HR Compliance
Diversity and Inclusion
Diversity and inclusion are hot topics in organizational design and development but are often misunderstood. This course will guide participants through the basic tenants of diversity and inclusion in practice.We will discuss the difference between diversity and inclusion, the differences in inequality and equity, conscience and unconscience bias, and areas of potential growth. Participants will leave with ..
Diversity and Multiculturalism in HR Leadership
In this program, we will evaluate diversity, multiculturalism, generational assemblage, and other forms of employee inclusion. We will consider the different forms of diversity and inclusion, the various meanings of diversity and inclusion, how to begin the conversation, how to maintain an inclusive workforce, how to raise the “return on investment” topic in an unfriendly atmosphere, and best practices for ..
DOL & New Regulations! Best Practices for 2019!
The regulations above are just a few of laws changed, revised or newly developed. Employers are impacted by a minimum of 8-26 regulations or more in 2018! Learn how you can manage the many laws that impact your organization by attending this webinar.Describe topic importance, how this can add value to the work style.Employers must arm themselves with the workplace regulations that will impact their organiza..
Effective Communication Skills: It’s Not What You Say, But How You Say It!
Effective communication is about really listening to others without any blinders on, eliminating the gossip and rumor mill, reducing the causes of turnover by providing timely and appropriate recognition, leading employees through changes by transparency, correcting the poor performers by coaching them and setting the standards in highly adhered to on-boarding and training standards. All we have in common w..
Effective HR at Work: Creating a High-Performance Workplace
As Human Resources, we are always balancing a the tightrope between keeping the C-suite happy and effectively working with our employees. It is neither simple nor easy. Our jobs are a lot easier when we work in a culture of highly motivated employees who want to do their best every day. But how to reach that pinnacle? Motivating employees is difficult, but not impossible; using a few tried and true techni..
Electronic Disclosure Under ERISA: Using Websites and Email to Meet ERISA Disclosure Requirements
The IRS and the Department of Labor allow electronic communications such as email and web-postings to satisfy ERISA disclosure requirements, but many administrators are not aware of the specific rules that apply to these disclosures. The Department of Labor and the IRS outline general requirements for electronic disclosure. First, the fiduciary must provide access instructions and the opportunity for a pape..
Elements of Effectively Coaching Employees
Coaching is a process of helping another individual realize their inner potential, delivering fulfilment to both the individual and the related organization. Coaching in the workplace typically focuses on an improvement in individual performance against key performance indicators or job expectations but can also focus on career development and employee growth. Unfortunately, coaching is the part of a manage..
Emotional Intelligence (EQ): It's More Important For Success Than Your IQ!
Emotionally intelligent managers, supervisors and professional staff are your greatest assets. They solve problems, resolve conflict and build teamwork. Researchers and business experts agree that people with high emotional intelligence (EQ) are consistently the top performers in their organizations. They’re more resilient and flexible when things get tough, and are held in the highest regard by their bosse..
Emotional Intelligence for Effective Working Relationships
Emotional Intelligence refers to your ability to recognize and manage your own emotions, recognize and respond to the emotions of others and build effective relationships at work. Developing self-awareness promotes increased productivity and higher job satisfaction. These changes can also lead to improved communication, increased empathy and better interpersonal rapport and relationships.Using practical app..
Employee Classification - Exempt or Non-exempt
The misclassification of employees has been a hot topic with the IRS and the Wage and Hour Department (DOL) for years. Efforts to identify and audit employers who deny proper minimum wage and overtime protections due to the misclassification of workers as minimum wage and overtime exempt have been greatly increased. The Questionable Employment Tax Practices Initiative (QETP) is a little-known program that c..
Employee Expense Reimbursement/Travel & Entertainment Fraud Detection and Prevention
Expense reimbursement fraud—encompassing the myriad forms of employee travel and entertainment (T&E) schemes as well as Purchasing Card (P-Card) fraud—costs organizations hundreds of thousands, if not millions of dollars per year. According to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), expense reimbursement frauds result in a median loss of $26,000 per incident and represent 14.5% of all emplo..
Employee Handbook 2021 Update. Includes Updated Federal, State and Local Regulations as well as Multi-State Regulations
Employers must get prepared for all the employment regulations scheduled to be effective in 2021 and beyond. Federal regulations have increased more this year than in previous years. Both Federal and State regulations have at times been at odds with each other. The Department of Labor (DOL) has increased its efforts to audit companies that have not updated their policies & workplace regulations. The oth..
Employee Recognition And Rewards To Help Improve Organization Performance
An engaged workforce is a major competitive advantage for any business. It is clear that engaged workers work harder, produce more, generate greater profits, have more satisfied customers, have fewer attendance issues, and are better in almost every regard. Yet about two-thirds of employees are NOT engaged. That is a problem and an opportunity. Simply put, employee engagement is the extent to which employee..
Employee vs. Contractor: How to Tell the Difference and Why It’s Important
This webinar will cover all aspects of employee vs. contractor, including how to tell the difference, and what to do in an IRS audit. We will discuss the IRS’s 3-factor test for determining if someone is a contractor or an employee, and the older 20-factor “common law” test that IRS auditors can still reference. We will cover the Form SS-8, where a worker can file a Form SS-8 with the IRS to determine if th..
Employees From Hell: How To Turn Them Around Or Turn Them Out
It has been said that people are your greatest resource – and it’s true. Great organizations are made up of great people. It is also true, however, that:One non-performer can lower the standards of performance for everyoneOne bad actor can affect the morale of those around himOne disruptive character can make life miserable for those who work with her and especially for youWho takes up more of your time..