Time Management & Work-Life Balance
2019-10-17 15:30 - 17:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Ever feel like you are running in circles and not getting anything done? Is everyone else setting your priorities for you? This workshop illustrates practical and proactive strategies to effectively manage your workload and juggle competing priorities.
Brenda Budke with Sierra HR Partners will go over how to identify and act on first priorities, enhance key relationships for greater effectiveness, minimize time-wasters, and exercise integrity in the moment of choice to act on what matters most.
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Finding the Financing
2019-11-13 01:30 - 03:30
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Harassment & Discrimination Prevention for Supervisors
2019-11-14 16:30 - 18:30
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 their responsibilities in preventing and responding to harassment in the workplace.
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Filling the Soft Skills Gap Workshop
2019-12-05 16:30 - 18:30
What is the Soft Skills Gap, and why should business care?
Brenda Budke, Executive Director with Sierra HR Partners, will present on key strategies you can implement that support skill development for new and existing employees. Learn about:

The 4 Cs (Communication, Creativity, Critical Thinking and Collaboration)
Overcoming challenges in addressing the skills gap
The impact and insights of multiple generations collaborating at work
Identifying ways to improve communication and in-house training
And more!

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Social Media for Small Businesses Workshop
2019-12-10 16:00 - 18:00
Learn to maximize Facebook & Instagram channels for business marketing.
Where: Reedley Executive Center -1011 G Street Reedley, CA 93654
When: Tuesday, December 10th 8AM-10AM
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CA Healthcare 101 - What Covered California Means for California Entrepreneurs
2020-01-14 16:30 - 18:30
Are you an entrepreneur or a small business owner looking for healthcare coverage in 2020?
Join us for an interactive discussion where we’ll explain different health plan options and enrolling in 2020 coverage. We’ll also cover recent changes to the healthcare law that might impact your health coverage, how you can benefit from tax credits to help offset your costs, and tools and resources for entrepreneurs. Specific topics include:

Overview of the healthcare law
What is happening in California vs. Federal regulations
Health marketplace updates
Small business tax credits (available to businesses and tax-exempt non-profits)
Open enrollment for 2020
Tools and resources available for small businesses interested in learning more about the law.

A question and answer period will follow the presentation.
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Coalinga Business Resource Event
2020-03-09 15:00 - 2020-03-10 00:00
This workshop will feature 12 different business service organizations that will bring a variety of resources available to you, the business owners of Coalinga and the surrounding areas.
Learn about:

Affordable Financing Options
Site Selection
Upskill Training Opportunities
tax credits & Business Incentives
Recruitment of Pre-Screened Job Candidates
Marketing & Business Plan Support
Complaint & Dispute Resolution
import & Export Opportunities
And more!

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Succession Planning
2020-03-19 15:30 - 18:00
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 do I monitor and adapt to my plan?
How do I create individual development plans?

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Downsizing & Retooling to Sustain Business
2020-03-24 17:00 - 19:00, 2020-03-26 17:00 - 19:00, 2020-04-02 17:00 - 19:00

Postponed: Small Claims & Mediation Workshop
2020-03-25 15:30 - 17:30
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.
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Postponed: Supervisors Harassment Prevention Workshop
2020-04-16 15:30 - 17:30
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 their responsibilities in preventing and responding to harassment in the workplace.
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Registration will open on Wednesday, March 18.

Resources that Matter: Understanding what can help my business
2020-04-16 17:00 - 19:00

Leveraging Technology to Stay in Business
2020-05-01 15:30 - 18:00

Layoff Assistance for Employees - Webinar
2020-05-19 20:00 - 21:00, 2020-05-26 20:00 - 21:00
Layoff Assistance for Employees
Tuesday, May 19th @ 1 p.m.
Click here to register: https://tinyurl.com/FresnoRapidResponse

Changing Performance Expectations in a Changing Workplace - WEBINAR
2020-05-21 15:30 - 17:30
In the normal course of business, achieving the results you need from employees in both quality and productivity depends on clearly defining your expectations. As our workplaces change in response to COVID-19, many employees’ roles have shifted, making it essential that you revisit their performance expectations in order to maintain business stability and plan for future success.
Join us for a 90-minute webinar focusing on:

Establishing performance expectations for employees working remotely (on a temporary or long-term basis).
Maintaining a coaching mindset during challenging times.
Redefining job priorities and deliverables, and getting employee agreement.
Revisiting performance concerns with employees returning to work after furloughs.

The importance of building team unity through shared goals and direction.

Recursos para trabajadores afectados de COVID-19 (Spanish)
2020-05-21 20:00 - 21:00
Recursos para trabajadores afectados de COVID-19 (Spanish)
Thursday, May 21st @ 1 p.m.
Click here to register: https://tinyurl.com/FresnoRapidResponse

Job Fair Series - Supply Chain Logistics
2020-05-27 22:00 - 2020-05-28 00:00

Layoff Assistance for Employees - Webinar
2020-05-28 17:00 - 18:00
Layoff Assistance for Employees
Thursday, May 28th @ 10 a.m.
Click here to register: https://tinyurl.com/FresnoRapidResponse

Job Fair Series - Retail/Service Industry
2020-05-28 22:00 - 2020-05-29 00:00

Job Fair Series - Government
2020-05-29 22:00 - 2020-05-30 00:00

Layoff Assistance for Employees - Webinar
2020-06-04 17:00 - 18:30
Rapid Response Online Layoff Assistance Series
Click here to register: https://tinyurl.com/FresnoRapidResponse-June

Fresno Back in Business: How to Prepare for Reopening
2020-06-17 15:30 - 17:00
Fresno Back To Work
Click here to register: https://bit.ly/FresnoBackInBusiness

Leaves of Absence - Webinar
2020-07-16 15:30 - 17:30
Janet Keene with Sierra HR Partners will help business owners recognize reasons that may qualify an employee for leave. Topics include:

Which types of leaves must be paid?
Can you require the use of vacation and sick time?
What kinds of documentation can you require?
Determine whether your company is covered and the employee is eligible.
Good news for employers who utilize Arbitration Agreements with PAGA waivers

Harassment Prevention for Staff (Non Supervisor) - Webinar
2020-07-28 15:30 - 17:30
Daniel Larson with Sierra HR Partners will conduct a workshop developed with employment law attorneys that meets all AB 1825 requirements, including AB 2053‘s amendment covering abusive conduct/bullying, and SB 396‘s requirements related to Gender Identity, Gender Expression, and Sexual Orientation.
The workshop will also incorporate interactive harassment examples based on actual workplace situations.

Learning to Lead Post-COVID
2020-08-07 16:00 - 19:00

Hiring & Behavior-Based Interviewing - Webinar
2020-08-13 15:30 - 17:30
Turnover is costly, time-consuming, and a downright hassle. Join us to understand the pitfalls of poor interviewing strategies and add value to your hiring process. Get the answers you need, and make informed and lawful hiring decisions.
This interactive workshop will help:

Understand the value of behavior-based interviewing
Learn how to structure interview questions for effectiveness and consistency
Avoid legal pitfalls associated with poor interviewing techniques
Create an action plan after a candidate has been interviewed

Harassment & Discrimination Prevention for Supervisors
2020-08-27 15:30 - 17:30
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.
