BEND – It has been a hard few years for employers and employees. According to Cindy O’Neal, HR Manager for Cardinal Services, employers have had to make difficult decisions to stay in business. Employees have seen co-workers laid off, taken pay cuts, and taken on additional responsibilities just to have a job.
Businesses have invested time and money into training staff. Will these employees stick around when there are more job opportunities available?
Are these incumbent employees feeling appreciated and understood?
O’Neal will present The Care and Feeding of Your Incumbent Worker to area employers, on Tuesday, September 13, from 7:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., at the Oxford Hotel, 10 NW Minnesota Avenue, Bend.
Topics to be covered include:
- The differing perspectives between what an employee wants and what an employer thinks an employee wants.
- What makes a business a company employees want to work for.
- What some companies are doing to be in the top 100 Best companies to work for.
- How to create a workplace where people like their jobs.
- The importance of communication, both in substance and style, from leaders and managers, and how to do it.
- Adaptive Leadership styles and why they are important
- Techniques for keeping the workforce motivated and engaged.
Cardinal Services, along with Central Oregon Employer Council, are sponsors of the event. Continuing education credits may be applied to several industry accreditation programs.
Cost is $50 per person and includes a full breakfast. Registration is required, as
seating is limited. Deadline to register is September 6. For information and to register, contact Denise Pollock, 541 388-6024, denise.a.pollock@state.or.us
Oregon Employer Council is a 35 year-old nonprofit dedicated to providing employers an opportunity to shape Oregon’s workforce system by meeting on a regular basis with WorkSource Oregon Employment Department leadership. There are 21 local councils throughout Oregon. OEC office, 503 947-1305.
