Join us for our annual Half-Day Workshop!
Date/Time: Thursday November 14th | 7:30am - 1:00pm | Breakfast & Lunch Included
Location: Holiday Inn Bellingham | 4260 Mitchell Way
Schedule of Events:
7:30am - Check in and breakfast
8:00am - Welcome and announcements
8:15am - Employment Law Update - Jeff Fairchild and Ian McCurdy
We will review the full array of recent employment law developments including significant legislation and case law. The session will focus on practical approaches to the latest changes.
9:30am - Break
9:45am - Develop Talent by Building a Learning Culture - Sherry Metz
Companies need employees who are ready to take on new leadership roles and handle complex challenges. However, training employees is often viewed as a necessary expense rather than used as a strategic advantage. Many growing companies have limited talent development resources to invest in training, yet the challenge is greater than limited time and money. Research consistently demonstrates that participants forget 85% of what they learn within a week of a training experience.
10:45am - Break
11:00am - Panel - Rhonda Purdy, Kara Turner, Raquel Hansen, Rowena Birnel
HR experts will delve into the ever-changing landscape of Human Resources. The panelists will share their experiences and insights on various topics such as emerging growth areas in the industry, fostering collaboration and innovation, DEI, and where they see the future of HR.
12:00pm - Lunch and networking
Raffle: We will be raffling off various gifts, and all proceeds go to the SHRM Foundation. Tickets are $1 each or 12 tickets for $10. To purchase your raffle tickets early, go to Donate to SHRM and purchase your tickets.
Proudly Sponsored By:
Respecting People. Impacting Business.
Express Employment Professionals is one of the top staffing companies in the U.S. and Canada. In the U.S., Staffing Industry Analysts ranked Express No. 2 in Industrial staffing, No. 3 in Office/Clerical, and No. 5 overall. In 2022, Express employed 579,000 people across 79,000 client companies. Each location is an individually owned franchise. Contact the office nearest to you to find your next job or newest hire.
The Bellingham Regional Chamber of Commerce has contributed to the success of the local business community for over 110 years. As a not-for-profit organization, the chamber provides value to its members by promoting their businesses, hosting programs and events that encourage peer connection, facilitating educational opportunities and advocating for policies that bring about positive change in Whatcom County. The chamber also serves as a catalyst in our community through its efforts to convene leaders and influencers in ways that drive growth.
Tickets on sale October 11th - November 4th.