TPO Human Resource Management

TPO Services Overview
2024-02-07 10:00 - 10:30, 2023-10-04 10:00 - 10:30, 2023-08-02 10:00 - 10:30, 2023-04-26 10:00 - 10:30 UTC | VirtuaLive Online
A 30-minute Snapshot of TPO Support Options
This program is for those interested in TPO service options, including new representatives of current TPO Members, affiliate organizations, those interested in TPO, and those new to TPO Membership.
Join in for an efficient way to understand how:

TPO supports our clients’ HR operations
TPO services are scalable depending on client size (1, 100, or 100+ employees), client type (non-profit, private, or public), and HR function (one person charged with the HR function or a fully staffed HR department)
Some HR responsibilities are contracted out and some are kept internal
Clients can choose an on-going TPO Member basis or use TPO on an as-needed client basis – members always take priority!
Tips can help you take full advantage of all the benefits of TPO Annual Membership
TPO’s membership model has expanded since 1991 with scores of employers relying on our team of experts every day

Schedule and Registration﻿ 10:00am - 10:30am VirtuaLive Schedule: October 2, 2024 Register to Attend a Prescheduled Multi-Client Program Request Video Recording of Prescheduled Program

Annual Employment Law & Leadership Conference
2024-01-24 08:45 - 15:15
TPO and Littler will guide you through an informative VirtuaLive event, balancing both Legal and Leadership Best Practices to prepare you for 2024 and beyond!
A Premier Conference for Business Owners, Managers, HR, Risk Management and Legal Counsel in Public, Private and Non-Profit Organizations.

Schedule and Registration﻿ 8:45am - 3:15pm Member Rate: FREE* as part of Annual Membership! Additonal Member Rate: $249 per participant** Non-Member Rate: $349 per participant TPO Member *Based on number of authorized representatives (membership will be verified) Discount Code: Member (case sensitive) **Charge for participants above the number of authorized representatives (membership will be verified) Discount Code: MemberADD (case sensitive) VirtuaLive Schedule: January 24, 2024 Register to Attend the 2024 TPO/Littler Employment Law Conference

Excelling as a Supervisor/Manager
2023-11-15 09:00 - 11:00, 2023-04-14 09:00 - 11:00
Not All of Us Are Natural Leaders…Come Learn How to Lead Like the Pros As a manager, supervisor or leader, you face a wide variety of new challenges. In addition to accomplishing your own projects, you are expected to build and motivate a team to meet department and company goals. During this 2-hour program, we will explore practical techniques, tips and solutions you will need for success in your management role. Participants will learn about:

The key roles and functions of a manager, supervisor or lead.
The importance of effective communication in a management position.
How to exhibit leadership so others will follow.
Identifying stages of team development while recognizing where your team is now.

Schedule and Registration﻿ 9:00am - 11:00am Member Rate: $245 per participant* Non-Member Rate: $295 per participant VirtuaLive Schedule: April 17, 2024 November 20, 2024 TPO Member *Discount Code: Member (case sensitive) Register to Attend a Prescheduled Multi-Client Program Purchase
3-Day Video Recording Access Pass of Upcoming Prescheduled Program Purchase
3-Day Video Recording Access Pass of Previously Recorded Program (Available Now) Schedule Client Exclusive (In-person and/or on-line) Request More Information

Essential Wage & Hour
2023-11-08 09:00 - 11:00
If You Administer Payroll, You Need to Sit in on this One!
Covering the most commonly misunderstood and incorrectly applied principles of CA and Federal wage & hour compliance that (collectively) cost employers millions each year. Tune in to what you need to know about wage and hour compliance by staying ahead of significant wage and hour risks to prevent (avoidable) litigation. “You’ll be glad you did!”

The Five Exemptions
Salary Thresholds
Categories of Employment
Overtime Requirements and Exemptions
Reporting Time Pay
Regular Rates of Pay

Commissions
Non-Discretionary Bonuses
Piece Rate
Independent Contractors
Final Pay

Schedule and Registration﻿ 9:00am - 11:00am Member Rate: $245 per participant* Non-Member Rate: $295 per participant VirtuaLive Schedule: November 6, 2024 TPO Member *Discount Code: Member (case sensitive) Register to Attend a Prescheduled Multi-Client Program Purchase 3-Day Video Recording Access Pass Schedule Client Exclusive (In-person and/or on-line) Request More Information

CA Employment Essentials
2023-10-19 09:00 - 11:00
Increase Skills & Confidence / Minimize Legal Challenges / Reduce Missteps
WHAT SUPERVISORS, MANAGERS & HR STAFF MUST KNOW!
Taught by TPO’s certified expert HR Consultants/Trainers, VituaLive Online CA Employment Essentials (CEE) provides a convenient quick course covering critical HR basics including employment regulations, compliance and HR best practices. After just THREE 2-HOUR SESSIONS, managers with direct reports and HR support staff learn the fundamentals and context of their HR roles and responsibilities, CEE builds confidence to know when to slow it down, put things on hold, get the right answers; and THEN proceed.

SESSION 1
SESSION 2
SESSION 3

The Role of the Supervisor/Manager
Employment Regulations
Recruiting, Interviewing, & Hiring

Onboarding, Training & Development
Giving & Receiving Feedback/Documentation
Performance Planning & Management

Time Away from Work
Separation of Employment
Putting it All Together

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

ANYONE with direct reports counted on to “Get HR Right”
HR Staff and/or those with HR Responsibility
Those who wish to evaluate additional professional development needs

Schedule and Registration﻿ Three 2-Hour Sessions 9:00am - 11:00am Member Rate: $695 per participant Non-Member Rate: $825 per participant TPO Member *Discount Code: Member (case sensitive) VirtuaLive Schedule: October 16, 23, 30, 2024 Register to Attend a Prescheduled Multi-Client Program Purchase 3-Day Video Recording Access Pass of Upcoming Prescheduled Program Purchase 3-Day Video Recording Access Pass of Previously Recorded Program (Available Now) Schedule Client Exclusive (In-person and/or on-line) Request More Information

How to Keep Your Best Employees
2023-09-13 09:00 - 11:00
It’s Never Been More Important!
Employees want more and difference things and employers need to rethink their retention practices… or their best people will move on. True Engagement is an Employer’s Most Potent Competitive Advantage – but that’s easier said than done. There are endless variables, requiring a strategic level of approaches to keep your top performers in 2022’s challenging job market. You will learn some of the innovative ways smart employers are drilling it down and reinforcing a culture of respect and enrichment. They are infusing meaningful value of work and providing flexibility to help retain their employees. We’ll help you think this through, including:

The Great Resignation – a Turnover Tsunami
Today’s Top 5 Retention Challenges
A Model to Retain Your Best
Leveraging “Purpose”

Essential Leader & Manager Capabilities
The Power of Differentiation
The “Stay Interview”

Schedule and Registration﻿ 9:00am - 11:00am Member Rate: $245 per participant* Non-Member Rate: $295 per participant VirtuaLive Schedule: September 11, 2024 TPO Member *Discount Code: Member (case sensitive) Register to Attend a Prescheduled Multi-Client Program Purchase 3-Day Video Recording Access Pass Schedule Client Exclusive (In-person and/or on-line) Request More Information

50+ Leave Interaction Compliance – CFRA/FMLA/PDL/WC
2023-08-31 09:00 - 12:00
Including NEW CFRA Leave Expansion Requirements!
In-Depth Leave Interaction Workshop

FMLA – Federal Family Care Medical Leave Act (50+)
PDL – CA Pregnancy Disability Act (5+)
CFRA – CA Family Rights Act (5+)
WC – CA Workers’ Comp (1+)

How the CFRA Expansion interacts with other required leaves of absences – spoiler alert, “leave stacking” will be possible. Participants will receive:

Sample Policy Language
Guidelines for Leave Administration

Think you already know CFRA, think again! Interaction with the federal FMLA has never been so complicated! Includes CFRA/FMLA/PDL/WC interaction.

50+ Workshop - Schedule and Registration﻿ 9:00am - 12:00pm Member Rate: $365 per participant Non-Member Rate: $425 per participant VirtuaLive Schedule: July 10, 2025 TPO Member *Discount Code: Member (case sensitive) Register to Attend a Prescheduled Multi-Client Program Purchase 1-Week Video Recording Access Pass of Upcoming Prescheduled Program Purchase 1-Week Video Recording Access Pass of Previously Recorded Program (Available Now) Schedule Client Exclusive (In-person and/or on-line) Request More Information

5-49 Leave Interaction Compliance – CFRA/PDL/WC
2023-08-30 09:00 - 11:00
Including NEW CFRA Leave Expansion Requirements!
In-Depth Leave Interaction Workshop

PDL – CA Pregnancy Disability Act (5+)
CFRA – CA Family Rights Act (5+)
WC – CA Workers’ Comp (1+)

How the CFRA Expansion interacts with other required leaves of absences – spoiler alert, “leave stacking” will be possible. Participants will receive:

Sample Policy Language
Guidelines for Leave Administration

This NEW law might seem overwhelming but we will help you understand what is required and how to comply. Includes CFRA/PDL/WC interaction.

5-49 Workshop - Schedule and Registration﻿ 9:00am - 11:00am Member Rate: $245 per participant Non-Member Rate: $295 per participant VirtuaLive Schedule: July 9, 2025 TPO Member *Discount Code: Member (case sensitive) Register to Attend a Prescheduled Multi-Client Program Purchase 1-Week Video Recording Access Pass of Upcoming Prescheduled Program Purchase 1-Week Video Recording Access Pass of Previously Recorded Program (Available Now) Schedule Client Exclusive (In-person and/or on-line) Request More Information

Performance Management 2023
2023-08-16 09:00 - 11:00
A Refreshed Approach to Collaborative Feedback!
Today’s successful leaders are shifting to a more inclusive approach. Using a practical case study, Michaelle will walk you through TPO’s 6-Step Performance Review & Development System, including:

Incorporating “Power Skills”
Generational Considerations
Conducting Regular “Check-ins”
Assessing Employee/Team Development
Goal Setting “101”
Achieving Great Feedback Meetings

Handouts & Samples!

Check-In Format
Power Skills Definitions

Who should attend? Anyone responsible for performance feedback and development.

Schedule and Registration﻿ 9:00am - 11:00am Member Rate: $245 per participant* Non-Member Rate: $295 per participant VirtuaLive Schedule: August 16 TPO Member *Discount Code: Member (case sensitive) Register to Attend a Prescheduled Multi-Client Program Purchase 3-Day Video Recording Access Pass Schedule Client Exclusive (In-person and/or on-line) Request More Information

CA Employment Essentials
2023-07-12 09:00 - 11:00
Increase Skills & Confidence / Minimize Legal Challenges / Reduce Missteps
WHAT SUPERVISORS, MANAGERS & HR STAFF MUST KNOW!
Taught by TPO’s certified expert HR Consultants/Trainers, VituaLive Online CA Employment Essentials (CEE) provides a convenient quick course covering critical HR basics including employment regulations, compliance and HR best practices. After just THREE 2-HOUR SESSIONS, managers with direct reports and HR support staff learn the fundamentals and context of their HR roles and responsibilities, CEE builds confidence to know when to slow it down, put things on hold, get the right answers; and THEN proceed.

SESSION 1
SESSION 2
SESSION 3

The Role of the Supervisor/Manager
Employment Regulations
Recruiting, Interviewing, & Hiring

Onboarding, Training & Development
Giving & Receiving Feedback/Documentation
Performance Planning & Management

Time Away from Work
Separation of Employment
Putting it All Together

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

ANYONE with direct reports counted on to “Get HR Right”
HR Staff and/or those with HR Responsibility
Those who wish to evaluate additional professional development needs

Schedule and Registration﻿ Three 2-Hour Sessions 9:00am - 11:00am Member Rate: $695 per participant Non-Member Rate: $825 per participant TPO Member *Discount Code: Member (case sensitive) VirtuaLive Schedule: July 17, 24, 31, 2024 Register to Attend a Prescheduled Multi-Client Program Purchase 3-Day Video Recording Access Pass of Upcoming Prescheduled Program Purchase 3-Day Video Recording Access Pass of Previously Recorded Program (Available Now) Schedule Client Exclusive (In-person and/or on-line) Request More Information

Coach, Correct or Say Goodbye?
2023-05-24 09:00 - 11:00
Where the Rubber Meets the Road
Your job as a leader is to set people up for success. When things go off course, leaders take action. Do you find yourself coaching and cajoling with little to show for it? Let’s face it, lackluster performance impacts everyone and misaligned behavior is even worse. Attending this session will inspire you to develop your employees and address performance challenges with increased skill and confidence. Drawing on decades of experience, TPO enlivens performance management including:

How to Set People Up for Success
Giving and Receiving Feedback to Drive Accountability
Coaching, Correction or Both?
Sidestepping Legal Landmines
When and How to PIP
When and How to Say Goodbye

Schedule and Registration﻿ 9:00am - 11:00am Member Rate: $245 per participant* Non-Member Rate: $295 per participant VirtuaLive Schedule: July 9, 2026

TPO Member

;*Discount Code: Member (case sensitive)

Register to Attend a Prescheduled Multi-Client Program

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Purchase 3-Day Video Recording Access Pass

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Schedule Client Exclusive (In-person and/or on-line)

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Request More Information

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ENGLISH – All-Staff Harassment, Discrimination & Retaliation Prevention
2023-03-30 09:00 - 11:00
Respecting Diversity in the Workplace – NEW
California law requires organizations with 5 or more employees to provide harassment training:

SUPERVISORS
NON-SUPERVISORS
Temporary/Seasonal Employees

At least 2 hours of training:

within 6-months of hire or promotion, and
every two years

At least 1 hour of training:

within 6-months of hire, and
every two years.

Where this classification is expected to work less than 6-months:

30-days of hire, or
100-hours actually worked.

TPO’s interactive training program goes beyond the topic of sexual harassment to address all forms of unlawful harassment, discrimination, and retaliation in the workplace (age, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, etc.) in the workplace.
Our TPO Experts keep it relevant by including hypothetical situations, real-life examples, real-time discussions, reference materials, and acknowledgment forms to sign for personnel files.
TPO has trained over 10,000 managers, supervisors, and employees on the prevention of harassment and discrimination.

English - Schedule and Registration﻿ Non-Supervisors & Supervisors in hour one; Supervisors continue for hour two. VirtuaLive Schedule: December 11, 2025 Non-Supervisor 9:00am - 10:00am Member Rate: $35 per participant* Cost: $45 per participant** **Discount Code: EE (case sensitive) Supervisor 9:00am - 11:00am Member Rate: $50 per participant* Non-Member Rate: $65 per participant TPO Member *Discount Code: MemberEE (case sensitive) *Discount Code: MemberSUP (case sensitive) Register to Attend a Prescheduled Multi-Client Program Purchase 1-Week Video Recording Access Pass of Upcoming Prescheduled Progam Purchase 1-Week Video Recording Access Pass of Previously Recorded Program (Available Now) Schedule Client Exclusive (In-person and/or on-line) Request More Information

CA Employment Essentials
2023-02-22 09:00 - 11:00
Increase Skills & Confidence / Minimize Legal Challenges / Reduce Missteps
WHAT SUPERVISORS, MANAGERS & HR STAFF MUST KNOW!
Taught by TPO’s certified expert HR Consultants/Trainers, VituaLive Online CA Employment Essentials (CEE) provides a convenient quick course covering critical HR basics including employment regulations, compliance and HR best practices. After just THREE 2-HOUR SESSIONS, managers with direct reports and HR support staff learn the fundamentals and context of their HR roles and responsibilities, CEE builds confidence to know when to slow it down, put things on hold, get the right answers; and THEN proceed.

SESSION 1
SESSION 2
SESSION 3

The Role of the Supervisor/Manager
Employment Regulations
Recruiting, Interviewing, & Hiring

Onboarding, Training & Development
Giving & Receiving Feedback/Documentation
Performance Planning & Management

Time Away from Work
Separation of Employment
Putting it All Together

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

ANYONE with direct reports counted on to “Get HR Right”
HR Staff and/or those with HR Responsibility
Those who wish to evaluate additional professional development needs

Schedule and Registration﻿ Three 2-Hour Sessions 9:00am - 11:00am Member Rate: $695 per participant Non-Member Rate: $825 per participant TPO Member *Discount Code: Member (case sensitive) VirtuaLive Schedule: February 21, 28, March 6 Register to Attend a Prescheduled Multi-Client Program Purchase 3-Day Video Recording Access Pass Schedule Client Exclusive (In-person and/or on-line) Request More Information

TPO Services Overview
2023-02-08 10:00 - 10:30
A 30-minute Snapshot of TPO Support Options
This program is for those interested in TPO service options, including new representatives of current TPO Members, affiliate organizations, those interested in TPO, and those new to TPO Membership.
Join in for an efficient way to understand how:

TPO supports our clients’ HR operations
TPO services are scalable depending on client size (1, 100, or 100+ employees), client type (non-profit, private, or public), and HR function (one person charged with the HR function or a fully staffed HR department)
Some HR responsibilities are contracted out and some are kept internal
Clients can choose an on-going TPO Member basis or use TPO on an as-needed client basis – members always take priority!
Tips can help you take full advantage of all the benefits of TPO Annual Membership
TPO’s membership model has expanded since 1991 with many employers relying on our team of experts every day

Schedule and Registration﻿ 10:00am - 10:30am VirtuaLive Schedule: October 2, 2024 Register to Attend a Prescheduled Multi-Client Program Request Video Recording of Prescheduled Program

California Employment Essentials
2022-11-30 09:00 - 11:00

2023 Pay Transparency Compliance
2022-11-17 09:00 - 10:00
New California Law (SB 1162) Effective January 1, 2023
Complimentary 30-Minute Briefing followed by a live Q&A
SB 1162 Requires Employers to Disclose Pay Ranges in Job Postings and Comply with NEW Pay Data Reporting
WHAT EMPLOYERS NEED TO KNOW
NEW for Employers with:
15+ employees to include *”Pay Scale” information in job postings.
100+ employees have expanded pay data reporting requirements to include median and mean rates.
REMINDERS for ALL Employers:
Provide employees “Pay Scale” for their position upon request.
Provide applicants “Pay Scale” for the position they are applying for upon request.
Wage ranges and job titles accurately maintained for records retention requirements.
*Pay Scale Defined: The salary or hourly wage range the employer “reasonably” expects to pay.
Not Sure Where to Start?
Join us to learn more and receive TPO’s PAY TRANSPARENCY COMPLIANCE CHECKLIST to help get you going!
Includes a 30-Minute Courtesy Employer-Specific Consultation!

Schedule and Registration﻿ 9:00am - 9:30am Complimentary 30-Minute Briefing followed by a live Q&A VirtuaLive Schedule: November 17 Register to Attend a Prescheduled Multi-Client Program Request Video Recording Access Pass

2023 Pay Transparency Compliance
2022-11-16 10:00 - 10:30
New California Law (SB 1162) Effective January 1, 2023
Complimentary 30-Minute Briefing followed by a live Q&A
SB 1162 Requires Employers to Disclose Pay Ranges in Job Postings and Comply with NEW Pay Data Reporting
WHAT EMPLOYERS NEED TO KNOW
NEW for Employers with:
15+ employees to include *”Pay Scale” information in job postings.
100+ employees have expanded pay data reporting requirements to include median and mean rates.
REMINDERS for ALL Employers:
Provide employees “Pay Scale” for their position upon request.
Provide applicants “Pay Scale” for the position they are applying for upon request.
Wage ranges and job titles accurately maintained for records retention requirements.
*Pay Scale Defined: The salary or hourly wage range the employer “reasonably” expects to pay.
Not Sure Where to Start?
Join us to learn more and receive TPO’s PAY TRANSPARENCY COMPLIANCE CHECKLIST to help get you going!
Includes a 30-Minute Courtesy Employer-Specific Consultation!

Schedule and Registration﻿ 10:00am - 10:30am Complimentary 30-Minute Briefing followed by a live Q&A VirtuaLive Schedule: November 16 SESSION FULL - Please Register for Session 2 (November 17th)

Respectful Communication in a Diverse Workplace
2022-09-13 09:00 - 11:00
Do a quick mental scan of the people you work with. Notice anything?
They are diverse and including a rich variety of backgrounds, styles, perspectives, values and beliefs! So how can you leverage differences and diversity to spark good relationships and ignite performance? TPO will shine the light on (often unconscious) biases and blind spots that hamper the power of respect and inclusion. We will share some simple strategies to improve communication skills and interactions with diverse individuals for a more cohesive, harmonious and productive workplace.

Schedule and Registration﻿ 9:00am - 11:00am Member Rate: $199 per participant* Non-Member Rate: $249 per participant VirtuaLive Schedule: September 13 TPO Member *Discount Code: Member (case sensitive) Register to Attend a Prescheduled Program Purchase 3-Day Video Recording Access Pass Schedule Client Exclusive (In-person and/or on-line) Request More Information
