HR For Small Business Owners Initiative
YAKIMA, WA October 2018 – Small business owners from throughout the Yakima Valley received an overview of the most pressing Human Resources issues facing businesses in Washington.
Sarah Truglio, Small Business Advisor for Washington State Small Business Development Center network kicked off the workshop by providing an overview of the top HR related challenges she hears when meeting with business owners. The top issues included succession planning, successful job interviews, navigating regulations, and where to access up to date employment law information.
Roshelle Pavlin, Strategic HR Consultant for BBSI Yakima, took a deeper dive into each of these challenges and provided helpful tips and information that business owners could put into place in their operations.
An overview of the Yakima SHRM and SHRM national websites were provided highlighting the templates, toolkits, and sample policies and forms that are available to SHRM members.
One of the best resources for small business is the strength of the Yakima SHRM network. With over 120 HR professionals and monthly meetings and networking opportunities there is a chance for non HR business owners to meet, mingle, and have their most pressing HR questions answered.
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2019 Chapter Initiatives and Successes
Yakima, WA - January 16th, 2020 - Another year is officially in the books as we ring in the new decade. 2019 was no different compared to previous years in that it was full of opportunity and great efforts put forth by our community of amazing professionals. Here is a recap of our accomplishments for the past year.
Resource Fair Initiative
March 13, 2019-Yakima, WA- We are proud to have come together with Selah School District and various other organizations to provide a Resource Fair for High School students with Disabilities.
HR For Small Business Owners Initiative
YAKIMA, WA October 2018 – Small business owners from throughout the Yakima Valley received an overview of the most pressing Human Resources issues facing businesses in Washington.
Sarah Truglio, Small Business Advisor for Washington State Small Business Development Center network kicked off the workshop by...
Ridgeview Initiative
Last month Yakima SHRM completed one of their initiatives. Several board members gathered at Ridgeview, a local group home geared towards getting youth women back on their feet. We wanted to provide the girls with an oppurtunity to ask HR professionals about what to expect in the workforce, and the nuances of getting a job. This two day process...
Community Outreach
"There is no power for change greater than a community discovering what it cares about." -Margaret J. Wheatley
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