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Friday Webinar Series
Friday W ebinar Series

Join us on a Friday of every month as we present lectures on a variety
of business, project management and surveying subjects. All from the
convenience of your office! And most courses have been approved for
YP Professional NY CE credit! Register on our website, www.nysapls.org.
Development Series Featured August Program…

The land surveying industry is constantly evolving,
with new technologies and standards being Harassment in the Workplace*
introduced all the time. That is why it’s so important Presented by Lori E. Miller
for young professionals to invest in their professional August 4, 2023
development. The NYSAPLS YP Committee has
put together a Professional Development Series, to Registration Fees: $10 per person
provide training opportunities and resources to help *Meets NY Requirements for Mandatory Harassment Prevention Training
young professionals stay ahead of the curve and build N/A for CE Hours
a successful career.
Harassment in the workplace can have serious consequences
Session 3: Business Management for both employees and employers. This training is designed to
and Other Skills increase employee understanding of sexual harassment and other
Presented by the forms of harassment and its prevention. Preventing harassment is
largely dependent upon workplace culture, values and behaviors
Young Professionals Committee that are encouraged or discouraged. Participants will learn about
October 20, 2023 the law, workplace policies and procedures and how to handle
Registration Fees: FREE various situations in the workplace to ensure it is harassment free!
N/A for CE
By the end of this session participants will be able to:
Business Management & Other Skills will highlight 1. Define sexual harassment and behaviors that are
the business aspect of land surveying. As the industry considered inappropriate.
demands more business-savvy professionals, this
session will offer practical insights into the necessary 2. Prevent harassment and other inappropriate actions
skills and knowledge to succeed in a business from occurring.
environment, including financial management, 3. What to do if you are a victim, see something, or are
marketing, and sales. Attendees can anticipate an one being accused.
exciting opportunity to gain valuable information, 4. Explain information regarding federal, state, and local laws.
tips, and networking strategies, positioning them for
a career advancement and new challenges. 5. List employees’ rights and available forums for
bringing complaints.
Missed the first couple sessions of the YP About our Speaker:
Professional Development Series? Visit our website Lori E. Miller is owner of Developing Professionals, a
to view the recordings. company that provides training, consulting, and coaching
services to organizations in Leadership and Professional
Development. She has conducted hundreds of seminars and
workshops both locally and nationally for corporations,
non-profit groups and professional associations. Areas of
expertise include: Soft skills training for professional development; Management
and leadership development programs; Human Resources – Process improvement
and model creation; Organizational Development – Employee engagement and
goal attainment through performance management initiatives. Her first book,
“The WOW Factor” – 7 Secrets to Great Presentations” is available through
LuLu Publishing and all major book store outlets in hard copy and e-version
Visit our w
ebsite to r
egister

Visit our website to register formats. Her background includes 25 years of management experience in
Human Resources and Communications working in Fortune 500 companies,
media, and higher education. She has served as part-time adjunct
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today! www
today! www.nysapls.org communications professor at Buffalo State College for more than 10 years. She
has a M.S. in Organizational Communication and Development from
Canisius College, and a M.A. in Student Personnel Administration, and B.A.
in Journalism from Buffalo State College. Her company has NYS & NYC
WBE and Federal WOSB Certifications.
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