CPE Courses
Basic and Meaningful Human Resource Metrics
If it is now accepted that “success in HR” must be considered in more strategic concerns in support of the overall business needs, then, technology must provide proof of progress, innovation, success and yes, failure.Metrics must be provided in support of the roles, responsibilities of different constituencies that require information, senior management, HR operations, HR delivery and the employees themselv..
Basics of Workforce Planning
Workforce planning is a strategic process that involves identifying and aligning an organization's workforce requirements with its business goals. It encompasses activities such as analyzing the current workforce, forecasting future workforce needs, and developing strategies to ensure that the organization has the right people with the right skills in the right positions.Areas Covered Part I: Key terms and ..
Best Practices for Delivering Effective Feedback
This session will outline and more importantly, implement the elements of effective delivery and acceptance of feedback in any environment. It will answer the questions of how to handle the mixed messages sometimes communicated in interactions, and how we can get clearer messages from others. It will also outline the steps involved in executing effective feedback in order to achieve desired results in an in..
BEST SELLER : The New I9– Mandated Requirements for Worker Verification and Authorization
In February 2020, the USCIS released its long-announced revision of the I9. Federal law requires that every employer who recruits refers for a fee, or hires an individual for employment in the U.S. must complete Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. The Form I-9 process, managed by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, will help you verify your employee's identity and employment authorizat..
Beyond the Ping Pong Table: Building Sustainable Workplace Wellness
Imagine a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and energized. A place where mental health is prioritized just as much as physical fitness. A culture where people come to work feeling inspired and leave feeling accomplished. This isn't just a dream; it's achievable.In this webinar, we’ll peel back the layers of workplace wellness and uncover the strategies that truly matter. We'll explore practi..
Bipolar in the Workplace under ADA and FMLA
We will discuss ways that employers can assist their employees with mental illness to ensure that mental illness is not getting in the way of your employee being one of the best of your employees. This can go beyond employee assistance programs. And, of course, you may have legal obligations under either the Family and Medical Leave Act or the Americans with Disabilities Act. Areas Covered Understandi..
Breaking The Silence On Mental Illness - Bringing Supportive Conversations To The Workplace
Silence about mental illness is costly and many who need help often suffer in silence. How do you as a leader, become comfortable with having a mental health conversation in a non-judgmental and supportive way and be more aware of the symptoms, frequency, and treatment options that may be available?Areas CoveredIt is normal to feel the blues during crisis, but when that low mood or anxiety begins to take co..
California Meal and Rest Breaks: What You Don’t Know Can Cost You
California statutes pertaining to meal and rest periods for non-exempt employees are one of the more confusing topics in today’s business environment. This course is designed to provide you with a practical foundation for understanding the law. It includes guidelines for how to properly create and administer your own meal and rest period policy. Or, if your company already has its own policy, then this info..
Cannabis Legalization in 2023
With more than eighty percent of the states having passed marijuana legalization laws in some form, and the legalization of cannabis study by the federal government, the age of cannabis reform may be on the horizon. So, what does this mean for employers? It means that all of the federal laws dealing with medical issues, including disability, serious health conditions, and antidiscrimination would be obligat..
Conducting Effective, Legally-Compliant Investigations of Harassment and Bullying Allegations
In this informative session, we will explore the critical techniques and legal considerations necessary for effectively managing harassment and bullying investigations in the workplace.Led by a seasoned expert in human resources, this webinar is tailored for HR professionals, managers and business leaders seeking to enhance their investigative capabilities. Our discussion will cover essential topics includi..
Emojis, AI, Algorithms, Vulnerable Workers and Systemic Harassment – YIKES! Are You Ready to Apply the New Proposed EEOC Guidelines and Court Rulings?
A court in Louisiana found a winking smiley face coupled with a narrative about a colleague’s good looks, to be flirtatious and offensive. But was it illegal? Saying the N-word one time may be severe enough for the case to go to court or can it?You are used to knowing about the typical issues around harassment so what in the world is going on now!? What is it with emojis, and AI? You have been in Human Reso..
Excel: Tools of The Trade
This webinar will raise your level of Excel competence and knowledge. In the 20+ years of training students in Excel classes, Andy has always included this set of skills to all levels of Excel users. It doesn’t matter how long you’ve been using Excel, you will probably learn something new, or at least get an idea of a new process by attending this webinar.You will learn how to skip through the spreadsheet t..
Exempt or Non-Exempt? Proper Worker Classification Under the New FLSA Overtime Rule
The new rule will become effective on July 1, 2024, so employers need to be prepared for these changes. The new rule makes significant changes in which of your employees will now qualify to be “exempt” and therefore not be entitled to overtime. Employees who were previously classified as exempt will now need to be reclassified to non-exempt employees and will then be entitled to overtime. Employers need to ..
Fringe Benefits Taxation
Participants with walk away with a better understanding of the IRS view on fringe benefits taxation. The details of the IRC exceptions allowed by the IRS will be detailed and explained to participants. Participants v/s Companies are providing more fringe benefits to employers more than ever before, thus reduces company costs but raises employee morale. Because of this, the IRS has more to say on what Fringe..
Fundamentals of Form W-2 Processing and Preparation
Form W-2 is the baseline payroll tax forms that as payroll professions we are constantly dealing with. Everyday changes are occurring that effect how we handle these forms. It is critical to stay on top of current rules and regulations regarding these critical forms.Areas Covered Employer notification requirements and important deadlines Form W-2Lock in letters from the IRS and how to handleCurrent changes ..