CAI Announces May 2013 Training Seminars And Development Programs In Raleigh

RALEIGH, NC, April 27, 2013

Bruce Clarke, president and CEO of CAI (http://www.capital.org), a human resource management firm that helps organizations maximize employee engagement while minimizing employer liability, announced the company's May 2013 schedule of training and development seminars. All courses will be held at CAI's Raleigh location at 2900 Highwoods Blvd. unless otherwise noted.

-"Cutting Your Worker's Compensation Costs: How to Reduce Costs and Avoid Pitfalls" is a one-day course designed to provide HR professionals with a fundamental knowledge of worker's compensation and more aggressive strategies for claims management. Participants will expand their knowledge of OSHA expectations and the role that the Class Code and Experience Modification Factor plays in compensation costs. The course will take place on Wednesday, May 1 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/bArub0.

-"PHR/SPHR Cram for the Exam" is a one-day review session designed to better prepare participants for the PHR/SPHR exam. The session will be led by David Siler, SPHR, GPHR, managing partner of Distinctive HR, Inc., who has been teaching exam prep courses for more than a decade. The review session, which is available in person and online, will take place on Wednesday, May 1 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/bi mDAg.

-"Forklift Operator: Train the Trainer" is a full-day course that will provide participants with the formal training necessary to serve as a designated forklift trainer. During the course, which is based on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Revised Standard for Powered Industrial Truck Operator Training, participants will review the formal, or classroom, section of required forklift training. Participants will also learn how to become an effective forklift instructor. The course will take place on Thursday, May 2 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/chPa8d.

-"Ask the Expert: Employer Rights and Responsibilities During an OSHA Inspection - What the Compliance Officer Won't Tell You" is a members-only interactive program led by Michael C. Lord, partner at Williams Mullen. During the program, participants will be guided through the OSHA inspection process and will discuss the best response strategies to use when faced with an inspection. Part of CAI's "Ask the Expert" series, the program is built to be highly-interactive, and participants are encouraged to ask questions. The program, which is available in person or by webinar, will take place on Tuesday, May 7 from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/11Vhf9c.

-"HR Best Practices: Finding, Hiring and On-Boarding the Best" is a one-day course designed to help HR professionals build recruiting, interviewing and on-boarding processes that ensure that the right employees are hired. During the course, participants will review proven methodologies and successful recruiting processes and will assess their current practices. By the end of the course, participants will have developed strategies to be more efficient in hiring and retaining top talent for their companies. The course will take place on Tuesday, May 7 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/TCUD5K.


-"Fundamentals of Management Certification Program" is a two-day interactive program designed to help managers master the key competencies associated with effective leadership: leadership vision, values and character, as well as communication, coaching and credibility. During the course, participants will practice applying the necessary skills for positively influencing employees to optimal performance and productivity. By the end of the course, participants will be able to develop a personalized leadership action plan, eliminate filters that hinder effective communication, develop strategies for improving coaching skills, and define levels of individual credibility. The course will take place on Thursday, May 9 and Friday, May 10 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/bIWEzs.

-"Critical Considerations When Performing Background Checks" is a half-day course that will provide participants with an overview of the many laws that apply to conducting background checks, as well as the opportunity to discuss what factors need to be considered to consistently evaluate job applicants. During the course, participants will learn how to develop policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal and state laws, and understand the benefits and risks of conducting, or not conducting, a background check. The course will take place Tuesday, May 14 from 9 a.m. to noon. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/9vmiQR.

-"Leveraging Your Emotional Intelligence" is an interactive workshop that will focus on emotional intelligence, self-awareness and relating to others. During the workshop, participants will assess their own levels of emotional intelligence and utilize techniques to achieve greater self-awareness, self-control and self-motivation. The program will take place on Friday, May 17 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/msEkja.

-"Accounting and Finance for Non-Financial Managers" is a one-day course designed to help managers and HR professionals master the basics of accounting and finance. During the course, participants will learn to read financial statements, understand budgets and monitor budgetary performance. At the end of the course, participants will be able to use company financial statements as a management tool to assist in goal-setting. The course will be led by Tony Smith, CPA and partner at Greer and Walker. The course will take place on Tuesday, May 21 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/pvfnxI.

-"How Well Do You Want To Be?" is a three-hour presentation led by Hill, Chesson & Woody's Twyla Hutchins, health management officer, and Ellen Tucker, lead consultant. During the presentation, participants will discuss the impact of health care reform on wellness and will learn incentive strategies to maximize employee participation. The presentation will take place on Tuesday, May 21 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/ZHXgXt.

-"Essentials of Effective Negotiating" is a highly-interactive, one-day course designed to teach participants different types of negotiation that can help to drive business forward. The course will focus on the three key negotiation skills - power of perception, power of inquiry and power of listening. At the end of the course, participants will understand the benefits and impact of negotiation and will have developed individual strategies for negotiation in their workplace. The course will take place on Wednesday, May 22 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/uJAPV1.

-"Improving Your Basic Business Writing Skills" is a one-day course that will teach participants the basic components of effective business writing. During the course, participants will learn how to avoid the most common grammatical problems, how to capture a reader's attention in the first paragraph, and how to write efficiently. The course will be led by Dr. David Covington, business and technical writing professor at NC State University, and will take place on Wednesday, May 22 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/cZF7uq.

-"Team Leader Certification Program" is a two-day, interactive program that will help prepare team leaders to perform at higher levels. Through group discussions, exercises, role-plays and action planning, attendees will develop the skills necessary to succeed and gain a better understanding of how to apply them to specific workplace situations. At the end of the course, attendees will be equipped to apply strategies to effectively communicate with and influence others, and manage difficult employee behaviors. The program will take place Thursday, May 23 and Friday, May 24 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/cHsA4n.


QUOTES:
"We are pleased to announce the schedule of seminars for May, and we look forward to providing attendees with up-to-date information on the latest topics affecting local professionals," said Clarke. "These seminars enable us to continuously provide area professionals with relevant information needed for professional growth and development to strengthen the Triangle's business community."

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DETAILS:
- All events are open to both CAI members and nonmembers, unless otherwise noted.

ABOUT CAI:
CAI is a trusted resource for HR, compliance and people development. With locations in Raleigh and Greensboro, CAI is a membership-driven organization that helps North Carolina employers maximize employee engagement and minimize employer liability through human resources and management advice, training, news, survey data, public policy advocacy and consulting services. For more information, please call (919) 878-9222 or visit http://www.capital.org.

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