Event Profile

Leadership Skills #4: HR Basics & Building a More Effective Workplace

Date(s):
November 7 — 8, 2018
Venue:
Umatilla Electric Cooperative
Description:

Note:

This class is currently full. If you would like to be added to a wait list, please contact Gail Patterson at 360-816-1450 or gail@nwppa.org.

Who Should Attend:

Supervisors and managers, and those employees who will be transitioning to a supervisor or manager role in the near future.

Course Overview:

This is the fourth in a series of four sessions leading to a Certificate in Leadership Skills from NWPPA.

This course is for personnel who wish to obtain an overview and basic working knowledge of employment and labor laws that affect their business. On day one, attendees will cover basic federal laws, issues that commonly arise under these laws, and the significant areas giving rise to litigation in the employment process: hiring, evaluations, discipline, harassment, accommodation, attendance, and discharge. The purpose of day two is to provide participants with a clear understanding of the importance of employee evaluations and the process to follow in preparing for and conducting appraisals.

Course Objectives:

  • Identify various risks and legal responsibilities associated with violence in the workplace
  • Identify the important elements associated with harassment in the workplace
  • Understand the concept of reductions in force
  • Recognize the impact of employing non-U.S. citizens
  • Identify various risks and legal responsibilities impacting employees in supervisory capacities
  • Learn how to better manage discussion difficulties that arise during evaluations
  • Keep the evaluation focused and on track
  • Learn the importance of establishing performance goals for employees
  • Set and conduct follow-up discussions
  • Learn about proper record keeping

Course Instructor:

Jennifer Bouman-Stegall, Red Kite Employment Law

Course Schedule:

Registration will begin at 8 a.m. on the first day, and the class will run from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on both days. Lunch, as well as morning and afternoon breaks, will be provided.

Course Location:

Umatilla Electric Cooperative
750 W Elm Ave
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 567-6414

Suggested Hotels:

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Hermiston Downtown
245 N 1st Street
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 585-5656

No rooms have been blocked for this meeting. Please call the hotel or go online to get the best available rate for sleeping rooms. 

Course Fees:

Utility Member Early Bird (ends 10/07/2018): $550
Utility Member Standard: $625

Associate Member Early Bird (ends 10/07/2018): $825
Associate Member Standard: $900

Non-member Early Bird (ends 10/07/2018): $1,650
Non-member Standard: $1,725

Cancellation Policy:

Cancellations are accepted, with full refund, if request is made at least 30 days prior to the course. Within 30 days, fees are as follows: 15-29 days, $100; 1-14 days or "no show," 100 percent of registration fee. When possible, please send a substitute instead of canceling. NWPPA does not charge a fee for substitutions.

Continuing Hours:

This course qualifies for 12 continuing hours. Certificates are issued upon full completion of the course.

For More Information:

To find out more about this event, or to learn about other events, view the Training and Event Catalog.