Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board

Basic Principles of Leadership
2017-05-11 15:30 - 18:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Today’s new leadership role requires more than setting goals and giving orders. Effective leaders must empower employees by clarifying the common vision, tapping into an employee’s self-motivation, and encouraging creativity and initiative from all staff members.
Brenda Budke, Executive Director, at Sierra HR Partners will go over practical and proactive strategies to enhance your leadership skills.
Registration will open soon at: www.fresnobsc.com

Diversity in Contracting
2017-05-11 14:30 - 19:00 | Piccadilly Inn Shaw, 2305 W. Shaw Ave, Fresno, CA, 93711
Where: Piccadilly Inn Shaw
2305 W. Shaw Ave
Fresno, CA 93711
RSVP: https://divcontractingfresno.eventbrite.com
* www.hotel-piccadilly.com
room discounts are available call (559) 348-5527

Sales Workshop
2017-05-10 15:30 - 17:00
Why is consistently growing sales revenue results so hard for so many? Especially when the necessary knowledge isn’t a secret and is freely available to all. Dale will share his insights and lessons as a sales coach and trainer, and offer specific action steps you can take toward developing your own pattern of consistent, sustainable sales revenue improvement.
Nielsen Conference Center
3110 W. Nielsen Ave
Fresno, CA 93706
Presenter: Dale Bierce
Light refreshments will be provided!
RSVP for this FREE workshop by May 5th:
michael.donato@fresnoeoc.org

FMLA/Baby Bonding/Leaves of Absence & Paid Sick Leave
2017-04-20 15:00 - 2017-04-21 00:00
Janet Keene with Sierra HR Partners will review the leave laws facing California employers.
Topics include:

Recognize reasons that may qualify an employee for leave.
Determine whether your company is covered, and the employee is eligible.
Which types of leaves must be paid? Can you require the use of vacation and sick time?

Registration is open at: www.fresnobsc.com

Thriving in the Valley-2017 Manufacturing Summit
2017-04-20 14:30 - 22:30 | Fresno Convention Center – Exhibit Hall, 848 M St. Fresno, Fresno, CA, 93721, United States
Fresno Convention Center – Exhibit Hall
848 M St. Fresno
Keynote speakers:
John Hofmeister | Founder & Chief Executive, Citizens for Affordable Energy; Former President, Shell Oil Company
Katherine A. DeRosear | Dream it. Do it Virginia and Headed2, LLC

Cost:
$60 (SJVMA Members/Partners)
$100 (Non-members/Partners)

Contact:

Office of Community & Economic Development
559-278-0721

Register at:
http://sjvma.org/event/thriving-in-the-valley-2017-manufacturing-summit

ADA and Workers Compensation Collide: Return to Work and the Interactive Process
2017-04-13 15:30 - 17:00
Faith Driscoll and Pilar Mitchell, attornies with Michael Sullivan & Associates LLP, will go over the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Workers Compensation. Topics include:

Overview of ADA versus workers’ compensation employee protections
Differences in the return to work process for industrial injuries versus non-work related injuries
Types of medical documentation and examinations which can be required
Determining essential job functions

Registration is open at: www.fresnobsc.com

Hiring for Success (Recruiting)
2017-04-06 15:30 - 17:00
Craig Strong with the California Employers Association will look at the “real” cost of losing an employee to your business, and what should be done to insure that you are “Hiring for Success.” Topics include:

Determine What You Need
Advertise Your Job
Screen Applications
Conduct A Successful Interview
Make A Successful Job Offer

Registration is open at: www.fresnobsc.com

EDD - Unemployment Siminar
2017-03-30 16:30 - 19:30
Business Services Center
7475 N. Palm Ave, #105
Fresno, CA 93711
Reservations are recommended. Please call 1-866-873-6083 or 1-888-745-3886 or visit the EDD website at www.edd.ca.gov/Payroll_Tax_Seminars/ to register

Identity Theft: Protecting Your Business, Protecting Your Family
2017-03-21 15:30 - 17:00
Mark Ritter with New Millennium, and Michael Listopad with Algorithm Systems, will go over practical steps to avoid identity theft, and how to prevent it from happening.
Topics include:

Learn what identity theft (fraud) is and its different forms.
Understand how it happens.
Learn how to minimize risk in business and in personal life.

Registration is open at: www.fresnobsc.com

Behavior-Based Interviewing: How to Hire Right the First Time
2017-03-16 15:30 - 18:30
Daniel Larson with Sierra HR Partners will provide participants with skills for reducing the high cost of turnover. Participants will learn:

The value of behavior-based interviewing.
How to structure interview questions for effectiveness and consistency.
How to avoid legal pitfalls associated with poor interviewing techniques

Registration is open at: www.fresnobsc.com

Employee Handbooks - Sink or Swim
2017-03-09 15:30 - 17:00
Craig Strong with the California Employers Association will provide an informative presentation on employee handbooks.
Registration will open soon at: www.fresnobsc.com
