Posts By: Anna Bilderbach

WGU July Trainings: Writing Effective Job Descriptions and Building Trust in the Workplace

Register now for two Western Growers University trainings that will take place before the end of the month! Writing Effective Job Descriptions Better recruitment, employee satisfaction, and retention starts with a well written job description. Employees and candidates want to use their skills, knowledge, and abilities in a role that fits them. In this webinar, ...

WGU and WGIS Highlight the Dangers of Mental Distress, Stress and Fatigue in the Workplace

By Anna Bilderbach and Ken Cooper We all know the dangers of substance use on the job. Did you know that mental distress, stress, and fatigue are also impairing? Faced with labor shortages, supply-chain problems, and growing economic concerns, today’s leaders face an unprecedented uphill battle to grow their businesses. Employers are evaluating how these ...

Last Chance to Register for Foundations of Management and Employee Handbook Workshops

There are only a few days left to left to register for the Foundations of Management and Employee Handbook Workshop that will be held on April 28-29 in Salinas. Together, this multi-workshop will help you build a better workplace and ensure compliance. In Foundations of Management workshop, you will learn: What is management, its function ...

Upcoming Sessions with WG University – Secure Your Spot!

There is still time to register for this month and next month’s WG University course offerings! Whether you are a Western Growers member or a non-member, we encourage you to explore our customized educational offerings to catapult your business to the next level. Upcoming Public Sessions: April 20, 2021 Coaching Employee Performance Effectively English 9:00 ...

May 25 & 27: Preventing Discrimination and Harassment Training for WG Members

Western Growers University is offering employers throughout California and Arizona the latest Preventing Discrimination and Harassment training. The California Fair Employment and Housing Act requires employers, with five or more employees, to provide supervisors with two hours of training, and employees with one hour, as it relates to the following: Discrimination Harassment Abusive Conduct…

Register Now For Upcoming Western Growers University Courses

Training sessions are rapidly approaching, but there is still time to register and secure your spot with our experts. Whether you are a Western Growers member or non-member, we encourage you to explore our customized educational offerings to catapult your business to the next level. Registration is open for a VARIETY of courses, both English ...

Learn Appropriate Workplace Behavior With Upcoming Discrimination and Harassment Prevention Trainings

Join us as we present our accredited Preventing Discrimination and Harassment training to learn what is acceptable and unacceptable workplace behavior. Learn what an employer’s responsibility is when an employee reports an incident of harassment, abusive conduct and/or retaliation. Learn how to conduct an investigation and how to document incidents promptly and discretely. This course…

Western Growers University Releases its Latest Course Calendar

Western Growers University provides tools to help business owners maintain excellence across both administrative and human resource management. Whether you are a Western Growers member or non-member, we encourage you to explore our customized educational offerings to catapult your business to the next level. Registration is now open for a VARIETY of courses in both ...

More Courses and Guidance Now Available with WGU Experts

Western Growers University provides tools to help business owners maintain excellence across both administrative and human resource management. Whether you are a Western Growers member or non-member, we encourage you to explore our customized educational offerings that will help drive your business forward. Registration is now open for a VARIETY of courses in both English ...

Introducing the DiSC Strength Assessment

Deepen your understanding of yourself and others by attending the “Everything DiSC® Workplace Profile” training on August 23, 2021. We believe an organization’s true potential lies within its people. Unlock engagement, inspire collaboration, and ignite cultural transformation with the Everything DiSC® Workplace Profile. This course is for everyone in your organization,…

Convenient and Cost-Effective Custom Onsite Trainings

Western Growers University offers private onsite training designed to meet your unique business needs. These courses are offered to WG Members at special discounted prices and allow you the chance to grow your knowledge, meet compliance requirements, and proactively equip your workforce to face the challenges in the ag industry. Benefits of Custom Onsite Training: ...

The Clock Is Ticking On SB-1343 Compliance, Receive Your Training With WGU

Under SB-1343, both supervisors and employees are required to comply with Prevention, Discrimination, and Harassment training no later than December 31st, 2020. Now more than ever, it is critical that you take advantage of the opportunity to educate yourself and gain compliance for the workplace. Through Western Growers University, this critical training is now available ...