The Art of Employee Engagement: Building a Healthy Culture at Work

Topic Description

Engaged employees are not only happier and willing to give 110%, but they are also more productive, which ultimately creates better results for your business and bottom line. With research showing that 51% of employees are not engaged at work, we are in a workplace crisis. Any organization, regardless of size or industry can do better, and we will discuss ways to start today.

About The Speaker

Lauren Davis is the President and Principal Consultant of the Human Resources Practice at KLJD Consulting. Having worked both in-house and as a Senior HR Business Partner in a PEO, Lauren joined KLJD Consulting full-time in January of 2021. Lauren has worked with clients in numerous industries, supporting them with a variety of HR needs, including employee relations guidance and documentation, California and Federal legal compliance, process and policy implementation, culture assessment work, and a multitude of different training sessions.

Although not a practicing attorney, Lauren has a Juris Doctorate, which has served her well in her HR career journey. Born and raised in Southern California, Lauren worked for the City of Los Angeles Department of Transportation as an Administrative Hearing Examiner between 1998 and 2005. Determining that her conflict resolution skill set, along with her legal education, would lend itself well to Human Resources, she began her first HR position in 2005, working for Target Corporation. Lauren’s current clients include both for-profit and non-profit entities located in Los Angeles, Ventura County, Santa Barbara County, and San Francisco.

Her primary focus with clients is to get to know them by developing a strong relationship and learning as much as possible about their businesses. Along with her HR expertise, this allows her to create personalized value for her clients, ensuring that they are legally compliant, have a solid HR infrastructure, and have a consultant who has a deep understanding of their needs.

About the East Ventura County Employer Advisory Council

The EAC comprises employer volunteers representing a cross-section of businesses and industries.  The EAC was developed to promote a stronger partnership between the California Employment Development Department (EDD) and the business community. Its commitment is to assist employers in conducting their business more effectively and efficiently, to provide information on employment-related issues, and to enhance the communication between EDD and the private sector. This presentation is provided for educational and informational purposes only; it does not constitute an endorsement of the curriculum or speakers by the State of California EDD or the East Ventura County EAC. Aside from staff designated to represent EDD, we assume no responsibility for the accuracy, legality, or content of the materials provided during this event.

EDD, an equal opportunity employer/program, is a partner in this event.  Special accommodation requests must be made two weeks before the event by calling (805) 288-8231.