Event Details

North Star SHRM is hosting a special virtual seminar titled: Civility in the Workplace on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. All North Star SHRM members are invited to attend. There is no cost to attend.

In today’s diverse and fast-paced work environment, fostering civility is essential for creating a positive and productive workplace culture. This presentation explores the principles of civility, its impact on employee well-being, collaboration, and overall organizational success. Participants will learn the importance of respectful communication, active listening, and conflict resolution. By understanding the behaviors that contribute to a civil workplace, attendees will be equipped to promote a culture of respect and inclusivity within their teams.

Learning Objectives:

1. Define Civility: Understand the key concepts of civility in the workplace and recognize its significance in promoting a positive organizational culture.
2. Identify Barriers: Analyze common barriers to civility and respectful communication in the workplace, including biases and misconceptions.
3. Develop Skills: Acquire practical strategies for enhancing interpersonal communication, including active listening and constructive feedback techniques.
4. Promote a Civil Culture: Formulate actionable steps to foster an environment of civility and respect within teams, including conflict resolution approaches and team-building activities.

Speaker Bio:

Anne St. Amant, Sr. Associate Attorney, joined Eckland & Blando as a summer associate in 2019. Now, as a Senior Associate, she serves clients by diligently representing them through every step of litigation: from fact-gathering, through aggressive discovery, to the comprehensive briefing of matters in a variety of practice areas including employment law, personal injury, medical malpractice, and maritime law. Anne thoroughly enjoys the past-faced nature and challenges of litigation. In her time as an associate with Eckland & Blando, Anne has played an integral role in the success of several large-scale jury trials and a multi-day arbitration. Anne has a great passion for connecting with clients and understanding their unique needs.

In 2023, Anne also co-founded a nonprofit networking organization called The Dot Twin Cities, which has connected hundreds of women in Minnesota across industries through panels, seminars, and unique networking events. In addition to her litigation work, Anne is passionate about elevating small and woman-owned businesses by helping them scale and grow to realize their full potential.

Anne graduated from the University of St. Thomas School of Law where she served as Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Law and Public Policy and briefed and argued a Fourth Amendment Rights case in front of the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals as a member of the law school’s Appellate Clinic.