We’re excited to welcome Carlee Osburn back to WSU! A former keynote speaker at the 2024 Elevating Cougs Conference, Carlee brings her dynamic expertise to three upcoming sessions hosted by the Washington State Employee Assistance Program (WA EAP).

These live, interactive workshops offer practical tools and insights on timely workplace topics:

Supporting Neurodivergent Employees in the Workplace: A guide for supervisors

June 3, 2025 | 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

This 60-90 minute workshop equips supervisors with practical strategies to support Neurodivergent employees effectively in the workplace. Attendees will learn how to identify and navigate support requests, foster an inclusive environment, and leverage strengths while addressing performance concerns. The session includes guidance on setting appropriate boundaries, understanding when to involve HR for formal accommodations, and implementing flexible practices that benefit all team members. Through a blend of practical examples and a focus on growth-oriented support, this presentation provides supervisors with the tools needed to create a supportive, productive, and inclusive team culture for Neurodivergent employees.

Register in Percipio for this upcoming opportunity and reserve your space today!

Generation Gaps

June 10, 2025 | 2:00 p.m. – 2:54 p.m.

Both younger and older employees offer unique perspectives, experiences, and strengths that contribute to an organization’s overall success. In today’s diverse workplace, understanding how to effectively collaborate across generations is essential for building strong teams and achieving business goals.

By developing the ability to bridge generational gaps, you’ll enhance your skills as a manager, team member, or collaborator—creating a more inclusive, cohesive, and productive work environment for everyone

Register in Percipio for this upcoming opportunity and reserve your space today!

Effective Stress Management

June 11, 2025 | 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Stress is a natural part of life—and in today’s fast-paced world, it can sometimes feel constant or overwhelming. Whether triggered by work, relationships, finances, or other pressures, unmanaged stress can take a significant toll on both our mental and physical well-being.

In this webinar, we’ll explore the different ways stress affects our daily lives, including how our bodies and minds respond to it. You’ll gain insight into the physiological and emotional impacts of stress, how to recognize its early signs, and how chronic stress can influence long-term health.

Most importantly, we’ll focus on evidence-based strategies to help you manage stress in healthy and sustainable ways. From quick techniques to reset in the moment, to long-term habits that build resilience, you’ll leave this session with tools you can apply right away—at work and at home.

Register in Percipio for this upcoming opportunity and reserve your space today!

Don’t miss this opportunity to build awareness, strengthen your leadership skills, and support a more inclusive workplace.

Content Credit: Carey Musburger, HRS Learning and Organizational Development Sr. Assistant