Sherwood Trust Hosts Do It Yourself Human Resources for the Ultra-Small Teams

Sherwood Trust invites you to a community wide workshop Do It Yourself Human Resources for the Ultra-Small Teams with HRUprise on Thursday, May 23, 2024 from 9 am – 12 pm. Community workshops are free and open to the public. Registration is required. You can sign up on our website: www.sherwoodtrust.org. This free community workshop takes place from 9 am – 12 pm on Thursday, May 23, 2024 at Walla Walla YWCA (213 S 1st Ave, Walla Walla, WA 99362). Snacks are provided.

Accessibility: If you need assistance with childcare, transportation, interpretation or something else to attend, please contact Julia Leavitt at least two weeks prior to the event.

Participants in the Human Resources Workshop will:

• Develop HR Fundamentals: Participants will gain the ability to establish a foundational HR function, including what policies you need to get started. 
• Enhance Recruiting and Culture Strategies: Attendees will learn to master the recruitment process to attract and onboard team members who are aligned with their organization's mission, and discover strategies to foster an inclusive and productive workplace culture. 
• Navigate Legal Compliance: Participants will learn how to stay on top of labor laws and compliance essentials to maintain legal integrity, and start sleeping better at night knowing their bases are covered. 

Who should attend the Human Resources Workshop?

• You work in an ultra-small nonprofit team with resource constraints.
• You are committed to adapting and innovating to meet the needs of employees while accomplishing your organization’s mission.

Not sure yet if this is the right workshop for you?

Listen to Rebecca Weaver share how “One Size Doesn’t Fit All: How HR Needs to Change for Small Business” to find out how you can adapt your human resources to meet the needs of your employees and business. Listen or read the full article at https://hruprise.com/resources/how-hr-needs-to-change-for-small-business.

About the Facilitator

Rebecca Weaver is the Founder and CEO of HRuprise, an employee advocacy organization that supports companies with flexible, independent HR for the new world of work. Rebecca has spent more than two decades in pivotal leadership roles, from Fortune 50 companies to innovative startups.

Inspired by the stories of the #MeToo movement, Rebecca launched HRuprise as a lone Instagram post, challenging HR professionals to create safer workplaces for employees. Today, she’s dedicated to making HR simple for businesses and startups.

Rebecca speaks about HR disruption as a sought-after public speaker, and author of an upcoming book about post-traumatic growth.

About Sherwood Trust

Sherwood Trust is a private, placed-based foundation that supports capacity-building to ensure that everyone in the Walla Walla Valley has a sense of belonging and contributes to a thriving region. Founded in 1991 to continue the legacy of Donald and Virginia Sherwood’s efforts to make the Walla Walla Valley a better place, Sherwood Trust has invested more than $37 million to strengthen nonprofits and communities.

More information about Sherwood Trust community learning and grant opportunities can be found at www.sherwoodtrust.org.