YNPN San Diego Presents: Know Your Rights

Navigating human resources and negotiating benefits can be intimidating. We get it! YNPN San Diego is here to help you be competitive in the workplace, equipping you with information to exercise your rights. Whether you're looking for a new job, considering a promotion, or just want an HR overview, we've got you covered.

HR expert Brent Beavers, Employee Engagement Coordinator at the San Diego Humane Society, will help us gain a better understanding of topics like exempt vs. nonexempt laws, paid time off, and common misconceptions around employee rights and privileges. Learn how to navigate delicate questions in the interview process, like asking for salary range and negotiating an offer. Also, get tips on how to turn down offers without burning bridges.

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Brent Beavers is a native Californian who began exploring the Human Resources field in 2016. Brent currently works at San Diego Humane Society as an Employee Engagement Coordinator. As part of the HR team, Brent primarily supports the recruiting, onboarding, and separation functions and manages personnel files and employee changes. He also assists with HR metrics and analytics, compliance, and worker's compensation. Brent is wrapping up his final classes for the Human Resource Management Certificate program at UCSD Extension.

Brent holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Stage Management from The Theatre School at DePaul University in Chicago and was previously involved in San Diego's theatre industry. He worked with many companies around San Diego, including The Old Globe, La Jolla Playhouse, Cygnet Theatre, and San Diego Musical Theatre. In his spare time, Brent enjoys tap dancing, hiking, volunteering, and game nights.