Human Resources Training Sessions

The TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool is providing human resources training on August 25, 2026 - August 26, 2026 in Keene, Texas. These programs will educate and motivate employees to develop work relationships and effectively carry out your organization's mission. These sessions are provided at no charge to TMLIRP member entities.

Civility in the Workplace

Disagreements in the workplace will occur. A key to successful workplace culture is to resolve disagreements in a beneficial way. This training is designed to help identify behaviors  that cause unhealthy conflict in the workplace as well as how to modify those behaviors to work out differences. It will also address the distinctions between harassment, bullying, and uncivil behaviors. Employees will review the role of a bystander and the importance of taking action. Course discussions include the encouragement of personal empowerment to increase workplace ownership and positive workplace cultures.

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Performance Management and Disciplinary Action for Supervisors

Addressing performance issues and knowing how and when to utilize disciplinary action can be intimidating for supervisors and managers. Supervisors need to understand their role in the performance management and disciplinary processes, identify issues, and know when to partner with their Human Resources representative. In this workshop, supervisors will understand the importance of job descriptions and accurately completing performance appraisals. They will also list effective steps to disciplinary action, and understand when to start the disciplinary process, including performance improvement plans and terminations, as well as the importance of good documentation.

Harassment Prevention for Supervisors

People and careers are harmed by harassment. An organization’s supervisors make a difference in culture. How they respond to inappropriate and unlawful conduct involves preparation. This training is designed to assist supervisors in understanding the differences between inappropriate conduct versus unlawful conduct. Supervisors will learn the impact that bullying and harassment have on employees and how to proactively address the related problematic behavior before it becomes unlawful. This course will also provide education on relevant state and federal harassment laws. Course discussions include the supervisor’s role in creating a respectful positive work environment. For law enforcement, TCOLE #3910 credit is available.

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Who Should Attend?

Civility in the Workplace:  Full-time and part-time employees at all levels, including senior management. For law enforcement, TCOLE 3009 credit is available.

Performance Management and Disciplinary Action for Supervisors: Supervisors, managers, and human resources staff. Note that this class is broadly applied to local government functions and is not specific to law enforcement or civil service roles.

Harassment Prevention for Supervisors: This training is intended for employees in a supervisory capacity at any level within the organization. For law enforcement, TCOLE #3910 credit is available.

Employers are strongly encouraged to take 30 minutes at the end of the presentation to cover their policy, reporting procedures, and organizational expectations.

Instructor

Craig Barnes

Human Resources Outreach Consultant
TMLIRP