When coaching and training aren’t enough to turn an employee’s performance around then supervisors need to step in and take prompt and decisive action. Brenda Budke, Executive Director, at Sierra HR Partners will provide hands-on practices for correcting problems in ways that positively influence future behavior, avoid guilt and punishment tactics, and minimize costly wrongful terminations. Registration is […]

Writing is a vital skill for private and public sector employees. Your work needs to be clear, concise, logical and correct. This course will help you plan your written documents and choose the most effective way to present information to your audience. You will become a more competent and confident writer; with a stronger ability […]

Today's new leadership role requires more than setting goals and giving orders.  Effective leaders must empower employees by clarifying the common vision, tapping into an employee's self-motivation, and encouraging creativity and initiative from all staff members. Daniel Larsen at Sierra HR Partners will go over  practical and proactive strategies to enhance your leadership skills. **Workshop is now closed.

People with disabilities want to come to your business, but can they?  Come learn about the Americans with Disabilities Act and ways that you can be inclusive, accessible, and to protect your business. Shannon M. Mulhall, Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator for the City of Fresno, and Rachelle T. Golden, consultant with the Civil Justice […]

Janet Keene with Sierra HR Partners will go over background checks and criminal conviction policy. Topics include: How do applicants typically mislead employers? What is the risk with online search databases? What are the costs of hiring the wrong person? How can employers effectively conduct background checks? What if I decide not to hire someone […]

California and Federal laws obligate employers to provide employees with leaves of absence in a number of circumstances.  In addition to the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the California Family Rights Act (CFRA), employers must deal with leaves for pregnancy disability, workers’ compensation, sick leave and other laws that grant employees leave […]

When working under deadlines and pressures in today’s competitive  economy, it is inevitable that conflicts and disputes between diverse  co-workers will arise. Janet Keene at Sierra HR Partners will go over: Dealing with conflicts as they occur; Useful approaches for describing the results and standards the team is expected to achieve; and Delivering encouragement to other […]

Learn about benefits for women veterans and employment resources. Women Veterans Flyer

Rebecca Baker, Certified Risk Management Consultant, with Harvard Risk  Management Corporation will go over practical steps to avoid identity theft, and best practices to protect your company and employees.  Topics include: The depths of how identity theft is harming the workplace Five common types of Identify Theft 12 Identity Theft Prevention Tips Registration is open […]

Faith L. Driscoll, Associate Attorney with Barsamian & Moody, will give a mid-year legal update to review 2018  judicial opinions affecting California   employers this year.  Topics include: A summary of employment laws taking effect in January 2019. The pending employment bills that may be signed by Governor Brown before the end of the legislative session. A […]