training programs


The following is a select list of training programs offered. I will customize each program to your organization and can also develop other training programs to meet your needs. 


HARASSMENT AWARENESS WORKSHOP:
Understanding and Preventing Workplace Harassment
In addition to the legal costs of defending yourself against charges of sexual and other types of harassment, workplace harassment can cause low morale, low productivity and increase employee turnover. This workshop is for all employees and provides an explanation and examples of illegal workplace harassment. Further, the program provides guidance to employees and managers in preventing harassment or addressing potentially harassing situations.


BALANCING YOUR EMPLOYEE'S RIGHTS WITH YOUR BUSINESS NEEDS:
An Introduction to the Family Medical Leave Act
Organizations with 50 or more employees are required to provide up to 12 weeks of family or medical leave for their employees. Employers are responsible for ensuring that employees understand their rights under the act but are often challenged with managing their business needs. This workshop educates managers and supervisors on the Act and helps to improve your administrative process to avoid abuse of this leave. 


MORE THAN A "GUT FEELING:"
How to Conduct a Behavioral Interview
This workshop can help supervisors and managers improve their interviewing skills by learning the basics of behavioral interviewing. Research has shown that behavioral interviewing techniques yield the best results in the selection process. By understanding how applicants have responded in previous situations, an employer can assess how they are likely to perform under similar conditions. This workshop will help interviewers prepare, conduct and evaluate employment interviews.


MANAGING EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE:
Guidance for Frontline Supervisors
This program focuses on the process of managing the performance of individual employees. Participants will learn how to set performance expectations, monitor and address performance problems, communicate with employees and document the process. By following this clear process of performance management, supervisors can improve both the productivity and the morale of their employees.


HELPING EMPLOYEES JUGGLE WORK AND LIFE:
The Benefits of a Flexible Workplace
More workers today are focused on creating balance between their work and their personal lives. Employers are finding that offering some flexibility in working arrangements creates higher levels of employee motivation and retention. This session will provide some general insight on the benefits of offering flexibility to workers, along with some guidelines in establishing flexible work policies. 


TAKING CONTROL OF YOUR TIME:
Strategies to Reduce Stress in Your Work and Your Life
Attendees will be reminded of the dangers of high stress levels in both one's work and one's personal life. Effective time management techniques are  provided to help program participants take control of their time and consequently, reduce their stress levels. Tips on getting organized and other strategies to reduce stress and better balance work and life are shared.


LEARNING TO LEARN ONLINE:
How to Make the Most of Your Online Training Options
Online training is growing in popularity, bringing with it the promise of lower distribution costs for just-in-time training at anytime to any location. However, many online training initiatives fail due to high trainee drop-out rates or poor learning outcomes. This session will inform attendees of the latest trends in online training and provide guidance in creating an environment where an online training initiative will succeed.



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