HR Compliance
Mastering Labor Relations: Your Essential Survival Guide - A Webinar Series
Even seasoned HR professionals recognize that Labor Relations requires a distinctly specialized skill set, underscoring the complexity and nuanced dynamics that characterize this critical aspect of workforce management. For individuals who have either never engaged with a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) in a unionized environment or those seeking to refine their expertise and stay abreast of contempor..
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 Starting on Nov. 1, 2023, the prior version of Form I-9 is obsolete and no longer valid for use.The USCIS states that, “The newly updated Form I-9 contains myriad revisions to the form and its instructions to streamline these materials and reduce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..
Menopause and Work: Prioritizing Wellness
Menopause is a natural and transformative phase in a woman’s life, yet so many of us find ourselves unprepared, confused, and overwhelmed by the changes our bodies are going through. Society often leaves women in the dark, unsure of how to navigate this significant transition. But it doesn’t have to be that way.Join us for this enlightening session designed to uncover the truth about menopause and provide y..
Navigating Workplace Power Dynamics: Mastering Influence Without Authority
This lecture explores the intricate web of workplace power dynamics, focusing on the essential skill of influence without formal authority. We'll examine the psychological principles that underpin effective influence, including reciprocity, social proof, and emotional intelligence. Attendees will learn how to build strategic alliances, communicate persuasively, and navigate complex organizational structures..
AI Revolution in HR: Beyond Automation
This lecture explores the AI revolution in HR, moving beyond the hype of automation to reveal its strategic implications. We'll delve into the advanced applications of AI, including predictive analytics, personalized learning, and intelligent talent acquisition. Attendees will learn how to leverage AI to enhance decision-making in areas such as performance management, employee development, and workforce pla..
Building Psychologically Safe Workplaces: Strategies for HR Leaders
Psychological safety is a critical element of a healthy workplace culture. Coined by Harvard researcher Amy Edmondson, it refers to the shared belief that it’s safe to take interpersonal risks — to speak up, offer ideas, ask questions, or admit mistakes without fear of humiliation. For HR leaders, psychological safety is not just a concept to promote, but a foundation to embed in hiring, onboarding, pe..
From Claims to Culture: A Holistic Approach to Workers’ Compensation
This holistic session explores how workers’ compensation can become a strategic asset when embedded into the fabric of an organization’s culture. Rather than operating as an isolated risk management tool, workers’ comp can reflect—and reinforce—how a company lives its values, supports its people, and delivers on its mission.We will start by examining the disconnect between claims management and organization..
From In-House HR Professional to Solo HR Entrepreneur: 5 Key Lessons for Success from a Seasoned Freelancer
Starting your own business is exciting, especially if you’ve been working for (large) organizations for a long time. Finally, you’re fully in charge of how you organize your day, what clients you work with, etc. But what some people forget, or don’t consider enough, is the other side of working for yourself. How do you make sure you get paid enough, for example? What are the taxes going to be like? Where wi..
How to Transform Existing Wellbeing Practices. From Burning out to Flourishing
Let’s cut through the noise: most employee wellbeing programs are failing, and the data show this. Burnout is rising. Engagement is falling. Stress-related absenteeism is surging. And despite companies spending billions on wellness solutions, leaders are still asking, “Why isn’t any of this working?”Here’s why: Most well-being initiatives are reactive. They’re built to treat symptoms, not solve ro..
Skill-First Hiring: Why Education and Years of Experience Are Less Important for Many Jobs
Hiring is one of the most important decisions an organization makes, yet many hiring processes rely on assumptions and guesswork. Resumes highlight the polished version of a candidate. Interviews often reward confidence over competence. And common filters like college degrees or years of experience are treated as reliable predictors of performance, even though they rarely tell the full story.This webinar in..
Independent Contractors- Are They Independent or Aren’t They
In this webinar, we’ll define what independent contractors and employees are. You’ll be provided with examples, and you'll explore the pros and cons of classifying someone as an independent contractor. You’ll also learn the penalties for misclassifying them. We’ll cover the business relationships, pros and cons, how an independent contractor is taxed and deductions they can take, penalties for misclassifica..
New to HR? Building Trust and Achieving Success in HR
Stepping into a Human Resources role is more than just starting a job — it’s stepping into a mission that shapes the very heart of an organization. As a new HR professional, you have the unique opportunity to build bridges, inspire trust, and champion a workplace where people feel valued, heard, and empowered. Your actions, conversations, and decisions have the power to create lasting positive change. Succe..
Utilizing a Proven Process When Conducting Sensitive, Internal Investigations
An internal investigation is a formal inquiry to determine whether workplace policies or regulatory practices have been violated. Investigations can follow:A complaintAllegationSuspicion of misconductFraudHarassment accusationsOr many other reasons covered by federal, state, and/or local employment laws.The goal of any internal investigation is to obtain a straightforward view of the facts:What happened?Whe..
CA Wage and Hour Law – Update 2025
In addition to the new laws, we will review all ramifications thereof, and review the following areas of Wage and Hour compliance:Wage orders: How to determine which of the 17 wage orders applies to your companyOvertime: CA has daily and weekly overtime and daily and weekly double time. Learn how to determine when it’s straight time, overtime or double time.Alternative workweeks: Are your employees el..