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Did you know? The state of Illinois requires Sexual Harassment Prevention Training for all companies, regardless of number of employees. Expert in Residence Kelly Gust's presentation will ensure your organization is responsive and compliant. Join us on Thursday, February 16 from 12-1 pm for a Workshop with Kelly Gust on Sexual Harassment Training for Startups.
About the speaker:
Kelly Gust is the Human Resources Expert-in-Residence for the Research Park. She helps organizations connect their people strategy to their business strategy using data-driven solutions to hire, inspire and engage teams to perform. Kelly is the president and principal talent optimizer for HR Full Circle, a company that provides workforce strategy, talent optimization services and general human resources consulting to organizations of all sizes and stages, and is a certified partner of the Predictive Index.
Kelly’s background is in strategic human resources, talent optimization, leadership development, assessment, performance coaching, training, and change management. Growing up in a small business, she understands the challenges many owners face in finding, keeping and scaling great talent. Her experience spans multiple industries such as utilities, travel and leisure, retail, pharma and engineering in organizations large and small. She has a master’s degree in industrial/organizational psychology, and loves helping individuals and organizations reach their potential. She serves on the growth advisory panel for Innovate Springfield, the University of Illinois Springfield-led social innovation and business incubator program. She also serves on the board of Women Entrepreneurs of Central Illinois and is a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources.
This event is free; however, registration is encouraged to ensure that we have enough food and seating: https://forms.illinois.edu/sec/1868513740If you have any questions, please contact Cathy McArthur at mcarthur@illinois.edu.