The Lenses We Look Through: Unconscious Bias at Work
What do we mean when we talk about unconscious bias? How are these biases formed? Through non-judgmental discussion and activities, we explore what factors influence how we perceive others as well as how others perceive us. We call these the “lenses we look through” and awareness of them can help us see unspoken (and often […]
Preventing Compassion Fatigue
Do you care for others or are you in a profession where you look out for the needs and benefits of others before your own? Do you feel emotionally and physically exhausted, irritable, depressed with low frustration tolerance? Have you been experiencing less enjoyment at work and a diminished sense of accomplishment by the work […]
Preventing & Responding to Sexual Harassment at Work
Employees have a right to a safe workplace that is free from all harm, including sexual harassment. The State of Vermont requires that all employees participate in sexual harassment training within 12 months of being hired. At a minimum, employers have a legal duty to create and maintain workplaces that are free from sexual harassment. Preventing […]
Effective Communication in the Workplace Series
Reduce workplace conflict, handle difficult conversations, and have more effective meetings. Workplace stress and conflict doesn’t have to be the norm. Learn how to reduce workplace conflict and stress, handle difficult conversations, and how to give and receive constructive feedback. During this interactive and engaging workshop, participants will learn how to turn conflict into connection […]
VBSR Webinar: The Climate Impacts of Heating Our Homes and Businesses
REGISTER HERE How clean can we really heat in Vermont? Clean electric generation and transportation are well understood, heating is not. Hidden in the basement and shrouded in technical jargon, heating is our greatest opportunity to reduce our individual carbon footprint. Join VBSR and Jeff Rubin of Sustainable Heating for a webinar that will help […]
Virtual Webinar: Dimensional Fund Advisors: Who Are They and Why Should Investors Care?
Dimensional Fund Advisors is perhaps the largest investment manager that is unknown to the general public. Despite this, Copper Leaf Financial uses Dimensional funds in many client portfolios. Now is your chance to find out why and ask questions about one of our best kept secrets! Michael L. Thompson, CAP®, AIF®, AEP® of Copper Leaf […]
Management and Leadership Series
As a manager or a supervisor, your ability to successfully guide individuals and groups greatly influences morale, productivity, turnover, and the health of the workplace. Are you needing a refresher on how to build your confidence and toolkit when it comes to leading others? Join Adaptiva HR’s Senior Workshop Facilitator for an engaging and practical […]
VBSR Virtual Workshop Series on Creativity
Join VBSR for a two-part virtual workshop series providing individual professional development opportunities for employees at any level who are looking to expand and build upon their creativity in the workplace. Summer is a great time to focus on individual skill development and both of the workshops in this series will provide fun and engaging […]
Virtual Workshop Series: From Surviving to Thriving: Renewing Your People-First Culture Post-COVID
Join VBSR and NFP HR Solutions for a three-part virtual workshop series. Since March, 2020, organizations have been navigating through the perpetual ups and downs of the pandemic. The focus was on survival: continuing business operations in the face of constant change and unknown. As Vermont returns to what could be termed as “normal”, now […]
Virtual Townhall: The Best Strategies for Inflationary Times
Virtual Townhall: The Best Strategies for Inflationary Times with Larry Swedroe As investors most of us have not dealt with sustained inflation for more than 40 years. However, many economists, such as former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers are now worried about the heightened risk of rising inflation caused by massive fiscal and monetary stimulus provided […]
