HR Workshop Lunch and Learn Series

Are you a small-business owner, manager, or HR professional looking to enhance your workplace culture and HR practices?

Our HR Workshop Series is designed just for you!

Stop the Turnover Train: Proven Strategies for Employee Retention

January 28, 2026

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

(Lunch included)

In today’s competitive landscape, retaining talent is crucial. This workshop provides actionable strategies to build a robust recruitment cycle and retention system. Discover effective tools to engage employees and reduce turnover, ultimately enhancing your workplace culture.

Learning Objectives:



• Understand how to design and manage a complete recruitment cycle.

• Develop effective and compliant job postings and requisitions.

• Collaborate successfully with hiring managers during screening and selection.

• Explore retention strategies that focus on engagement, equity, and growth.

• Apply performance management and culture-building practices that reduce turnover.

Conflict to Collaboration: Turn Difficult Employees into Team Assets

February 4, 2026

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

(Lunch Included)

Transform challenging employee dynamics into opportunities for growth. This workshop guides you through effective strategies to address issues early, fostering a collaborative culture that aligns with your organization's mission and values.

Learning Objectives:

• Recognize, address, and resolve challenging employee situations early.

• Understand the role of policies and the employee handbook in guiding corrective action.

• Identify the manager’s role in documenting and addressing behavior and performance issues.

• Explore ways to engage and support employees through communication, coaching, and EAP programs.

• Connect organizational mission, vision, and values to positive workplace culture and engagement.

HR Shield: Protecting Your Small Business from Legal Pitfalls

February 11, 2026

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

(Lunch included)

In this workshop you'll discover how to safeguard your business from unexpected legal issues with comprehensive insights into essential employment laws. This workshop will arm you with the knowledge to manage your HR responsibilities confidently, ensuring compliance and minimizing risks.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify key employment laws applicable to your organization based on business size.

• Understand Title VII protections and how discrimination laws apply in daily workplace situations.

• Recognize the difference between exempt and non-exempt employees under the FLSA.

• Learn the basics of leave laws (FMLA, Paid Leave, State leave laws) and when they apply.

• Apply best practices for managing secure and compliant HR files and personnel records.



Workshop Schedule:

• Stop the Turnover Train: Proven Strategies for Employee Retention
• Date: January 28, 2026
• Time: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
• Learn how to build an effective recruitment cycle and implement retention tools to keep your best talent engaged.
• Conflict to Collaboration: Turn Difficult Employees into Team Assets
• Date: February 4, 2026
• Time: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
• Master strategies to address challenging employee situations and foster a positive workplace culture.
• HR Shield: Protecting Your Small Business from Legal Pitfalls
• Date: February 11, 2026
• Time: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
• Dive into essential employment laws, including Title VII protections and best practices for managing secure HR files.

Location: Mohave College

Lake Havasu Campus

Building 500, Room 502

1977 Acoma Blvd. West

Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403

Questions? Call 928.681.5649 or email: Janice Berkenheger at jberkenheger@mohave.edu