Posts By: Western Growers

The President’s National Emergency

Remember the timeframe extensions that were announced early in the pandemic? They are still in effect and—importantly—they were just extended. Here is what happened: As you will recall, in May 2020, the Departments of Labor and Treasury issued the “Joint Notification of Extensions of Certain Timeframes for Employee Benefit Plans, Participants, and Beneficiaries Affected by the…

Western Growers University: Everything DiSC: Productive Conflict

Harness the power of conflict by transforming destructive behavior into productive responses. Everything DiSC® Productive Conflict is a training and personalized learning experience that increases self-awareness around conflict behaviors and helps participants effectively respond to the uncomfortable and unavoidable challenges of workplace conflict. Rather than focus on a step-by-step process…

AgTechX Ed | Developing the Next Generation of Tech-Savvy Ag Workers

The Western Growers Center for Innovation & Technology, California Department of Food and Agriculture and Woodland Community College have partnered to host AgTechX Ed – a half-day event dedicated to developing the next generation of tech-savvy agricultural workers. The AgTechX Ed Summit at Woodland Community College will be comprised of 3 panels, with several keynote addresses, covering…

Western Growers University: Building Trust in the Workplace

This virtual course discusses the foundation for all relationships - trust. It is the basis for effective employee motivation, teamwork, decision making, accountability, and so much more. Relationships without trust have extremely limited value. You will learn how to develop skills for building, maintaining, and extending trust. Learn how to manage more effectively by cultivating healthy,…

Western Growers University: Stop Workplace Bullying Today

Workplace bullying is prevalent and has a costly impact on the entire organization. Employers, managers, and employees all have important roles and responsibilities in preventing and addressing workplace bullying. In this virtual course you will learn what each role should do to prevent and deal with abusive conduct and minimize emotional and physical costs to the employees and your workplace.…

Western Growers University: Preventing Discrimination & Harassment: SUPERVISOR (English)

Join Western Growers as we present the managers version of Preventing Discrimination and Harassment, which covers AB-1825, AB-2053, SB-396, SB-400, SB-1343, and SB-188. This anti-harassment virtual course is essential for educating managers on what is acceptable and unacceptable workplace behavior. Every employee's responsibility is to speak up and report incidents of harassment and…

Western Growers University: Preventing Discrimination & Harassment: SUPERVISOR (Spanish)

Join Western Growers as we present the managers version of Preventing Discrimination and Harassment, which covers AB-1825, AB-2053, SB-396, SB-400, SB-1343, and SB-188. This Spanish version anti-harassment course is essential for educating managers on what is acceptable and unacceptable workplace behavior. Every employee's responsibility is to speak up and report incidents of harassment and…

Western Growers University: Preventing Discrimination & Harassment: EMPLOYEE (English)

With a $1 million donation, Western Growers has joined dozens of industry organizations

Western Growers University: Preventing Discrimination & Harassment: EMPLOYEE (Spanish)

With a $1 million donation, Western Growers has joined dozens of industry organizations