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    • 11 Apr 2024
    • 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
    • Virtual Zoom Meeting
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    The Trends and Triggers of Creating an Impactful Employee Experience
    by James Longbaugh, Ph.D., Director of Consulting
    Workforce Science Associates

    Thursday, April 11; 11:30 am – 1 pm, via Zoom

    This session will provide insights on employee engagement trends and data around the current state of engagement sentiment to arm leaders with actionable insights that will create a positive impact on the employee experience. Attendees will learn: 

    1. Understand the employee engagement trends-from major shirts to a stable current state. 
    2. Learn simple actions managers and employees can take to improve employee engagement.
    3. Gain insights into best practices to ensure an impactful and valuable employee experience effort. 

      About the Speaker

      James Longabaugh, Ph.D., joined WSA as an executive consultant in 2019 and currently serves as director of consulting. Previously, Dr. Longabaugh worked at IBM for four years as a senior managing consultant, serving as a trusted advisor to organizations for enhancing the experience of their employees through research-driven employee engagement programs. In addition, Dr. Longabaugh has extensive experience developing pre-employment assessment and selection programs for organizations to hire their unfair share of high-quality talent, employing assessment and coaching programs to develop the next generation of leaders, and leveraging workforce analytics and artificial intelligence to discover meaningful insight to drive change.

      Experience

      Dr. Longabaugh has over 10 years of experience in talent acquisition, employee engagement and customer surveys, talent assessment, and workforce analytics spanning a variety of organizations and industries. Prior to IBM, Dr. Longabaugh was the owner and principal consultant of a boutique consulting firm specializing in organizational effectiveness, employee and customer surveys, recruitment, leadership development, and pre-employment assessments. Dr. Longabaugh is an adjunct professor in the graduate I-O psychology department at Seattle Pacific University, is a published researcher, and has presented at multiple conferences. He continues to contribute research and best practices to improve the world of work.

      Education

      Ph.D. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Seattle Pacific University

      M.A. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Seattle Pacific University

      B.S. in Psychology, Washington State University

      Active Member, Contributor, and Peer-Reviewer of SIOP (Society of Industrial and Organizational Psychology)


      • 12 Sep 2024
      • 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
      • Skagit Station Community Room, 105 E Kincaid St, Mt Vernon, WA
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      Annual Employment Law Update
      by Carey M.E. Gephart, Director & David Bratz, Managing Director
      LeGros Buchanan & Paul
      T
      hursday, September 12; 
      Skagit Station Community Room,
      105 E Kincaid St, Mt Vernon, WA 

      Washington employment law update covering new laws and proposed changes affecting employers in Washington state.  This discussion will include COVID-19 related laws and litigation, the 2022 Silenced No More Act, proposed rules affecting the Washington Paid Family and Medical Leave, Washington workplace safety rules, arbitration and arbitrability of claims, wage and hour issues, and recent determinations, settlement and/or awards in employment discrimination/retaliation claims. 

      This session will help you be aware of coming changes and emerging trends to better address workplace issues, avoid problems, and better ensure legal compliance. Attendees will learn: 

      1. COVID-19 Directives and Laws including mandatory and/or permissive vaccination policies
      2. Washington Silenced No More Act  - 202
      3. Developments in Employment Law regarding unlawful harassment, discrimination and wage and hour issues
      4. Arbitration and Arbitrability of Claims

        About the Speakers

        David Bratz, Managing Director at LeGros Buchanan & Paul

        David has been with LeGros Buchanan & Paul since 1991 and currently serves as the Firm's managing director. He represents maritime and non-maritime employers in employment disputes in state and federal courts and in various administrative agencies, such as the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Washington Human Rights Commission. David regularly consults with employers in risk management and employment practices, and frequently conducts anti-harassment and human resources training for management and supervisory personnel of the Firm's employer clients. David has been named a Washington Super Lawyer for several years. He frequently speaks to employer and maritime groups on risk management and employment law issues, and presents at CLEs as well.

        Carey M.E. Gephart, Director at LeGros Buchanan & Paul 

        Carey has been with LeGros Buchanan & Paul since 2006.  She represents both maritime and non-maritime employers in all aspects of employment disputes including wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, accommodation, retaliation and other related claims in state and federal courts, and federal and state agencies (including the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Washington Human Rights Commission, the Seattle Office for Civil Rights and the Alaska State Commission for Human Rights).  Carey’s practice also includes counseling and advising clients on personnel policies and practice, and in-house training and consultation on a variety of labor and employment related issues including anti-harassment and discrimination.



        • 10 Oct 2024
        • 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
        • NW Education Service District, Anacortes, WA
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        Annual Fall Workshop - Details Coming Soon!

        Thursday, October 10; 8 am 1 pm
        NW Education
         Service District
        1601 R Avenue, Anacortes, WA 98221

        Join us in beautiful Anacortes for our annual Fall Workshop. This session will provide multiple HRCI and SHRM recertification credits. 


        • 12 Dec 2024
        • 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
        • Skagit Station Community Room, 105 E Kincaid St, Mt Vernon, WA
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        Using BLS Data to Better Understand the Labor Market of Today and the Future 
        by Matthew Insco, Branch Chief & Supervisory Economist
        U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics 

        Thursday, December 12; 11:30 am – 1 pm, via Zoom

        This overview of Using BLS Data to Better Understand the Labor Market of Today and the Future will showcase where our jobs stand now and how to plan for where our jobs will stand in the future. Attendees will learn: 

        1. How to interpret, understand and make use of available government data
        2. Best practices for workforce planning 
        3. The resources available via BLS and how to use them to keep up to date on labor trends 

          About the Speaker

          Matt Insco is the Branch Chief of the Economic Analysis & Information Division for the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Western Region. His team helps to disseminate BLS data through press releases, articles, and the BLS website. The unit conducts outreach activities for BLS, including hosting monthly webinars available to the public, and assists data users in accessing and interpreting BLS data. Matt has also co-authored multiple articles related to healthcare and the Great Recession. Matt graduated from the University of California, Riverside and has worked for BLS for over 20 years

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