Resources management event set WednesdayThe Lower Columbia Human Resources Management Association’s November event, “Building a Recognition Culture” presented by Mike Byam, will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Baked Alaska Restaurant, No. 1 12th St. The cost is $18 and includes lunch. Membership in the LCHRMA is not required to attend. Anyone with an interest in this subject or in the field of human resources is welcome.

In the workplace, recognition is often overlooked as schedules become increasingly busier. Working in a culture that does not support recognition can lead to burnout, decreased performance, de-motivation and reduced profitability. Byam will address the importance of learning why recognition is important in the workplace and how to align employee recognition initiatives with corporate objectives and develop a strategic employee recognition program.

Byam is the executive managing partner of Terryberry Company, an international firm specializing in employee recognition systems. In the recognition industry since 1918, Terryberry Company has worked with clients in 20 countries and six continents. Byam has presented recognition seminars for groups worldwide and has consulted with hundreds of organizations, from family businesses to Fortune 500 companies, to develop recognition strategies for employee retention and performance improvement.

Advance registration is encouraged. For information, go to (www.lchrma.org)