HR Compliance
The Interplay Between the FCRA, The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and Ban the Box in the Hiring Process
The Federal Consumer Protection Bureau issued a final rule summarizing consumer rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act in 2019 when conducting background checks on potential new employees. Additionally, many states and municipalities have passed “Ban the Box” legislation making it illegal to ask about criminal convictions on an employment application. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has adde..
Creating And Fostering Psychological Safety in Our Workplaces
Have you ever found yourself holding back a brilliant idea out of fear, ridicule, or dismissal by your colleagues? This hesitation signifies a lack of psychological safety in your workplace. But now imagine a different scenario: A workplace where you feel comfortable expressing your opinions openly, regardless of their imperfections. A place where you trust your team members will listen respectfully and be ..
AI in HR: Friend or Foe?
AI in HR presents both opportunities and challenges. This lecture will delve into the key applications of AI in HR, including:Recruitment and Onboarding: Using AI-powered tools to streamline candidate sourcing, screening, and onboarding processes.Performance Management: Employing AI algorithms to analyze employee data, identify performance trends, and provide personalized feedback.Employee Engagement: Lever..
Collaborating with HR on Your QMS System
This session delves into the important connection between Human Resources (HR) and Quality Management Systems (QMS). It emphasizes best practices for effective collaboration between the two areas, aiming to align HR strategies with QMS principles. Participants will explore how this synergy enhances overall performance, ensures compliance, and strengthens risk management processes. The session also highlight..
Recruitment for Retention: 10 Elements to Get Right and Have Your Employees Stay with You
Recruitment is one of those topics that is talked about a lot. There are two main reasons for this: 1) a lot is happening in the field of recruitment, both in terms of developments and technology, and 2) there is always room for improvement when it comes to your recruitment process. Often, what happens when someone (unexpectedly) resigns is that both the manager of the team and HR go into panic mode. Where ..
Bullying And Incivility in the Workplace: Is There an App for That?
All of us would like to come to work on Monday mornings knowing we will be treated respectfully and professionally. And if we find some uncivil behavior all we need to do is access our “civil app” and poof, it will be gone. Unfortunately, more and more employees feel the opposite they experience rude and discourteous misconduct from their boss, their colleagues, and even their customers or clients; an..
Work Violence and Active Threat Response: Workplace Safety Unveiled
In today’s complex landscape, business leaders and employers face a sobering reality: workplace violence is an unfortunate trend that demands our attention. Join us for a deep dive into two critical topics:Workplace Violence Unveiled:- Understand the causes and subtle signs that precede violent incidents- Learn pre-attack indicators and effective de-escalation strategies- Prepare for difficult conversations..
Leveraging AI for HR Excellence
In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, Human Resources (HR) professionals face the dual challenge of managing traditional HR functions while adapting to the digital age. Generative Artificial Intelligence (gAI) offers a remarkable opportunity to reshape HR practices, streamline processes, and unlock valuable insights. This session will explore the integration of AI into HR operations, focusing on h..
The Pregnancy Workers’ Fairness Act – Has It Impacted Employer Views on Pregnancy?
Anytime a new law is passed, there is a wave of uncertainty about what the new law actually requires. After all, could expect Congress to be able to publish regulations further identifying what the requires. Indeed, as with many over-employment laws, Congress delegated enforcement of the PWFA to the EEOC. The wait is now over, we finally have a set of final regulations? Or will we see challenges to the fede..
Workplace Investigations: Protecting Your Company And Employees
This Webinar will provide a comprehensive overview of workplace investigations, covering the following topics:Common Types of Workplace Investigations: Exploring different types of misconduct, such as harassment, discrimination, theft, and retaliation.Initiating an Investigation: Understanding when and how to launch an investigation.Gathering Evidence: Discuss effective methods for collecting evidence, incl..
HR Compliance 101 - For New HR/Non - HR Managers
In an increasingly complicated world of employee compliance in which HR struggles just to keep abreast of new developments, not teaching managers the basics can be costly. After all, it's the managers who interact with employees on a day-to-day basis and every day is an opportunity for problems to arise that a manager was never trained in how to address.Knowing what to do in increasingly complicated employe..
How to Conduct a Harassment And Bullying Investigation To Restore Harmony and Reduce Liability
Title VII and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) require workplaces receiving a complaint, or otherwise learning of alleged discrimination or harassment, to investigate in a timely manner and take appropriate corrective action to end the harassment and prevent the misconduct from recurring. That’s a tall order to ensure a just and fair handling of a harassment complaint - an essential ..
Bridging Generational Divides in the Workplace
In today's workforce, up to five generations work side by side, each bringing distinct values, communication styles, and work preferences. These differences can create challenges around managing diverse teams and fostering collaboration. This course is designed to help you navigate these challenges, transforming potential generational conflicts into opportunities for unity and growth.Throughout this course,..
Remote Onboarding Nightmare: How to Avoid the Zombie Employee Apocalypse!
Remote Onboarding: A Survival Guide for the Modern WorkplaceIn today's fast-paced, remote-first world, effective onboarding is more important than ever. But with the challenges of virtual interactions and geographic distance, how can you ensure that new hires feel welcomed, valued, and prepared to succeed?This interactive workshop will provide you with practical strategies and actionable tips to create a se..
10 Essential Team Needs As We Move Past Crisis and Business Disruption
Many of our teams were having difficulty coping with stress and were facing burnout and mental health challenges long before COVID-19 came along. Through COVID-19 we are seeing that their stress is heightened even further, and our teams and colleagues will continue to be at risk. Research shows that failing to meet the essential needs of your team will result in burnout, mental health challenges, increased ..