Event Description: 

A national survey of over 2,100 structural engineers found that more than half of all structural engineers have considered leaving the profession at some point in their career. The main reasons that people considered leaving the profession are:

1. Work-Life Balance
2. Less Stress
3. Higher Pay

In response to these results, SEAOSD has created a new committee, "The SE3 Committee" that will address these topics to improve employee engagement and the career satisfaction of structural engineers.  Our first event addresses the topic of "Higher Pay" by providing structural engineers with skills training around preparing for an interview, negotiating salary and asking for a raise.

The Key Takeaways will be:

1. How to be a good candidate and demonstrate your value to the organization
2. How to negotiate the offer, compare multiple offers including benefits and the right time to ask for a promotion
3. Hiring Managers Perspective: Important information for candidates and best practices for managers

Presenter:

Chris Frank, MA, SPHR
Human Resources Consultant 


Chris has held a number of senior Human Resources leadership positions at domestic and international organizations representing various industries over the last 28 years.  He maintains a deep and broad background in talent management and development, employee engagement, training and organizational effectiveness, compensation, benefits, performance management, policy development and application, and employee relations.  Chris manages his own human resources consulting business based in San Diego, CA, and he focuses on helping organizations grow their business and achieve employee success. Prior to entrepreneurship, Chris was Vice President – Human Resources at LandCare and served as Vice President – Human Resources at Veridiam. Chris earned a B.S. in Business Marketing from Albright College and an M.A. in Human Resources Management from National University.  He received a SPHR (Senior Professional in Human Resources) Designation from the Human Resources Certification Institute and completed the Human Resources Leadership Program at University of California, San Diego.

Drinks and Appetizers will be provided!