Business Essentials: Stay Out of Trouble. Employment Law Basics You Can't Ignore

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Tuesday, October 6, 2026 10:00 a.m. Thurston County Chamber 809 Legion Way SE, Suite 300 Large Conference Room Olympia, WA 98501 Replacing an employee costs far more than keeping a good one—yet many small businesses do not think about retention until someone walks out the door. In the third session of the Business Essentials Series, Jessica Dunn of True North HR Collective will explore why employees leave, what makes them stay and how small businesses can create a strong performance culture without adding unnecessary complexity. Attendees will learn practical ways to keep employees engaged, address performance concerns early and build a workplace where good people want to grow. About the Speaker Jessica Dunn is the founder of True North HR Collective and brings 20 years of human resources experience across nonprofits, startups and Fortune 500 companies. Jessica helps growing businesses move from reactive, overwhelming HR challenges to strategic and confident people leadership. Her approach is straightforward and practical: no jargon, no corporate nonsense—just useful guidance from someone who has been in the trenches. Join us for a practical session designed to help you retain your best people and keep your business moving forward.