May 2017
Workplace Violence Prevention Seminar
The need for workplace violence prevention training has never been greater. This unique seminar includes a multi-faceted approach to address various legal, HR and public defense best practices to help make your workplace more secure. Paul J. Bauer, an attorney with Sagaser, Watkins & Wieland PC, Brenda Budke, Executive Director, at Sierra HR Partners, Les Van Meter, Retired Deputy IV, and Daniel Cervantes, Retired Sergeant with the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office, will be presenting prevention techniques and strategies to establish clear policies…
Find out more »March 2020
Succession Planning
Baby Boomers are Retiring -- Create a Succession Plan! Daniel Larsen with Sierra HR Partners will help business owners with succession planning. Succession planning is essential to identifying and building your future leadership so that you have a strong bench on hand and are ready to fill important positions. This seminar will cover the following areas: What are the key steps to preparing my succession plan? What are some practical steps for rolling out an effective plan and getting buy-in? How…
Find out more »Postponed: Small Claims & Mediation Workshop
Will Mediation help your small business? BBB in partnership with Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board and SBDC invites you to attend a Small Claims and Mediation workshop designed for businesses. the workshop will provide you with detailed information from start to finish of the SMall claims process and how it can benefit your business. Join us for an interactive learning experience. Small Claims Workshop Flyer Final Click Here to Register
Find out more »April 2020
Writing a Business Plan
Writing a business plan gives you an opportunity to carefully think through every step of starting your company so you can better prepare and handle any challenges. What you will learn: Why Do I Need a Business Plan? A Road Map of My Business Do I Have Enough Money to Operate & Grow? Can the Business Support Me? What a Lender Requires in a Business Plan If you're starting a business or are expanding your business, don't miss this incredibly valuable Free Workshop! Register…
Find out more »Postponed: Supervisors Harassment Prevention Workshop
Supervisors this no-cost workshop class will help protect you! Janet Keene with Sierra HR Partners will conduct a workshop on harassment and discrimination prevention that is presented in a fun and interactive forum. This supervisory workshop includes all components to satisfy the elements of AB 1825, requiring all employers with 50 or more employees to provide two (2) hours of interactive sexual harassment and anti-abuse training to all supervisors every two (2) years. Supervisors will leave with a clear understanding of…
Find out more »October 2020
No-Cost Webinar – Harassment Prevention for Employees (Non-Supervisors)
Harassment Prevention for Employees (Non-Supervisors) Watch for registration opening at: https://fresnobsc.com
Find out more »November 2020
No-Cost Webinar – Mediating Employee Disputes & Resolving Conflicts
Mediating Employee Disputes & Resolving Conflicts Watch for registration opening at: https://bit.ly/MeditatingDisputes
Find out more »December 2020
No-Cost Webinar – Harassment & Discrimination Prevention for Supervisors
Harassment & Discrimination Prevention for Supervisors Watch for registration opening at: https://fresnobsc.com
Find out more »March 2021
Spring 2021 Virtual Job Fair
We currently have 37 companies that are looking to hire! (See the list below) Join us for a Virtual Job Fair hosted by the Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board and the City of Fresno. Learn about current full-time/part-time employment and have the opportunity to meet 1:1 with employers. Spring 2021 Virtual Job Fair on Thursday, March 11th from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Registration Link: http://bit.ly/Spring2021JobFair Learn How to Navigate the Job Fair by watching this short 3-minute video: https://www.youtube.com/embed/J0dkXyhsCxc…
Find out more »Unemployment Webinar – Rapid Response
Rapid Response Online Layoff Assistance Click here to register: https://tinyurl.com/FresnoRapidResponse
Find out more »October 2021
Covid 19 Vaccination Requirements for Employers
The COVID vaccine is widely available, but rising cases and looming disease variants have left governments and employers grappling with how to address those who have chosen to remain unvaccinated. Join us as we discuss; new OSHA requirements, the CDPH order for healthcare employers, responding to employee objections, religious and medical exemptions, and more. Register at: https://bit.ly/CovidWebinarFRWDB
Find out more »January 2022
Labor Law Updates for 2022
Are your policies up to date and complaint for 2022? Paul J. Bauer, Employment & Labor Attorney with Sagaser, Watkins & Wieland PC will provide an informative legal overview on how new legislation and recent labor law cases are affecting businesses in California. Brenda Budke, Executive Director at Sierra HR Partners, will present supportive information to effectively implement these new policies Register at: https://conta.cc/3JDU1MT
Find out more »February 2022
Staff Harassment Prevention
Sierra HR Partners will conduct a webinar designed to create and maintain a respectful workplace, prevent harassment and discrimination, and encourage conflict resolution. The training satisfies all state and federal legal requirements including real-world scenarios and interactive discussion. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/BSCHarassment
Find out more »March 2022
Creating Effective Mentor Programs for Staff Retention
Recruiting in a limited labor pool and retaining valuable staff has become increasingly more challenging. Join us for this upcoming workshop to gain insights into establishing an effective mentor program at your workplace to develop staff and increase retention. Key Topics include the 8 steps to Mentoring, how to select and prepare mentors, including covering key mentor skills. Workshop includes case studies and activities to enhance mentor skills, including: Listen Actively (with 5 modes of listening) Building Trust - what…
Find out more »April 2022
Harassment Prevention Training for Supervisors
Sierra HR Partners will conduct a two-hour training workshop to help managers create and maintain a respectful workplace, prevent harassment and discrimination, minimize legal risk, and effectively respond to employee complaints. The training satisfies all state and federal legal requirements including real-world scenarios and interactive discussion.
Find out more »May 2022
Succession Planning Workshop
We can no longer take for granted that employees will remain with one company for their entire careers, and its not usually easy to fill a key position from outside of the organization. Succession planning is essential to identifying and building your future leadership so that you have a strong bench on hand and are ready to fill important positions. How effectively are you finding and developing future leaders? Which positions are key and require the most planning and preparation?…
Find out more »July 2022
Behavior-Based Interviewing
As businesses start to ramp back up, it will benefit hiring managers to understand the pitfalls of poor interviewing strategies and how creating structured, behavior-based interviews can add value to your hiring process. Turnover is costly, time consuming and a downright hassle. Employers can alleviate this burden by adopting a structured hiring process focused on behavior-based interviewing. Join us to learn how to ask the right questions, get the answers you need, and make informed and lawful hiring decisions.
Find out more »August 2022
Safety in the Workplace
The need for workplace violence prevention training has never been greater. This unique SAFETY IN THE WORKPLACE seminar includes a multi-faceted approach to address HR and public defense best practices to help make your workplace more secure. Don't wait! REGISTER TODAY!!!
Find out more »September 2022
California HR Nuts and Bolts-HR Essentials for Managers
We invite business owners, managers, attorney and human resource professionals to attend this workshop to learn how to equip your supervisors, managers and HR staff with up-to-date information about essential employment law to create a consistent and compliant workplace.
Find out more »October 2022
Coaching and Corrective Action
Managers often miss the opportunity to provide corrective feedback because they are afraid of their employees' reaction. This session helps supervisors formulate and deliver honest feedback to guide an employee back on track toward success.
Find out more »December 2022
Navigating Employee Leaves of Absence in California
Effective in 2021, employers with just five or more employees must provide eligible staff members with up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave under the California Family Rights Act. This law, and its interrelation with other state and federal leave laws, can be very complex! Managers will benefit from solid understanding of employee's legal protections, consistent policies and administrative steps, and clear communication practices.
Find out more »January 2023
Labor Law Updates for 2023
This year has seen a wide variety of legislative changes and court decisions that will impact California employers. REGISTER NOW to learn what they are! CORRECTION: This event is from 9AM - 11AM via Zoom.
Find out more »February 2023
COVID Updates for 2023
Join us for this informative webinar from 9AM to 11AM on Thursday, February 16, 2023, where we will share essential updates regarding COVID-19 requirements you should be aware of in 2023!
Find out more »March 2023
Time Management/Work Life Balance
Ever feel like you're running in circles and not getting anything done? Join us for this live webinar or March 16, 2023, from 9AM - 11AM to find out how you can set achievable goals by implementing time management strategies we will share with you!
Find out more »May 2023
Coaching & Giving Constructive Feedback
Managers often miss the opportunity to provide corrective feedback because they are afraid of their employee's reactions. This workshop helps supervisors formulate and deliver honest feedback to both reinforce effective behavior and to guide an employee back on track towards success.
Find out more »July 2023
Basic Principles of Leadership
Today's new leadership role requires more than setting goals and giving orders. Effective leaders must empower employees through clarifying the common vision, tapping into an employee's self-motivation, and encouraging creativity and initiative from all staff members. Join us, and learn practical and proactive strategies to enhance your leadership effectiveness!
Find out more »August 2023
Business Etiquette & Professionalism
This 2-hour workshop will provide participants with key behaviors to enhance their professionalism, demonstrate respect for coworkers, and project a positive workplace image.
Find out more »September 2023
Managing a Multi-Generational Workforce
This NO COST webinar seeks to inform you on how to help our multi-generational workforce work together in harmony; as well as how to retain time-tested talent, and at the same time, attract employees that will carry us into the future.
Find out more »October 2023
Customer Service Excellence
This NO COST webinar helps managers and employees identify both internal and external customers, explores customer's expectations, and understands how to use the "language of partnership" to build trust. Participants will also learn about working with difficult customers and how to handle complaints while preserving the customer relationship.
Find out more »November 2023
Hiring in a Tight Labor Market
With heightened competition for qualified candidates in the job market, it’s even more important to invest your interviewing time in a process that works. Finding the right match will also help reduce the turnover associated with ‘job hopping’ in today’s post-Pandemic labor pool.
Find out more »January 2024
Labor Law Updates-Presented by Attorney Doug Larsen
This webinar will review a wide variety of legislative changes and court decisions that will impact California employers.
Find out more »February 2024
Avoiding Burnout
Learn about strategies you can use to improve your response to sources of stress
Find out more »March 2024
Effective Mentoring
Learn strategies to effective mentoring for your organization
Find out more »April 2024
Managing Leaves of Absence
This webinar will help you to better understand the laws and eligibility concerning leaves of absence
Find out more »May 2024
Don’t Get Burned by Summertime Events!
The summer season is almost upon us, and many employers look forward to planning events such as barbeques and water park trips. These outings provide excellent opportunities to reward employees, socialize with families and enjoy time away from the normal pressures of the office..but as a Manager or HR professional, this is not the time to let down your guard. This workshop will cover best practice s to relating to: Potential claims of sexual harrassment, employee injuries, alcohol consumption, social…
Find out more »June 2024
Complying with New CA Requirements for Violence Prevention Plans
In 2023, the California Legislature passed SB 553 to address violence in general workplaces. This bill creates a new requirement for all employers (not already covered by the healthcare workplace violence standard) to create and maintain a workplace violence prevention plan. As with other safety plans required by the state, employers must also plan and arrange for employee training, incident tracking, and other recordkeeping. Join Sierra HR Partners for a discussion on workplace violence as defined by this new…
Find out more »September 2024
Effective Hiring and Behavior-Based Interviewing
Are you being 'ghosted' by candidates who fail to show for scheduled interview appointments? Are you struggling to find the right talent for your team, or experiencing high turnover with newer recruits? You're not alone! Join us for current recruiting and interviewing insights to help you be more successful in today's competitive labor market.
Find out more »October 2024
Enhancing Employee Engagement
Events of the last few years have caused numerous changes in our business environment. Now, more than ever, employee engagement is vital to a company's success. Improving staff members' motivation and alignment with the company mission has been proven to reduce staff turnover, improve productivity and efficiency, improve customer service, and deliver measurable results.
Find out more »January 2025
Labor Law Updates for 2025
Learn about a wide variety of legislative and regulatory changes and court decisions that will impact California employers.
Find out more »February 2025
HR 101
Be better prepared to handle tricky compliance issues, respond to HR and employee relations situations, and create a more collaborative workplace.
Find out more »March 2025
Managing Leaves of Absence
Understanding employees' legal protections, consistent policies and administrative steps, and clear communication practices.
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