Please join us for an afternoon
of learning and networking at our
2024 Fall Half Day Event
at
Emerald Downs
Auburn, WA
October 23, 2024
12pm - 4:45pm Lunch & Learning
4:45pm - 6pm Social Hour
We're excited to have the following speakers join us:
2024: Current and Future Status of DEI in the Workplace
Presented by: Jenna Day M.A. and Kellis Borek J.D, Archbright
In June 2023, the Supreme Court struck down affirmative action programs in college admissions. Since then, DEI programs have been legally challenged at local, state, and federal levels. Further, in this election year DEI programs in the workplace face criticism and ignite misunderstandings. A combination of these issues leaves employers unsure of the future of DEI in the workplace. This session addresses how employers may continue DEI initiatives that are legal and effective at fostering belonging and inclusion. Finally, the facilitators will highlight the importance of continued DEI efforts and how HR leaders can articulate those reasons with their organization
In this session you will learn about the latest legal developments in workplace DEI, strategies for employers to maintain DEI without legal risks, the business benefits of DEI programs, and the connection between belonging, inclusion, and employee retention and engagement.
Insights, Tips, and Tools You Need to Navigate Difficult Conversations
Presented by Carol Bowser, Conflict Management Strategies
Who likes having difficult conversations? No one. Ok, there might be some outliers out there, but very few people like having to have a “difficult conversation.” However, we are expected to have difficult conversations with colleagues, employees, or clients. We are judged not only on our ability to have difficult conversation BUT ON OUR WILLINGNESS have difficult conversations. Having tools and language to use helps- a lot..
In this session you will gain frameworks, tools, and language to handle challenging conversations, including understanding common approaches, universal themes, and strategies to de-escalate high-emotion situations. They will also learn to differentiate between sensitive and difficult conversations.
The Background on Background Checks Panel Discussion
Presented by Gavin Bray and Debbie Loyning, Alliance 2020, Inc.
Gavin will take us through the most important facets of a compliant background screening program; this will include following the Fair Credit Reporting Act, abiding by any state or local laws that may affect an organizations’ background or drug screening program, and will discuss other common misconceptions or confusion related to said programs.
This is a great opportunity to get answers to any questions you have related to background screening programs.
Thank you to our sponsor!
