CPE Courses
Using Competencies to Get Breakthrough Results
Most organizations today are trying to get more work done at a lower cost. One way to do that is to focus on individual productivity differences. According to research, some people are much more productive than other people. In fact, top performers may get as much as TWENTY TIMES the work results of average performers. How do they do that? The answer has to do with competencies. Competencies describe indivi..
Handling Payroll Overpayments
As much as payroll professionals complete audits and validations each payroll, unfortunately, mistakes happen and employees get overpaid. Once an employee has been overpaid getting the money back is only one challenge, payroll professionals are faced with how to untangle the tax and compliance requirements when getting money back from employees.This webinar will give participants the tools to analyze all ty..
Pay Equality: Closing The Wage Gap And Leveling The Playing Field
Pay equity continues to be a top concern for HR professionals. In the past couple of years, federal, state, and local legislators have ramped up requirements for employers to address the pay gap between men and women, and between white and minority employees. Additionally, workers themselves now are well aware of how much they’re worth in the market, as they have more access to salary information than ever ..
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..
EEOC Report: Workplace Discrimination And Harassment Prevention Not Working-Workplaces Fail To Implement Systemic Changes
You have been in Human Resources or management for years. Your plate is full—too much to do and to know in your increasingly stressful job. You are expected to stay current in discrimination and harassment case law for all the federal and state-protected classes. Are you current? It seems like an unending responsibility. You remember hearing something in the news about a change in the pregnancy law, but can..
Independent Contractor v Employee: What You Need to Know About Worker (Mis)Classification
Many businesses choose to work with independent contractors, which is perfectly acceptable. But only if you follow the legal parameters. The IRS has strict worker classification rules regarding who is a contractor and who is an employee. Most states have their own tests, as well. Get it wrong and you could face severe penalties, including back taxes, steep fines, and, in some cases, even prison.This webinar..
Performance Appraisals Done Right
Sitting down to conduct an employee performance evaluation with a staff member is the part of the appraisal process most managers dread. But the session doesn’t have to be tense or uncomfortable. If you’re relying solely on your memory when writing employee reviews, you’re making employee performance evaluation far more difficult than necessary.Areas CoveredImportance of a Performance AppraisalObjectives of..
Team Building Necessities to Sky Rocket Productivity
Teams are the way organizations get their work done and bring innovation and creativity to their industry. In this one-hour webinar be prepared to learn how compensation is not necessarily the driving force behind high-performing team members. By spending time and money on building capacity on a team through training, coaching, and mentoring, organizations save money in the long run and build highly effecti..
Protecting Your Firm from Claims of Sexual Harassment
A successful claim of sexual or gender discrimination or harassment can expose a firm to significant costs, damages and penalties. At the minimum, there is likely to be a substantial reputational loss. This webinar will look at the potential implications of adverse claims as well as steps and recommendations to provide protection and defenses.Claims of sexual and gender discrimination and harassment can res..
HR as a System: Are you in HR or at HR?
HR as a System: Are you in HR or At HR webinar confronts a dilemma faced by HR professionals every day. Your CEO demands that you speak the language of business in order for you to get a seat at the table. The HR professional is stuck in the transactional model that HR has been in since its beginning as personnel. In the course of the webinar, we will explore the nature of both views of the HR function. The..
7 Behaviors of Great Leaders
All great leaders have common amongst themselves certain ingrained habits of behavior that help them separate from the pack and achieve at the highest levels. These habits are learned and developed in a very deliberate way. We will show you how. Learning ObjectivesWhat does a great leader look like and act like?How do you live with integrity as a leader?The magic of self-control, growth and caringWhat about..
Accountability as a Goal at Work
In the workplace, you might think that being accountable means you're the one who gets blamed when things go wrong. In fact, accountability is about helping people to take responsibility for their obligations.It's up to you to make sure your team knows what they are supposed to do and that they have what they need to get the job done. This webinar gives you the tools to hold your employees accountable and c..
ADA Accommodation and Compliance: What should the Process between Employer and Employee should look like?
This webinar explores the issue of what should the process be between employer and employee when trying to accommodate individuals with disabilities while complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act. All companies, employees, and applicants for employment that want to learn about who is covered under The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended (ADAAA) by should attend this webinar to o..
Are Your I-9's in Order?
To gain the Peace of Mind – knowing that all of your I-9’s are correct, you are using the most up to date form and no penalties will be issued in the event of an ICE audit. With over 17 years in business, the presenter has conducted hundreds of I-9 audits. Of those, one organization was 100% correct. That’s a very low percentage rate. Compliance is not difficult if you know what you are doing.Areas CoveredL..
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 m..