PASCO sponsors conferences, monthly programs, and workshops allowing for in-depth development of topics important to human resources professionals.

Programs

Programs are generally held on a monthly basis. They are one to two hours in length and are held at a local hotel in the morning or afternoon. These programs address a variety of timely and relevant human resources topics including legislative updates, recruitment and selection, strategic planning and performance management, compensation and benefit plans, health and safety programs, managing organizational transitions, recognition and retention programs, and work/life issues. The programs offer networking and professional development, encouraging members to share ideas and discuss topics regarding human resources issues.

Workshops

PASCO regularly presents in depth workshops on relevant topics. Workshops are planned and conducted by specialists in the areas being addressed. Previous topics have included Beyond Writing Policies-Strategies for Employee Handbooks, Peer Review and 360 Degree Feedback, A Mock EEOC Mediation Workshop, and Identifying and Meeting the Needs of Your Immigrant Hispanic Employees.

Conferences

Every fall, PASCO hosts the North Bay Employment Law Conference. Representatives from prestigious law firms, local businesses, community leaders, educational institutions and a variety of other professional organizations provide information critical to human resources professionals. The conference focuses on recent developments in labor and employment law affecting organizations in increasingly complex and challenging business environments. Practical strategies, preventive measures, and progressive human resources policies and procedures are addressed at the conference.