Full course description
Teachers: Alison Workman, Ogden City
Stepping into a leadership role can be both exciting and overwhelming. This Human Resources Essentials Workshop is designed to help new supervisors and managers build confidence and gain the foundational knowledge needed to lead effectively. Whether you're hiring your first employee, navigating tricky conversations, or learning how to represent your department with professionalism, this workshop provides practical tools and guidance to help you have an overall view of what is needed to succeed.
Why Attend?
- You’re new to supervision and want a solid foundation.
- You’ve been promoted and need support navigating people-management responsibilities.
- You want practical advice—not just theory—that you can use right away.
This workshop is friendly, supportive, and built with new leaders in mind. You’ll leave with tools, confidence, and a better understanding of what it means to lead others effectively.
Taylorsville USU Campus - 920 W Levoy Drive – Taylorsville
8:30 am to 12:30 pm
Room 157
Hi, my name is Alison Workman, and I work in Ogden City’s Human Resources department as the Assistant HR/Risk Director. I’ve been with the city for over 16 years, and I genuinely believe Ogden is a special community, not just because of where we are, but because of the amazing people who work here.
I started in HR processing payroll and collaborating with the Finance division to ensure that over 1,000 employees were paid accurately and on time. Over the years, I’ve had the chance to be involved in many projects — from setting up onboarding software and coordinating new hire processes to teaching about interview best practices and the importance of employee evaluations. One area I especially care about is mental wellness in the workplace, and I try to keep that in mind in everything we do in HR.
Our team works closely with all city departments, including Fire, Police, Public Services, Community & Economic Development, and more, to improve the employee experience. Whether you are brand new to your position or have been doing your current job for a while, I want this HR training to be a helpful resource for you. I’m here to support your growth, answer your questions, and help you succeed in your role. If you’re attending an HR training with me, come ready to participate — your questions and ideas matter, and we’re all here to learn from each other.