HR Compliance
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..
Is DEI Dead? Maybe: Reviewing the Strategic Value of DEI
The global backlash against DEI has prompted a necessary re-evaluation: What is DEI really for? Is it outdated? Or have we simply misunderstood its role? This keynote tackles the controversy head-on. It argues that DEI, when reframed and implemented strategically, remains essential to organisational success.We explore how understanding human identity, bias, and behaviour directly impacts how teams collabora..
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..
Hybrid, Remote or Office-Based? Building a Workplace Culture where Everyone Thrives
Whether your team is fully remote, hybrid, or office-based, cultivating a thriving workplace culture is essential for improving performance, fostering productivity, engagement, and satisfaction. In this workshop, we will explore strategies and best practices to create inclusive cultures that support both individual and collective success, regardless of physical location. This presentation helps leaders..
Giving Effective Feedback in the Workplace
Giving feedback is a task you perform as a Manager or as a manager or supervisor. And letting employees know where they are and where to go next in terms of expectations and goals - yours, their own, and the organization's is essential.Feedback is a useful tool for indicating when things are going in the right direction or for redirecting problem performance or behavior. Since your objective in giving feedb..
Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Employment Law
This webinar provides a comprehensive overview of the evolving landscape of employment law, focusing on the key trends and developments that impact organizations today. We'll explore the latest regulations and court decisions related to discrimination, harassment, wage and hour compliance, and workplace safety. Attendees will learn how to conduct effective internal investigations, implement compliant polici..
Small Business Bookkeeping and Payroll Management on a Budget
Objective: Teach cost-effective methods for managing small business finances and payroll.Subtopics:Basics of Bookkeeping: Income, Expenses, and ReconciliationsChoosing Affordable Accounting Software (e.g., QuickBooks, others)Payroll Management: providers and compliance – payroll bookkeeping entriesTax Filing and Record-Keeping Best PracticesLet me know if you'd like me to expand on any of these outlines or ..
Riding the Teeter Totter – Ethics in HR
In the modern workplace, the Human Resources department plays a uniquely complex role. HR professionals are expected to simultaneously uphold the interests of the organization and advocate for the well-being of employees. This dual responsibility places HR in a position of immense influence—but also opens the door to difficult ethical dilemmas that can affect trust, credibility, and organizational integrity..