HR Compliance
Surviving an EEOC Investigation
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has come knocking -- uh, oh....what do you do now? Well, this program has the answers. Too many employers think that the EEOC process is a hazard to be survived, and the next, even more evil, step, also known as litigation, is a bridge crossed at a later date. Believe it or not, going through the EEOC's process can provide a lot of useful tips and tools to a savvy..
Taking Action on your Employee Engagement Results
Your company spends time and money on designing, developing and implementing your employee engagement, experience, and pulse surveys. Join us to find out how to maximize that investment by leading accountability through the follow-through phase. Learn the top five most important steps to take to get the follow-through that you are looking for.Employees who are well supported and committed to their organizat..
Tattoos, Piercing and Cross-Dressing, Oh My!
Tattoos were always associated with sailors, marines, and bikers. Not today. Over the past few decades, there has been real progress towards accepting tattoos and other body art in the workplace. At the same time, highly visible piercings and tattoos still have a negative connotation.The same is not true with those who have gender orientation or gender identity issues. The workplace is still confused and co..
Technical Writing Training
Training in Technical Writing must begin with the realization that it is labor-intensive. Someone learns to be a Technical Writer by creating Technical Documents. Simply stated, a Technical Writer learns to do by doing.In order to “Learn to do by doing,” we must define the function of Technical Writers. Exactly what is the job of Technical Writers? Technical Writers translate complex information into clear,..
The 20 Essential Characteristics of Successful Worksite Wellness Programs
This talk will address the many factors to be considered in the design and implementation of a successful worksite wellness program.As research on the effectiveness of worksite wellness programs is showing the positive effects for both the employee and organization, it is important to ensure that your program is the best in class. A Harvard study found that companies who provide worksite wellness programs h..
The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021! New Family First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) is Back! How Will this Version Impact the Workplace?
On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed H.R. 1319, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, which extends tax credits for private employers with 499 or fewer U.S. employees that voluntarily decide to provide emergency paid sick and/or family leave according to the otherwise-expired standards in the Families First Coronavirus Response Act’s (FFCRA) Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act (EPSLA) and Emergency Family Me..
The Anxiety Antidote: How to Use Brain Science to Go from Stress to Success
Sonia Satra's mind-body webinar The Anxiety Antidote: How to Use Brain Science to Go from Stress to Success is a fun, high-content program that gives your audience the practical tools they need to free themselves from stress and step into their most creative, productive selves. As the former star of Guiding Light and One Life to Live, Sonia knows a thing or two about performing at her best. The same challen..
The Corona Virus and Telecommuting! How are Employers Handling the New Normal for a Remote Workforce?
The coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, is spreading rapidly across the globe and throughout the United States. Accordingly, employers should keep track of rapidly emerging developments and consider taking the 10 steps discussed in the training order to maintain a safe workplace and to reassure their employees that management is appropriately monitoring and responding to the situation. Having a carefully c..
The Do's and Don'ts of Poster Compliance. Is Your Company in Compliance with the 2017 Poster Requirements?
Many Employers nationwide are aware they are required to have labor posters in places where their employees congregate. There are many states that have poster requiring them to include minimum wage rates, the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) notices, the Department of Labor (DOL) regulations, and other Federal laws. But, did you know that not all states have the same requirements? Additionally, more states h..
The Do’s and Don’ts Of Terminating Older Workers
When the calendar turned to January 1, 2011, the first wave of “baby boomers” turned 65 years old. This is the normal retirement age. Today due to the nature of the economy they are not retiring. More and more want or need to stay in the workforce. Ten thousand baby boomers will turn age 65 every day for the next 17 years. Even with the desire to stay at work so strong, baby boomers are exiting the workforc..
The FLSA and Overtime – Understanding the New Rules and Evaluating Your System for Compliance
According to the US Dept of Labor, the new Exempt/Non-Exempt worker rules will result in the following:Workers directly affected. 4.2 million salaried workers will be affected by this rule based on their salaries. These workers are currently ineligible for overtime. The Department estimates that most of them (4.1 million) will become eligible for overtime when they work more than 40 hours (i.e., they will b..
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Deadline is March 2018! Now that We are Past the Deadline, If Your Company isn't Prepared, Be Ready to Pay Huge Penalties
Privacy regulations have taken a front and center role in the workplace and in other venues like technology, finance, health and medical healthcare, criminal justice, and social media. Employers are more than ever attempting to mitigate the line between their rights as Employers with those of employees.Employers are clear that there should be no expectation of privacy in the workplace since employees are us..
The General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and its impact on Recruiting
Data protection in recruitment has always been taken seriously, as the breach of employee data protection policy is an integral part of any corporate protocol. However, the introduction of GDPR changed the subject completely by offering an entirely different perspective on the data flows in companies. Thus, making recruitment GDPR-compliant requires much more than a simple change of some policy. GDPR makes ..
The HR Department And Confidentiality
This webinar will cover confidentiality and the role Human Resources plays in helping the company maintain necessary confidentiality. Confidentiality is not just a matter of “keeping secrets.” The Human Resources department plays a pivotal role in helping maintain confidential information for the company. As a result, the HR person must be aware of the requirements of federal and state laws and practices of..
The Importance Of Documentation For Supervisors And Managers
It is Important for Managers and Supervisors to understand the Importance of Documentation regarded their represented employees. It is critical for them to understand the impact and depth that Documentation has on multiple areas of the workplace and operation of the business.One Key area of impact is the Just Cause Standard and how the failure to properly a document will result in the costly loss of Grievan..