Understanding and Separating Your Bias

HSF proudly presents our new Recruitment and Retention Series. This series designed for HR Professionals and Executive level Managers takes a deep dive in six topics to help find and keep the right people for your organization.
From understand why you gravitate towards some people, to understanding your “why” so you can instill it in others, we take a deep dive with a diverse team of experts.

The most requested topics for workshops are ones centered around recruitment and retention.  You asked, we listened!

Select individual sessions or save by selecting the full series.  Select an agency spot, and send a different person to each training.

Series dates and Topics (detailed descriptions being added as they come in): 

• Understanding and Separating Your Bias- on 11/6

Do you wonder why are naturally drawn to some people and gloss over others? When meeting others you may notice you instantly are favorable to some people and cautious around others. Does that change as you get to know them?  During this session we will explore the reasons for this, and draw attention how this might affect interviewing, hiring, or creating a work environment, and use this knowledge to do what is best for your organization.

Presented by Matanor Shucker (this session is Virtual Only)

• Job Descriptions, Evals, and Expectations Through an Equity Lens- on 11/13

Objectives

1. Recognize systems that exist which are directly responsible for invisible barriers
2. Explore their personal bias and articulate its contributions to conflict and non-productivity in the workplace.
3. Demonstrate cultural awareness and competence.
4. Identify language and terms that are harmful and offensive.

Learning Outcomes

1. 1. Evaluate an organization’s hierarchy and how those structures do not add to building equity and belonging.
   2. Understand Affirmative Action on a deeper level.
   3. Gain a greater understanding of your cultural values, biases, and behaviors and how they impact your interactions amidst diversity.
   4. Explore how language and communication influence whom you attract to your business.
   5. Expand knowledge of policy and systems that innately keep some folks out.

Presented by Traci Talbert- African American Female Presenter Award Association

• Creating a Program of Employee Wellness and Support- on 11/20

Presented by Val Francis and Nicole Polite

• Celebrating the Why- On 12/4

Want to know why your work is really important? This workshop will help you dig deep into your organization’s story. We’ll talk about how understanding your mission and values can light a fire within you. Discover how a clear sense of purpose can attract the right people, inspire innovation, and build lasting connections. Learn the art of storytelling to share your passion with the world and make a real difference.

Presented by Becca Coolong- Human Service Forum

9am- 12:30pm all session

$600 HSF Members

$1200 Not Yet Members

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