Management Retreat

HR Balance LLC is conducting it's first destination retreat.  At the Swinomish Casino and Lodge in Anacortes, Washington, this Management Retreat is designed for managers and supervisors working in Native Country - whether Native or non-Native. 

Whether you are new to the job or have been on the job for years, being a Manager/Supervisor takes a unique set of skills to manage people.  This is especially true in Indian Country, where you are often dealing with clashing cultures, family members, and continually changing circumstances.

This two-day retreat covers three major management/supervisory areas:  Assertiveness Communication, Conflict Resolution, and Dealing with Difficult Employees. 

For more details on this valuable retreat, visit the website.  It is loaded with information to show why you should be reserving your space at this event today!

 

And if you're looking to stay at the venue location, the Swinomish Casino and Lodge provides the perfect, relaxing getaway.  So, now is your chance to book a room.  Don’t hesitate to book your room today.  We have a limited number of rooms available for the special $89 per night price.  Please review the registration packet on our website for details on how you can book your room at the special, discounted price.

Seminar: Human Resources and Technology Issues in the Workplace

HR Balance LLC's Jack McCallum is leading another community education seminar for Whatcom Community College.  This seminar will focus on human resources and technology in the workplace.  The details include:

Spotlight on HR: Managing Cyber/Technology Issues in the Workplace

Are your personnel policies and procedures up-to-date with the demands and challenges of today's cyber-world? As technology makes the world far more accessible, employers must contend with increased privacy, confidentiality, and proprietary concerns. Learn what your policies should cover to address smart technology, cyber communications, and social media as they impact the workplace.

Date and Time:  Thursday, April 21, 2011 - 9 a.m. to 12-Noon
Cost:  $45
Location:  WCC - Foundation - 201C

To register today for this informative seminar, simply go to the Community Education page for Whatcom Community College.  The seminar can be found under "Business and Professional Development."

Human Resources and Social Media Seminar

HR Balance LLC's Jack McCallum is presenting another seminar through Whatcom Community College's Continuing Education program.

Spotlight on HR: Managing Cyber/Technology Issues in the Workplace

Are your personnel policies and procedures up-to-date with the demands and challenges of today's cyber-world? As technology makes the world far more accessible, employers must contend with increased privacy, confidentiality, and proprietary concerns. Learn what your policies should cover to address smart technology, cyber communications, and social media as they impact the workplace.
Cost:  $45
Date/Time:  April 21, 2011   |   9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Location:  WCC - Foundation - 201C

To register for this seminar, click HERE.

Business Seminars

The New Year brings 3 new learning opportunities.  Whatcom Community College is sponsoring three classes focused on personnel management.  These classes will be taught by HR Balance LLC's founder, Jack McCallum, and will offer a good foundation for employers and managers at an affordable price.  Go to Whatcom Community College's Community Education to sign up today.

Personnel Series Bundle: All Three Classes

W8340 / Sessions 3
Cost:  $99
Start Date:  February 24, 2011
End Date: March 10, 2011
Time:  8:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Location:  WCC - Foundation Building - Ste 201C

Personnel Series: Record Keeping: Are You Current?
As an employer, do you know which employment records you are required to maintain? Do you know how long to keep personnel records after an employee leaves your employ? This seminar will provide the lowdown on what records you are required to keep, records advisable to keep, how long you should keep them, and why the records are important.

W8343
Cost:  $39
Date:  February 24, 2011
Time:  8:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Location:  WCC - Foundation Building - Ste 201C

Personnel Series: Employee Relations: It's Not Just for Unions!
As the economy continues to weigh heavy on businesses, employers are looking for options to retain their employees and increase productivity. Find out how improved employee relations can help you! This seminar will cover the basic principles of good employee relations, how enhanced employee relations can increase communication between employees and management, why improving employee relations actually save employers money, and the key employee relations tactics to increasing productivity.

W8346
Cost:  $39
Date:  March 3, 2011
Time:  8:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Location:  WCC - Foundation Building - Ste 201C

Personnel Series: Employment Policies: Get the Scoop!
Thinking about developing a set of policies for your employees to follow? Do you have policies but need to fine-tune them? This class will discuss important policies for small and medium-size employers to implement, the key principles in writing employment policies, and tactics for introducing and enforcing new policies in the workplace. Participants will walk away with sample policies, a completed policy they have written, and a better understanding of why policies are important protections for both the employee and employer.

W8349 / Sessions 1
Cost:  $49
Date:  March 10, 2011
Time:  8:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Location:  WCC - Foundation Building - Ste 201C

Seminar - Employee Engagement | Bellingham HR Consultant

The Power of Engaging Your Employees

Are your employees engaged in their work? Do they demonstrate, on a daily basis, the key qualities of engagement such as enthusiasm, initiative, and stakeholder focus? Employees who are engaged on the job are vital to high performance organizations. This seminar will define engagement, discuss actions to enhance it, establish how management can drive engagement, and explain what actions you can take today to begin experiencing the tangible results of highly engaged employees, including higher productivity, lower costs, and more!

F8623
Cost: $45
Date: October 28, 2010
Time: 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Location: WCC - Foundation Building - 201C

For information on registering, please go to http://www.whatcomcommunityed.com/.

Seminar - Workplace Conflict | Bellingham HR Consultant

Controlling Conflict in the Workplace

Discover how to transform conflict into positive energy and lead your team to success. You'll learn how to handle disagreement and complaints, avoid damaging conflict, and prevent harassment issues.
F8539
Cost: $99
Start Date: November 5, 2010
Time: 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Location: WCC - Foundation Building 105.
 
For information on registering, simply go to http://www.whatcomcommunityedu.com/ for details.