Speaker Profile
MELVEEN STEVENSON
Melveen Stevenson is the CEO and founder of M.S.Elemental, a human resources advisory and training firm based in the Midwest. As a certified HR professional with a background in accounting and finance, she helps companies to navigate the human resources “jungle” of compliance, human capital, and leadership challenges. In doing so, she empowers companies to strengthen their infrastructure from the inside out, specifically through leadership development, operations, training, employee engagement, and executive coaching. She is also specialized in California employment HR practices and regulations. Melveen speaks on key topics to empower companies with the latest research and best practices for increasing engagement, enhancing leadership presence, and optimizing diverse workforce groups. Over the last 20 years, Melveen has held leadership positions in human resources operations, supply chain, and talent management at international companies in food manufacturing, medical devices, and consumer products. She is also a faculty member of California State University.
Melveen Stevenson
December 11 2024
01 : 00 PM EST
60 Minutes
Navigating HR Files: From Chaos to Clarity
As an HR professional, you’re the guardian of critical information the employee-focused and compliance-required files that drive your organization forward. Beyond legal obligations, these files hold the keys to operational efficiency and your sanity amidst the daily hustle.Organizational Harmony: Discover how meticulous recordkeeping ensures smooth operations. From onboarding to retirement, every document m..
Melveen Stevenson
January 22 2025
01 : 00 PM EST
75 Minutes
Work Violence and Active Threat Response: Workplace Safety Unveiled
In today’s complex landscape, business leaders and employers face a sobering reality: workplace violence is an unfortunate trend that demands our attention. Join us for a deep dive into two critical topics:Workplace Violence Unveiled:- Understand the causes and subtle signs that precede violent incidents.- Learn pre-attack indicators and effective de-escalation strategies.- Prepare for difficult conversatio..
Melveen Stevenson
Recorded Webinar
60 Minutes
Basic Accounting and Finance for the Human Resources Professional
To strengthen the value of human resources in any company, HR professionals need to know the language of business, and that includes the financial components that have traditionally measured business progress and success. This course is designed to help you do just that. Even if you’ve never taken an accounting or finance course, this webinar will give you the foundational understanding you need to im..
Melveen Stevenson
Recorded Webinar
60 Minutes
California Meal and Rest Breaks: What You Don’t Know Can Cost You
California statutes pertaining to meal and rest periods for non-exempt employees are one of the more confusing topics in today’s business environment. This course is designed to provide you with a practical foundation for understanding the law. It includes guidelines for how to properly create and administer your own meal and rest period policy. Or, if your company already has its own policy, then this info..
Melveen Stevenson
Recorded Webinar
60 Minutes
Conducting Effective, Legally-Compliant Investigations of Harassment and Bullying Allegations
In this informative session, we will explore the critical techniques and legal considerations necessary for effectively managing harassment and bullying investigations in the workplace.Led by a seasoned expert in human resources, this webinar is tailored for HR professionals, managers and business leaders seeking to enhance their investigative capabilities. Our discussion will cover essential topics includi..
Melveen Stevenson
Recorded Webinar
60 Minutes
Essential Job Functions According to the American with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Every company is empowered to design its own organizational structure by carving out engaging and compelling work, configuring teams, and supporting individual development and growth. Yet, when it comes to documenting the job functions both essential and marginal of each job position, leaders get confused and fail to do it “right.”In this special training session, you will learn key topics in order to compl..
Melveen Stevenson
Recorded Webinar
60 Minutes
Human Resource Audits: How to Conduct a Practical Audit Without Overwhelm?
Any HR professional knows that a major part of their responsibility is keeping the company’s employment files organized for many legal reasons but also because it helps to keep your operations going smoothly. An externally-driven audit by a government agency could result in dire consequences including fines, citations, and shutdowns. Without a system or organizing files followed up by regular internal audit..
Melveen Stevenson
Recorded Webinar
60 Minutes
The New Overtime Rules: Get Yourself and Your Workforce Ready
Overtime rules are nothing new. We know that certain employees must be paid overtime rates when working more than forty hours per week. Other workers are not subject to overtime rules. What is very possibly changing, however, is the Department of Labor’s salary basis that contributes to the delineation between these groups. Currently, exemptions for workers of overtime rates under the Fair Labor Standards A..
Melveen Stevenson
Recorded Webinar
60 Minutes
Top Areas of Interest for the EEOC: Workplace Bias Topics You Must Prepare For
In this webinar, we delve into the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) priorities and focus areas. As employers, understanding these key points is crucial for compliance and creating an inclusive workplace. We explore the EEOC’s budget, strategic plans, and practical steps to align your organization with their evolving priorities. Whether you’re an HR professional, manager, or business owner, t..
HR Files Know-How: Keeping Your Employment Records (and You) Organized
Any HR professional knows that a major part of their responsibility is keeping the company’s personnel files organized – for many legal reasons, but also it helps to keep your operations go smoothly. Just as important, it helps keep you organized so you won’t derail or become distracted during your already busy day.This course will give you a framework for your recordkeeping and employee-related retention s..
Independent Contractors: Issues, Practices, and Steps to Successfully and Legally Staff Your Company
Companies meet their staffing needs by using a variety of arrangements. Besides the hiring of traditional employees, employers can use contingent employees such as temporary employees, seasonal employees, and leased workers hired through temporary staffing agencies. A growing number of companies are leveraging independent contractors, especially because a larger percentage of the workforce is preferencing "..
It Smells and It’s Making Me Sick: Employer Responsibility Around Fragrance and Odor Sensitivity and Workplace Accommodation
When the subject of workplace accommodations comes up, most managers and supervisors think about the more common situations such as an employee recovering after surgery. Or perhaps, they recall an employee who had an ongoing physical – and mostly visible - disability. These days, however, employees are approaching their employers with health problems triggered and perpetuated by odor and fragrance sensitivi..
Top Habits of Highly Successful HR Departments
Any HR professional knows that there is never a lack of work in their department. From replying to an employee’s question about benefits to following-up with a manager on how to best restructure her department, there seem to be fewer hours in the day to accomplish all the tasks that HR needs to do. And this is the perfect reason why it makes sense to stop, assess, and understand what highly successf..