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2 Register Today! cascadeemployers.com/events 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. Pricing Cascade–members receive preferred pricing. Both member and standard prices are listed below each session (for example, $125 / $185). 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. CascadeAssociationEmployers
Portland 503.224.5219 Salem 503.585.4320 3 HR & Compliance Training 2023 Compliance Update 5 The ADA: Basic Employer Obligations 5 The ADA: Applying the ADA During the Employment Relationship 5 Administering Family Leave ................................................. 5 The Art of Drafting Great Interview Questions ................................... 5 Conducting Interviews That Get Results 6 Corrective Action: Reduce Stress and Get Results 6 Documentation: Write it Right 6 Employee Engagement: Beyond Satisfaction ................................... 6 Employment Law: The Basics ............................................... 6 Family Leave: Basic Compliance Obligations 6 Family Leave: Advanced Family Leave Scenarios 6 HR and Employment Law Risk Management for Supervisors 6 HR Connect: Drafting Compliant and Meaningful Employee Handbooks ............. 10 HR Connect: Top Employment Lawsuits (And How to Avoid Them) ................. 10 Making Job Descriptions Compliant, Accurate and Meaningful 7 Managing Risk With Employee Terminations 7 Reasonable Suspicion Training 7 Recruiting and Attracting Talent 7 Understanding Employment Agreements ....................................... 7 Wage and Hour Laws: Paying Your Employees Properly .......................... 7 Compensation Best Practices for Developing a Successful Compensation Program ................. 9 Compensating Remote Workers ............................................. 9 Upgrade Employee Health Benefits With First Dollar Coverage 9 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Communicating More Effectively in a Diverse Workplace ......................... 11 The DEI Directive: How to Transform Your Organization Through DEI ............... 11 Essentials for an Inclusive Organization 11 How to Be an Inclusive Leader 11 HR Connect: DEI Committees That Work - A Strategy for Success 10 Inclusive Hiring Practices .................................................. 11 Inclusive Onboarding ..................................................... 11 Reducing the Impact of Implicit Bias in the Workplace 12 Reducing the Presence of Microaggressions in Your Workplace 12 Understanding the Six Roles of an Ally 12 Writing Inclusive Job Descriptions and Job Postings ............................. 12 Table of Contents
4 Register Today! cascadeemployers.com/events Leadership Development 10 Pillars of Leadership to Position You and Your Team for Success 13 Accountability and Delegation 13 Accountability and Delegation for Supervisors in the New Workplace ................ 13 Basics of Supervision ..................................................... 13 Developing Leadership Skills 9-Part Series 14 Effective Performance Management and Appraisals 14 HR Connect: Leading With Strengths 10 Leading Without Delegated Authority in the Workplace ........................... 14 The Synergy Leadership Forum ............................................. 15 Train the Trainer 14 Virtual Leadership Success 14 Personal & Professional Development Coaching Skills Bootcamp 16 Designing an Engaging Professional Development Plan 16 Elevating HR to Strategic Business Partner 16 Finding Ease in Difficult Conversations 16 Project Management Essentials ............................................. 16 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.
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.
The ADA: Basic Employer Obligations
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.
2023 Compliance Update From COVID-19 to Paid Family Leave, 2022 has been another year of significant HR and employment law change. Our annual Compliance Update will help you understand these changes and how they will impact your workplace. We will break it all down into something that is easy to understand and practically apply to make sure you have the knowledge and tools you need to help meet your employment compliance obligations. Participants will also get a compliance checklist and other helpful resources. Cascade's Compliance Update will cover many important topics: Paid Family Leave Oregon COVID-19 related laws and requirements New EEOC COVID-19 guidance Pay Equity Law amendments Changes to the overtime laws Workplace Fairness Act amendments New Affirmative Action program requirements New OSHA Rules I-9 changes Important Supreme Court cases And much more including trends and what to expect in 2023.
The ADA: Applying the ADA During the Employment Relationship
Sept 29 (Online), 8:30-10:30 $95 / $155
Sept 20 (Online), 8:30-10:30 $95 / $155 Attend this must-have Annual Update session to help you navigate the maze of changes ahead.
HR & Compliance Training
HR Academy #105 Family leave is a highly regulated area with a strict administrative process. This class will focus on the steps you need to follow to properly administer family leave in your organization. Topics covered include required paperwork, tracking family leave, recommended employee communications, and addressing difficult leave scenarios. Leave this session with the knowledge and tools to feel confident in your process.
Oct 4 (Online), 8:30-10:30 $95 / $155 Administering Family Leave
HR Academy #119
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HR Academy #108
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.
Oct 6 (Online), 1:00-3:00 $95 / $155
The Art of Drafting Great Interview Questions
Dec 6 (Online), 8:30-10:30 Dec 13 (Online),$958:30-10:30/$155
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.
Sept 28 (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.
Sept 8 (Online), 8:30-11:00 $125 / $185 Family Leave: Basic Compliance Obligations
HR Academy #118
Corrective Action: Reduce Stress and Get Results
Oct 13 (Online), 8:30-10:30 $95 / $155
Nov 15 (Online), 8:30-11:30 $125 / $185 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.
Sept 14 (Online), 1:00-3:00 $95 / $155 Family Leave: Advanced Family Leave Scenarios
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.
It's no secret that there is a direct link between the performance of an organization, customer satisfaction, loyalty and the engagement of employees. While the main drivers of employee engagement don't change much over time, how we approach them does, especially during periods of transition and challenge. Understanding these variations is important to ensuring your employees have high levels of satisfaction and contribution.
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.
Sept 22 (Online), 8:30-10:30 $95 / $155
Sept 27 (Online), 8:30-12:00 $170 / $255
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Nov 22 (Online), 1:00-3:00 $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.
Employee Engagement: Beyond Satisfaction
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 situation.
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.
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.
Oct 19 (Online), 8:30-11:00 $125 / $185
Understanding Employment Agreements
Nov 9 (Online), 8:30-10:30 $95 / $155
HR Academy #113 Any employee termination involves some level of risk. This session will help you understand what types of policies and practices create high risk terminations and what you can do to reduce risk associated when terminating an employee. Learn about good vs. bad documentation, common high risk supervisor practices, timing issues, and common post-employment claims.
Nov 10 (Online), 9:00-11:00 $95 / $155
Managing Risk With Employee Terminations
Reasonable Suspicion Training
All supervisors and managers need to know how to recognize the signs and symptoms of and effectively respond to an employee exhibiting signs of impairment. Key learning points include: elements of reasonable suspicion; observing signs and symptoms of drug and alcohol use; how to document, approach employees and arrange for reasonable suspicion tests; avoiding the most common mistakes; and, how the legalization of marijuana at the state level affects your workplace.
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.
Nov 29 (Online), 8:30-10:30 $95 / $155
Oct 26 (Online), 1:00-3:00 $95 / $155
Dec 20 (Online), 8:30-10:30 $95 / $155
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.
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8 Register Today! cascadeemployers.com/events 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 (2.5 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 September 8 online. Get started toward your certification by registering for the HR Academy Certificate Program at www.cascadeemployers.com/hr-academy today.
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Oct 20 (Online), 12:00-1:00 $95 / $155 Employee Health Benefits With First Dollar Coverage
Portland 503.224.5219 Salem 503.585.4320 9 It’s Here! Your New Learning Hub What is Cascade’s Learning Hub? Direct and easy access to your Cascade training participation links, materials and other important information all in one place Quick and easy access to your training sessions and your training history Track your training credits and the certificates you have achieved How do I use the Learning Hub? It’s easy! Register for your courses through Cascade’s website just like you do now. Once registered, you will gain automatic access to your own personal Learning Hub. To access session materials and participation links, just log in to your Learning Hub, through the Cascade website or via links included in session reminders. And we’re not stopping here. This is just the beginning of an enhanced training experience with Cascade, so stay tuned for more! 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.
One of the numerous lasting cultural shifts to come from the COVID-19 pandemic is the flexibility for many employees to work remotely. What once was thought to be a temporary assignment now appears to be here to stay. The next question comes, what is your compensation philosophy and strategy for remote work?
Sept 8 (Online), 9:00-10:00 $FREECascade Employers Association
Oct 6 (Online), 8:30-10:00 $95 / $155
The Pacific Northwest Employers Life, Health Insurance Trust is partnering with Nonstop Wellness to drive down the cost of employee health insurance while upgrading coverage for valued employees. Join the Nonstop Wellness team and Cascade’s employee benefit consultants as we discuss how this new option works, share case studies and answer
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Compensating Remote Workers
Many organizations start DEI committees too soon. In this session you will learn the ideal time to start a committee, and more important, how to set it up for longterm success. Whether you currently have a committee or you’re thinking of starting one, join us to learn the key fundamentals to having a thriving DEI committee.
Dec 14 (Online), 12:00-1:00 FREE / $50
An employee handbook is one of the most important communication tools between your organization and employees. This session will review what should (and shouldn’t) be in your handbook, recommended policies beyond the standard handbook policies, required policies and tips on appropriate language, tone and style.
New: Dedicated Paid Leave Oregon Resource Center for Employers Paid Leave Oregon is a paid family and medical leave program administered by the State of Oregon. Set to take effect January 2023, Cascade’s goal is to provide information and resources around this program to make sure your workplace is compliant and confident. FAQs Alerts Factsheets Other Useful Tools Webinars Mark this website as a favorite and be sure to visit it often to see updates (you need to be logged in to our member-only website to view this resource): https://www.cascadeemployers.com/paid-leave
Sept 21 (Online), 12:00-1:00 FREE / $50
DEI Committees That Work: A Strategy for Success
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. Leading with Strengths Workplace research continually demonstrates the positive impact of identifying and leveraging employee strengths. In our unique strength zone we learn more quickly, perform more efficiently and effectively and are more motivated, focused and confident. And you don’t need a formal Strengths Assessment tool to do this (although it can help).
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Oct 12 (Online), 12:00-1:00 FREE / $50
Nov 16 (Online), 12:00-1:00 FREE / $50 Top Employment Lawsuits (And How to Avoid Them) No one wants to be one of the statistics. so this session will review the top employment related lawsuits and how to avoid some of the mistakes others have made. We will review federal and state data as well as some of the most recent EEOC, state and federal employment claims to help you understand where your risks may be hiding.
Drafting Compliant and Meaningful Employee Handbooks
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
The DEI Directive: How to Transform Your Organization Through DEI HR Academy #114
Organizations today are realizing they must revitalize their focus on DEI. Whether you need to re-energize your current DEI process or initiate one, this training gives you the most current thinking in the field and shows you practical applications to help your organization develop a tactical action plan. Participants will leave this training with a 5-step strategy for transforming their organizations through the power of DEI. The days of off-the-shelf “diversity training” are behind us. Move from training to transformation.
Oct 20 (Online), 8:30-10:30 $95 / $155
Communicating More Effectively in a Diverse Workplace
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.
Essentials for an Inclusive Organization
HR Academy #115
Nov 8 (Online), 8:30-10:30 $95 / $155
This session is designed to improve communication in a diverse workplace. 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. We will 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.
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.
Sept 16 (Online), 8:30-10:30 $95 / $155
Sept 15 (Online), 8:30-10:30 $95 / $155 How to Be an Inclusive Leader
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.
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.
Dec 13 (Online), 8:30-10:30 $95 / $155
This training provides a guide for the personal and emotional journey leaders must undertake to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. When everyone feels like they belong, their human potential is unleashed. That’s why inclusive workplaces experience higher engagement, performance, and profits. Unfortunately, many employees still feel unable to bring their true selves to work. In a world where the workforce is becoming increasingly diverse, it’s more important than ever to truly understand how to support inclusion.
Inclusive Onboarding HR Academy #116
Oct 25 (Online), 8:30-10:30 $95 / $155
Inclusive Hiring Practices
Reducing the Presence of Microaggressions in Your Workplace
Reducing the Impact of Implicit Bias in the Workplace
This session provides an introduction to microaggressions and their numerous manifestations in workplace settings. Participants will learn how different types of racial discrimination, and specifically those enacted through microaggressions, impact the lives of BIPOC employees and provide hands-on knowledge and strategies to approach, address, and intervene when such acts are present. We’ll also give recommendations on how to reduce the prevalence and influence of microaggressions on recipients.
Writing Inclusive Job Descriptions and Job Postings
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.
Nov 22 (Online), 8:30-10:30 $95 / $155
What the Spectra Assessment Delivers: 5 demographic items 31 diversity & inclusion statements 2 open-ended questions Individual reports Organization report Choice of one plan customization option: Sub-categories of data Consultation support The Spectra Assessment Asks You To: 1. Acknowledge unconscious bias 2. Be present and pause 3. Consider others' points of view 4. Determine what to do differently 5. Engage others through dialogue Contact dei@cascadeemployers.com for more information. By understanding ourselves and others, we can translate that knowledge into actions and behaviors that have a positive impact on our organizations.
Nov 17 (Online), 8:30-10:30 $95 / $155
Oct 21 (Online), 8:30-10:30 $95 / $155
Dec 2 (Online), 8:30-10:30 $95 / $155
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.
Understanding the Six Roles of an Ally Inclusive leaders not only focus on who needs support, but also how systems need to evolve to interrupt harmful practices that perpetuate an unequal playing field. In other words, the inclusive leader is committed in word and deed to making the workplace truly inclusive. As a leader for Inclusion, leaders must become more public with their efforts to be bolder, challenging, and questioning systems that so many people have taken for granted. This inclusive stance becomes the new normal.
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Accountability and Delegation for Supervisors in the New Workplace
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Basics of Supervision
The world is changing. Along with it comes the reality that people change too. Methods, mindsets, strategies, tactics, all of these are being influenced by the different perspectives that people bring to work. America’s workforce is increasingly diverse. Because of this how we delegate and hold workers accountable has become a must-have skillset for supervisors and managers. In this course, we will explore the prerequisites for accountability and delegation and the obstacles to their effective execution. Nov 1 (Online), 8:30-11:30 $125 / $185
Leadership
Dec 1 (Online), 8:30-11:30 $125 / $185
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 Sept 15-16; Oct 13-14; Nov 17-18; Dec 8-9 8:30-4:30 (Online) Two-Day Pricing: $450 / $675 Day One Only: $265 / $395 Cascade Employers Association
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“Lack of accountability” is as common a complaint within organizations, as “needs to delegate” is a common criticism of the managers within them. This interactive class will explore the prerequisites for accountability and delegation and the obstacles to their effective execution. Learn how to avoid common pitfalls and focus on recommended practices for empowering others to be accountable when performing delegated tasks.
Accountability and Delegation HR Academy #122
10 Pillars of Leadership to Position You and Your Team for Success A building is only as good as the foundation on which it rests. If the structural integrity of the foundation is compromised, the integrity of the whole building is compromised. By the same token, leadership is only as effective as the foundation on which it is developed. You will walk away from this session with a firm understanding of how to position yourself and your team for success.
Foundations of Leadership: Learn the three sources of power as a leader and how to tap into employee’s intrinsic motivation.
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.
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.
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.
Nov 10 (Online), 8:30-4:30 $265 / $395 Virtual Leadership Success
As virtual and hybrid work have become more accepted and understood, there are some things that successful companies have learned about making these workplace models most effective. Leadership fundamentals are different when you don’t see your employees face-toface. There is also a new and critical skill set that can empower supervisors to empower their teams.
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.
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Addressing Poor Performance: Learn how to prepare for harder performance conversations and what to do when it doesn’t go as planned.
Most workplaces struggle to find an effective approach to define, measure and reward great performance. In this session, assess your current performance management system and learn how to make it more effective, practical and favorably viewed, especially in new workplace models. We’ll also explore cutting edge trends, including moving from formal to informal evaluations and the rise of people analytics.
As organizational hierarchies flatten and business models embrace a move from command-and-control type leadership, to a more peer-to-peer, team-driven leadership approach, the question of how to lead without designated authority becomes even more significant to organizational success. This course will help participants improve their influencing and persuading skills in positions where their role requires but does not have designated authority.
Most workplaces have employees who have the responsibility of passing on specific information to the rest of the workgroup. These trainings can often lack consistency, structure or measurable learning outcomes. Some become reluctant trainers. Training your trainers can pay great dividends in improving learning outcomes and employee engagement.
Giving Recognition: Feeling appreciated is the number one thing employees want. Learn how to acknowledge efforts and results in meaningful and appropriate ways.
Developing Leadership Skills Session Options:
Moving From Conflict to Collaboration: Acquire the skills to turn conflicts into opportunities to achieve positive, productive results.
Individual Session Pricing: $95 / $155 Effective Performance Management and AppraisalsHRAcademy#125
Developing Leadership Skills: 9-Part Certificate Series
Leading Without Delegated Authority in the Workplace
Dec 7 (Online), 1:00-3:30 $125 / $185
Personal Strategies for Navigating Change: Explore skills to help deal effectively with change, both individually and interpersonally.
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Sept 14 (Online), 8:30-10:30 $95 / $155 Train the Trainer
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.
Sept 13, 20 & 27; Oct 4, 11, 18 & 25; Nov 1 & 8 (Online), 7:30-9:30 Series Pricing: $665 / $1015
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.
Nov 2 (Online), 1:00-4:30 $170 / $255
Portland 503.224.5219 Salem 503.585.4320 15 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 Thisparticipants.groupwill 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 * Early Registration Discount until August 31 Sept 14, 21 & 28; Oct 5, 12, 19 & 26 (Online), 7:30-9:00 $525 / $730
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Sept 13 (Online), 1:00-4:30 $170 / $255
Finding Ease in Difficult Conversations
Oct 11 (Online), 8:30-12:00 $170 / $255 Project Management Essentials Even if “project management” isn’t your official title, the skills, tools, and approaches are useful for many roles in an organization, especially as we continue to navigate new ways of working. In this training, we’ll discuss how to manage and direct a project – or multiple projects –from start to finish; elements of communication, team management, planning and meetings; and existing project management tools and software.
Coaching Skills Bootcamp
HR Academy #121
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.
An effective training plan looks out one to three years and helps plan your organization's training strategically. Link training to organization goals and help top management and human resources determine the most efficient, effective, and cost-saving training effort. Learn how to look at the training needs of the entire organization and map them to the goals of your organization.
Personal & Professional Development
Elevating HR to Strategic Business Partner
HR Academy #124
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Designing an Engaging Professional Development Plan
Nov 3 (Online), 1:00-3:30 $125 / $185
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.
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.
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.
Nov 3 (Online), 8:30-11:30 $125 / $185
Dec 6 (Online), 8:30-3:30 $265 / $395
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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.
For more information, contact info@cascadeemployers.com or call us at 503.585.4320.
Portland 503.224.5219 Salem 503.585.4320 17 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 andManagerCompliance Jocelyn Billings, Training Coordinator Behind every great organization is a well-trained staff. Plummer Bailor, Leadership Development Consultant Lindsay Hill, Director of CompensationServices Trudy Hylemon, Senior HR Consultant
18 Register Today! cascadeemployers.com/events Postcard 1 – HR Professionals in Portland Metro “Thank you all so very much for sensing the needs of your members... I truly appreciate the education and support that you faithfully make available to us.” TamaraGryte,SPHR,DirectorofHR,CascadeHealthSolutionsofEugene,OR When you’re a member of Cascade Employers Association , you don’t have to keep up with ever-changing employment laws. That’s our job, not yours. Cascade_Employers_Postcard_Series_1.indd 1 6/26/19 10:33 PM
Portland 503.224.5219 Salem 503.585.4320 19 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. 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. 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. 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. Employee Benefits Control employee benefit costs. Group health insurance, retirement plan, benefit program design and evaluation. 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. 503.585.4320 | 800.835.5518 | cascadeemployers.com
