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Register here: Developing Your Employees Tickets, Wed, Oct 4, 2023 at 9:00 AM | Eventbrite

Regular improvement opportunities are a vital aspect of organizational wellness and growth. Regardless of your role with the organization, it's critical to understand the importance of employee development and the increasing investment and role employers will play. To remain competitive, offering your team members regular opportunities to improve their skills and advance their own professional growth can help your recruit and retain employees. In additional they will feel supported, connected and engaged while boosting the reputation of the organization.

In our time together we will learn:

• What workplace skills are in demand;

• What is the role of the supervisor in employee development;

• The need for addressing our skills gap with Reskilling, Upskilling, Cross-skilling, New-skilling;

• What you are doing now for continuous learning and what’s working;

• Share ideas and tips for success, including micro-learning, individualized development plans and more; as well as

• And of course, answer your questions!

Deborah Jeffries, SHRM-CP, PHR, CPC, serves as the Vice President for HR Answers, Inc. With over 30 years in human resources is passionate about the employee experience and helping organization build success from within. She is the editor of HR Answers’ monthly newsletter, Advantage. As a consultant and trainer Deborah works with organizations on the employment processes/activities, performance management, coaching, customer service, harassment, supervision/leadership skills, improved communication and more.

Her past work experience includes recruiting, training, education, sales and marketing, as well as HR in retail, restaurant, staffing, and manufacturing environments. She holds a BS in Psychology; a Minor is Sociology with a teaching certificate from Willamette University.

Additionally, she has served as adjunct faculty to Marylhurst University, Portland State University and Willamette’s MBA program, teaching business students' key elements of human resources. Currently she is working with Linfield University teaching the SHRM Certification Prep course.

Clients comment on her no-nonsense practical approach, her energy, and her positive attitude. Deborah engages, motivates, and encourages her program participants toward self-improvement and self-reflection as they build up their skills to become part of a team that creates a great place to work. Those that know Deborah describe her as energetic with a quirky sense of humor, a passion for HR, and a contagious laugh. And remember, Deborah is one of us. She has been a member since 1990 and has served on her local, state and regional Boards in a variety of positions over the last 30 years. Speaking to Chapters and the NHRMA is one of her favorite things to do.

Register here: Developing Your Employees Tickets, Wed, Oct 4, 2023 at 9:00 AM | Eventbrite

This program will earn 3.5 PDC's with SHRM and HRCI.