wide training to provide the tools and information people need to make responsible business decisions, day in and day out, according to CCH INCORPORATED (CCH), a leading provider of employment law and human resources information.

Now, with CCH’s Shared Learning web-based training, organizations can create a customized learning environment, where employees are trained consistently, easily and cost-effectively at the desktop on a wide range of issues.

From the evolving area of Internet and e-mail issues, to the more traditional – but ever daunting – areas of hiring, firing and discipline, Shared Learning delivers need-to-know compliance information and helpful guidance from CCH and the employment law experts of Jackson Lewis. (For more information, contact your CCH sales representative at 1-888-224-7377 or visit http://elearning.cch.com.)

"Shared Learning offers a win-win for organizations and their employees," said CCH Health and Human Resources Director of Marketing Nancy Zukowski.

"It helps employers minimize the risk of legal liability that can result from improper workplace practices in a very cost-effective and convenient way. For managers and employees, it gives them the information, answers and best practices they need to respond effectively to the challenges they face every day."

Shared Learning Spans Spectrum of Workplace Issues

CCH Shared Learning lets you pick from training courses from the best legal compliance minds, and pay only for the courses you use.

Combining CCH’s timely legal content and expertise with practical insights from Jackson Lewis, Shared Learning courses cover:

• Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (available in Spanish and English languages)
  
• Workplace Violence Prevention Training

• Interviewing and Hiring Training for Manager and Supervisors

• Discipline Training for Managers and Supervisors

• Termination Training for Managers and Supervisors

• Discrimination and Harassment Prevention Training

• E-Mail and Internet Use Training

Based on the needs of your organization, you can select one, several or all of the authoritative courses in the Shared Learning suite.

Cost-Effective, Customized Training

The definitive training system, Shared Learning is the most convenient way for companies to train employees and supervisors. Since Shared Learning is web-based, it can be accessed any time from anywhere a user has browser capabilities. It can even be installed on your organization’s own Intranet.

Taken at the user’s desktop, Shared Learning training also reduces classroom time and allows flexibility in the choice of training environment. And, with lessons that are self-paced, users can learn at their own speed.

With Shared Learning on the Internet, employers can also customize both the content and web interface to ensure the training hits home with employees. Training content can be created to match your work environment, including a personal introductory message from your organization’s leader to ensure that employees understand there’s commitment from the top for a respectful workplace.

Shared Learning Overview

The Shared Learning series presents modules for both employees and supervisors. The hands-on interactive training uses a series of explanations, examples, scenarios and frequently asked questions to teach key points in an engaging manner as users learn about sexual harassment.

On the Internet or corporate Intranet, as well as on a stand-alone CD-ROM, Shared Learning uses the power of interactive technology to blend expert commentary, real-life scenarios and interactive Q&A into an engaging learning experience.

An administration module tracks the progress of all users and generates documentation reports that capture information such as employee name, department and date of training completion.

Upon finishing the training, everyone will understand why it is important to know about sexual harassment, be able to recognize what it is and what it is not, know what actions to avoid and, if they are supervisors, know how to respond effectively to a sexual harassment complaint.

Minimum System Requirements:

• Microsoft Windows 95/98/NT/2000
• Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher, or Netscape Navigator 4.5 or higher, or AOL 4.0-4.5 Browser
• 32 MB RAM (64MB preferred)
• Pentium II or III 233MHZ or higher
• VGA monitor capable of 800X600 resolution
• Sound card and speakers or headphones (optional)
• 56K modem or faster connection to the Internet or network
• Standalone CD-ROM version requires 8x CD-ROM drive or greater

Availability and Pricing

For more information on the Shared Learning Multimedia Training Program, contact your CCH sales representative at 1 888 CCH REPS (1-888-224-7377) or visit the CCH Shared Learning web site at http://elearning.cch.com.

Attendees of the Society for Human Resource Management annual conference in San Francisco, June 24-27, are invited to visit CCH exhibit booth #1539 for a demonstration.

About CCH INCORPORATED

CCH INCORPORATED, Riverwoods, Ill., is a leading provider of employment law information and software for human resource professionals, including Human Resources Management, Pension Plan Guide, Employee Benefits Guide and Payroll Management Guide. CCH also provides tax and business law information in print and electronic form for accounting, legal, health care and small business professionals. CCH is a wholly owned subsidiary of Wolters Kluwer North America. The CCH web site can be accessed at www.cch.com. The Human Resources web site can be accessed at http://hr.cch.com.

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Editor’s Note: Members of the media who are interested in complimentary review access to Shared Learning may contact Leslie Bonacum at (847) 267-7153 or bonacuml@cch.com.