This Activity has been PREAPPROVED for SHRM Re-Certification Credits and submitted to HRCI
Recent data shows that more than 40% of Americans say they are planning to change jobs in the coming year. Now, more than ever, it’s important that your company has compensation strategies and pay practices that positively affect the entire organization.
In this session, TERRA’s Chief Strategy Officer, Jenifer Lambert, will be joined by Catherine Dovey, Managing Director and Founder of Sound Compensation to discuss all things compensation in light of the current market where competition to attract and retain talent is fierce.
This Activity has been APPROVED for SHRM and HRCI Re-Certification Credits.
There is no doubt that recruiting is on the top of every business leader’s mind and priorities at the moment. With an economy that is showing robust signs of recovery, talent in short supply and epidemic levels of turnover, the talent challenges of the past seem like child’s play compared to the current market.
In this session, we will discuss the current talent market, important changes in recruiting strategy and important tactics for any company who wants to win.
The format of this webcast will be highly interactive and will include topics like:
– How to shift from recruiting scapegoat to a true talent advisor
– How to engage and influence hiring managers and executives to be talent champions
– Moving the needle on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)
– How to improve your culture with every hire you make
How to Build a Culture of Diversity & Inclusion: 5 Focus Areas to Build an Inclusive Culture
WHEN: June 18, 2021
TIME: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PST
This Activity has been APPROVED for SHRM and HRCI Re-Certification Credits.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is a hot political topic right now in our country. In order to create actual transformation, it takes building a culture of learning, feedback, and accountability, which is often missing at the highest levels or organizations.
In this talk you’ll walk away with the human case for building inclusion, the business case for building an inclusive culture at your company, and five key areas to assess and drive behavioral action plans for change in your organization.
This Activity has been PREAPPROVED for SHRM Re-Certification Credits
Change takes many forms in the workplace, and we have all had our share of changes this last year. One thing is for certain, we each view, anticipate and work through change differently. How change FEELS depends on how we move through it, and sometimes the “moving through it” is the hardest part.
Through this engaging and informative program, we explore the rollercoaster of emotions we may experience during change, a possible road map for making the journey a little less chaotic and traumatic, and 10 effective strategies to help ease the pain the next time you find yourself moving through difficult change.
The Art and (Brain) Science of Employee Communications
WHEN: April 16, 2021
TIME: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PST
A recent PoliteMail study shows there was a 72% increase in corporate email in 2020. And that’s just one communication channel.
This workshop focuses on understanding the digital overload of employees and will provide tangible tips to help your emails stand out in crowded mailboxes.
New Hire Safety Orientations – Beyond the First Week of Employment
WHEN: March 12, 2021
TIME: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PST
This activity is approved for SHRM recertification credits and submitted for HRCI recertification credits
Returning furloughed employees, temporary workers, operational expansion, seasonal demand, and natural workforce attrition are all possible drivers for a changing workforce.
Whatever the reason, new or unconditioned workers can represent a new risk for your business.
Join us as we discuss how to design and implement a comprehensive safety orientation program that follows the worker beyond the first week of employment – and help mitigate the risk.
Talent 2021: Strategies and Tactics for the “Next” Normal
WHEN: January 15, 2021
TIME: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PST
This activity is approved for SHRM and HRCI recertification credits
In this presentation, Jen Lambert, Chief Strategy Officer, of TERRA Staffing Group will answer the question “what now?”
– What are the winning moves for attracting and retaining the talent your organization needs in light of the “new normal”?
– How do you need to adjust your staffing model to fit the strategy of your business?
– Are we all really never going back to the office? No, but…
– Specific issues and opportunities for organizations who need employees to physically show up (I’m looking at you, essential employers)
Emotional Intelligence: Assessing and Developing Today’s Top Job Skill
WHEN: November 13, 2020
TIME: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PST
This activity is APPROVED for SHRM recertification credits
Our emotions are integral to our work and personal lives. Instead of trying to ignore or downplay them, why not harness them and use them to improve working relationships and drive business outcomes?
In this webinar, Deborah Jeffries, Co-President of HR Answers, Inc., will share tips and tools to help business and HR leaders better recognize, understand and manage emotions at work to help improve success in the workplace.
This activity is APPROVED for SHRM recertification credits
Pay equity is a complex topic for any organization, with tremendous business and strategic implications. It takes sustained commitment to cultivate pay equity within an organization.
Join us as we talk about the current state of pay equity in the United States.
We will discuss how HR programs and systems impact pay equity across the organization and how you can modify your HR business practices to address pay inequities.
Leave in the Time of COVID-19 – Colorado’s New Sick Leave Legislation
WHEN: September 24, 2020
TIME: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PST
This activity is APPROVED for SHRM recertification credits
This webinar will discuss Colorado’s new legislation requiring employers to provide employees with sick leave, specifically identifying which employers will be required to provide sick leave and when the requirement becomes effective.
It will also discuss the nuances of the law, such as how sick leave is acquired and how it is measured for use.
This activity is APPROVED for SHRM recertification credits
Unlike physical injuries, mental illness can show up as subtle, erratic behavior that is easy to miss or dismiss until it becomes unhealthy or even dangerous. These challenges are amplified at work, where employers have a duty to protect employees, but to also avoid discrimination.
This presentation will jump feet-first into the grey area of mental health accommodation, using real case-studies to address the nuances of notice, interaction, and effective resolution.
Rise Together: Explore the Five Cohesive Behaviors of a Team
WHEN: August 19, 2020
TIME: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PST
This activity is APPROVED for SHRM recertification credits
Join us for this captivating program as we introduce and explore the Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team and how it can benefit you in creating a culture of teamwork within your organization.
Learners at all levels of an organization can use and adopt the powerful principles, shape behaviors and create a common language that empowers team members to rethink what it means to work and rise together.
Strengthen Your Company Culture for the New Reality
WHEN: July 17, 2020
TIME: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PST
This activity is APPROVED for SHRM recertification credits
Join CEO of Vitiello Communications Group, Jill Vitiello, in a lively and enlightening presentation on how modern leaders are strengthening their corporate cultures to survive crisis and thrive in the new reality. Plus, learn the top five actions leaders can take now to create a culture of diversity, inclusion and equality.
This activity is APPROVED for SHRM recertification credits
Necessity has made WFH arrangements more commonplace.
And those employers who already supported WFH are probably doing just fine. But the reality is that many employers likely rushed to create WFH arrangements and are now realizing that they may need better policies and practices in place if this is to become the new norm.
In this webinar, Aaron Goldstein, Partner at Dorsey & Whitney LLP, returns to do a deeper dive on flexible work arrangements. He will provide updated information on WFH and share his legal expertise, in order to support employers who are trying to navigate flex-work arrangements in this unique time.
Bringing Workers Back: Legal Considerations for Returning On-Site
WHEN: May 15, 2020
TIME: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PST
This activity is APPROVED for SHRM recertification credits
As you prepare to transition employees back to full-time work in the office, it’s important to formalize your policies.
Michelle Bomberger, founder, CEO and Managing Attorney at Equinox Business Law Group, will share the legal considerations of the transition, as well as how to still remain practical and sensitive to the anxiety and uncertainty your employees may feel in making this shift.
This activity is APPROVED for SHRM recertification credits
Whether you are an “essential employer” who supported a workforce who continued to report to work, an employer who was figuring out how to manage a work-from-home (WFH) workforce for the first time, or an employer who had this whole WFH thing handled, the pandemic has changed the employment landscape forever…or has it?
In this panel discussion, we will feature HR leaders from various industries who will share best practices they adopted to navigate their workforce through the pandemic as well as what’s on their mind as we all look forward to the “new normal.”
This activity is APPROVED for SHRM recertification credits
We’ll be speaking with experts from Impact Washington, a non-profit organization providing support to manufacturers. Learn what controls and safety measures they recommend employers (with a special emphasis on manufacturers) adopt for back to work compliance. Our speakers are Washington-based but their guidance is relevant no matter where you have operations. They are also offering a free risk assessment. Tune in to learn more.
How to Support Yourself, Your Team and Your Business in this Time of Crisis
WHEN: March 27, 2020
TIME: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PST
This activity is APPROVED for SHRM recertification credits
This is a time of upheaval. Conditions are changing daily. This creates uncertainty on the world stage, in our country, local community, and businesses
How do you deal with the changing business conditions? How do you help yourself access your resources, stay connected during times of remote working, and keep the business adapting and producing results?
In this training we’ll cover tools for:
– Reducing your own fear/reaction/stress on a daily basis so you are more resourceful.
– Building collaborative healthy relationships even during social distancing.
– Adapting business during changing times.
HR’s Evolving Role in Conflict Resolution: From Unsung Hero to Transformational Leader
WHEN: March 20, 2020
TIME: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PST
This activity is APPROVED for SHRM recertification credits
When team dynamics break down, HR is often the unsung hero who steps in to manage the difficult personalities, provide crucial feedback, and help rebuild relationships on the team.
It can take a lot of work.
How much easier would your job be if those very same leaders were skilled in building and leading cohesive teams? In other words, able to handle the smart business side of things – as well as the healthy, relational side.
In this webinar, conflict experts Susan Clarke and CrisMarie Campbell will share tools that you can use to shift from “managing conflict” to harnessing the power of conflict – and move your organization closer to its goals.
Talent Wins: Strategies and Solutions for Winning at Recruiting & Retention in 2020
WHEN: February 14, 2020
TIME: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PST
This activity is APPROVED for SHRM recertification credits
Economists are already predicting a “Roaring ‘20’s” with some economic ups and downs, but regardless of what’s happening in the market, challenges with recruiting and retaining talent are likely to remain. The “new normal” for the workplace isn’t fueled simply by record low unemployment numbers, but by fundamental shifts that are critical to understand if you want to be on the winning side of the battle for talent.
In this presentation, Jenifer Lambert, CRO of TERRA Staffing Group, will share the talent trends every leader and HR professional needs to embrace including:
• Going beyond employment to full engagement.
• Recruiting through non-traditional channels including re-employment.
• Building brand culture. Culture is more than posters and programs.
• All-encompassing talent management.
This activity is APPROVED for SHRM recertification credits
Recently published details from the journalists that broke the #metoo stories in 2017 are exposing new upsetting details about these stories–particularly about how companies and their representatives abused the legal system to discredit victims and cover up crimes. These stories contain important lessons for companies and the HR Professionals that work for them.
In this session, Attorney Aaron Goldstein will discuss key lessons and implications for employment practices including: confronting blind spots, non-disclosure agreements and respectful investigations.
Learn how to go beyond mere compliance and discover how any HR leader can both serve the company’s interests and be a force for good in this very important arena by attending this webinar.
How to Think Like an Attorney: Practical Tips for Assessing Risk & Reward
WHEN: November 15, 2019
TIME: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PST
This activity is APPROVED for SHRM recertification credits
The practical application of that law, understanding downstream consequences and the ability to weigh risks and rewards is what “thinking like an attorney” is all about and a valuable skill in any leader’s toolkit.
In this session, Michelle Bomberger, CEO and Managing Attorney with Equinox Business Law Group, will break down how to think like an attorney when facing complex issues in business, particularly employment related matters.
You will learn:
• What to do when the law is unclear
• How to weigh risk and reward when faced with multiple options, especially when all of your options are bad.
• How to mitigate unintended consequences
• Questions to ask when you do call the attorney and they tell you “it depends…”
Brennan StoelbWashington State’s Employment Security Department
Washington State Paid Family Medical Leave Update
WHEN: November 1, 2019
TIME: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PST
This activity is APPROVED for SHRM recertification credits
Washington State will offer paid family and medical leave benefits starting in 2020.
Last fall we hosted a webinar helping educate employers about this new mandated benefit and steps all businesses could take to prepare for employees using Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) starting in 2020. At that time, there were a lot of details of the program that were still being defined.
Now, as we wrap up the year and head into 2020, we are pleased to welcome a speaker from Washington State’s Employment Security Department (ESD) to share the most current details of PFML and answer your questions as we prepare for employees to start using this benefit.
Randy PickettPuget Sound Human Factors and Ergonomics Society
The Six Pillars of Safety Program Success
WHEN: October 18, 2019
TIME: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PST
This activity has been APPROVED for SHRM recertification credits.
You know that safety is important. The cost of accidents and injuries in terms of lost money, lost productivity and lost human potential is too great to ignore. Every organization has some form of safety program in place and yet so few are truly satisfied with the results.
In this webinar you will learn practical steps any organization can take to go from safety as a program to safety as a core value embedded into all aspects of the organization.
Safety & loss control professional and current president of PSHFES.org Randy Pickett will cover:
• How to change mindsets regarding how we think about safety
• How to move beyond mediocre safety to high performing safety.
• The importance of systems thinking and the true drivers of injuries.
Minding the Middle: The Key to Engagement and Culture Change
WHEN: September 13, 2019
TIME: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PST
This Activity has been APPROVED for SHRM Re-Certification Credits
Recruiting is grabbing all the headlines, but retention of your best staff is really the winning strategy in today’s competitive talent market. Retaining and engaging your team is critical to move your business goals forward and to not get caught in the wake of a revolving door of turnover or, worse, employees who are disengaged and staying.
This is a great session for HR leaders or anyone with management responsibility.
Key takeaways:
• The current state of employee engagement–spoiler alert: it’s not good but you can do something about it!
• The critical drivers of employee engagement–hint: it’s your middle managers!
• Actions you can take to engage, develop, and leverage your middle managers.
Reality Based Change Readiness: Ditching the Drama During Changing Times at Work.
WHEN: August 16, 2019
TIME: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PST
This Activity has been APPROVED for SHRM Re-Certification Credits
How can leaders go beyond just ensuring that change is least disruptive to their people and instead deliver up ready, willing and able teams who can ensure that change is least disruptive to the business? How can leaders move their teams beyond surviving change and instead make the call to greatness so that their teams are thriving in changing times, fueling innovation and fully aligned with the re-inventive of their organizations?
In this high energy session, leaders will learn to understand their heightened responsibilities in delivering teams and talent that are ready for what’s next along with strategies to ensure that teams able to quickly adapt and change and deliver on the needs of the organization to provide relevant, high-value, services in even mature markets. After all, change is only hard for the unready.
Are Non-Competes Enforceable: Understanding Changes to Non-Compete Laws by State
WHEN: July 19, 2019
TIME: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM PST
This Activity has been APPROVED for SHRM Re-Certification Credits
Washington joined a growing small number of states last month to pass legislation that will significantly restrict noncompetition agreements with both employees and independent contractors.
The law sets a number of limits on non-competition agreements, from a minimum required salary level and limitation on length of the non-competition period. The law also prohibits “no moonlighting” policies for lower wage workers and contains hurdles to enforcement of non-competition agreements.
This presentation will place Washington’s law in the context of other West Coast states’ approaches to these issues.
Employers who have any non-competition agreements or policies will want to attend to aid in development of their strategic plan to protect trade secrets.
What Should You Be Looking for in a Leadership Development Strategy?
WHEN: June 14, 2019
TIME: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PST
This Activity has been APPROVED for SHRM Re-Certification Credits
American businesses spend billions of dollars annually on Leadership Development Training and Programs. Unfortunately, much of this investment creates little or no return. There is no easy or convenient way to develop leaders for your organization – so having a comprehensive strategy is essential.
Jim Hessler, founder of Path Forward Leadership, will help you consider your options when it comes to leadership development – to help you understand what works and what doesn’t work, and where your best investments will likely come from.
Navigating the Murky Waters of Mental Health Accommodation
WHEN: May 17, 2019
TIME: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PST
This Activity has been APPROVED for SHRM Re-Certification Credits
Gun violence, suicide, and bomb threats, while stark in nature, often start with subtle, erratic behavior that is difficult to understand and even more difficult to address. These challenges are amplified at work, where employers have a duty to protect employees, but to also avoid discrimination. This leaves HR in murky waters, determining whether employee behavior is a disability flag, and how to respond when the disability is hidden, nebulous, or unbelievable.
This presentation will jump feet-first into the grey area of mental health accommodation, using real case-studies to address the nuances of notice, interaction, and effective resolution.
This Activity has been PREAPPROVED for SHRM Re-Certification Credits
Professional development plans create important opportunities for alignment between individual and organizational interests, as well for motivating employees to engage at a higher level. Outside of work, personal growth and development serves an equally important purpose of helping each of us find and pursue our best selves. Join us for this informative and engaging webinar, where we explore using a SWOOP analysis (a superhero version of SWOT), SMART goals, and other helpful acronyms, tips, and strategies for crafting effective professional development plans.
What does your personal and professional plan look like?
Legal Issues and Tips for Implementing Flexible Work Arrangements
WHEN: March 22, 2019
TIME: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PST
This activity has been APPROVED for SHRM Recertification Credits.
Flexible work arrangements are becoming more commonplace as the realities of a global workforce and technological capabilities combine to make this a very viable and sometimes necessary arrangement. But just because you can doesn’t mean you should? Before you jump into flexible work arrangements, there are many legal and practical issues to consider.
The webinar has been APPROVED for SHRM Re-Certification Credits
Having the right talent onboard is key to the success of any organization. Recruiting and talent acquisition has never been more challenging as the data continues to show more unfilled job openings than job seekers to fill them.
The war for talent is intense and the stakes are high. At the same time, there are opportunities all around that most companies can take advantage of to increase their odds of success securing the talent they need.
Sylvia LugoWashington Employment Security Department
Paid Family and Medical Leave: What WA Employers Need to Know Now
WHEN: November 20, 2018
TIME: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PST
This Activity has been APPROVED for SHRM Re-Certification Credits.
Washington will be the 5th state to offer paid family and medical leave benefits starting in 2020, but employers have action to take in 2019. Get a jump on 2019 and learn how your business can prepare to implement this mandatory program in this free presentation by the Washington State Employment Security Department.
Sexual Harassment in the Workplace: How to Handle Harassment Claims in Your Company
WHEN: November 9, 2018
TIME: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM PST
This Activity has been APPROVED for SHRM Re-Certification Credits.
With sexual harassment claims on the rise, it is important for you to be prepared to address claims in your workplace.
In this presentation, you will learn; practical steps to make sure you know whether your insurance policies cover sexual harassment claims, what policies you need to effectively address these claims, and how to create a plan to address sexual harassment claims.
Kristin will also walk you through the necessary steps of investigating a sexual harassment claim to minimize your risk.
Analyzing and Managing Risks: How Risky Do You Like It?
WHEN: October 19, 2018
TIME: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PST
Webinar has been APPROVED for SHRM Re-Certification Credits
How much do you love or loathe risk? How much is too much? How much do you need to adapt to external forces to stay relevant?
Individual risk tolerance is an invisible force that affects everything around it: interpersonal relationships, inter-department cooperation and leadership’s effectiveness.
Ability to diagnose and remedy divergent beliefs about the ‘goodness’ or ‘badness’ of risk allows HR professionals to better advise organizational leaders, coach managers and resolve conflict.
The New Rules of Equal Pay: It’s Not Just Gender Any More
WHEN: September 21, 2018
TIME: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PST
This activity has been APPROVED for SHRM Re-Certification Credits.
This one-hour session is a high-level review of relevant pay equity laws, including the federal Equal Pay Act and groundbreaking recent revisions to California and Oregon state laws. Washington’s recently passed Equal Pay and Opportunity Act will also be discussed as Washington attempts to keep pace with its West Coast neighbors. After setting the legal background, the session will turn its attention to common pitfalls and best practices to avoid pay equity lawsuits, as well as ideas on how to identify pay vulnerabilities that may be lurking in the corners of your business structure.
Navigating the Bermuda Triangle: Managing Difficult Employee Leaves
WHEN: August 17, 2018
TIME: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PST
This Webinar Activity has been APPROVED for SHRM Recertification Credits.
The increasing number – and complexity – of employee leave laws creates the perfect storm for HR compliance. From the FMLA and the ADA to local workers’ compensation or paid leave laws, employers face countless potential liabilities. Guided by employment law attorney Catharine Morisset, we’ll work through real life examples to build knowledge and skills in order to survive complex leave situations.
This Activity has been Submitted for SHRM Recertification Credits
Join us for next month’s HR HotSpot webinar: What’s Trending in 2018: Employee Benefit Perks, presented by Mariana Ancira, Vice President and Account Executive at Parker, Smith & Feek.
Mariana will discuss seven key benefit perks that the most forward-thinking employers are offering in 2018. She will also share insight on how offering benefit perks to current and potential employees can work to attract and retain quality employees in this competitive labor market.
Reality-Based Engagement: Accountability, Not Engagement, Drives Results
WHEN: June 8, 2018
TIME: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PST
This activity has been SUBMITTED for SHRM Recertification Credits.
For years, organizations have been investing time, money and energy into engaging employees based on the promise that engagement drives results. But many organizations report that despite their best efforts, engagement programs just haven’t delivered as expected. While engaging employees is critical, it turns out that engagement isn’t enough. Engagement without accountability creates entitlement and chaos. The organizations that cultivate a culture of personal accountability are truly winning. And, it’s when engagement and accountability meet that breakthrough results occur.
This activity has been APPROVED for SHRM Re-Certification Credits
You think about your people, the numbers, your own performance and growth as a leader. But do you think about your organization’s brand? Brand is the only thread that runs through all aspects of organizations large and small. In the 21st century, brand is no longer the external candy wrapper of an organization. It is the juicy middle – the culmination of culture, customer experience and innovation. In short, brand is now a top-of-the-list priority for all leaders – regardless of title or role. In this talk specifically designed for leaders with a non-marketing related role, brand strategist and speaker Justin Foster shares his thoughts on the 5 branding practices that every leader should consider adopting in 2018. Some of these you might already do – and some will be surprising. Either way, you will get a fresh perspective on brands and branding – and how much influence you have on both.
How to Avoid “Regarded As” Discrimination Claims under the ADA
WHEN: April 13, 2018
TIME: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PST
Presentation has been APPROVED for SHRM Re-Certification Credits.
We all know that discrimination based on disability is against the law and wrong. But what about “regarded as” disability discrimination? What does “regarded as” disabled mean? In this session, attorney Kara Craig will explore an area of exposure that is an often overlooked area of liability for employers.
This Activity has been APPROVED for SHRM Re-Certification Credits
If you are like most employers, you have a strong anti-harassment policy with some form of diversity training, both of which are designed to reduce or eliminate claims of harassment and discrimination in your workplace. The strength of an employer’s defense comes from its complaint resolution process and the effectiveness of its internal investigations into the complaints it receives. Being able to recognize a complaint that warrants an investigation is critical, as is the ability to investigate complaints in a timely, effective and meaningful manner.
You don’t have to be Columbo, Inspector Clouseau, or a private investigator to investigate, but there are certain things you need to know to investigate correctly. Join us for this informative discussion and learn how to address and investigate complaints of harassment.
Tools, Trends & Tactics to Win the Talent Acquisition Game in 2018
WHEN: February 16, 2018
TIME: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PST
Activity has been Submitted for HRCI and SHRM Recertification Credits
Hiring, Talent Acquisition, Recruiting—no matter what you call it, it’s a hot issue for employers. In a recent survey by Harvard Business Review, CEOs listed talent as one of the top issues keeping them up at night, and the head of a national trade association called “lack of available talent” one of the most significant barriers to growth.
In this session, Jenifer Lambert, Vice President of TERRA Staffing Group, will get beyond the buzzwords and the hype and share practical guidance for any employer who is serious about winning the “war for talent.”
How to Handle Employee Terminations: Best Practices and Lessons from the Trenches
WHEN: January 19, 2018
TIME: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PST
Activity has been Approved for SHRM Recertification Credits.
Getting employee terminations right can make the difference between maintaining a healthy work environment for your employees and an expensive lawsuit.
In this month’s webinar, we will help companies identify high-risk terminations and provide practical advice on how to the handle them. Being prepared for such tricky terminations can help companies either avoid litigation or prevail, should an employee file suit.
Can My Employee Do That/Say That? Tips for preventing harassment claims in the workplace
WHEN: November 17, 2017
TIME: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PST
Webinar has been APPROVED for SHRM Recertification Credits
What one employee thinks is nothing more than fun, joking, harmless behavior in the workplace, another employee may find offensive. Employers are at risk of lawsuits claiming harassment unless they take immediate action to address behavior that the reasonable person finds unwelcome and offensive. This webinar will address the fundamentals of a harassment claim, what is and is not appropriate behavior in the workplace, and ways HR professionals should address concerns of harassment that are raised by employees
How to Balance Culture and Compliance to Prevent Transgender Discrimination in the Workplace
WHEN: October 13, 2017
TIME: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PST
Activity has been Approved for HRCI and SHRM Re-Certification Credits
Currently, 20 states and the District of Columbia have passed laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and several federal agencies have issued related guidance. While some businesses have cutting-edge diversity practices, others are still struggling to keep sex jokes off the shop floor. In Walking the Transgender Tightrope: How to Balance Culture and Compliance in the Modern Workplace, Jodi arms all employers with the most recent information they need to know to be compliant and culturally relevant.
This activity has been submitted for HRCI and SHRM Re-Certification Credit
Oregon’s new Equal Pay Act signed into law June 1, 2017, attempts to level this uncertain compensation playing field in a number of key respects by (1) expanding the protections against disparate pay on the basis of more protected classes than just gender, (2) implementing new restrictions regarding salary history inquiries, and (3) expanding the remedies available to employees. In an attempt to provide some balance, the new Act also expressly acknowledges that there may be legitimate, non-discriminatory factors to justify a difference in pay when, on its face, the wage disparity appears unequal or unfair. What does this all mean to employers and when do you need to take action? Join us for this informative program and find out more!
This activity has been submitted for HRCI and SHRM Recertification Credits.
Please join us on September 15th, 2017 for an informative webinar on employment law. Archbright Staff Attorney, Kara M. Craig, will provide a broad overview of the latest hot topics in employment law, including recent employment decisions by the U.S. Supreme Court, courts around the Western United States, and changes in regulation and legislation.Please join us on September 15th, 2017 for an informative webinar on employment law. Archbright Staff Attorney, Kara M. Craig, will provide a broad overview of the latest hot topics in employment law, including recent employment decisions by the U.S. Supreme Court, courts around the Western United States, and changes in regulation and legislation.
Tips for Addressing Cybersecurity Issues in the Workplace
WHEN: August 11, 2017
TIME: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PST
This Webinar has been approved for SHRM and HRCI Re-Certification Credit.
No company is immune from an attack, and all companies have either been hacked, are currently being hacked and don’t know it, or are next in line. To prepare for and prevent such attacks, it’s critical to understand the risks posed by certain policies, the importance of creating a cyber response plan, and the need to invest in training for employees.
The Leader’s Edge: Improving Employee Performance No Matter What the Job!
WHEN: July 14, 2017
TIME: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PST
This Webinar has been approved for SHRM and HRCI Re-Certification Credit.
We believe organizations need to be both smart and healthy to have organizational success. Leaders in those organizations need to have and utilize both backbone and heart in leading and developing people for improved performance. What many leaders don’t realize is the impact of their relationship with the employee on the success of that employee’s learning. The leader’s own emotional intelligence is a critical factor in the success of the employee’s potential to learn. Join us for this webinar where you will learn practical, proven tools for consistently improving employee performance no matter what the job.
No Ego: How Leaders Can Cut the Cost of Drama, End Entitlement and Drive Big Results
WHEN: June 16, 2017
TIME: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PST
This Webinar has been approved for SHRM and HRCI Re-Certification Credit.
It is time to redefine leadership with science and research, to teach leaders strategies and tools that will actually work in their modern workplace. Leaders and organizations deserve to have a new understanding of what greatness looks like and how it can be fueled. No Ego delivers that call to greatness for all. It provides the roadmap to thinking differently about leadership and employee roles and actually delivering results, not in perfect circumstances but in today’s world.
This Webinar has been approved for SHRM and HRCI Re-Certification Credit.
High levels of employee engagement translate into increased customer satisfaction and bring other competitive advantages. During this workshop, you’ll receive actionable and innovative instruction on:
-The #1 reason for disengagement
-The downward spiral of disengagement and reduced productivity and morale
-How to develop your leadership skills to encourage an engaged culture change
-4 steps to take right away to re-engage a languishing workforce
-And much more!
Diversity Playbook: The Unexpected Challenges of Playing Nice at Work
WHEN: April 14, 2017
TIME: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PST
This Webinar has been approved for SHRM and HRCI Re-Certification Credit.
We are part an ever-changing and increasingly diverse workforce whose members represent a variety of cultures, backgrounds, and social experiences, and it is critical that we find an appropriate balance between these competing interests. This is a highly interactive, engaging, and informative program with active audience participation throughout.
Encouraging Managers & Supervisors to Build Safety Programs
WHEN: March 10, 2017
TIME: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PST
This Webinar has been approved for SHRM and HRCI Re-Certification Credit.
Did you know that managers, supervisors and leads have the most influence on whether you have an effective Health and Safety Program at your company? Understanding their role when it comes to your safety culture is very important. At the conclusion of this Webinar presentation, you will have a better understanding of how supervisors impact your safety culture, and what their responsibilities are as leaders.
This Webinar has been approved for SHRM and HRCI Re-Certification Credit.
Your organization’s culture drives your competitive advantage. It determines how things are done and how people behave. When your culture drives performance and fosters team chemistry, it’s known as Performance Culture. While each organization’s culture is unique, a Performance Culture includes a pattern of remarkably consistent behaviors, known as core values. During this webinar, HR professionals, will learn the four elements of a performance culture. In addition, attendees will leave the workshop with practical business management principles needed to develop and execute on mission, vision and strategy
Negotiating with Stakeholders: Turn a No into a Definite Yes
WHEN: November 18, 2016
TIME: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PST
This Webinar has been approved for SHRM and HRCI Re-Certification Credit.
Getting multiple stakeholders to agree to your proposal can be tough, and, absolutely doable once you understand what you need to do.
This presentation will give you the tools and techniques to help stakeholders accept the need for change by defeating the status quo “no” argument to your proposal. And, you will learn valuable techniques to demonstrate the value of your proposal to the organization.
This Webinar has been approved for SHRM and HRCI Re-Certification Credit.
What’s hot in the world of compensation and benefits? Take an hour out of your day and find out! Which employee benefits should you consider adding to your benefits package? Which compensation practice should you stop? Which healthcare developments should you keep an eye on? Learn the answers to these questions (and more) as we explore what’s happening in the world of total rewards. We’ll discuss the compensation and benefits trends to watch (and possibly adopt) during 2017.
Hiring Essentials: Recruiting Secrets and Strategies for Building Winning Teams
WHEN: September 16, 2016
TIME: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PST
This Webinar has been approved for SHRM and HRCI Re-Certification Credit.
Creating a great place to work starts with hiring great employees, and yet recruiting well is one of the most overlooked functions within an organization. Join us for this interactive and entertaining program as we reveal hiring secrets and learn how to recruit and select the best person for the job.
The Whole-Person Leadership Model – The Key to Increasing Influence and Feeling Fulfilled
WHEN: August 12, 2016
TIME: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PST
This Webinar has been approved for SHRM and HRCI Re-Certification Credit.
It isn’t just about playing a part perfectly so that you get the promotion, more money and climb the ladder. We see leaders that want to increase their influence as well as their internal sense of fulfillment and that takes practicing Whole Person Leadership.
The Science of Being Happy and Productive at Work: Research-based Tools to Decrease Stress, Reduce Negativity, & Minimize Conflict
WHEN: July 15, 2016
TIME: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PST
This Webinar has been approved for SHRM and HRCI Re-Certification Credit.
This is an incredibly exciting time–in recent decades, Ph.D. researchers have been doing peer-reviewed studies of happiness and optimal brain function at universities including Harvard, University of California, and many others. Scientific breakthroughs and paradigm-shifts in neuroscience and positive psychology have delivered insights into the human brain that can help to inform the way we build and grow organizations today.
Reality-Based Leadership – Ditching the Drama and Turning Excuses into Results
WHEN: June 10, 2016
TIME: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PST
This Webinar has been approved for SHRM and HRCI Re-Certification Credit. Please contact us for the correct SHRM Activity ID's for this webinar.
We are certainly in challenging times in our HR world today. We have been in challenging times in the past and we will be faced with challenging times again at some point in the future. Here’s the reality check – The fact that times are challenging is not the source of our pain. The source of our pain is the absence of great leadership based in reality.
This Webinar has been approved for SHRM and HRCI Re-Certification Credit.
How do you get the most from your staffing company? This practical program will explain the evolving law of co-employment from various perspectives: state law, wage and hour, union management relations, and others.
Navigating the ADA Interactive Process Waters Without a Paddle
WHEN: April 15, 2016
TIME: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PST
This Webinar has been approved for SHRM and HRCI Re-Certification Credit.
Does the idea of an employee consistently working 40 hours a week performing the actual job for which he or she was hired seem like fact or fiction these days? Attend this free webinar to learn how to Navigate the ADA Interactive Process!
Meet the Opt-Ins: An Ageless Generation of Leaders
WHEN: March 11, 2016
TIME: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PST
This Webinar has been approved for SHRM and HRCI Re-Certification Credit.
With five age groups in the workforce, there is a natural blending of ideas, cultures and habits taking place. This blending is producing a new kind of leader: The Opt-Ins.
MegaTrends in Recruiting: Practical Strategies for Gaining Unfair Advantage in the War for Talent
WHEN: January 15, 2016
TIME: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PST
This Webinar has been approved for SHRM and HRCI Re-Certification Credit.
We’re all familiar with the concept of the “war for talent” and we know it’s more than a buzzword, it’s a business reality. Talent acquisition and retention has gone from an “HR issue” to a key business concern.
