Learn how to better manage employees
"Top 10 Mistakes Small Businesses Make When Managing Employees," a free public presentation, will be explored at 8 a.m. Thursday, May 5, at Aurora University's Orchard Center, 2245 Sequoia Drive, Suite 301, in Aurora.
Networking and refreshments are from 7:30 to 8 a.m.
The scheduled speaker is attorney Jeffrey A. Risch, chairman of SmithAmundsen LLC's Labor and Employment Group. He will explore examples of common mistakes and give practical guidance on what employers of all sizes and industries can do to diminish related risks.
Topics will include personnel policies, employment contracts, managing medical Issues, hiring and firing, performance evaluations, documentation, job descriptions, supervisor liabilities, wage and hour policies and workplace investigations.
The sponsor is Aurora University's Human Resource Institute, a bimonthly educational program.
For advance registration or information, call (630) 947-8923 or email emiranda@aurora.edu.