Employer Seminar April 16

The Job Service Employers' Committee (JSEC) will be hosting an Employee Engagement seminar Thursday, April 16, from 8:15 a.m. until 12:30 p.m., at the Cottonwood Inn. A team of experts will present best practices in four areas: communication, customer service, motivation and retention. The round table format will improve understanding and allow for interaction with each speaker.

“JSEC selected the topics after feedback from employers,” said JSEC Chair Stacey Amundson, “and we wanted topics that were useful to both employees and employers.” Having employees who are engaged in their work and effectively communicate with peers and supervisors makes work worthwhile and gratifying, she noted.

Roubie Younkin from MSU Extension, will be the theme speaker for the event. She will lead a session using color analogies to help attendees understand their personalities and other people in their life to communicate more effectively.

Professional relationships coach Kim Kompel will share ways to motivate yourself and those around you. She will help attendees make choices that bring internal fulfillment at work and in life.

Customer service skills will be shared by Tami Burke, superhost trainer for Montana Office of Tourism. Frontline staff, managers, owners and community members will find Burke's training useful.

Director of Prairie Ridge Amber Swindler has extensive training and practice in managing people. Her experience will help employers and employees explore meaningful options to reduce turnover.

For more information and to register for the seminar, call the Glasgow Job Service at 228-3926. There is a fee. Seating is limited to 32 people. Registration forms are available at the Job Service Office, 74 4th Street North, or online at http://www.GlasgowJobs.mt.gov.

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