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May 2024
Crisis Communications
Local government communicators must be prepared to react to any number of crises on a day-to-day basis. From data breaches to natural or manmade disasters, mismanagement, allegations of discrimination or sexual harassment, protests, use of force allegations, global pandemics, and …
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Find out more »OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Course (Spotsylvania)
This is a two-day class. When you register for this class, you will be registered for both days - May 22 & 23. This nationally recognized OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Course is designed to promote workplace safety and health. This …
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Find out more »June 2024
Bully Free Workplace
The term workplace bullying describes a wide range of behaviors, and this complexity makes addressing it difficult and often ineffective. In this virtual session, we will cover: Definition of workplace bullying; Forms of bullying behavior: Differences between bullying, illegal discrimination, …
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Find out more »OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Course (Emporia)
This is a two-day class. When you register for this class, you will be registered for both days - June 25 & 26. This nationally recognized OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Course is designed to promote workplace safety and health. During …
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Find out more »July 2024
OSHA 30-Hour Construction Course (Vienna)
This is a four-day class. When you register for this class, you will be registered for all four days - July 9, 10, 11 & 12. Class begins at 8:00 a.m. and ends at 5:00 p.m. each day. This nationally …
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Find out more »OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Course (Manassas)
This is a four-day class. When you register for this class, you will be registered for all four days - July 16, 17, 18 & 19. Class begins at 8:00 a.m. and ends at 5:00 p.m. each day. This nationally …
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Find out more »Social Media and Multi-Channel Communications
Maintaining communications with your various stakeholders is a crucial component of effective reputation management. This virtual presentation will address various communications channels, tactics, and strategies that can be used to share your messaging and engage your audience.
Find out more »VRSA HR Services Overview
This virtual presentation will highlight the HR consulting and services VRSA offers members with Public Officials Liability coverage.
Find out more »August 2024
Managing Fleet Risk
Automobile crashes account for roughly one-third of all public entity liability claims. This virtual presentation will focus on fleet safety program best practices and ways to reduce losses by building a culture where drivers understand the expectations and safe driving …
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Find out more »Navigating the Future: Managing AI in the Modern Workplace
As Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to involve various aspects of the workplace, its effective management has become crucial to maintaining a competitive edge, ensuring data security, and fostering innovation. In this virtual presentation, we will discuss the reasons why managing …
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Find out more »OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Course (Williamsburg)
This is a two-day class. When you register for this class, you will be registered for both days - August 28 & 29. This nationally recognized OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Course is designed to promote workplace safety and health. During …
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Find out more »Putting It All Together: WC, FMLA, ADA & COBRA
When an employer is subject to the ADA, FMLA, and the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Act, they must consider the implications of each law, act, or regulation when making any personnel decisions as there are various ways in which these laws …
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Find out more »October 2024
Understanding and Responding to First Amendment Audits
A First Amendment audit occurs when people film public officials or employees to hold them accountable or "test" their right to film in public spaces like town halls, libraries, police stations, parking lots, or Federal, State, and local properties. These …
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Find out more »Don’t Flip Over: Rollover Protection Training
Workers operating riding mowers and similar equipment face serious and potentially fatal safety risks. This virtual presentation will discuss how to properly utilize commercial mowers, including the use of Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) and seatbelts which are critical in preventing serious …
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Find out more »Harassment Prevention and Workplace Investigations
This virtual presentation will discuss harassment prevention techniques, various forms of harassment, and how to conduct workplace investigations.
Find out more »November 2024
OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Course (Winchester)
This is a two-day class. When you register for this class, you will be registered for both days - November 6 & 7. This nationally recognized OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Course is designed to promote workplace safety and health. During …
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Find out more »Leveraging Technology for Total Worker Safety
As technology evolves, so should our risk management programs. The view of protecting workers is not solely centered on the workplace. In 2014, there were 4,005 people killed at work, while that same year, almost 48,000 people were hospitalized in …
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Find out more »Strategic Communications Planning
Strategic communications planning is crucial to ensuring that messages designed to increase awareness, action, and engagement are shared in a targeted and timely way with key stakeholders. This virtual training will explore the key steps in establishing a strategic communications plan.
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