Applied for a 1-hour course: NC CIE, CFP, CPE, and CLE 730 am Breakfast Served 745 am Announcements 800 am Presentation 900 am CE Ends Abstract:
In this course we will discuss the importance of hiring for a cultural fit. We will examine the importance of quickly establishing rapport with the candidate through the technique of empathy. We will discuss legal and illegal interview questions. We will also look at several companies that focused on hiring for culture and how it led to their success in the marketplace. This training also allows time for participants to create behavioral interview questions based on their company's culture to use at their next interview.
Note: This meeting is at The Terrace Map
In 2018 Shawn founded ALT HR Partners as an alternative to the traditional Human Resources Department. While providing insight and assistance with legal compliance and risk mitigation, Shawn helps companies navigate all aspects of the employee lifecycle with respect and dignity.
Shawn has been providing employee relations expertise for over 20 years in healthcare, retail, manufacturing, school systems, municipalities, financial services, and non-profit organizations. In her role as the head of Human Resources at multiple multi-state and multinational corporations, she created strategic solutions for employee development and provided tactical expertise in employment law. She is passionate about mentoring and has worked with a variety of organizations to help create and foster their own mentoring programs, including the Greensboro Chamber of Commerce. In 2016 Shawn joined employers from across the country at the annual UpSkill America symposium in Washington, DC and spoke to The National Press Club on the importance of providing skill training for America’s workforce. The following year Shawn spoke at RetailHR about Welcoming Millennials in the Workforce, as well as Successful On-Boarding across Multi-State Organizations. Additionally, Shawn has been a speaker at multiple Human Resources conferences across the US, speaking on a variety of topics. Shawn was recognized by the Worcester Business Journal as a top 40 under 40 professional and by the National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve as a Patriotic Employer for her support and inclusion of veterans in the workforce. Shawn is a firm believer in the community and giving back. Shawn is an active volunteer and mentor with Launch Greensboro and Campus Greensboro. Shawn holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Montclair State University and a Master of Arts in Psychology from the University of California, Chico. Shawn is also certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) by the national Human Resources Certification Institute and SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM –SCP) by the Society for Human Resources Management.