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Changing workplace subject of free lecture series
Photos and story by James Hill
TUALATIN, Ore. – As companies downsize, and political correctness in the office grows more important, today’s workplace culture is in a constant state of flux. Discover how knowing the latest trends in our workplace environments can help you thrive on the job with a free lecture series offered by Portland Community College. Personal and Professional Growth: The Changing Work Environment, a non-credit lecture series, will be held from 7 to 8:15 p.m. Tuesdays, April 1 through May 6, at the Tualatin Public Library, 18880 S.W. Martinazzi. The series features six dynamic speakers – each experts in the field of communication who can share their own experiences as well as the latest research. Topics include: Understanding and Handling Conflict (April 1), 5 Easy Steps to Healthy Communication (April 8), Office Politics: Survival in the World of Work (April 15), Understanding and Directing Emotions (April 22), Improve Communication Skills and Stay Out of Arguments (April 29), and How Different Are We? (May 6). For more information, contact PCC Community Education at 503-538-9774.
About James Hill
James G. Hill, an award-winning journalist and public relations writer, is the Director of Public Relations at Portland Community College. A graduate of Portland State University, James has worked as a section editor for the Newberg Graphic... more »