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Free Business & Workforce Partner Networking and Information session March 4, 2026

Posted by Samantha M Greenfield on Feb. 2, 2026  /    Subscribe 0

Dear Employer,rnFinding and keeping qualified employees is expensive — and it doesn’t have to be.rnrnWe invite you to join us for a casual, high-impact evening open house on Wednesday March 4, 2026 from 5:30-7:30pm. This event is designed specifically for employers who want to hire smarter, reduce risk, and lower recruiting costs.rnrnAt this event, you’ll connect directly with trusted, no-cost workforce development partners serving the Northern Shenandoah Valley and learn how your business can benefit from:rn• Hiring incentives and tax creditsrn• No-cost recruiting and candidate prescreeningrn• Risk reduction and EEO best hiring practicesrn• Training and workforce support resourcesrn• Alternative talent pipelines you may not be using yetrnrnThis is not a sales pitch and not a long seminar!rnEach workforce partner will host a networking table and offer short, practical presentations for businesses and hiring managers that you can attend at your convenience — come for 20 minutes or stay the whole evening.rnrnWhy attend?rnSave time and money on hiringrnLearn what resources you’re already paying for.rnGet answers directly from the expertsrnLeave with contacts you can use immediatelyrnrnWho should attend:rnBusiness owners, hiring managers, HR professionals, and anyone involved in recruiting or workforce planning.rnHosted by:rnVirginia Division of Rehabilitative Services (DARS)rnVirginia Career WorksrnGoodwillrnEqual Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)rn???? This is a free event and registration is encouraged. The first 30 employers will receive a swag bag.rnRSVP here: https://forms.office.com/g/HWTYu3XGQmrnrnWe hope you’ll join us and discover how community workforce partners can support your business — at no cost.rnrn Kindest Regards, rnrnSamantha Greenfield rnJob Placement Counselor rnDepartment for Aging and Rehabilitative Services rnP (540) 431-3337rnrn???? Check out our new video! See what the Winchester DARS office is all about!rnrnWatch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GnpOeAG2TsrnWelcome to the Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) Winchester OfficernrnWEBSITE FOR EMPLOYERS: DARS - Business Services Home

AI for HR Professionals

Posted by Christine Kriz on Feb. 12, 2025  /    Subscribe 0

Is anyone interested in a free webinar on AI for HR Professionals? If yes, what areas of AI would you like to see covered? How would you like to use AI?

DEI: What is YOUR organization doing?

Posted by [email protected] on Dec. 23, 2021  /    Subscribe 3

We have a long-time member who has a question about DEI.

What are the members of WASHRM doing in regards to Diversity and Inclusion for your organizations?

Do you have committees, training, upcoming plans, or other thoughts and/or ideas?

We want to help out our membership and community so please add to the Forum and let us know what you are doing and some details if possible.  (even if you're not currently doing anything, just that feedback it helpful.  Thanks!!!!)

Covid Leave Compensation Question

Posted by [email protected] on Aug. 13, 2021  /    Subscribe 1

A question came in from one of our members - can you all please help them out and give your thoughts?  

"What is your company policy regarding compensation during Covid-19 leave?"

Thanks,
Dave

Performance Management Tools (What do you use?)

Posted by [email protected] on Jul. 6, 2021  /    Subscribe 2

Hey WASHRM members,

We are experimenting with a new feature for our 'forums'.

There is a member who is looking to find out what types of performance management tools are you using and how.

Please respond in this forum and answer the following questions:

• What performance management tools do YOU use in your organization?
• How are you using them and what good & bad / opportunities & pitfalls have you run across?

Looking forward to the conversation!

Dave