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Future of Forecasting and Budgeting with Rolling Forecast
The current technology driven turbulent business environment presents many challenges to business managers. One primary challenge is the ability to predict and plan for the future which is unexpectedly unpredictable. Changes are constant. Companies struggle to find ways to manage resources and find ways to thrive and survive in this turbulent business environment.Traditional budgeting has been overtaken by ..
Recruiting 101
The course will provide a high-level overview of recruiting and it will start with the basics so that every attendee of the course at any level will understand the basics of the need and the process. The information will provide insight into how recruiting ties into the budgets of the organization, basic compliance issues, technology overview, and process improvements. Recruiting at the core is the foundati..
2024 New E-Verify Program! How Will NextGen Impact Completing the I-9Form
The proposed features for the upcoming revamped version of E-Verify would fundamentally change the way employment eligibility verification is conducted, according to a proposal from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).E-Verify NextGen scheduled for release in 2024 integrates the Form I-9 process with E-Verify, the federal government’s electronic employment verification system, and shifts much ..
Avoiding I-9 Compliance Problems: How to Properly Complete, Retain, and Purge the I-9 and Avoid Fines
On August 1, 2023, the USCIS published a Revised Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, along with several rule changes. Starting on Nov. 1, 2023, the prior version of Form I-9 is obsolete and no longer valid for use.The USCIS states that, “The newly updated Form I-9 contains myriad revisions to the form and its instructions to streamline these materials and reduce employer and employee burden assoc..
2024 EEOC and Employers: Investigating Claims of Harassment and Discrimination
Organizations have legal and moral responsibilities to support diversity in their workplaces and to ensure compliance with all equal employment opportunity rules and regulations. Unfortunately, workplaces have not always been welcoming to women and minorities, and many people have faced prejudicial behavior when seeking employment or while on the job.While laws like the Civil Rights Act of 1964 have improve..
Attitude is Everything
It can be difficult to maintain a positive attitude when dealing with stressful situations and pressing deadlines, but choosing to do so can play a big role in career success and stress reduction.Attitude, whether it is positive or negative, can be contagious. A positive one motivates others, reduces stress, increases quality and productivity, creates teamwork and encourages creative thinking. Your team mem..
Managing a Union Workforce
Directors and Managers today are continually challenged in managing their union workforce. It remains extremely important for them to have and utilize their available tools and learn new tools, in order to effectively manage their employees. The information presented in this webinar will save time and money for your organization, as managers will perform more effectively as they embrace positive employee an..
Supervisor Accountability and Responsibility for Employee Safety and Health
Running any business enterprise is tough enough on a good day. There are about 32.5 million small businesses in the US, which account for 99.9 percent of all US businesses (SBA, 2021). The Small Business Administration (SBA) defines a small business as a firm that has fewer than 500 employees. This metric will be the focus of our discussion. And that’s a big number How a business or organization approaches ..
Labor Relations Crash Course
Attendees will have the opportunity to widen their skill set enough to be able to hit the ground running to meet the challenges of most labor-management environments. Among the areas to be explored will be the groundwork and guidelines for positive labor management relationships along with an examination of the roles of the Union and its representatives/Stewards as well as the management side of the equatio..
Creating Your 2025 Marketing Strategy
This session will provide a step-by-step framework for developing an effective marketing strategy in 2025. From understanding market trends to leveraging data-driven decision-making, attendees will walk away with actionable insights to future-proof their marketing plans. We will cover essential components such as customer segmentation, content marketing, digital advertising, and performance measurement to e..
Handling FMLA Abuse
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a very important statute that provides needed protection for those employees who must take a leave of absence for their own medical needs or the medical needs of a family member. Yet, there is always going to be a select group of employees who want to beat the system, who try to get the protection for other events and claim FMLA. What’s an employer to do?Areas Cove..
Workplace Privacy Issues
If you, do not know what an employee and employer’s privacy rights are and do it wrong, are you prepared to face the consequences of actual, compensatory, or punitive damages and damage to your own professional reputation and standing within your work community? And what about COVID-19 or the next pandemic? For the foreseeable future, the workplace will be raising issues about an employee’s privacy ri..
Brand Marketing in the Digital Age-Brand Marketing’s Hottest Trends Right Now
Better buckle up…Branding in 2025 isn’t for the timid. The old rules? They’re out the window. Customers are more informed, skeptical, and selective than ever. They’re done with polished corporate jargon, soulless AI content, and brands that scream about themselves without offering real value.This year, authenticity reigns supreme—and the brands that embrace it will win. We’re seeing a massive shift: real co..
From Diversity to Divisiveness: When DEI Initiatives Backfire
This speaker delves into the intricate complexities of DEI initiatives, examining the factors that contribute to unintended consequences. We will explore the psychological and sociological dynamics that can lead to resentment and division, including issues such as perceived favoritism, backlash against perceived "woke" culture, and the challenges of balancing competing interests. Attendees will learn to ide..
How to Comply with the New EEO-1 Reporting Requirements for 2025
The EEOC collects workforce data from employers with more than 100 employees (lower thresholds apply to federal contractors). Employers meeting the reporting thresholds have a legal obligation to provide the data; it is not voluntary. The data is collected using the reports below and is used for a variety of purposes including enforcement, self-assessment by employers, and research. Each report collects dat..