**THIS CLASS IS NOT COVERED BY ETP**

Creating a safe and respectful workplace is essential for employee well-being and organizational success. This training provides a comprehensive overview of anti-bullying policies, discrimination laws, and sexual harassment prevention, equipping participants with the knowledge to recognize, address, and prevent workplace misconduct. Designed for managers and employees alike, this course covers legal responsibilities, liabilities, and effective investigation techniques.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand anti-bullying policies, discrimination laws, and sexual harassment definitions.
• Differentiate between quid pro quo and hostile work environment harassment.
• Learn prevention strategies and how to conduct effective workplace investigations.

Why This Matters for Your Organization:

• Reduce legal and financial risks by ensuring compliance with workplace laws.
• Foster a respectful and inclusive workplace culture.
• Equip leaders with the skills to address and prevent misconduct effectively.

Ready to create a safer, more respectful workplace? Enroll today to empower your team with essential knowledge and skills!

Trainer Bio: Ann Wicks is an expert in workplace compliance, HR policies, and employee relations, specializing in harassment prevention and discrimination law. With extensive experience in training managers and employees, she helps organizations create respectful, legally compliant work environments.

*Held In-Person*

Investing in your workers and setting clear expectations and standards creates certainty and satisfaction. This course focuses on providing clear, concise performance feedback that helps managers understand how to communicate with employees to engage and excel. By mastering effective feedback techniques, leaders can foster a culture of accountability, motivation, and continuous improvement.

Learning Objectives:

• Deliver Constructive Feedback: Learn how to provide clear and actionable performance insights.
• Enhance Employee Engagement: Improve communication strategies to inspire and motivate teams.
• Set Clear Expectations and Standards: Establish a framework for measurable success.

Why This Matters to You:

• Increase Employee Satisfaction: Strengthen relationships between managers and employees.
• Improve Productivity: Create an environment where feedback drives performance.
• Foster Professional Growth: Encourage development through structured guidance.

Ready to improve your leadership and communication skills? Register today!

Trainer Bio: Ann Wicks is aa expert with extensive experience in performance management. She has trained managers across various industries to communicate effectively, provide impactful feedback, and cultivate high-performing teams.

ETP members contact: etp@butte.edu

Managing employees comes with challenges, from addressing performance issues to handling workplace misconduct. This training series equips both new and experienced managers with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate personnel issues effectively. Through a combination of lecture and hands-on learning, participants will gain confidence in managing teams and tackling real-world workplace scenarios.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the key responsibilities of an effective manager.
• Learn to address performance issues and employee misconduct appropriately.
• Develop practical problem-solving skills for common workplace challenges.

Why This Matters for Your Organization:

• Strengthen leadership capabilities to improve team performance.
• Reduce risk by ensuring managers handle HR issues correctly.
• Create a more confident and effective management team.

Ready to enhance your management skills? Enroll today and gain the tools to lead with confidence!

Trainer Bio: Ann Wicks is an experienced leadership and management trainer specializing in employee relations and workplace performance. With a background in HR and organizational development, she equips managers with practical skills to navigate complex personnel challenges confidently.

ETP members contact: etp@butte.edu