Conferences and Events

September 12, 2023

Hyatt Regency Portland

DISRUPT HR

Once in a while an event series is born that shakes things up, it makes you think differently, it leaves you inspired. That event is DisruptHR.

14 speakers, 5 minutes each, and slides rotate every 15 seconds. Teach us something, but make it quick.

If you’re an HR professional, a CEO, a technologist, a community leader – and you’ve got something to say about talent, culture or technology – Disrupt is the place. It’s coming soon to a city near you.

Speakers include Laurie Grenya, SPHR, President and Owner 
 
Also attending is Deborah Jeffries, SHRM-CP, PRH, CPC, Vice President
Multifamily Spectrum

September 14, 2023

Oregon Convention Center

MULTIFAMILY NORTHWEST SPECTRUM 2023

Speakers include Laurie Grenya, SPHR, President and Owner 
 
Also attending Jennifer Schoorl, MSM, SPHR, Senior Consultant 

HR Answers will have a booth, so please stop by to say hello and get some HRA swag! 

September 19-21, 2023

Greater Tacoma Convention Center

NHRMA 2023 CONFERENCE

The NHRMA 2023 Conference will offer over many educational sessions on a variety of current HR topics. These sessions will equip you to better tackle emerging workplace issues, define your personal and organizational goals, reimagine your inclusion and diversity strategies, and provide you the tools to help grow in your HR leadership. Plus, earn valuable recertification credits!
 
Speakers include Laurie Grenya, SPHR, President and Owner along with Deborah Jeffries, SHRM-CP, PHR, CPC, Vice President
 
HR Answers will have a booth, so please stop by to say hello and get some HRA swag! 

September 26, 2023

Kruse Way Convention Center

APPLIED CLIENT NETWORK: OREGON CHAPTER MEETING

The agenda includes a presentation on Paid Leave Oregon.

Speaker: Laurie Grenya, SPHR, President and Owner 

October 3, 2023

Vancouver Hilton Convention Center

SW WASHINGTON SHRM CONFERENCE

Southwest Washington SHRM is proud to host their Annual Conference and Tradeshow in Vancouver Washington.

If you are Southwest Washington SHRM member, you know this group likes to have fun! So, plan on staying for Happy Hour with appetizers, beverages and win vendor raffles.

 
HR Answers will have a booth, so please stop by to get some HRA swag and say hello to Deborah Jeffries, Vice President.

October 12-14, 2023

Graduate Hotel – Eugene, Oregon

LEAGUE OF OREGON CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE

Don’t miss out on the LOC’s premier training and networking event for city officials. The 98th LOC Annual Conference will be held October 12-14 at the Graduate in Eugene. The Conference Planning Committee and LOC staff are working to put together an exciting program of valuable seminars, sessions and tours.
 
Speakers include Laurie Grenya, SPHR, President and Owner 
 
Also attending Anna Lee, SHRM-SCP, IPMA-SCP, Senior Consultant 

HR Answers will have a booth, so please stop by to say hello and get some HRA swag! 

October 17, 2023

Virtual Event

 

EMPLOYEE FEEDBACK AND COACHING

Gallup research confirms that employees are happiest when their supervisors take a personal interest in them, and their skills and talents are put to good use. Employees want to make a contribution which is why managers want to use feedback and use coaching to empower the individuals to take ownership.

This program will cover:

  • How to stop focusing on weaknesses and start focusing on developing strengths
  • Suggestions to improve active listening
  • Ideas for delivering feedback effectively
  • Powerful questions to ask to evoke discovery, insight, or a commitment to action
  • Steps to build in accountability
Speaker: Deborah Jeffries, SHRM-CP, PHR, CPC, Vice President