Next CCHRA Breakfast Meeting
April 27  at 7:30 AM 
Workplace Violence: Response and Prevention
Presented by: Keith Crochiere, C.E.O of EAP Network

Workplace violence is any act or threat of physical violence, harassment, intimidation, or other threatening disruptive behavior that occurs at the work site.More than two million Americans were the victims of physical attack at the workplace during the past year.  Another six million were threatened, and 16 million were harassed. 

In this workshop attendees will learn:

  • Increase awareness of the potential to violence at work
  • Increase ability to recognize early warning signs of a potentially violent person or situation
  • How to record incidents indicative of potential violence
  • Encourage employees to report suspicious incidents properly
  • Develop and implement a clear policy against violence
  • Early Warning signs
  • Steps to Minimize Violence
  • Documentation
  • Risk Points 

Keith Crochiere, C.E.O of EAP Network, is a psychologist with over 35 years’ experience as an employee assistance professional.  He is a published expert on employee performance and behavior issues and is frequently asked to speak on a variety of human resource topics such as: Working with Difficult People, Conflict Negotiation, The Art of Giving and Receiving Criticism and Listening Skills. 
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Conducting Effective Internal Investigations
The May Breakfast meeting will be a half day session beginning with breakfast at 7:30 am and program from 8:00 to 11 am

Join seasoned expert investigator Jean Haertl, CEO of Safety and Respect at Work for a half-day interactive training session designed to provide you with a thorough grounding in conducting workplace investigations.
Participants will learn how to effectively initiate and conduct internal workplace investigations into policy violations, including complaints of discriminatory harassment, retaliation, unprofessional conduct, workplace bullying and violence.  While particularly relevant for staff in Human Resources and legal staff, supervisors in all departments can benefit from the information and techniques presented in this training. 
In this seminar, you will explore how to:
• Identify possible complaints relating to policy violations
• Effectively respond and communicate initial stages of investigation to complainants and witnesses
• Conduct effective witness interviews- Get to the truth with any witness
• Learn how to take notes and draft and organize the final written investigation report
• Determine how best to communicate findings to leadership and witnesses

Thursday, May 25, 2017
8-11am (breakfast buffet at 7:30)
Holiday Inn, Route 132, Hyannis

Annual Member Plus – no charge
Annual Member - $40 preregistered on website, $50 walk-in
Non-member - $70 preregistered on website, $100 walk-in


Professional Development Opportunities at Cape Cod Community College's Center for Corporate and Professional Development

Massachusetts Workforce
T raining Grants

The workforce training fund provides eligible businesses and organizations with employee training grants of up to $250,000 to invest in workforce development, improve employee skills, and maintain the economic strength and viability of the Commonwealth's businesses.

For more info click here.

Business Excellence Program: 

FREE Professional Skills Training for Eligible Employers

Training programs are being offered in three core topics: Communication, Team Dynamics and Productivity. Businesses of all sizes are welcome to participate.

Contact Mary Conklin, Program Coordinator, at ccpe@capecod.edu
Looking Ahead

April 27 -- Workplace Violence: Response & Prevention

Presenter: Keith Crochiere

May 25 -- Workplace Investigations (extended 3 hour session additional cost may apply)

Presenter: Jean Haertl 

June 22 -- Legal Update (extended 2 hours session additional cost may apply)

Presenter: Kathryn Hesse & Tom Colomb

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Joan McDonald

PR Chair and Newsletter Editor

Cape Cod Human Resources Association
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