Hiring To Retain the Best- Employer Forum in Klamath Falls

June 6th, 2008

The local Chapter of the Oregon Employer Council announced today that it will be sponsoring "Hiring To Retain The Best" on June 10, 2008, 8:30 am- 4:30 pm at 2200 Eldorado Blvd, Health Education Center. Seating is limited to 30 and pre-registration is required.

Hiring employees is an important part of any business. Did you know that if you have a turnover problem . . . chances are very high that you're not hiring right? It's imperative for every employer to have a solid hiring process. Is your hiring process leading to turnover? Come get answers to your questions and find out what you didn't know that can hurt you.

Should I accept resumes or use an application?

How to check references?

Should I be running background checks?

What tools can I use in my process other than interviews?

Becoming an Employer of Choice is not an easy task. How do you transform and put into place programs that will attract new employees and make current employees want to stay to lower your turnover?

Costs: $85 per person for Chamber Members and $99 for non-members. Registration Deadline is 48 hours prior to event. VISA and MASTERCHARGE accepted. To register call Julie Matthews (541) 883-5630 x238 or email Julie.A.Matthews@state.or.us.

Speakers include:

Kathryn C. Rutledge, PHR, of The Human Resource, who will explore the art of employee selection, Cynthia Hurkes of Work Life Oregon and Jan Swander of Oregon Employment Department (on strategies to keep valuable employees in tight labor markets). Learn what employees value in employers. Take a look at creative ways to attract and keep top notch workers.