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NEW LARRY ROBBIN PUBLIC WEBINAR SERIES!
REINVENTING FRONT LINE SERVICES FOR
BETTER EMPLOYMENT OUTCOMES IN CHALLENGING TIMES!
A Series of Webinars Presented by Larry Robbin Sponsored by the California Workforce Association September 29, 2020 11am-12:30pm PST
October 27, 2020 11am-12:30pm PST
December 8, 2020 11am-12:30pm PST
SPACE IS LIMITED! REGISTER NOW!
Only $99 for each session or register for all three at a discount price of $270!
WHO IS HIRING NOW?While many companies are laying off people, it is an exaggeration to say that no one is hiring. This is a list of 37 national employers that are hiring.
MANAGING THE RETURN TO THE WORKPLACE
HEALTH AND SAFETY PRACTICES
This easy to follow report will help you manage a safe return to your workplace. You will also find information on this topic on the website of the Center for Disease Control at www.cdc.gov.
TOOLS FOR EQUITY AND INCLUSION IN WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
OPPORTUNITY JUNCTION
PUTTING DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION INTO ACTION ON THE GROUND
In the wake of the social struggles America is going through, a lot of workforce programs sent out letters about how concerned they were with the issues of improving diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in their organizations. This is a good thing, but very few of them talked about how they were going to transform their organizations using DEI action plans. Opportunity Junction which is a long standing client agency of mine and a highly effective and innovative workforce program, put plans and actions behind their words. Click here to see how they are addressing these issues.
TEN TIPS FOR STAYING HUMAN ON VIDEO CALLS
Video calls can make engaging with job seekers difficult. While they may be convenient in some ways, they are also filled with challenges. The screen can easily become its own barrier to effective communication and counseling. The tips in this article will help you overcome some of the human level connectivity problems with video calls. Click here for the article.
I have a new webinar that goes into this topic in depth. It is titled Shaking Hands Through the Phone and the Screen! How to Get Better Employment Outcomes Using Humanistic Remote Counseling Techniques! For information about the webinar email me.
HOW TO HELP PEOPLE PREPARE TO ACE THE INTERVIEW IN A VIRTUAL JOB FAIR
MASTERING REMOTE JOB SEARCH
This is a great collection of so many helpful articles related to a wide variety of job hunting and working remotely. While not everything will apply to every type of job seeker, there is so much of value here that you should definitely read this article and share it with your job seekers. To see the article click here.
EMPLOYEE RIGHTS RELATED TO THE VIRUS
This is an extensive list of frequently asked questions and answers, legal issues and local contacts that will help you and the people you serve become knowledgeable about what rights and protections are available to employees during this pandemic. To access these resources click here.
ENGAGING YOUTH VIRTUALLY
This resource contains valuable information about the most effective ways to connect with youth virtually, virtual mentoring, virtual job fairs and creative ways to use online resources, websites and other tools to get the best virtual workforce outcomes with youth. If you work with youth, make sure to check out this resource. Click here for the resources
MY MESSAGE TO YOU IN THIS CHALLENGING TIME
As the pandemic drags on, it is so easy to become depressed and burnt out. Workforce development professionals are notorious for wanting to help others so much, that we often neglect taking care of ourselves in the process. This can lead to a lack of energy, optimism and limit our ability to be as effective as possible so we can help job seekers. This does not happen overnight. It is a slow, creeping and insidious process. If we aren't energetic and optimistic we can't help depressed job seekers get a positive outlook so they can stay motivated to make employment progress and job hunt in this challenging labor market. In this way, our own depression and burnout become barriers to employment for ourselves and the people we serve.
The pandemic has created collective trauma and this challenges our ability to stay positive and optimistic. We are unlikely to return to our pre-pandemic more positive state of mind until this crisis is over, but we can do things to fight against it and minimize its damage to our spirit and soul. The ability to do that is the new skill that we need to develop as workforce development professionals in this new abnormal.
It is not easy. I am personally challenged to take care of myself, but I can say that I am making progress. I am watching how much I tend to over work. I am definitely doing more exercise and eating healthier. I am avoiding things that depress me as much as possible. I am taking action to improve the social impact of my work which rejuvenates me. While I am not where I want to be yet, I am making progress. But it is a constant struggle. I hope you will join me in that struggle so that we as workforce development professionals can continue to have the greatest impact possible on the people and communities we serve. We have so much to offer them if we can take care of ourselves. Take care of yourself! See you in the next issue!
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