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Future of Forecasting and Budgeting with Rolling Forecast
The current technology driven turbulent business environment presents many challenges to business managers. One primary challenge is the ability to predict and plan for the future which is unexpectedly unpredictable. Changes are constant. Companies struggle to find ways to manage resources and find ways to thrive and survive in this turbulent business environment.Traditional budgeting has been overtaken by ..
Exempt or Non-Exempt? Proper Worker Classification Under the New FLSA Regulations
It is anticipated that the new rule will become effective in 2024, so employers need to be prepared for these changes. The proposed rule makes significant changes in which of your employees will now qualify to be “exempt” and therefore not be entitled to overtime. Employees who were previously classified as exempt will now need to be reclassified to non-exempt employees and will then be entitled to overtime..
ChatGPT for Accountants
The introductory webinar covers what is ChatGPT?, What can it do?, the Uses of ChatGPT, Benefits for Financial tasks, and the benefits of common Financial usage. It examines the overall impact on Financial Services as well as the limitations and dangers of ChatGPT. It also introduces the second webinar in the series - Getting started in ChatGPT.Areas Covered Automated Customer Services Fraud Detection..
How to Prepare for an OSHA Audit
An OSHA inspection provides a view into your organization’s safety culture. This training will share a step-by-step guide on how to strategically prepare for a safety audit before it happens, which includes newly defined rules that employers need to know. Additionally, this training will help attendees understand the key differences between The employer's rights vs. The Employee’s rights during an OSHA insp..
Issues in Calibrations and Accuracy in Method Validation
Accuracy, the ability for a methodology to give results within acceptable limits when compared to known values, is a fundamental and key requirement. Calibration is the most common approach to obtain accuracy.Accuracy requires a comparison to a validated material. The level of confidence depends on traceability, a chain connecting the samples of interest all the way to the specific metric standards. This ca..
Recruiting 101
The course will provide a high-level overview of recruiting and it will start with the basics so that every attendee of the course at any level will understand the basics of the need and the process. The information will provide insight into how recruiting ties into the budgets of the organization, basic compliance issues, technology overview, and process improvements. Recruiting at the core is the foundati..
Auditing Information Security Using ISO 27001
ISO 27001 describes how to manage information security in a company. According to its documentation. ISO 27001 was developed to "provide a model for establishing, implementing, operating, monitoring, reviewing, maintaining and improving an information security management system." By applying ISO 27001 standards effectively in your organization you can ensure robust security for your organization's vital inf..
Continues Improvements using 7 Basic Quality Tools
The Seven Basic Quality Tools, also known as “The original seven” or “The basics for Quality job” or “Must-know Quality Tools” as well as the most frequently used Quality tools, were first promoted by Kaoru Ishikawa, a professor of engineering at Tokyo University and the father of "quality circles." These tools, while there can be slight variations, include a Cause-and-effect diagram (also called Ishikawa o..
How to Navigate Political Speech in the Workplace
Political speech at work is creating more of a problem now than it did during the 2016 Presidential election!!! With the impeachment, divisive country, and upcoming 2022 midterm elections, it has escalated even more. A new survey has found that a significantly increased percentage of employees are feeling stressed and strained because of the political speech since the 2016 campaign! Employees are feeling mo..
Common Law and Its Impact on Employment
The law - both in the U.S. and around the globe, continues to change as technology advances, the social and political climate evolves and industries grow and decline. It’s more important than ever for human resources to understand relevant legal issues so they can make better, more informed business decisions.We all benefit from knowledge of legal best practices, the current state of regulations, important ..
Unpaid Payroll Taxes: A Time Bomb You Can Defuse
Unpaid payroll taxes and missing payroll tax returns can create the severest of financial pains and result in possible prison time, but most employers are not aware of it until it is too late. It’s a time bomb that will detonate if ignored, leaving its victims devastated by the aftermath. The civil penalties alone can be approximately 50% of the tax due alone and can be assessed personally against the busin..
Challenges Facing HR in 2024
These are major challenges facing HR in 2024:Talent Shortages and Skill Gaps: The competition for skilled talent is likely to persist, and organizations may struggle to find candidates with the right skills. Bridging skill gaps through training and development programs will be crucial.Remote Work Challenges: As remote work becomes more prevalent, HR professionals may grapple with issues related to virtual t..
Crafting Ethical Workplace Policies: From the Judge's Bench to HR Leadership
Crafting ethical workplace policies is a multifaceted task that requires a deep understanding of legal frameworks, ethical principles, and organizational culture. This session provides a comprehensive guide for HR leaders, exploring the historical context of workplace policies, the role of the judiciary in shaping expectations, and practical strategies for crafting policies that align with both legal standa..
Get On Board Now: Trends in AI for Human Resources
You hear and read about the hype every day: AI! ChatGPT! Bing Chat! It’s easy! It’s going to eliminate jobs! It will make our lives easier!What’s fiction and what’s fact? While the current state of AI is trending toward more use cases and multiple implications, one thing is certain: AI is not going away any time soon. As with high-tech developments we’ve seen in recent years, the key is to jump in now to un..
Start a Forensic Accounting Practice with Confidence
The need for a forensic accountant has grown in the last two decades, with more expected in the future. From oil well spills to divorces - from stealing trust funds to partnership disputes - forensic accountants are needed to find and calculate losses. They are financial detectives that are needed to explain the money story to attorneys, judges, and juries.If you are interested in starting a forensic accoun..