May 22, 2012

Employment Law Presentation

On May 1, Greg Griffiths from Dunlap & Seeger presented information on EMPLOYMENT LAW to the HR Peer group at the Chamber of Commerce. Greg works with Marathon Multimedia, who arranged for his presentation. CLICK HERE to review his presentation.    Employment Issues -HR Peer Group 5-1-12  

Workforce Information

RICE-COUNTY_LeaderInvitationLetter_032212 Click here to learn more about the latest Healthy Rice County initiative on Workplace Wellness. Register on-line by clicking here   REGISTER     Rice County Economic Development commissioned a study on Rice County Workforce Read it here:  Rice County Workforce Study   Workforce Development director Randy Johnson presented a Skills Gap report at a [...]

Learn More about Diversity in Faribault

This summer, a group of St. Olaf Students, under the direction of Professor Katheryn Tegtmeyer Pak, conducted a study of Faribault’s ethnic diversity. The report below outlines the benefits, challenges, the assimilation and connections made by these new residents of Faribault. After the Welcome Center -St. Olaf Report

% increases for 2012

What average percent, if any, are you planning to roll out for performance/merit increases for 2012? With a look back at averages of 0% in 2009, 1% in 2010, 3% in 2011, what are you anticipating for 2012?

Setting Standards

At the June meeting, members of the HR Peer group heard a presentation on behavior standards lead by Lucy DuPree, followed  by a discussion on  best practices for setting behavioral standards in the workplace. This is Lucy’s presentation:  Standards The next meeting is August 2 at 7:3o am at the Chamber office.   The discussion topic [...]

Wellness in the Workplace

If you missed the last meeting of the HR Peer Group – you missed a great presentation on Wellness in the Workplace by Natalie Ginter.  Here is the presentation: Wellness in the Workplace

HR Peer Group Presentation – January 2011

Managing Employee Performance Jan 2011 (2)

HR Peer Group – Social Media

The December meeting featured a presentation by Melissa Lord-Illsley on Social Media Social Media HR Peer Group The next meeting is January 4 at 7:30 am at the Chamber office with the topic of rewarding good performance and performance reviews.

Workplace Culture of Respect

The HR PEER Group heard a great presentation today from Gregory Griffith, an employment law specialist. The topic was Building a Workplace Culture of Respect.  Harassment Awareness – Faribault Chamber of Commerce HR Group

HR Peer Group

Human Resource professionals and small business owners who handle HR issues are coming together monthly to share resources, best practices and connect with one another. The Regularly scheduled meeting is the first Tuesday of each month at 7:30 am at the Chamber office. Members of the HR Peer Group use this forum to share information [...]