Event Calendar
HR Basics Workshop
Date(s): October 6, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM CST - 4:00 PM CST
Registration: 8:30 a.m.
Program: 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
ROOM BLOCK
Holiday Inn South
4751 Owen Ayres Court
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715) 830-9889
Room Block Name: Wisconsin Electric Cooperative Association or WECA
Room Block Rate: $121 (double queen)
Room Block Expires: Friday, September 4
Room Block Link: October Room Block
Rooms may be available under the room block after the cut-off date only if the hotel has rooms available. Contact the hotel directly to book rooms after the deadline.
HR Basics Workshop
1-1/2 Skill Builder Credits
This class is designed for non-HR personnel, so it focuses on HR concepts that are most relevant to job roles and day-to-day interactions in the workplace. Below is a list of potential topics:
1. Understanding HR Basics
- The purpose of HR and how it supports the organization.
- HR’s role in creating a positive work environment.
- Your role in mitigating risks for employees and for employers
- Overview of key workplace policies (ie. attendance, dress code, safety).
- Importance of adhering to company policies.
- Basics of anti-discrimination and harassment laws (ie. what behaviors are unacceptable).
- Employee rights and responsibilities.
- How to communicate clearly and professionally.
- Handling difficult conversations respectfully.
- Building positive relationships with colleagues and supervisors.
- Contributing to a healthy and inclusive workplace culture.
- How to identify signs of workplace issues (ie. harassment, discrimination).
- Proper channels for reporting concerns.
This program is an ECLIPSE-approved CORE course. Anyone can take this course and is not limited to ECLIPSE participants.
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