Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board

Hiring in a Tight Labor Market
2023-11-16 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
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.

Customer Service Excellence
2023-10-19 09:00 - 11:30
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.

Managing a Multi-Generational Workforce
2023-09-21 09:00
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.

Business Etiquette & Professionalism
2023-08-17 09:00 - 11:00
This 2-hour workshop will provide participants with key behaviors to enhance their professionalism, demonstrate respect for coworkers, and project a positive workplace image.

Basic Principles of Leadership
2023-07-13 09:00 - 11:30
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!

Coaching & Giving Constructive Feedback
2023-05-18 09:00 - 11:00
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.

Time Management/Work Life Balance
2023-03-16 16:00 - 18:00
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!

COVID Updates for 2023
2023-02-16 17:00 - 19:00
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!

Labor Law Updates for 2023
2023-01-24 17:00 - 19:00
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.

Navigating Employee Leaves of Absence in California
2022-12-08 17:00 - 20:00
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.

Coaching and Corrective Action
2022-10-13 16:00 - 18:00
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.

California HR Nuts and Bolts-HR Essentials for Managers
2022-09-28 16:00 - 18:00
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.

Safety in the Workplace
2022-08-24 16:00 - 19:00 | Workforce Connection, 3170 W. Shaw Avenue, Suite 101, Fresno, CA, 93711, United States
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!!!

Behavior-Based Interviewing
2022-07-21 16:00 - 18:00
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.

Succession Planning Workshop
2022-05-12 16:00 - 18:00
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? What can our small business do to diminish the disruption from sudden departures? How can yo u make succession planning more than a once-a-year-event? The answers to these questions are important whether you have 10 employees or 1,000 employees.

Harassment Prevention Training for Supervisors
2022-04-14 16:00 - 18:00
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.

Creating Effective Mentor Programs for Staff Retention
2022-03-23 16:00 - 17:30
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 to share upward, what to keep in confidence
Determining Goals and Building Capacity of Mentee
Encouraging and Inspiring (how to coach and give feedback, resources to read, key introductions

Staff Harassment Prevention
2022-02-17 17:00 - 18:15
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

Labor Law Updates for 2022
2022-01-25 17:00 - 18:30
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

Firebaugh Business Grant Information Session
2022-01-20 22:00 - 23:00 | Firebaugh Community Center, Firebaugh Community Center,1655 13th St.,, Firebaugh, CA, 93622, United States

Rapid Response Job Fair
2022-01-20 21:00 - 23:00 | Manchester Mall – Shields Avenue Entrance, 1901 E Shields Avenue, Fresno, 93726, United States

Covid 19 Vaccination Requirements for Employers
2021-10-14 16:00 - 17:30
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

Remote Work - the New 'Normal'
2021-04-15 15:30 - 17:00
Thursday, April 15, 2021 @ 8:30 am
Register at: https://bit.ly/OffsiteWork

Unemployment Webinar - Rapid Response
2021-03-18 17:00 - 18:00
Rapid Response Online Layoff Assistance
Click here to register: https://tinyurl.com/FresnoRapidResponse

COVID-19 UPDATE: Prevention Regulations and Vaccine Rollout
2021-03-18 15:30 - 17:00
Thursday, March 18, 2021 @ 8:30 am
Register at: https://bit.ly/PreventionUpdate

Spring 2021 Virtual Job Fair
2021-03-11 18:00 - 20:00
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

You can check out their websites beforehand to find out more about their positions.
We encourage you to upload your resume in PDF format so that you can apply to jobs during the event.
You can “message chat” with employers and they may request to “video chat” with you, so have your camera/microphone ready and be dressed just in case.

The event starts promptly at 10 a.m. on Thursday, and you may visit different booths. You can attend the event for as long as you like.

Registered Businesses (37):

Cargill
WestCare
Scelzi Enterprises Inc.
Amazon
Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission
Lyons Magnus
Trilliumflow
California MENTOR
Interim Healthcare
Sleep Fit Corporation
CCFMG
Betts Company
Wendy’s
Saint Agnes Medical Center
Innovative Integrated Health| Fresno PACE
Fiore Di Pasta
CenCal Foods
Eagle Management Consulting
Deli Delicious Franchising, Inc.
Land O’ Lakes
Promesa Behavioral Health
SAN MAR Properties INC.
Pana Pacific
City of Fresno
Grundfos Pumps
Vitro Architectural Glass
Fresno Police Department
Mow-N-Edge Corporation
The California Teaching Fellows Foundation
Mini Mops Inc.
Farmers Insurance
NAPA Auto Parts
Z Blinds Co., Inc.
California Manufacturing & Engineering Co LLC
Johnstone Supply
Esperanza Therapy Services
Tri-County Janitorial

No-Cost Webinar - Harassment & Discrimination Prevention for Supervisors
2020-12-10 16:30 - 18:30
Harassment & Discrimination Prevention for Supervisors
Watch for registration opening at: https://fresnobsc.com

No-Cost Webinar - Mediating Employee Disputes & Resolving Conflicts
2020-11-18 16:30 - 18:30
Mediating Employee Disputes & Resolving Conflicts
Watch for registration opening at: https://bit.ly/MeditatingDisputes

No-Cost Webinar - Harassment Prevention for Employees (Non-Supervisors)
2020-10-15 15:30 - 17:30
Harassment Prevention for Employees (Non-Supervisors)
Watch for registration opening at: https://fresnobsc.com

No-Cost Webinar - Workers Comp & Other Liabilities under COVID-19
2020-09-15 15:30 - 17:30
Register at: https://tinyurl.com/WorkersCompUnderCOVID
