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.
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?
Human resources expert Teri Morning will explain the many requirements for FMLA leave and share the essential forms. You will learn the step-by-step process to follow from an employee’s initial leave request through their return.
Topics Covered:
How should you respond to requests for leave?
Who is eligible for FMLA leave? When? Why?
What are the six categories of covered health conditions
What medical certifications may you require?
When may employees take intermittent leave?
Is working remotely while on leave an option?
What process should you follow when an employee returns from leave?
What are the most common FMLA mistakes that cause big problems?
Legal expert Melissa Fleischer will reveal the numerous risks of workplace celebrations. You will learn how to protect your organization, employees, and holiday spirit.
What You'll Learn
What legal issues commonly arise from holiday parties?
How can you prevent workplace harassment and violence?
Do social host liability and dram shop laws cover employers?
Does your organization have vicarious liability for car accidents?
How must you accommodate religion and prevent discrimination?
What tips and methods will help you avoid legal pitfalls?
Human resources expert Teri Morning will show you how to write job descriptions that entice applicants, motivate employees, satisfy regulators, and avoid lawsuits. Since your job descriptions are used for a myriad of critical HR purposes, make sure they are not more harm than help!
Topics Covered:
What are the pros and cons of job descriptions?
What does the EEOC advise regarding job descriptions and essential functions?
How can you ensure compliance when defining qualifications?
What makes a job description non-discriminatory?
How should you explain the required soft skills?
What common job description mistakes haunt employers?
How should you communicate that office presence is required?
What red flags indicate potential regulatory problems?
Employment law expert Dr. Jim Castagnera will distill the important points from the Supreme Court’s meaningful ruling in Viking River Cruises v. Moriana. You will learn how to optimize your arbitration agreements and legal strategy to protect your organization.
What You'll Learn
What is the Federal Arbitration Act? Why is it relevant?
What terms does this case indicate are essential in arbitration agreements?
What is class arbitration? What are its pros and cons?
How should you adapt to this decision in your organization?
Human resources expert Jenni Stone will share the secrets to communicating your organization’s position on reproductive rights. You will learn how to reach a consensus about what to say and see how to express it diplomatically.
What You'll Learn
Should your organization take and express a strong position?
How can you keep work conversations respectful in challenging political times?
What should your reproductive rights policy and statement include?
Human resources expert Teri Morning will help you address abortion rights changes in your workplace. You will learn how to provide accurate information, update policies, and facilitate difficult conversations.
Topics Covered:
Does the NLRA apply to your organization? How?
How is the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) relevant?
What aiding and abetting issues should employers consider?
How should you update your policies?
What benefits questions should you expect? How can you answer them?
Are abortions considered confidential medical information?
What role do employee assistance plans (EAPs) play?
Human resources expert Wendy Sellers will cover how the Supreme Court decision will affect your organization and explain how you should respond. You will learn what policy changes and statements are legal and appropriate.
What You'll Learn
Does Title VII protect women from being fired for having an abortion?
Does the Supreme Court ruling affect the Pregnancy Discrimination Act?
What role does discrimination play regarding abortion decisions?
How can Employee Assistance Programs help employees?
May you discipline employees for verbal or online comments about abortion?
How can you keep workplace conversations about the decision respectful?
Can you fire an employee who gets into an argument over abortion opinions?
Human resources expert Teri Morning will explain the National Labor Relations Act’s details and interpret how they apply to your organization. You will learn what immediate steps you must take to comply.
Topics Covered:
How does the National Labor Relations Act apply to your organization?
What is protected concerted activity?
How do recent decisions of the NLRB affect non-union employers?
How do these laws relate to COVID-19? How should you adapt?
Employment law expert Jon Hyman will explain legal requirements and share best practices for your employee handbook. You will learn how to communicate policies with your team effectively while protecting your organization.
What You'll Learn
What policies must every employee handbook have?
What are the biggest handbook mistakes employers make?
How can you avoid the pitfalls of online templates?
How should multi-jurisdictional employers handle handbooks?
Recruiting influencer and bias destroyer Katrina Kibben will show you how to make specific changes to your job postings to improve your applicant pool. You will discover tactics to appeal to more candidates.
What You'll Learn
What antiquated job post trends do you need to break? Why?
How should you describe skills and education?
What psychological barriers deter candidates from diverse backgrounds?
How can you determine what works and what doesn’t in your job posts?
How should you hone your writing to improve various areas of measurement?
How can you reach hard-to-find candidates and passive job seekers?