UpDate - Vol. 15, No. 29, Page 6
April 25, 1996
Employee training

Supervision Training Series
     This series of workshops is designed to enhance skills used
regularly in supervisory relationships. Participants should have at
least one to two years of supervisory experience. Employees attending
all three workshops will receive a Certificate of Completion from the
Office of Employee Services.

Session 3: Problem solving and conflict resolution skills for
supervisors
     This session examines the effect of conflict in the workplace and
the supervisor's role in its management. Conflict-resolution
strategies, methods to confront co-workers and ways to keep conflicts
from escalating will be reviewed. Join us to learn how to keep cool,
stand your ground and reach a positive solution.
     Date: Thursday, May 2
     Time: 10:30 a.m - Noon
     Location: Rodney Room, Perkins Student Center
     Deadline: April 26


Labor Relations Training Series
     This series of workshops is designed to provide managers and
other supervisory personnel with an overview of current labor and
employment issues. These sessions are geared toward personnel with all
levels of experience in the labor management area. Individuals
attending all six sessions will receive a Certificate of Completion
from Employee Services.

Session 5: Unemployment and workers compensation
     Participants will receive information related to unemployment and
workers compensation including eligibility and financial criteria, the
Unemployment Compensation Appeals Board and Industrial Accident Board
and the interface between Workers Compensation, the ADA and the FMLA.
     Date: Tuesday, April 30
     Time: 1:30 - 3 p.m.
     Location: Kirkwood Room, Perkins Student Center
     Deadline: April 26

Session 6: Violence in the workplace
     This session will examine the nature and magnitude of the
workplace violence problem, sources of employer liability, civil
liability to third parties and issues around negligent hiring,
retention, and supervision.
     Date: Tuesday, May 14
     Time: 1:30 - 3 p.m.
     Location: Ewing Room, Perkins Student Center
     Deadline: May 10