It takes the participant through the various steps necessary to develop and present effective public presentations. This is an opportunity for new state employees to hear about and ask questions about their benefits package, retirement, classification and pay, safety, policies, training, and their rights and responsibilities. This workshop will emphasize the role of facilitator and the basic skills necessary to successfully bring the group together. The best predictor of success on the job is past performance. While job references may be the most logical source of such information, they are getting harder and harder to get.
Any employer has legitimate worries about providing references.
Lawsuits alleging defamation, interference with economic opportunity, and other damaging actions have silenced many managers. This half-day seminar will explore the ins and outs of references both giving and getting them. Participants will learn about the legal environment and gain an understanding of safe reference practices. This course enables a cooperative effort toward common goals. But supervisors may be uncomfortable giving feedback, whether it is positive or negative.