Training Schedule: EEO, Accessibility, and Employee Relations
Training Schedule
7/9/24 - 7/10/24 – FOSTERING A CULTURE OF BELONGING: BUILDING SUCCESSFUL TEAMS
This training will underscore how diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace require belonging to be optimal. The training will address how belonging is linked to employee engagement, employee relations, job performance, health and wellness, turnover, and more and will include tips on how to assess and foster “belongingness” among colleagues and in work teams.
Space is limited; therefore, priority will be given to:
Employees whose duties are directly related to the training subject
New employees and those who have not received training in this subject
Instructor: Regina Streaty
Timeframe: 2 days, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. each day
Location: Via WebEx
Registration is available through LMS
7/17/24 - 7/18/24 – THE DISCIPLINARY PROCESS: A LEADER’S GUIDE
This class is designed to provide the participant with a thorough understanding of the progressive disciplinary action policy and process for those staff subject to the State Human Resources Act. This session includes an overview of employee relations for State Agencies and Universities; who is covered and why; terms and definitions; disciplinary actions, procedures, and requirements; documentation and appeals; as well as proactive and preventative best practices.
Target Audience: Managers, Supervisors, HR Professionals
Space is limited; therefore, priority will be given to:
Employees whose duties are directly related to the training subject
New employees and those who have not received training in this subject
Timeframe: 2 days, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. each day
Location: Via WebEx
Registration is available through LMS
7/24/24 – THE MACRO IMPACT OF MICROAGGRESSIONS
Using real-life scenarios, this training describes and defines microaggressions and explores how a general lack of awareness and deep-rooted biases can manifest as microaggressions. Participants will learn how seemingly harmless everyday questions, comments, and actions can send negative, derogatory, offensive messages; the impact of microaggressions on victims; forms and types of microaggressions; how to respond to or recover from (committing) a microaggression; and how to reduce the occurrence of microaggressions in the workplace.
Space is limited; therefore, priority will be given to:
Employees whose duties are directly related to the training subject
New employees and those who have not received training in this subject
Instructor: Regina Streaty
Timeframe: 1 day, 9:00 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.
Location: Via WebEx
Registration is available through LMS
8/1/24 – EMPLOYEE RELATIONS: THE GRIEVANCE PROCESS
This class is designed to provide the participant with a thorough understanding of the Employee Grievance policy and the formal grievance process for those staff subject to the State Human Resources Act. This session includes an overview of the grievance process for State Agencies and Universities; who is covered and why; terms and definitions; grievable issues and who may grieve; timelines and steps of the process; and grievant, respondent, agency, and Office of State Human Resources responsibilities.
Target Audience: Managers, Supervisors, HR Professionals, Employees
Space is limited; therefore, priority will be given to:
Employees whose duties are directly related to the training subject
New employees and those who have not received training in this subject
Timeframe: 1 day; 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 a.m.
Registration is available through LMS
8/8/24 – AMERICANS WITH DISABILITY ACT
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) makes it unlawful to discriminate in employment against a qualified individual with a disability. The ADA also outlaws discrimination against individuals with disabilities in State and local government services, public accommodations, transportation, and telecommunications. This training explains the part of the ADA that prohibits job discrimination by focusing on the core concepts of the ADA such as defining disability, identifying essential functions, and exploring the reasonable accommodation process. ADA training is essential for human resources staff, managers and supervisors, or any other employees who need additional information about the ADA in the workplace.
Space is limited; therefore, priority will be given to:
Employees whose duties are directly related to the training subject.
New employees and those without training in this subject.
Counties subject to the State Human Resources Act
Timeframe: 1 day, 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Via Webex
Registration is available through LMS
8/21/24 – CULTIVATING A WORKPLACE OF RESPECT
This training focuses on cultivating a culture of respect, identifying causes of and obstacles to workplace respect, and behaviors and workstyles that challenge it. The training further addresses behavior types, the toxic workplace, bullying and harassment, respectful treatment of employees and colleagues, mitigating problems, increasing employee engagement, and improving job satisfaction to cultivate workplace respect.
Timeframe: 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Location: Via Webex
Registration is available through LMS
9/18/24 – THE MACRO IMPACT OF MICROAGGRESSIONS
Using real-life scenarios, this training describes and defines microaggressions and explores how a general lack of awareness and deep-rooted biases can manifest as microaggressions. Participants will learn how seemingly harmless everyday questions, comments, and actions can send negative, derogatory, offensive messages; the impact of microaggressions on victims; forms and types of microaggressions; how to respond to or recover from (committing) a microaggression; and how to reduce the occurrence of microaggressions in the workplace.
Space is limited; therefore, priority will be given to:
Employees whose duties are directly related to the training subject
New employees and those who have not received training in this subject
Instructor: Regina Streaty
Timeframe: 1 day, 9:00 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.
Location: Via WebEx
Registration available through LMS
9/19/24 – EMPLOYEE RELATIONS: CONDUCTING WORKPLACE INVESTIGATIONS
This class is designed to train participants on how to conduct an effective workplace investigation. The curriculum focuses on the investigation process and types of workplace investigations, including procedures and practices that apply to any type of charge, and provides practical insights into the 5W1H method of workplace investigations, documentation, maintaining confidentiality, and interview techniques.
Target Audience: Managers, Supervisors, HR Professionals, Agency/University Investigator Personnel
Space is limited; therefore, priority will be given to:
Employees whose duties are directly related to the training subject
New employees and those who have not received training in this subject
Timeframe: 1 day; 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Via WebEx
Registration available through LMS
10/3/24 – AMERICANS WITH DISABILITY ACT
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) makes it unlawful to discriminate in employment against a qualified individual with a disability. The ADA also outlaws discrimination against individuals with disabilities in State and local government services, public accommodations, transportation, and telecommunications. This training explains the part of the ADA that prohibits job discrimination by focusing on the core concepts of the ADA such as defining disability, identifying essential functions, and exploring the reasonable accommodation process. ADA training is essential for human resources staff, managers and supervisors, or any other employees who need additional information about the ADA in the workplace.
Space is limited; therefore, priority will be given to:
Employees whose duties are directly related to the training subject.
New employees and those who have not received training in this subject.
Counties subject to the State Human Resources Act
Timeframe: 1 day, 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Location: Via Webex
Registration is available through LMS
10/7/24 – 10/18/24 – EMPLOYMENT MEDIATION TRAINING
The mediation program serves as Step 1 of our statewide employee grievance procedure. Mediators play an invaluable role in assisting to resolve employee complaints at the lowest possible level and ensuring that grievances are managed fairly and thoroughly. The mediation model for resolving disputes uses a neutral third party to facilitate negotiation between the parties and assists them in working together to generate solutions for settling their conflict. Unlike a judge or arbitrator, mediators do not render judgments – any resolution reached comes from the parties themselves.
To begin volunteering for the program, it is required to complete our 40-hour mediation training program. The next mediation training will be held on October 7-18, 2024. This training will be held virtually via Zoom from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day. This training will be delivered in partnership with Carolina Dispute Settlement Services (CDSS), a non-profit, private organization dedicated to the process of cooperative resolution of conflicts with the intervention of alternative dispute resolution methods. This training will be billed from CDSS at a rate of $750.
The class is limited to a maximum of 18 participants.
Location: Via Zoom
Timeframe: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Each day
Registration: To reserve your place in the class, please use this link to create a registration form. You will receive a response within 24 hours advising whether your registration has been accepted.
10/15/24 - 10/16/24 – FOSTERING A CULTURE OF BELONGING: BUILDING SUCCESSFUL TEAMS
This training will underscore how diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace require belonging to be optimal. The training will address how belonging is linked to employee engagement, employee relations, job performance, health and wellness, turnover, and more and will include tips on how to assess and foster “belongingness” among colleagues and in work teams.
Space is limited; therefore, priority will be given to:
Employees whose duties are directly related to the training subject
New employees and those who have not received training in this subject
Instructor: Regina Streaty
Timeframe: 2 days, 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. each day
Location: Via Webex
Registration is available through LMS
10/17/24 – EMPLOYEE RELATIONS: REDUCTION IN FORCE
Instructor: James Harris
Timeframe: 1 day, 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Via Webex
Registration is available through LMS
10/22/24 – PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT OVERVIEW
This class is designed to provide participants (primarily PM professionals and managers/supervisors) with a thorough understanding of the performance management policy and process. This session includes an overview of the performance management policy for state agencies including how to develop SMART goals, maintain goal calibration, avoid performance bias, effectively manage unsatisfactory job performance, and complete NCVIP monitoring & reporting. Using knowledge checks and class participation, the session provides participants the opportunity to actively explore strategies that improve the Annual Performance Evaluation (APE) process.
Instructor: Brittany Evans
Timeframe: 1 day, 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Location: TBA
Registration is available through LMS
10/30/24 – CULTIVATING A WORKPLACE OF RESPECT
This training will underscore how diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace require belonging to be optimal. The training will address how belonging is linked to employee engagement, employee relations, job performance, health and wellness, turnover, and more and will include tips on how to assess and foster “belongingness” among colleagues and in work teams.
Space is limited; therefore, priority will be given to:
Employees whose duties are directly related to the training subject
New employees and those who have not received training in this subject
Instructor: Regina Streaty
Timeframe: 1 day, 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Location: Via WebEx
Registration is available through LMS
11/6/24 –11/7/24 THE DISCIPLINARY PROCESS: A LEADER’S GUIDE
This class is designed to provide the participant with a thorough understanding of the progressive disciplinary action policy and process for those staff subject to the State Human Resources Act. This session includes an overview of employee relations for State Agencies and Universities; who is covered and why; terms and definitions; disciplinary actions, procedures, and requirements; documentation and appeals; as well as proactive and preventative best practices.
Target Audience: Managers, Supervisors, HR Professionals
Space is limited; therefore, priority will be given to:
Employees whose duties are directly related to the training subject
New employees and those who have not received training in this subject
Timeframe: 2 days, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. each day
Location: Via WebEx
Registration is available through LMS
11/13/24 – THE MACRO IMPACT OF MICROAGGRESSIONS
Using real-life scenarios, this training describes and defines microaggressions and explores how a general lack of awareness and deep-rooted biases can manifest as microaggressions. Participants will learn how seemingly harmless everyday questions, comments, and actions can send negative, derogatory, offensive messages; the impact of microaggressions on victims; forms and types of microaggressions; how to respond to or recover from (committing) a microaggression; and how to reduce the occurrence of microaggressions in the workplace.
Space is limited; therefore, priority will be given to:
Employees whose duties are directly related to the training subject
New employees and those who have not received training in this subject
Instructor: Regina Streaty
Timeframe: 1 day, 9:00 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.
Location: Via WebEx
Registration is available through LMS
11/14/24 – FROM ROUTINE TO STRATEGIC: EEO PLANNING AND MONITORING
This course is designed to assist EEO Officers and HR Professionals in developing an understanding of the strategic EEO Planning process, exploring current EEO and Accessibility Best Practices, and gaining knowledge related to EEO monitoring and metrics.
Timeframe: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Location: Via WebEx
Registration is available through LMS
12/03/24 – PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT OVERVIEW
This class is designed to provide participants (primarily PM professionals and managers/supervisors) with a thorough understanding of the performance management policy and process. This session includes an overview of the performance management policy for state agencies including how to develop SMART goals, maintain goal calibration, avoid performance bias, effectively manage unsatisfactory job performance, and complete NCVIP monitoring & reporting. Using knowledge checks and class participation, the session provides participants the opportunity to actively explore strategies that improve the Annual Performance Evaluation (APE) process.
Instructor: Brittany Evans
Timeframe: 1 day, 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Location: TBA
Registration is available through LMS
12/5/24 – AMERICANS WITH DISABILITY ACT
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) makes it unlawful to discriminate in employment against a qualified individual with a disability. The ADA also outlaws discrimination against individuals with disabilities in State and local government services, public accommodations, transportation, and telecommunications. This training explains the part of the ADA that prohibits job discrimination by focusing on the core concepts of the ADA such as defining disability, identifying essential functions, and exploring the reasonable accommodation process. ADA training is essential for human resources staff, managers and supervisors, or any other employees who need additional information about the ADA in the workplace.
Space is limited; therefore, priority will be given to:
Employees whose duties are directly related to the training subject.
New employees and those without training in this subject.
Counties subject to the State Human Resources Act
Timeframe: 1 day, 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Location: Via Webex
Registration is available through LMS
12/10/24 – TRAINING SESSION TBA
LIVE VERSION WEB EX
9:00 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.
12/12/24 – EMPLOYEE RELATIONS: THE GRIEVANCE PROCESS
This class is designed to provide the participant with a thorough understanding of the Employee Grievance policy and the formal grievance process for those staff subject to the State Human Resources Act. This session includes an overview of the grievance process for State Agencies and Universities; who is covered and why; terms and definitions; grievable issues and who may grieve; timelines and steps of the process; and grievant, respondent, agency, and Office of State Human Resources responsibilities.
Target Audience: Managers, Supervisors, HR Professionals, Employees
Space is limited; therefore, priority will be given to:
Employees whose duties are directly related to the training subject
New employees and those who have not received training in this subject
Timeframe: 1 day; 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 a.m.
Registration is available through LMS