(67) Empowering Talent: Reducing Turnover and Enhancing Employee Performance

8.30am – 9.30am MST, 28 February 2025 ‐ 1 hour

Room: Evergreen (F)

Human Resources & Staff

Are you grappling with the challenges of employee turnover and performance management? This workshop is designed to provide you with a comprehensive strategy to address these issues head-on.

Led by experienced HR professional Michelle Olson and employment attorney Eric Hall, this session will equip you with the knowledge and tools to:

• Understand the root causes of turnover: Explore the key factors driving employee departure, including burnout, lack of support, and limited career opportunities.
• Quantify the cost of turnover: Learn how to calculate the financial and non-financial impact of losing valued staff members.
• Leverage job descriptions for retention and compliance: Discover how to create clear, legally sound job descriptions that align with your school's mission and goals.
• Navigate the legal landscape of employment: Gain insights into key employment laws and best practices to minimize legal risks.
• Empower managers to retain talent: Explore strategies for fostering a positive work environment, providing effective feedback, and offering professional development opportunities.
• Implement effective performance management: Learn how to set SMART goals, provide ongoing feedback, and conduct meaningful performance reviews.

By the end of this workshop, you will leave with a clear action plan to reduce turnover, enhance employee performance, and create a more engaged and productive workforce.

Speakers

Michelle Olson

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Eric Hall

Attorney, Sparks Willson, P.C.

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Michelle Olson

Michelle is passionate about creating workplaces where businesses and employees thrive together. With a BS and Master’s degree in Human Resources and Organizational Management, along with her SHRM-CP certification, she has built a career dedicated to training, coaching, and fostering better workplaces. As the Past President of the Western Colorado Human Resource Association (WCHRA), Michelle remains deeply engaged in staying at the forefront of employment laws and HR best practices.

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Eric Hall

Attorney, Sparks Willson, P.C.

Eric is a seasoned litigator specializing in complex civil cases, including trials and appeals. His practice encompasses business litigation, constitutional law, school law, church law, and employment law. With extensive experience in both jury and bench trials, Eric has argued numerous cases before Colorado and federal appellate courts. Prior to joining Sparks Willson, he spent 18 years at Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie LLP. A Colorado native, Eric holds degrees from the College of William and Mary, St. John’s College, and Notre Dame Law School. He clerked for the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals and has been actively involved in various legal and community organizations, including the El Paso County Bar Association and the Federalist Society. He has also served on the Colorado Supreme Court Nominating Committee and co-founded Thomas MacLaren School, a highly regarded charter school in Colorado Springs.

: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-hall-0231071/