Have you ever wished for a dedicated Human Resources
Professional for your small business? Are you wearing many hats at work
including the IT Manager, HR Director, Trainer and Operations? This is often
the case in small businesses, sole proprietorships, non-profits and even
medium-sized businesses. GSBA is proud to welcome a new member that offers
support and education in all areas of HR, management and supervision skills,
professional development, safety, productivity, employment law, computer
skills, compliance and more. Washington
Employers is a member-based organization providing real-time business results
through strategic workforce performance solutions. They are passionate about helping
their members attract and retain talent, develop and engage employees, comply
with the law, and plan for success. With 76 years of experience, Washington
Employers has earned the reputation as the trusted partner, industry expert,
and thought leader in workforce performance solutions.
One of the
integral services offered by Washington Employers is their Learning and
Development classes.
Course
offerings include: Coaching Skills for Managers, Employer and Social Media: To
Friend or Foe?, Compensation Planning: Where to Start, Planning and Conducting
Safety Meetings, Healing Customer Relationships, Medical Marijuana: Exploring
Current Employment Issues and Implementing Workplace Wellness: Programs that
Get Results. This is just a sampling of their more than 150 options.
As a GSBA
member, you can take any of these classes at the Washington Employers member
rates. Browse their courses by topic or by calendar.
There are three
different types of training to best fit your needs. Open enrollment training is
instructor led and held at Washington
Employers training centers in Seattle and Kent. Meet and interact with
people from other companies, and learn in an environment away from the
workplace. Onsite training are courses customized for your needs and held at
your business to best maximize time and convenience. And for maximum flexibility, web-based
training is also available for some courses. The course catalog can help you identify key
topics that will be covered in each course and who from your staff should
attend.
To get a taste of the robust resources offered
by Washington Employers, attend their Training Test Drive on November 7th.
At this complimentary event you will see trainers in
action as they present highlights from some of the most popular classes and get
a chance to meet with their staff and learn how to best achieve your business
vision. Plus a light breakfast will be served. Register for this event. Washington Employers is a valuable resource that can
increase effectiveness and expertise at every level within your personnel.
