A successful business relies on employee engagement data and analyzes effectiveness of processes from hiring to firing. These sessions share proven tactics to implement the employee lifecycle, promote diversity and inclusion initiatives, and build camaraderie and address conflicts head-on, enabling you to develop trust and increase employee satisfaction.
Scheduled for 60 minutes including question and answer period.Friday, June 9, 2023; 12:30 PM Eastern
Jackie Kiadii, Microsoft® Excel MVP, will guide you through the incredible spreadsheet capabilities of ChatGPT. You will learn how to accomplish tasks faster and with greater precision.
What You'll Learn:
How can ChatGPT revolutionize Excel workflows?
How can ChatGPT assist in creating complex formulas?
What steps can you take to streamline table creation?
How does ChatGPT work with Excel VBA?
What benefits does ChatGPT offer for Excel Power Query?
What are the best practices for using ChatGPT with Excel effectively?
Scheduled for 60 minutes including question and answer period.Tuesday, June 6, 2023; 3:30 PM Eastern
Melissa Fleischer, an expert employment attorney, will explain the essential protections for LGBTQ individuals that employers must provide. You will learn how to update policies and practices in your organization.
What You'll Learn
Are sexual orientation and gender identity discrimination prohibited?
What are the details of the cases recently decided by the Supreme Court?
What does the Equality Act entail?
What are your legal requirements to protect LGBTQ employees?
May you limit bathroom use based on gender?
Should you have a policy on pronouns in the workplace?
Scheduled for 60 minutes including question and answer period.Tuesday, June 13, 2023; 2:00 PM Eastern
Legal expert Dr. Jim Castagnera will reveal how your organization can embrace generative AI safely. You will learn the specific points and language to include in your policy.
What You'll Learn
What are the advantages of introducing generative AI into your organization?
How can ChatGPT improve your results?
What are the risks of introducing AI into your organization?
What elements of a robust ChatGPT policy should you include?
Scheduled for 60 minutes including question and answer period.Monday, July 10, 2023; 11:30 AM Eastern
Employment law expert Melissa Fleischer will explain the key provisions of the new FLSA Overtime Rule. You will learn how to comply and avoid lawsuits and fines.
What You'll Learn
What will the new DOL rule change?
How can you properly classify employees as exempt or non-exempt?
What is the new salary level threshold expected to be?
When will the new FLSA overtime rule take effect?
What changes should you make in your organization to comply?
Scheduled for 60 minutes including question and answer period.Monday, July 10, 2023; 12:30 PM Eastern
Human resources expert Wendy Sellers will distill the key points of this transformative new law. You will learn how to help pregnant employees while avoiding fines and lawsuits. Wendy will share real-life examples, successful accommodations, and strategies to handle unique situations.
What You'll Learn
What does the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act entail?
How can you create a compliant policy?
What are the best practices for reasonable accommodations?
What are the legal consequences for non-compliance?
How will PWFA be enforced?
How can you integrate PWFA into your workplace culture?
Scheduled for 60 minutes including question and answer period.Thursday, September 7, 2023; 1:00 PM Eastern
Retirement plan expert Cynthia Keaton will help you understand the requirements to ensure 401k success. You will relieve anxiety, please your colleagues, and become a leader in plan management.
Key Learnings
What annual reporting is required? Who must receive this information?
How much can employees contribute to a 401k?
Which 401k plans must perform discrimination testing? How?
What are ADP and ACP?
What is a plan fiduciary?
How must you monitor and manage the 401k to meet standards?
Employment law expert Rick Verstegen will explain the complex legal issues impacting recordkeeping. You will learn practical solutions to skillfully avoid any legal issues that may arise.
Topics Covered:
What records must you retain, from job posting through termination?
How do requirements for medical records differ?
Is it better to store records in hard copy or electronically?
Who may have access to employee records?
How long should you keep records?
How can you protect your organization from identity theft liability?
Human resources expert Melissa Fleischer will review the DOL's new clarification of how to apply FLSA and FMLA to remote workers. You will learn how to address critical telecommuting issues.
What You'll Learn
How does the FLSA apply to non-exempt remote workers?
How should you ensure FLSA compliance when employees work remotely?
Must you provide telecommuting as an ADA reasonable accommodation?
Could a court consider allowing only some to telecommute to be discrimination?
How can you protect your organization when a remote employee is injured?
Do employers need to ensure home workstations follow OSHA requirements?
How should you handle FMLA requests for employees who work remotely?
What should your telecommuting policy, application, and agreement include?
Wendy Sellers, The HR Lady, will help you to understand this newly released information. You will learn how to incorporate the EEOC guidance into your recruiting, HR, and management practices.
What You'll Learn
What are your responsibilities as an employer under the ADA?
How does the ADA affect job seekers and employees with hearing disabilities?
What are the most important revelations from the new EEOC guidance?
What changes should you immediately make to your policies and procedures?
What accommodations must you provide to deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals?
How can expanding your outreach help you fill vacant positions?
Employment law expert Dr. Jim Castagnera will distill the proposed rule and show you how it will affect employers. You will learn what steps you should take to prepare for and implement the impending regulations.
What You'll Learn
What is a non-compete agreement?
When do courts enforce non-competes?
What do the FTC’s proposed regulations say?
How likely is it that the FTC rule will become final? When?
Which states currently outlaw non-competes?
What alternatives to non-competes do employers have?
Data-driven recruiting expert Wendy Sellers will provide detailed technical guidance for applying metrics to your hiring process. You will learn straightforward techniques to gather and use data to help you bring top talent to your organization.
Melissa Fleischer will help you identify the key components and suggest language to cover current laws and workplace norms. You can get input about your organization’s unique situation and requirements.
What You'll Learn
What topics must you cover in an employee handbook?
What new laws and regulations require handbook updates for 2023?
How should you define current workplace expectations?
What are the best practices for drafting each section?
