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Cannabis in the Workplace: Has the U.S. Gone to Pot?
We will discuss the growth in the legalization of cannabis across the United States. We will discuss the laws, policies, procedures, and best practices relating to medical cannabis, recreational cannabis use, illegal use, and other drug issues in the workplace. Areas CoveredThe “new” cannabis on the market and how to recognize itState cannabis lawsAntidiscrimination lawsFederal laws and bills on cannabisThe..
Cannabis Legalization in 2023
With more than eighty percent of the states having passed marijuana legalization laws in some form, and the legalization of cannabis study by the federal government, the age of cannabis reform may be on the horizon. So, what does this mean for employers? It means that all of the federal laws dealing with medical issues, including disability, serious health conditions, and antidiscrimination would be obligat..
CBP Marking Requirements: Ignore or Forget at Your Peril
Each article produced abroad (that is, made in a foreign country) and imported into the United States ( the “United States” includes all territories and possessions of the United States except the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Wake Island, Midway Islands, Kingman Reef, Johnston Island, and the island of Guam). Each article must be marked with the English language name of the country of origin was made (th..
Change Management Frameworks for Digital Transformation
In the dynamic and interconnected landscape of today's business world, digital transformation has emerged as a prerequisite for organizations aiming to remain relevant and competitive. In this article, we embark on a journey to explore the multifaceted realm of digital transformation and explore different frameworks of change management in guiding organizations through this transformative process.The Digita..
Changing Behavior: Why Rewards and Punishments Often Aren’t Enough
Today's workforce is mobile and unwilling to stay in jobs where appreciation is rare or where the person is not making a difference. You are judged on the quality of work of your team members, which means you must help them perform at their best. Everyone is unique and requires a unique approach. The fundamentals of human motivation enable you to engage each employee and the entire team for top performance...
Coaching Works
This session will give managers the necessary skills to better coach each other as well as help employees’ problem solve, and assist them in gaining new perspectives on how to better meet those challengesLearning Objectives Understand how you can coach others and yourselfImplement the 6 steps involved in coachingLook at the impact of language on your daily interactionsDissect what it means to speak, listen ..
Collections Law
The Fair Debt Collections Practices Act was enacted to protect consumers against overly-aggressive debt collectors. While it does not apply to debts owed by one business to another, the due diligence you must follow is applicable no matter who owes you money.Background of the “debt collection” industryThe Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA)Consumer Debt Collection - Do’s and Don’tsBankruptcy -..
Communication, Bias and Team Conflict During Crisis
Interpersonal communication skills are essential workplace skills. Communication - how what, and when can be a significant hurdle to convey during stressful times, and even more critical during chaos, crisis, and uncertainty. How do you ensure that you are delivering your key messages in a way that can be heard and understood by your team as you move forward through these uncertain times?Interpersonal commu..
Comprehensive Review of Budgeting Best Practices
This webinar will provide an overview of the best tools to transform the planning cycle into an evolutionary process, bringing tangible and intangible returns for the organization. This is the most comprehensive condensed costing best practices course available!Whether a public company, private enterprise, or a not-for-profit organization, budgeting is vitally important to any entityLearning ObjectivesSimpl..
Conducting a Thorough Needs Analysis and Developing a Solid Compliance Training Program
The compliance culture of an organization is really important. Having a solid training program goes a long way in setting the tone. We will discuss how to conduct a needs analysis and show the benefits of doing so. Areas CoveredIntroductionNew HiresExisting staffRefresh, refresh, refreshCourse Level - AllWho Should AttendAnyone in complianceWhy Should You Attend Whenever conducting a needs analysis there ar..
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..
Controller Challenges in Changing Times New Roles of Controller as Strategic Partner
The turbulent ever-changing and technology driven world of business requires changing and evolving roles for controllers. The focus is currently more on the soft side of business, rather than accounting and reporting. It is more about people pleasing, than pencil pushing. Studies have shown the controllers who want to rise in the ranks to CFO must learn to put down their pencils and master the soft skills. ..
Creating Employee Handbooks that Protect You and Support the Company’s Culture
The #metoo movement made it very clear that your employee handbook needs to show employees how to behave and what procedures must be followed when they don’t. Your handbooks must be legally compliant, and there are clear solutions to getting there. What’s exciting is those handbooks can also play a role in defining company culture! Do your employees want to read your handbook? Is it interesting? Attractive?..
Cryptocurrency Taxation
Blockchain and cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin have been getting headlines for years now, first because of their increasing value, and lately because of a crash in value. Yet, few business professionals can grasp the intricacies, opportunities, and challenges posed by this new technology. Millions of crypto traders are searching daily for tax professionals with expert knowledge of crypto taxation. This web..
Cultural Competency in 2023: Making DEI a Reality
This program will assist you in developing a cultural competency plan of action to move your DEI goals forward. We will explore the definition of cultural competency and how to make it a reality. We will explore the policies and practices necessary to make DEI work for your workplace. Areas Covered Definitions of DEI and cultural competencyTrends in cultural competencyHow to OWN cultural competencyDevelopin..