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Leadership Skills: HR Basics and Building a More Effective Workplace
Date(s):
February 10 — 11, 2026
Venue:Valley River Inn
Description:Who Should Attend:Supervisors and managers, and employees who will be transitioning to a supervisory or managerial role. Related Events:Leadership Skills: Challenging Communication, March 11-12, 2026
Leadership Skills: Understanding SLII Work Styles, April 14-15, 2026
Leadership Skills: Supervising Union Employees, May 19-20, 2026 Overview:This course is one of three needed to earn a Leadership Skills Certificate. For more information about this and other certificate programs, please see the NWPPA Certificate Program Brochure. This course provides an overview and basic working knowledge of relevant employment and labor laws. On day one, you will review 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. On day two, you will learn the importance of employee evaluations and the process to follow in preparing for and conducting appraisals. Objectives:- Identify various risks and legal responsibilities associated with violence in the workplace.
- Understand the concept of reductions in force.
- Identify the important elements associated with harassment in the workplace.
- 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 evaluations focused and on track.
- Learn the importance of establishing performance goals for employees.
- Set and conduct follow-up discussions.
- Learn about proper record keeping.
Instructor:Jennifer Bouman-Steagall, Red Kite Employment Law Schedule:Registration will begin at 8 a.m. Pacific Time on the first day, and the class will run from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. both days. Lunch and refreshments will be provided both days. Location:Valley River Inn
1000 Valley River Way
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 743-1000
Room rate: $134 Please book your room here as soon as possible, but no later than Jan. 19, 2026, to receive this special rate. Fees:Utility Member Early Bird (ends 12/27/2025): $1,330
Utility Member Standard: $1,430
Associate Member Early Bird (ends 12/27/2025): $1,995
Associate Member Standard: $2,095 Non-Member Early Bird (ends 12/27/2025): $2,660
Non-Member Standard: $2,760 Note: Organizations that register a group of employees will receive every fifth registration for free. For example, if you register five employees, you only pay for four; register 10 employees, you only pay for eight; and so on. There is nothing additional you need to do to receive this discount. Cancellation Policy:For webinars, virtual classes, and section meetings: cancellations at least five days prior to the event will receive a full refund; within 1-4 days or no show, the charge will be 100% of the registration fee. For in-person events: cancellations at least 30 days prior to the event will receive a full refund; within 15-29 days there will be a $100 fee; and within 1-14 days or no show, the charge will be 100% of the registration fee. When possible, please send a substitute instead of canceling; NWPPA does not charge a fee for substitutions. To request a refund, please contact us at registration@nwppa.org or (360) 254-0109. Continuing Hours:This course qualifies for 12 continuing hours. Certificates are issued upon full completion of the course.
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