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
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    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! 
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    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! 
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    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 

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    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.
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    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! 
    Event Info

    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
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