30 Ways to Shine as a New Employee
November 18 & 19, 2009
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
San Diego, CA

SORRY...
SEMINAR IS SOLD OUT!

"The ability to get a job has only a
casual relationship to the ability to keep it."

- Denise Bissonnette

Denise Bissonnette - Career Development, Job Development, True Livelihood
with Denise Bissonnette


PROGRAM OVERVIEW

No one wants to fail at a new job. Everyone wants to succeed. In fact, beyond just retaining a job, who doesn’t want to "shine" as a new employee? Employers hire new employees hoping that they will more than "survive" the job - they want them to excel and thrive! Employment agencies don't just want to just "place" people in jobs; they want them to become rooted - to develop new skills and to successfully meet new challenges. What factors determine whether a new employee succeeds or fails? What kinds of supports can increase their chances of success?

30 Ways to Shine as a New Employee is a compelling new approach to job retention! This two-day seminar is based on Denise Bissonnette’s celebrated guide to job retention, 30 Ways to Shine as a New Employee. This book, intended especially for new employees, is the key to the 30 Ways to Shine program. Using it as the basis for mentoring or other supportive services, employers and/or placement agencies can monitor the progress of new employees and help them to successfully deal with the challenges of their new jobs and workplaces.

30 Ways to Shine as a New Employee is a program for job success that can be used by employers or employment agencies to support the new employee in his/her new job. Used effectively, its comprehensive approach can heighten the productivity, success and job satisfaction of new employees. Focusing on the critical first 6 to 12 weeks of employment, it addresses 30 key skills in areas such as:

  • Adapting to the company culture.

  • Going the extra mile for the employer.

  • Shining in the eyes of the customer.

  • Being a great team player.

  • Responding well to constructive feedback.

  • Getting the most from your job experience.

  • Balancing life and work.

  • Handling negative emotions at work

  • Surviving Office Politics

In this seminar, Denise will lead participants through a step-by-step examination of these 30 key skills and the accompanying "Challenge of the Day" - practical and engaging activities that enable the new employee to put these skills into action on the job.

Employers can effectively use this program to improve new employee retention - particularly for employees who are entering the workforce for the first time. It can serve as the basis for an entirely new company program, or it can effectively supplement and enhance your existing Orientation and Mentoring programs. (For some further suggestions on how employers can implement the program, click here.)

Employment Agencies can use this program to deliver outstanding pre- and post-placement support to new employees and to distinguish their services within the business community. It can be an effective addition to pre-placement job clubs or post-placement support groups. (For some suggestions on how employment agencies can implement the program as pre-employment training, click here or as post-placement support, click here.)

30 Ways to Shine as a New Employee will give you tools to provide outstanding support and guidance to new employees  - to ease their transition into the workplace and to enhance their ability to be productive and effective from the start! This innovative retention program will enable you to proactively anticipate problems before they arise and give you a systematic way to ensure the new employee's success!

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Program Overview Participant Feedback Special Needs
Registration Location Continuing Ed. Credits
Trainer Parking Co-sponsors
Materials Lodging Additional Information
Who Should Attend? Refreshments  

REGISTRATION SORRY... SEMINAR IS SOLD OUT!

Registration fees are $160/person and space is limited.

  • To register online, please go to Online Registration Form.
     

  • To print out a registration form which can be submitted by mail, please click here.

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TRAINER

Denise Bissonnette is an internationally renowned writer, trainer and keynote speaker. For two decades, she has inspired people and organizations throughout North America to look beyond traditional concepts of career development and to craft livelihoods rooted in the individual "genius" of each person. Denise has authored several publications on creative job development, state of the art job search techniques, the cultivation of the human spirit, and how to "shine" on the job. Her work is a rich tapestry of her talents as a poet, writer, storyteller, teacher and career developer.

(For more information on Denise's work, please visit www.diversityworld.com.) 
 

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MATERIALS

Book cover: 30 Ways to Shine as a New EmployeeParticipants will each receive a copy of Denise's new book 30 Ways to Shine as a New Employee: a guide to success in the workplace (Retail Value: $30). This text will serve as the workbook for this seminar.

The130-page text is the fundamental component of the 30 Ways to Shine program. Intended to be used by each new employee, it is the basis for ongoing mentoring within the company and/or support from a placement agency. (Registrants of this workshop are not given a right to duplicate the copyrighted workshop materials. If, however, they choose to implement the 30 Ways to Shine program, they will be able to purchase multiple copies of this text at volume discounts.)

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WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Employment and Training Agencies can use this program to deliver outstanding pre- and post- placement support to new employees and to distinguish their services within the business community. It can be an effective addition to pre-placement job clubs or post-placement support groups.

Employers can effectively use this program to improve new employee retention - particularly for employees who are entering the workforce for the first time. It can serve as the basis for an entirely new company program, or it can effectively supplement and enhance your existing Orientation and Mentoring programs.

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FEEDBACK

"I utilized it (30 Ways to Shine) as a management tool to coach employees, as a self-assessment/personal growth tool, and more importantly as a tool to coach and motivate TANF and post TANF participants on their journey to self-sufficiency.  I must seem as though I am on a soap-box, but I can't tell you enough how impressed I have been and continue to be with your materials."

"The relevancy was amazing - this workshop is based in the ‘real world of work’, not what we idealize."

"I am looking forward to implementing this program with new employees...and with current employees - to assure ongoing communication and team-building skills!"

"This is the missing piece! I will be able to serve our populations with powerful information that could change their lives."

"As an employer, I am pleased to have ready-made tools to improve retention of our employees with disabilities and Native Americans. Come with an open mind and be prepared to change and grow!"

"Many of us, such as myself, were energized to apply the principles to our own situations. I believe the philosophy and guidelines are of utmost help in regenerating enthusiasm and morale and striving for excellence in just about any situation we find ourselves in."

To read more comments from former participants, please click here.

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LOCATION

Hacienda Hotel


Hacienda Hotel - Old Town San Diego
4041 Harney Street
San Diego, CA 92110
800-888-1991
www.haciendahotel-oldtown.com


NOTE: Special rates have been arranged with the hotel for participants who require lodging.

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PARKING

Free parking is available across the street from the hotel. Should the free space fill up, attendees can park at the hotel for a charge of $5/day.

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LODGING

The Hacienda Hotel has reserved a block of rooms for the training at the special rate of $99 per night. To reserve a room, please call the hotel reservation line at 619-298-4707.

Hacienda Hotel - Old Town San Diego
4041 Harney Street
San Diego, CA 92110
800-888-1991
www.haciendahotel-oldtown.com

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REFRESHMENTS/DINING

Both Days: Coffee and muffins will be available during mid-morning break. Coffee and sodas will be available during mid-afternoon break. During lunch breaks, attendees can choose from a wide variety of nearby restaurants in Old Town.

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ACCOMMODATIONS/SPECIAL NEEDS

Attendees with any special needs are urged to contact us as soon as possible to give us time to respond to requests.

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CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS

CRC Continuing Education Credits will be granted to eligible participants.

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CO-SPONSORS

  • TACE Center at Interwork Institute

  • CHIIP

  • CA Department of Rehabilitation-San Diego District

  • SDSU Rehabilitation Counseling Program-Cognitive Disabilities Specialization Program

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FURTHER INFORMATION

For additional information, please contact Dr. Charles Degeneffe at:  cdegenef@mail.sdsu.edu.

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