Every February we “celebrate” Groundhog Day. I am more from the generation that associates this with the classic Bill Murray movie versus Punxsutawney Phil seeing his shadow or not. A topic that seems to be reoccurring in companies is the ability to have (or avoid) direct conversations.

We always feel that anything that is “direct” will be either negative, harsh or argumentative. In the end, we don’t have nearly the number of conversations that we should. So, for the February HR Roundtable, let’s break the cycle by discussing – “How can your foster intentional, productive conversations at work?”

We’ll be getting together in person at the Community Center at Scarlet Oaks on Tuesday, 2/1/22 from 8:30am to 9:30am (directions are below).

Let me start us off . . .

I’d like you to email me at - sbrowne@larosas.com to let me know whether you can attend the February HR Roundtable or not. I really hope you can make it. Please let me know.

Thanks – Steve

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Instructions for the HR Roundtable at Scarlet Oaks:

• The HR Roundtable is open to one and all !!  The meeting has an HR/Business focus each month and we get together to discuss that topic as well as network.  So, if you’re in HR, are a small business owner, are a resource partner who works with HR folks, a professional in transition, etc. – you are welcome to attend the Roundtable !!

• The “dress” for the Roundtable is business casual. We’re not very formal and you’ll be fine however you dress. It’s more important to have you come and attend the forum !!

• Please come in and sign in for the Roundtable.  Note that if you go to any other Great Oaks door, you’ll be asked to have a picture ID and you will receive a Visitors badge as part of their security system.

• Chances are I’ll be outside to greet you and welcome you to the Roundtable so you can find the right door to come and join the forum !!

• If you’re someone in transition, feel free to bring five (5) copies of your resume to put out at our Resume Table.

Directions to the HR Roundtable at Scarlet Oaks:

• From I-71: Take I-275 West to Mosteller Road (Exit #44); From I-75: Take I-275 East to Mosteller Road (Exit #44)

• Turn Left (south) onto Mosteller Road.

• Turn Left at the 1st traffic light onto East Kemper Road.

• The Entrance to the Great Oaks campus is 0.7 miles on the Left at the 3rd traffic light.

• Turn left onto Enterprise Drive and go straight past the gateway entrance.

• Go to the Parking Lot in front of the High School.

• The entrance for the Community Center Room (Building 300) is to the left of the Main Entrance.  Here is a link for a map of the Scarlet Oaks campus. - http://mapq.st/2i6LBRD