Employer Resource Institute Audio Conference

Friday, November 21, 2008
10:30 a.m. to Noon (Pacific)

Order Option       Price   1. Live Conference       $219       2. Live Conference + CD Recording       $269       3. CD Recording Only       $219

Workplace gossip can destroy morale and spawn a number of nasty lawsuits, including those based on sexual harassment, invasion of privacy, and discrimination claims. Kids on the playground may enjoy a good game of "telephone," but gossip in the workplace is far from child's play. It can even become a federal case: A group of government workers in New Hampshire recently filed suit against their town, alleging that being fired for gossiping violated their constitutional rights.

Whether you hear the whispers at your workplace or simply suspect they exist, you need to act now to combat a contagious behavior pattern that can diminish employee satisfaction, stimulate turnover, and breed lawsuits. Join us on November 21 for an in-depth 90-minute audio conference on how to combat workplace gossip in an effective way. You'll learn:

• Why damaging gossip may be more prevalent than you think, and why refusing to take corrective action is the same as condoning the behavior
• How gossip can destroy workplace morale, productivity, and workers' self esteem, through real-life examples you can relate to
• Why "top-down" methods are required to get to the root of—and quash—malicious behaviors
• How to construct and implement a damage-control plan that minimizes your legal risks
• The types of claims for which your organization could be liable if you don't take steps to handle gossip-related issues
• How to drafting and administer a sound internal policy that addresses gossip and provides appropriate remedial actions to curb it
• Why you must train your supervisors to be your first-line defense against gossip-related problems

About Your Speakers:

Eric W. Swenson is a principal at RSJ/Swenson, a management and HR consulting firm specializing in the support of businesses in California and Nevada. In his 20-plus year career, Swenson has managed hundreds of employees, and he has spoken to many large groups on HR-related topics, including management, motivation, and personal development. An accomplished author, Swenson is a Kolbe Certified Consultant and member of the Society of Human Resource Management, the American Society of Training & Development, and the American Management Association. He regularly provides commentary and management tips at www.managingpeople.blogspot.com, and he is currently working on a follow-up to his first book, Managing People in the 21st Century

Jack Schaedel, Esq., the founder of the Pasadena, Calif.-based law firm Schaedel & Associates, has more than 10 years of experience advising private and public employers and representing employers in litigation and administrative proceedings. He has successfully defended state and federal claims on behalf of employers concerning discrimination, harassment, defamation, contract violations, trade secret violations, unfair competition, and wage/hour matters including class actions, in court, and before the Department of Labor, Department of Justice, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Schaedel also serves as a settlement officer for the Los Angeles Superior Court's Alternative Dispute Resolution panel.

Approved for Recertification Credit

This program has been approved for 1.5 recertification credit hours toward PHR and SPHR recertification through the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI). This program is also a California-specific continuing education activity for PHR-CA and SPHR-CA recertification. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit the HRCI homepage at www.hrci.org. The use of this seal is not an endorsement by HRCI of the quality of the program. It means that this program has met HRCI's criteria to be pre-approved for recertification credit.

Bonus Offer

As an additional benefit, you will receive a no-risk trial subscription to California Employer Advisor when you register for this Audio Conference (or purchase a CD recording). You will receive 3 evaluation issues. If you want to continue to receive the newsletter, simply pay the invoice you will receive in the mail. If you decide the newsletter isn't for you, just write cancel on the invoice and return it. You will owe nothing, and all issues you receive are yours to keep. As with all ERI products, your satisfaction is guaranteed 100%. (Offer good for new subscribers only.)

How Do Audio Conferences Work?

An Audio Conference is remarkably cost-effective and convenient. You participate from your office using a regular telephone. You have no travel costs and no out-of-office time.

Plus, for one low price you can get as many people in your office to participate as you can fit around a speakerphone.

Because the conference is live, you can ask the speakers questions' either on the phone or via e-mail.

With your registration, you also receive conference materials with additional practical information from Employer Resource Institute sent to you via e-mail shortly before the conference.

Why You Can Sign Up To Attend This Event with Confidence

As with all Employer Resource Institute products, you're completely protected. If for any reason you are unsatisfied with this Audio Conference, simply let us know and we will return your entire registration fee.