Cascade Training Catalog: Jan-April 2023

Cascade Employers Association

About This Catalog

Consider this your "go-to resource" for the best of HR management and leadership skills. Inside you'll find descriptions of upcoming training sessions, including dates, times, locations and pricing. We are always adapting and responding to the latest research, so be sure to browse classes online and look for special programs not listed in this publication.

For questions or feedback, contact us at info@ cascadeemployers.com or call 503.585.4320.

„ Registration –

It’s easy. Go to https://www.cascadeemployers.com/events. Or, simply give us a call at 503.585.4320 and we’ll complete the registration for you. Once you register, we will follow up with confirmation and additional details.

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Pricing –

Cascade members receive preferred pricing. Both member and standard prices are listed below each session (for example, $95 / $155).

„ HR Academy Designations –

Many classes say “HR Academy” directly under the title. Although these classes are electives within our popular HR Academy certification program, they are also offered as standalone training.

„ PHR/SPHR/GPHR/aPHR Recertification and SHRM Credits –

Many of these classes qualify as credit toward recertification. Qualified programs are indicated online within the program description. (The use of the HRCI seal is not an endorsement by the HR Certification Institute of the quality of the activity. It means that the activity has met the HR Certification Institute’s criteria to be pre-approved for recertification credits. Cascade is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits [PDCs] for the SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP®.)

„ Cancellation Policy –

Cancellations received up to five business days prior to a training program are fully refundable, less any credit card processing fees. Cancellations received less than five business days prior to a program, or no-shows, are non-refundable.

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Table of Contents

HR & Compliance Training

The ADA: Basic Employer Obligations 5

The ADA: Applying the ADA During the Employment Relationship 5

The Art of Drafting Great Interview Questions 5

Conducting Interviews that Get Results ........................................ 5

Corrective Action: Reduce Stress and Get Results ............................... 5

Documentation: Write it Right 5

Employment Law: The Basics 5

Family Leave: Basic Compliance Obligations 5

Family Leave: Advanced Family Leave Scenarios ................................ 6

Harassment Awareness Training ............................................. 6

Hiring Manager’s Guide to Interviewing and Selection 6

HR and Employment Law Risk Management for Supervisors 6

HR Connect: Fundamentals of Workplace Investigations 9

HR Connect: Recruiting - Predictions for 2023 .................................. 9

HR Connect: Thriving as an HR Department of One .............................. 9

Making Job Descriptions Compliant, Accurate and Meaningful 6

Recruiting and Attracting Talent 6

Understanding Employment Agreements 6

Wage and Hour Laws: Paying Your Employees Properly 6

Compensation

Best Practices for Developing a Successful Compensation Program 8

Effectively Navigating Compensation Conversations 8

Navigating Pay Equity and Compensation ...................................... 8

Survey Chat: Cascade’s Current and Recent Surveys and Findings .................. 8

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Culturally Responsive Interviewing 10

DEI Rountable ..........................................................10

Essentials for an Inclusive Organization ...................................... 10

Improving DEI Communication 10

Inclusive Hiring Practices 11

Inclusive Onboarding 11

Reducing the Impact of Implicit Bias in the Workplace ........................... 11

Writing Job Descriptions that are Inclusive .................................... 11

Leadership Development

Basics

Personal & Professional Development

HR & Compliance Training

The ADA: Basic Employer Obligations

HR Academy #108

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), while seemingly simple on the surface, is actually quite complex. If you’re unfamiliar with the ADA, come join us for this informative session where we will help you navigate the ADA and all the complexities that can arise in employment. Learn about how "disability" is defined, employee and employer obligations, reasonable accommodations, and the interactive process.

Mar 2 (Online), 8:30-10:30 $95 / $155

The ADA: Applying the ADA During the Employment Relationship

HR Academy #109

In this session we take a closer look at how the ADA applies in different employment contexts. From job posting to termination and everything in between, we’ll cover what you need to know to address these situations as they arise in your workplace.

Apr 18 (Online), 8:30-10:30 $95 / $155

The Art of Drafting Great Interview Questions

HR Academy #119

This lab-style session will challenge you to become a better interviewer by changing how you prepare for interviews. Learn how to craft great interview questions that move beyond knowledge, skills and abilities and also uncover the candidate’s drives and strengths. Learn about developing candidate profiles, behavioral based interviewing, writing questions that really work, and creating meaningful connections with candidates.

Feb 14 (Online), 8:30-10:30 $95 / $155

Conducting Interviews That Get Results

HR Academy #120

Have you ever gotten to the end of an interview and are still not sure who you should hire? In this session, you will be asked to evaluate your interviewing process and to challenge the traditional approach. Focused on the structure of your interview process, not just the interview questions, we will guide you on how your process can help you hire more engaged employees that can actually do the job you’re hiring them to do.

Feb 21 (Online), 8:30-10:30 $95 / $155

Corrective Action: Reduce Stress and Get Results HR Academy #111

No one looks forward to corrective action, but it is necessary at times. Learn how to reduce your stress and anxiety over this part of the job, while maintaining a positive approach focused on helping employees succeed. This session is designed to build your confidence and manage risk when it comes to effective discipline through simple and easy to use tools and real life case studies.

Apr 7 (Online), 8:30-10:30 $95 / $155

Documentation: Write it Right HR Academy

#112

Documentation can either save or bury you when it comes to key employee issues such as performance, advancement opportunities, rewards and terminations. It's not enough to just write something down. What’s written down must be timely, accurate, factual, clear, and concise. This session is designed to build your confidence and manage risk when it comes to effective documentation through simple and easy to use tools.

Mar 22 (Online), 8:30-10:30 $95 / $155

Employment Law: The Basics HR Academy #101

With the ever-changing landscape of employment law, it is imperative to have a baseline knowledge of the employment laws that affect your organization and how to stay in compliance. You'll learn about at-will employment, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, Fair Labor Standards Act, family and medical leave and other laws and recommended practices to help you avoid employee complaints and lawsuits.

Feb 2 (Online), 8:30-11:00 $125 / $185

Family Leave: Basic Compliance Obligations HR Academy #103

Oregon has A LOT of employee leave laws. The most complicated of these is family leave – especially for employers with 50 or more employees. If you work in an organization with 25 or more employees, and have little experience administering family leave, this is the class for you! You'll learn about which employers are covered by family leave, which employees are eligible, the reasons they can take family leave, how much they get, how to track it, required notices, and much more.

Feb 1 (Online), 1:00-3:00 $95 / $155

Family Leave: Advanced Family Leave Scenarios HR Academy #104

If you’ve taken a basics of family leave class, this is your next step. This session delves into the more complicated issues and problems that come up when administering family leave. You'll learn about confidentiality rules governing medical information, limits on an employee’s right to reinstatement, how family leave needs to be handled under various special circumstances, and your greatest source of liability: supervisors who do not recognize potential leave situations.

Feb 7 (Online), 8:30-10:30 $95 / $155

Harassment Awareness Training

Increasing awareness of workplace harassment is one of the most important steps employers can take to reduce risk and ensure employees have a respectful work environment. This class is best suited for employees and supervisors who may be new to your organization or who may have missed previous company-wide training. Key learning points include: defining workplace harassment; importance of day-to-day conduct and perceptions; and, reporting claims of harassment. Additional learning points for supervisors include: supervisor liability, responding to complaints, and when and how to get HR involved.

Apr 20 (Online), Basic: 9:00-11:00 $95 / $155 Supervisors: 9:00-12:00 $125 / $185

Hiring Manager's Guide to Interviewing and Selection

This interactive course is geared toward the non-HR person in your organization who spends a lot of their time hiring. Topics covered include the importance of selection criteria, assembling effective interview teams, uncovering potential interviewer bias, and the legal do's and don'ts of asking interview questions. Bring questions and build your confidence in creating an equitable and effective selection process.

Mar 30 (Online), 8:30-10:30 $95 / $155

HR and Employment Law Risk Management for Supervisors

Educating supervisors about the most common employment and HR related issues they face in their day to-day work is one of the best ways any employer can manage employment risk. Armed with this knowledge your supervisors can help prevent problems before they arise, minimize financial loss, improve employee relations, and save your HR team some time.

Jan 17 (Online), 8:30-12:00 $170 / $255

Making Job Descriptions Compliant, Accurate and Meaningful HR Academy

#110

Accurate job descriptions create the foundation for many important HR processes from hiring to termination. Key learning points in this session include elements of an effective job description, how to draft clear, concise and accurate job descriptions, and practical and legal reasons for job descriptions.

Mar 14 (Online), 8:30-10:30 $95 / $155

Recruiting and Attracting Talent HR Academy #117

With increasing competition for attracting and keeping top talent, making great hiring decisions is no easy task. Candidates are looking in different places and in different ways. Candidate needs and expectations are changing. This session will give you practical guidance, insight and tools to help you better attract the talent your organization needs to meet its business objectives.

Apr 25 (Online), 8:30-10:30 $95 / $155

Understanding Employment Agreements HR Academy #102

Organizations use employment agreements at various stages of the employment relationship to outline and document the terms and conditions of employment. This session will explore different types of employment agreements such as non-compete agreements, confidentiality agreements, non-disclosure and nonsolicitation agreements, and separation agreements.

Apr 12 (Online), 8:30-10:30 $95 / $155

Wage and Hour Laws: Paying Your Employees Properly HR Academy

#106

Paying your employees properly seems so simple, but wage and hour claims are one of the largest areas of liability for potential employers. Wage and hour laws are technical and easy to mess up, and because of this, it is important for organizations to spend time learning about this area of law and how to avoid common mistakes.

Mar 21 (Online), 1:00-3:00 $95 / $155

HR Academy

A Certificate Program for Human Resource Professionals

This series is designed to provide you with the HR knowledge, tools and resources you need to manage and lead in the core functions of HR as well as more specialized areas.

Each session integrates core HR and leadership principles with real life scenarios, trends and the practical tools and guidance you need to take your HR skills to the next level.

Choose Your Certificate Series

HR Fundamentals: Perfect for those newer to HR, or those seeking to expand their general HR knowledge. To receive this certificate participants must complete 22 credit hours.

HR Professional: If you’re seeking more in-depth or specialized knowledge, this is the series for you. To receive this certificate participants must complete 36 credit hours.

No matter what certificate you seek, choose whatever electives best meet your needs. Take the classes at your own pace. There is no time limit for completing the series.

Elective Courses

Compliance

101: Employment Law: The Basics (2.5 credits)

102: Understanding Employment Agreements (2 credits)

103: Family Leave: Basic Compliance Obligations (2 credits)

104: Family Leave: Advanced Family Leave Scenarios (2 credits)

105: Administering Family Leave (2 credits)

106: Wage and Hour Laws: Paying Your Employees Properly (2 credits)

107: Best Practices for Developing a Successful Compensation Program (1.5 credits)

108: The ADA: Basic Employer Obligations (2 credits)

109: The ADA: Applying the ADA During the Employment Relationship (2 credits)

110: Making Job Descriptions Compliant, Accurate and Meaningful (2 credits)

111: Corrective Action: Reduce Stress and Get Results (2 credits)

112: Documentation: Write it Right (2 credits)

113: Managing Risk with Employee Terminations (2 credits)

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

114: The DEI Directive: How to Transform Your Organization Through DEI (2 credits)

115: Inclusive Hiring Practices (2 credits)

116: Inclusive Onboarding (2 credits)

Engagement, Hiring and Retention

117: Recruiting and Attracting Talent (2 credits)

118: Employee Engagement: Beyond Satisfaction (3 credits)

119: The Art of Drafting Great Interview Questions (2 credits)

120: Conducting Interviews that Get Results (2 credits)

Performance Management and Achievement

121: Coaching Skills Bootcamp (3 credits)

122: Accountability and Delegation (3 credits)

123: Finding Ease in Difficult Conversations (3.5 credits)

124: Elevating HR to Strategic Business Partner (2.5 credits)

125: Effective Performance Management and Appraisals (2.5 credits)

Tuition: Fundamental Certificate – $ 815 Member Rate / $1,225 Non-Member Rate

Professional Certificate – $1,325 Member Rate / $1,995 Non-Member Rate

Elective courses begin again February 1 online. Get started toward your certification by registering for the HR Academy Certificate Program at www.cascadeemployers.com/hr-academy today.

Compensation

Best Practices for Developing a Successful Compensation Program

HR Academy #107

Focusing on Total Compensation has never been more important. Recruiting, engaging, rewarding, and retaining the right employees are key compensation program goals for most organizations. During a time when pay equity is top of mind, understanding the full compensation package that is offered to employees is critical.

Mar 23 (Online), 8:30-10:00 $95 / $155

Effectively Navigating Compensation Conversations

Compensation conversations are important discussions to have with employees but let’s face it, they can be extremely uncomfortable for all parties involved. During this session we will discuss the importance of establishing and communicating a sound compensation philosophy and strategy, review the significance of transparency and context, while providing leadership tools to effectively and authentically communicate aspects of compensation with employees.

Jan 31 (Online), 9:00-10:00 $95 / $155

Navigating Pay Equity and Compensation

Equal Pay laws across the U.S. make compensation an even more complex area to navigate. This session will educate you on Oregon’s Equal Pay Law including your obligations under the law, provide practical guidance on your next steps to ensure compliance and look at what other organizations are doing to ensure equal pay.

Jan 10 (Online), 9:00-10:00 $FREE

Survey Chat: Cascade's Current and Recent Surveys and Findings

In this free webinar we'll discuss Cascade’s recent survey reports, current active surveys and what’s coming up. We will start off with a review of the recently published Quarterly HR Trends Survey report. We will then walk through the Regional Pay Survey, which will be opening for participation the following week, with instructions on how to participate and tips/tricks to make the process easier.

Feb 8 (Online), 12:00-1:00 $FREE

Cascade Employers Association

Recruiting - Predictions for 2023

Kick off the year with a discussion about the top recruiting trends and predictions for 2023. We will also touch on some best practices and tips you may want to consider in the coming year to improve your competitive advantage.

Jan 11 (Online), 12:00-1:00 FREE / $50

Thriving as an HR Department of One

If you are the “go-to” for all things HR, it means it’s up to you to know the relevant policies, procedures, laws, rules and regulations to keep your organization out of legal trouble AND keep employees engaged and performing at high levels. We'll give you some tips on how your “HR department of one” can thrive in today’s workplace.

Feb 15 (Online), 12:00-1:00 FREE / $50

Foundations of the Service Mindset

Great organizations embrace the service mindset for improving both external and internal customer experiences, not just because it invigorates the team, but also because there is a strong business case for this approach. Join the discussion of ways to differentiate your team with structured approaches to building the service/trust-building mindset.

Mar 22 (Online), 12:00-1:00 FREE / $50

Fundamentals of Workplace Investigations

It is in every employer’s interest to look into workplace complaints no matter how big or small. When an employer learns about a complaint or hears a “buzz word” concerning harassment, discrimination, or retaliation, an investigation is likely warranted. We will cover how to conduct a timely, thorough, and objective investigation to help minimize risk to your organization.

Apr 12 (Online), 12:00-1:00 FREE / $50

Because sitting down in a room with a group of colleagues to address challenges and how to tackle them head-on really isn’t a thing right now, Cascade created HR Connect. This membership benefit, presented in one-hour live online sessions by our own subject matter experts, focuses on trending HR topics and best practices around compliance, culture and connection.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are more than buzz words in today’s professional world. Instead it is a process organizations engage in to address historical inequities and empower innovation, belonging, and psychological safety. Cascade offers a variety of options to get your organization started.

Culturally Responsive Interviewing

One of the major challenges in creating a culturally diverse organization is the trouble recruiters make for themselves, their organization, and the candidates in the interview. At the same time, that is where the stakes for attracting the most talented candidates are highest. This training is designed to give you insights into what is needed to take optimum advantage of the recruitment process in today’s reality of a more culturally diverse applicant pool.

Mar 28 (Online), 8:30-10:30 $95 / $155

DEI Roundtable

The DEI Roundtable is a place and space for engaging in conversations that build DEI awareness and competence in the workplace. At each session, the members of the Roundtable will be able to reflect on the meaning of events and ideas, both historical and contemporary and its impact on today’s workplace. This is a space where you will be able to express, share and work through DEI challenges and gain understanding and insight.

Jan 10; Feb 14; Mar 15; Apr 26 (Online), 12:00-1:00 $25 / $40

Essentials for an Inclusive Organization

This training goes beyond cultural awareness and valuing diversity. It is a catalyst for building an organization that is free from discrimination, and one that allows everyone to be appreciated and to make a meaningful contribution. Explore real life situations and build and refine the skills necessary to understand, appreciate and communicate respect for others. Leave with a sense of responsibility for speaking up when inappropriate or discriminatory remarks are made and how to become part of a solution.

Mar 21 (Online), 8:30-10:30 $95 / $155

Improving DEI Communication

In this session, we discuss improving communication in a diverse work environment. We will address common comments that are well-intended but have harmful effects. Although well-intended, these kinds of statements can be offensive, racist, and hurtful. Examine harmful statements and create new language that is inclusive and respectful. Employees won’t get it right every time but this training will definitely assist in reducing the probability of repeating these gaffes.

Apr 13 (Online), 8:30-10:30 $95 / $155

Many of Cascade’s classes qualify as credit toward your aPHR, PHR, SPHR or GPHR recertification.

And, if you’re a Cascade member you’ll receive the following benefits when obtaining or renewing HRCI certifications:

„ Earn up to twelve (12) Recertification Credits per renewal cycle

$50 discount off the aPHR, PHR, SPHR or GPHR exam fee

Contact training@cascadeemployers.com to learn more.

Inclusive Hiring Practices

HR Academy #115

Having a more diverse workforce begins with having a more inclusive recruitment program and strategy. Organizations that continue to use the same recruiting processes they’ve always used, will continue to get the same results. Just hoping to get more diverse candidates in your recruitment pool is not an effective strategy. Join us for this interactive session to learn practical strategies to build more inclusive recruitment and hiring processes that you can begin to use immediately and build a more diverse workforce.

Mar 3 (Online), 8:30-10:30 $95 / $155

Inclusive Onboarding

HR Academy #116

New employees who have a positive onboarding experience are 58% more likely to stay with an organization for three years or longer. Can you say you have an inclusive onboarding strategy for every employee and position? An inclusive onboarding experience accommodates and supports all of your new employees, not just some of them. This interactive training will support you in taking onboarding to the next level so you can ensure new employees receive the support they need to get settled and ultimately are able to contribute more fully.

Apr 4 (Online), 8:30-10:30 $95 / $155

Reducing the Impact of Implicit Bias in the Workplace

This session looks deeply at unconscious and hidden bias that stems from the associations that people unknowingly hold about themselves and others based on perceptions of race and skin color. Learn about the unconscious stereotypes and assumptions that often are contrary to espoused beliefs about racial equity and justice that people express, and consider ways to mitigate the negative impact and address Implicit Bias both personally and professionally.

Apr 11 (Online), 8:30-10:30 $95 / $155

Writing Job Descriptions that are Inclusive

An applicant's first sign of your organization’s commitment to DEI is in the job posting. If not written correctly you are potentially losing a diverse applicant pool. In today’s workplace, many applicants are making employment decisions based on an organization’s commitment to DEI. The job posting is your first opportunity to demonstrate your DEI commitment, so don’t miss it. A poorly written job description can destroy all of your other DEI efforts. This course is designed to help your organization create job postings that will attract a diverse pool of candidates.

Mar 16 (Online), 8:30-10:30 $95 / $155

By understanding ourselves and others, we can translate that knowledge into actions and behaviors that have a positive impact on our organizations.

What the Spectra Assessment Delivers:

Organization report

Choice of one plan customization option: Sub-categories of data Consultation support

The Spectra Assessment Asks You To:

Leadership Development

Basics of Supervision

Good supervisors are the first line of defense against employee disengagement and turnover. Yet only one third of all supervisors and managers are perceived to be strong leaders. This class will provide both new and seasoned team leads, managers and supervisors the tools they need to be effective.

Participants have the option of taking both days or day one only. Individuals who complete both days will receive a personalized certificate.

Do you know the essentials of becoming a leader? In day one you will:

„ Learn how to better navigate the transition from coworker to supervisor

„ Understand how to motivate employees and build solid relationships

„ Review the essential ingredients for effective direction and delegation

„ Learn the fundamentals of coaching

Do you know what’s expected of you as a supervisor in the organization from a legal standpoint and how to protect it against risk? In day two you will:

„ Learn best practices for handling discipline and performance problems in a positive way

„ Review the basics of employment law

„ Understand how to spot and respond to HR red flags

„ Practice applying learned skills to hypothetical situations

Jan 19-20; Feb 16-17; Mar 16-17; Apr 13-14 8:30-4:30 (Online)

Two-Day Pricing: $450 / $675 Day One Only: $265 / $395

Developing Leadership Skills: 9-Part Certificate Series

The values, language and skills in Developing Leadership Skills provide an enterprise-wide approach for aligning the power of people and knowledge with your organization’s strategic goals. The following sessions, which may also be taken as individual workshops, deliver high-performance strategies for personal leadership that keep employees on track and moving in the right direction.

Developing Leadership Skills Session Options:

„ Foundations of Leadership: Learn the three sources of power as a leader and how to tap into employee’s intrinsic motivation.

„ The Basic Principles for a Collaborative Workplace: Work toward achieving your organization’s mission and strategic plan by understanding and providing what teams need to thrive, especially in a changing workplace.

„ Coaching - Bring Out the Best in Others: Recognize daily opportunities to coach others and acquire the coaching skills to bring out the best in everyone.

„ Business Communication: Learn best practices for tailoring your message to your audience when communicating in person, via text and email and in different work models such as in remote and hybrid workplaces.

„ Giving Recognition: Feeling appreciated is the number one thing employees want. Learn how to acknowledge efforts and results in meaningful and appropriate ways.

„ Managing Your Priorities/Business Planning: Learn to distinguish what activities are essential to your role and how to better budget your time to boost productivity.

„ Personal Strategies for Navigating Change: Explore skills to help deal effectively with change, both individually and interpersonally.

„ Moving From Conflict to Collaboration: Acquire the skills to turn conflicts into opportunities to achieve positive, productive results.

„ Addressing Poor Performance: Learn how to prepare for harder performance conversations and what to do when it doesn’t go as planned.

Mar 7, 14, 21 & 28; Apr 4, 11, 18 & 25; May 2 (Online), 7:30-9:30

Series Pricing: $665 / $1015

Individual Session Pricing: $95 / $155

Conflict, Coaching and Accountability Series

In this three-part series we will explore the keys to building our teams around the language of conflict, the art of coaching, and the fundamentals of accountability. These are the building blocks of effective leadership and successful teams.

In these interactive sessions we will review and practice: „ Building Team Skills Around Positive Disagreement „ Embracing the Radical Candor Model „ Finding Your Coaching Style and Rhythm „ Ensuring Team Accountability Through Clarity of Expectations and Appreciative Support „ How Effective Meetings Drive Accountability and Engagement

Mar 2, 9 & 16 (Online), 1:00-3:30 $285 / $465

The Synergy Leadership Forum

The Synergy Leadership Forum is designed for the senior leaders in your organization with the singular purpose of creating an environment where leaders help other leaders. The interactive format operates with the understanding that the outcomes of working together far outweigh the sum of the individual inputs of the participants.

This group will meet for 90 minutes, once a week, for seven weeks in a supportive, strictly confidential, and learning-oriented environment. We will be creating a community of peers who openly share challenges and brainstorm new possibilities.

Topics to be explored: „ Is it really lonely at the top?

Maintaining your leadership edge

Doing more of what I was born to do

Finding and maintaining your leadership sweet spot

Slowing down to speed up

Big-Picture leadership

Building and developing your network

Action learning to problem-solve workplace challenges

Cascade Employers Association

* Early Registration Discount available

Jan 4, 11, 18 & 25; Feb 1, 8 & 15

Mar 29; Apr 5, 12, 9 & 26; May 3 & 10 (Online), 7:30-9:00 $525 / $730

Spanish Training and Translation Services

Many of our valued employees speak only Spanish, or are less comfortable speaking English than Spanish. Help your employees become better leadpeople and supervisors, and manage your risk through translation of important documents.

Leadperson effectiveness training

Harassment awareness training for employees and supervisors

Customized on-site training (in-person or virtual)

Translation services for employee handbooks, policies, training materials, etc.

For more information, contact info@cascadeemployers.com or call us at 503.585.4320.

Personal & Professional Development

Coaching Skills Bootcamp

HR Academy #121

The verdict is in: coaching employees yields a high return on investment on multiple fronts, including increasing productivity, improving customer service, reducing costs and increasing profitability. Unfortunately, few team leaders know where to begin. Learn how to tap into what truly motivates employees to do great work, how to communicate effectively, and how to create a positive environment that recognizes and plays to the strengths of both individuals and teams.

Apr 6 (Online), 8:30-11:30 $125 / $185

Elevating HR to Strategic Business Partner

HR Academy #124

Human Resources is a critical part of every business, but is often relegated to an administrative corner. Come join the discussion of how we can find a prominent place at the executive level to join in strategy and business success discussions. We will explore the ways that the evolution of our role as HR professionals can empower us to have improved influence within the organization.

Mar 8 (Online), 8:30-11:00 $125 / $185

Finding Ease in Difficult Conversations

HR Academy #123

How do we improve the quality of our workplace conversations so that we are clear yet respectful, caring yet courageous, dynamic yet collaborative? There are several very effective models that help establish a culture and team expectation of constructive problem solving that is positive, proactive and empowering. Learn about the importance of dealing constructively with conflict, strengths and weaknesses of five approaches to resolution, and strategies to reach win-win solutions.

Apr 27 (Online), 8:30-12:00 $170 / $255

Cascade Employers Association

Meet Our Training Team

Daryl Dixon, Director of Equity & Inclusion

Jenna Reed, Vice President, HR Services & General Counsel

Bill Swift, Leadership Development Consultant

Caitlin Egeck, HR and Compliance Manager

Jocelyn Billings, Training Coordinator

Behind every great organization is a well-trained staff.

Plummer Bailor, Leadership Development Consultant

Lindsay Hill, Director of Compensation Services

Trudy Hylemon, Senior HR Consultant

Margaret Oglesby, Compensation Consultant

McKenna Arnold, Survey and Research Manager

Carolyn Culley, Workplace Learning Consultant

Sound HR Advice & Workplace Solutions

Whenever You Need It

HR Support

Access to a team of experienced professionals. Quick answers to questions, compensation planning, policy development, on-site HR support, AAP development, performance appraisal tools, and more.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Develop your team’s willingness to learn from a different point of view so they can better understand, communicate and interact with people across cultures.

Compliance

Ensure the legal compliance and effectiveness of your entire HR program before a crisis happens: HR assessments, HR audits, and consultation on employee situations.

Recruitment & Talent Aquisition

Let our Talent Acquisition experts handle the sourcing, screening and selection of top candidates so your staff can focus on what they do best.

Training

Behind every organization is a well trained staff. Get proven soft skills and compliance training to achieve performance improvement and personal success for your managers, supervisors, and employees.

Pay & Benefits Surveys

Accurate market pay and benefit data is a must for recruiting and retaining the right people. Local and national data for hundreds of exempt, nonexempt and executive positions.

Employee Benefits

Control employee benefit costs. Group health insurance, retirement plan, benefit program design and evaluation.