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SUMMARY:I-9 and E-Verify:  Strengthening Your Immigration Compliance & Audit Strategies
DESCRIPTION:Are you confident your organization is in full compliance with Federal immigration laws\, or are you at risk for being assessed costly fines\, or worse\, for potential violations? \nIn an effort to control illegal immigration\, in 1986 Congress passed the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA).  The IRCA was enacted to legalize approximately three million undocumented immigrants\, while at the same time\, attempted to deter future undocumented immigration.  In order to be in compliance with IRCA’s directives\, all U.S. employers must complete a Form I-9 for each employee hired after November 6\, 1986. \nIt is a violation of Federal immigration law for any employer to knowingly hire employees who are not authorized to work in the United States.  The Federal Form I-9: Employment Eligibility Verification\, is used by employers as a record of their basis for determining work eligibility.  The form is maintained by the employer and made available upon request for inspection by officials of the Department of Homeland Security\, The Department of Labor\, and the Office of Special Counsel for Immigration Related Unfair Employment Practices. \nThe process of completing\, storing\, and properly disposing of I-9s can be daunting.  The current Administration is strongly focused on immigration enforcement\, and the changes of your organization being audited are higher than ever.  Due to this increased focus\, more employers are conducting proactive self-audits of their I-9s and supporting documentation.  Additionally\, more employers are participating in the Federal E-Verify program\, a web-based system that allows business to electronically confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. \n  \n \n\n\nIn this informative 90-minute program\, you’ll be provided with the information you need to ensure your organization is Form I-9 compliant\, understand what constitutes proper documentation\, record keeping best practices\, and methods for conducting self-audits.  You will also learn about the E-Verify process which can assist employers with good faith immigration compliance.  Additionally\, participation in this webinar will provide you with insight on surviving an external audit best practices to avoid hefty fines and enforcement actions from ICE. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.advantagehrconsulting.com/event/i-9-and-e-verify-strengthening-your-immigration-compliance-audit-strategies/
LOCATION:Webinar / Live Stream / Online\, 4740 North Cumberland Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60656\, United States
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20200128T120000
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DTSTAMP:20260415T173958
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SUMMARY:Flexible Work Arrangements:  The Future of Employment
DESCRIPTION:Overview:  Flexible work programs are work arrangements wherein employees are given greater scheduling freedom in how they fulfill the obligations of their positions.  The most commonplace of these programs is flextime\, which gives workers far greater leeway in terms of the time when they begin and end work\, provided they put in the total number of hours required by the employer.  Other common flexible working arrangements involve telecommuting\, job-sharing\, and compressed work weeks. \nStudies show that employees who participate in flex work arrangements report higher levels of job satisfaction and reduced levels of burnout and psychological stress than employees at companies who do not offer flex work arrangements. \n Why should one attend this webinar?   Workplaces today offer a wide range of flexible work arrangements.  What arrangements are provided\, and they are defined\, can vary widely.  Before you put programs and policies in place to ensure your organization will enjoy the benefits while avoiding the most common pitfalls commonly associated with flexible workplaces. \nThis webinar will discuss the benefits of workplace flexibility\, address myths about flexible work arrangements\, and arm participants with the tools they need to establish and effectively manage workplace flexibility. \n  \nAreas Covered in the session? \n\nDefining flex work arrangements\nUnderstanding the various types of flex work arrangements\nPotential legal pitfalls to avoid\nBenefits of a flex work schedule for employers & employees\nAdvantages and disadvantages of flex work programs\nInstituting a flexible work environment\nDeveloping a flex work policy\n\n  \nWho will benefit from this webinar: \n\n Senior Leadership\n HR Professionals\n Managers & Supervisors\n Operations Professionals\n Compliance Professionals\n Benefits Professionals\n\n 
URL:https://www.advantagehrconsulting.com/event/flexible-work-arrangements-the-future-of-employment-2/
LOCATION:Webinar / Live Stream / Online\, 4740 North Cumberland Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60656\, United States
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20200123T120000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20200123T131500
DTSTAMP:20260415T173958
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SUMMARY:Recognizing & Rooting Out Unconscious Bias the Workplace
DESCRIPTION:OVERVIEW:    Unconscious biases in the workplace are a fact of life.  Biases occur when individuals make spontaneous judgments about people or situations based on past experiences\, culture\, background\, or exposure to media.   These hidden preferences or prejudices can affect nearly every decision an organization makes.  Biases can stymie diversity\, recruiting and retention efforts and can unknowingly shape an organization’s culture. \nBias affects who gets hired\, promoted\, and developed.  If left unchecked\, it can also be blamed for influencing discriminatory behavior and workplace inequality.  Most recently\, it has been identified as a major contributor to the gender pay gap. \nOrganizations need to recognize and root out the unconscious biases that can undermine their diversity efforts\, recruiting\, and retention programs.  By providing proper awareness training and putting processes in place that identify unconscious biases\, organizations can take positive steps in minimizing biases that can impact every aspect of an organization. \n  \nWHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND:  Tackling unconscious bias in the workplace can be difficult because it can be neither visible nor deliberate.  Managers and employees might not realize they are making unfair assumptions or developing stereotypes based on the personal biases they bring to the workplace.  Unconscious bias happens outside of our control.  It occurs automatically and is triggered by our brain making quick judgments. \nIndividuals who experience bias can feel marginalized and unhappy leading to a less inclusive organizational culture\, lower employee morale and reduced employee retention. Attending this webinar will provide participants with the information needed to recognize bias and then take the necessary steps to addressing and reducing bias in their workplace. \n  \nAreas Covered in this Seminar \n\nDefining unconscious bias\nWhat does unconscious bias look like?\nWhen do unconscious biases occur?\nImpact of bias on the workplace\nTypes of bias that affect the workplace\nSubtle unconscious biases\nAddressing and combating biases\nBias and its effect on recruiting efforts\nBias that occurs during performance management reviews\nLegal protections afforded to employees\nInteraction tips\n\n  \nWho Will Benefit from this Seminar? \n\n Senior Leadership\nHuman Resources Professionals\nCompensation Professionals\nOperations Professionals\nRecruiting Professionals\nManagers and Supervisors\nProject Managers\nTeam Leaders
URL:https://www.advantagehrconsulting.com/event/recognizing-rooting-out-unconscious-bias-the-workplace/
LOCATION:Webinar / Live Stream / Online\, 4740 North Cumberland Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60656\, United States
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200114T183000
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SUMMARY:Live\, Interactive 10-week PHR\, SPHR\, SHRM-CP & SHRM-SCP Online Exam Preparation Program
DESCRIPTION:Join our Live\, Interactive 10-WEEK PHR\, SPHR\, SHRM-CP & SHRM-SCP Online Exam Preparation Program starting January 14th\, 2020 led by Diane L. Dee\, President of Advantage HR Consulting\, LLC.  This PHR\, SPHR\, SHRM-CP\, SHRM-SCP exam prep training course consists of a total of 20 2-hour sessions. Classes are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30PM to 8:30PM CDT.  Each session’s recorded link will be available within 48 hrs after completion of each evening session and will remain available to participants for 60 days after the course ends.  The Webinar registration link will be emailed to you and the training materials will be shipped to you after you purchase the program so that you have them ahead of the start date. \nDo you dread reading “HR Certification Preferred” on HR jobs you are pursuing because you lack the credentials?   Are you asking yourself if you really need a HR certification considering the commitment and investment of the time and money involved?   As you contemplate your career in HR\, there are many solid reasons to become certified as a HR professional.  Those reasons are as varied as the individuals pursuing certification. \nRegardless of your personal reasons for pursuing certification\, one thing we know with certainty is that earning a HR certification will set you apart from other professionals in the HR industry.    If you’re still not convinced\, consider the following: \n\nCertification assists you in differentiating yourself from your competition.\nCertification illustrates your level of HR proficiency.\nCertified professionals earn more.\nCertification assists you in exhibiting better job performance\, offers greater HR skills\, and shows greater promise for future positions in the HR field.\nCertification helps your professional development and shows your commitment to the HR profession.\n\nRegardless of your reasons for becoming certified\, earning a PHR\, SPHR\, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP  credential is the mark of a skilled and competent HR professional. \nParticipation in this 10-week interactive online exam preparation program will serve as your catalyst to attaining these coveted credentials.  You’ll receive 40 hours of instruction designed to prepare you to sit for and pass an exam on the first try. \nThe program kicks off by assisting you in: \n\nDetermining which certification is right for you\nUnderstanding exam content and weighting by functional areas\nKnowing what to expect on the exams\nUnderstanding how exams are scored\nBecoming familiar with the exams’ structure and the types of questions you’ll encounter\nUnderstanding the process when registering for exams\n\nTo ensure your full preparation for exams over the 10-week period\, the program covers the HR body of knowledge necessary to successfully pass an exam.  This body of knowledge is divided into 5 “functional areas”: \nFunctional Area 01 | Leadership and Strategy  \nLead the HR function by developing HR strategy\, contributing to organizational strategy\, influencing people management practices\, and monitoring risk. \nFunctional Area 02 | Talent Planning and Acquisition   \nForecast organizational talent needs and develop strategies to attract and engage new talent. \nFunctional Area 03 | Learning and Development   \nDevelop training\, development\, and employee retention strategies. \n Functional Area 04 | Total Rewards   \nMonitor the effectiveness of compensation and benefit strategies for attracting\, rewarding\, and retaining talent. \nFunctional Area 05 | Employee Relations and Engagement   \nDevelop and/or monitor strategies impacting employee satisfaction and performance including diversity and inclusion\, safety\, security\, and labor strategies. \nThe final two classes of the program focus on a review of the HR body of knowledge to reinforce what you’ve learned over the previous class sessions. \nStudy Materials \nThe HRReview WORKBOOK Package contains comprehensive study outlines for each of the HR Certification Institute PHR and SPHR Exam Content Outline functional areas\, exam tips\, important employment and labor legislation\, and several hundred multiple-choice questions with detailed answers and the rationale for the correct answers.  Also included is the AudioReview CD package with recorded terms and definitions\, electronic and downloadable printed flashcards\, a free audio coaching session\, unlimited online final exams\, and the eBook\, Human Resource Management Essential Perspectives by Mathis\, Jackson\, and Valentine. \n \nHow to Enroll \nUpon purchase of the program\, a registration link will be emailed to you.  Exam preparation study materials will be shipped to you upon completion of the registration process. \nDistinguish yourself from your HR peers by obtaining your PHR\, SPHR\, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification.  Advantage HR Consulting’s exam preparation program will provide you with what you need to earn these coveted certifications.    \nYour Instructor –  \nDiane L. Dee\, President and Founder of Advantage HR Consulting\, LLC is a senior Human Resources professional with over 25 years of experience in the HR arena. Diane’s background includes experience in HR consulting\, training and administration in corporate\, government\, consulting and pro bono environments. \nDiane founded Advantage HR Consulting in early 2016. Under Diane’s leadership\, Advantage HR Consulting provides comprehensive\, cost-effective Human Resources solutions for small to mid-sized public and private firms in the greater Chicagoland area.  Diane also develops and conducts webinars on a wide-variety of HR compliance and administrative topics for various training firms across the country in addition to providing comprehensive PHR\, SPHR\, SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP exam preparation programs.   Additionally\, Diane is the author of multiple white papers and e-books addressing various HR compliance topics. \nDiane holds a Master Certificate in Human Resources from Cornell University’s School of Industrial and Labor Relations and has attained SPHR and SHRM-SCP certification. Diane is a member of the National Association of Women Business Owners and the Society for Human Resource Management. Additionally\, Diane performs pro bono work through the Taproot Foundation assisting non-profit clients by integrating their Human Resources goals with their corporate strategies.
URL:https://www.advantagehrconsulting.com/event/live-interactive-10-week-phr-sphr-shrm-cp-shrm-scp-online-exam-preparation-program/
LOCATION:Webinar / Live Stream / Online\, 4740 North Cumberland Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60656\, United States
CATEGORIES:HR Certification Exam Prep,PHR,SHRM-CP,SHRM-SCP Exam Prep,SPHR,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20200114T120000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20200114T131500
DTSTAMP:20260415T173958
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SUMMARY:Paid Sick Leave Legislation:  Understanding & Complying with Requirements in 2020
DESCRIPTION:Overview:   Paid sick days legislation is emerging across the country.  More than 33 million private sector workers are currently legally protected by these laws.  Since there is no requirement under Federal law that employees be given sick leave at all\, there also is no Federal legal requirement that sick leave\, if provided by the employer\, be paid leave.  However\, currently there are some state and local laws requiring employers to provide paid sick leave for their employees. \nStates\, cities\, and counties across the United States are implementing paid sick leave laws designed to ensure workers can take sick days without losing pay and without fear of retaliation.  Measures adopted across the nation typically require a minimum number of paid sick hours or days each year and often mandate other guidelines in terms of permissible reasons for leave and record-keeping requirements for employers. \nEmployers need to review their sick leave policies to ensure compliance and be prepared to implement new policies in additional jurisdictions in 2020.  Additionally\, employers need to have procedures in place to ensure workers are not subject to adverse employment actions for taking those sick days. \n  \nAreas Covered in the Session: \n\n Which States currently have paid sick leave legislation in place?\nWhich employers are impacted by paid sick leave laws?\nState laws vs. City laws vs. County laws\nStrategies to ensure workers are not subject to adverse employment actions when taking sick days\nPermissible reasons for paid leave\nRecord-keeping responsibilities for employers\nAvoiding adverse actions against employees who request and/or take sick leave\nAdministrative concerns\n\n Who Should Attend: \n\n Senior Leadership\nHuman Resource Managers\, Generalists & Representatives\nManagers & Supervisors\nCompensation Professionals\nPayroll Professionals\nOperations Managers
URL:https://www.advantagehrconsulting.com/event/paid-sick-leave-legislation-understanding-complying-with-requirements-in-2020/
LOCATION:Webinar / Live Stream / Online\, 4740 North Cumberland Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60656\, United States
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20200113T120000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20200113T131500
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SUMMARY:The Fair Labor Standards Act:  Wage & Hour Compliance in 2020
DESCRIPTION:Overview:    The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)\, commonly referred to as the Wage and Hour Act\, was passed in 1938 and since then has been amended many times.  It is considered an employee protection act whereby employees are generally presumed non-exempt and entitled to overtime pay.  However\, there are exemptions from this Act for executive\, administrative\, professional\, outside sales and computer-related employees.  The major provisions of the FLSA are concerned with minimum wage rates and overtime payments\, child labor\, and equal pay. \nThe US Department of Labor Wage & Hour Division oversees federal labor laws.  Additionally\, State DOLs administer state labor laws.  Failure to comply with Wage & Hour laws may result in the employer paying the employee back wages\, damages\, penalties\, attorney fees and court costs\, plus the prospect of civil and criminal penalties from federal and/or state governments.  Therefore\, Wage & Hour compliance is of the utmost importance. \nWhy attend this webinar?   Civil lawsuits for Wage and Hour violations are always a threat to business.  Violations of the Federal Labor Standards Act (FLSA) can result in astronomical financial judgments against employers.  By understanding the provisions of the FLSA\, you can protect your company from major financial consequences. \nThis webinar will provide a comprehensive understanding of the provisions of the FLSA.  You will learn the proper calculation of overtime pay\, gain an understanding of what is considered hours worked\, what to do when state and federal laws differ\, when employees must be compensated for training\, travel time\, meal breaks\, and on-call status.  Additionally\, this webinar will lay the groundwork for determining whether your employees are properly classified as exempt or non-exempt and ensuring wage and hour laws are being followed properly and will assist you in ensuring wage and hour laws are being properly followed in your organization. \n  \n Areas Covered in the session? \n\nProvisions of the Federal Labor Standards Act\nChanges to the Act effective 1-1-2020\nThree tests to determine if an employee is exempt from the FLSA\nSix exemptions under the FLSA\nComputing overtime pay\nTimeliness of overtime payments\nTreatment of meal breaks\, travel\, training\, on-call time and outside sales under the FLSA\nMinimum wage requirements\nEqual Pay\nChild Labor\nImportance of accurate record keeping\nPosting requirements\n\n  \nWho will benefit from this webinar: \n\nSenior Management\nHuman Resource Managers\nPayroll Professionals\nManagers & Supervisors\nCompliance Professionals\nOperations Professionals\nBusiness Owners\n\n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.advantagehrconsulting.com/event/the-fair-labor-standards-act-wage-hour-compliance-in-2020/
LOCATION:Webinar / Live Stream / Online\, 4740 North Cumberland Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60656\, United States
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20191114T120000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20191114T133000
DTSTAMP:20260415T173958
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190807T062423Z
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SUMMARY:Recognizing & Rooting Out Unconscious Bias in the Workplace
DESCRIPTION:Topic:    \nUnconscious bias in the workplace is a fact of life. Biases occur when individuals make spontaneous judgments about people or situations based on past experiences\, culture\, background\, or exposure to media. These hidden preferences or prejudices can affect nearly every decision an organization makes. Biases can stymie diversity\, recruiting and retention efforts and can unknowingly shape an organization’s culture. \nBias affects who gets hired\, promoted\, and developed. If left unchecked\, it can also be blamed for influencing discriminatory behavior and workplace inequality. Most recently\, it has been identified as a major contributor to the gender pay gap. \nOrganizations need to recognize and root out the unconscious biases that can undermine their diversity efforts\, recruiting\, and retention programs. By providing proper awareness training and putting processes in place that identify unconscious biases\, organizations can take positive steps in minimizing biases that can impact every aspect of an organization.  \nWhy You Should Attend: \nTackling unconscious bias in the workplace can be difficult because it can be neither visible nor deliberate. Managers and employees might not realize they are making unfair assumptions or developing stereotypes based on the personal biases they bring to the workplace. Unconscious bias happens outside of our control. It occurs automatically and is triggered by our brain making quick judgments. \nIndividuals who experience bias can feel marginalized and unhappy leading to a less inclusive organizational culture\, lower employee morale\, and reduced employee retention. Attending this webinar will provide participants with he information needed to recognize bias and then take the necessary steps to addressing and reducing bias in their workplace. \nAreas covered in this Seminar: \n\nDefining unconscious bias\nWhat does unconscious bias look like?\nWhen do unconscious biases occur?\nImpact of bias on the workplace\nTypes of bias that affect the workplace\nSubtle unconscious biases\nAddressing and combating bias\nBias and its affect on recruiting efforts\nBias that occurs during performance management reviews\nLegal protections afforded to employees\nInteraction tips\n\nWho will benefit from this webinar? \n\nSenior Leadership\nHR Professionals\nCompensation Professionals\nOperations Professionals\nRecruiting Professionals\nManagers & Supervisors\nProject Managers\nTeam Leaders\nEmployees
URL:https://www.advantagehrconsulting.com/event/recognizing-rooting-out-unconscious-bias-in-the-workplace/
LOCATION:Webinar / Live Stream / Online\, 4740 North Cumberland Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60656\, United States
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191112T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191112T131500
DTSTAMP:20260415T173958
CREATED:20190711T095207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190711T095542Z
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SUMMARY:The Employee Lifecycle:  Influencing the Employee Journey
DESCRIPTION:Topic Name:   The Employee Lifecycle:  Influencing the Employee Journey \nDate of Webinar:      November 12\, 2019              \nTime: 12:00 p.m. CDT \nDuration:  75 minutes                                     \nOverview:  Employee Lifecycle management is considered a crucial function of an organization because it deals with the most valuable asset of an organization:  Its employees.  Establishing a Lifecycle program provides employees with a consistent path as they navigate their careers in an organization.  Each stage of the cycle has its challenges\, so it’s important for an organization to continuously improve their processes for each stage to better ensure the success of their employees. \nWhy should one attend this webinar?   Possessing a solid understanding of the 6 stages of the employee Lifecycle allows employers to visualize and plan for each stage of their employees’ interactions with the organization.   Participants of this webinar will gain the knowledge necessary to implement an employee Lifecycle strategy and assist their employees as they navigate through each stage of the employee Lifecycle. \nAreas Covered in the session? \n\nSix stages of the employee life-cycle\nAdvantages of implementing an employee Lifecycle strategy\nValuing strong Lifecycle management in your organization\nHR’s Role in optimizing the progress of each stage\nIncluding employees in the process\nImportance of using the right technology in the process\nStrategies for success in each of the employee Lifecycle stages\n\n Who will benefit from this webinar: \n\nSenior Leadership\nHR Professionals\nRecruiting Professionals\nManagers & Supervisors\nTeam Leaders\nOperations Professionals\nCompliance Professionals
URL:https://www.advantagehrconsulting.com/event/the-employee-lifecycle-influencing-the-employee-journey/
LOCATION:Webinar / Live Stream / Online\, 4740 North Cumberland Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60656\, United States
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191017T120000
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DTSTAMP:20260415T173958
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SUMMARY:Offboarding Employees with Care:  Conducting Legal & Ethical Terminations
DESCRIPTION:Topic Name: Offboarding Employees with Care: Conducting Legal & Ethical Terminations \nDate: October 17\, 2019  \nTime: 12:00 p.m. CDT \nDuration: 90 minutes \nOverview: If an employer has exhausted all the necessary steps to help the employee improve his or her work performance – and those steps are not working – it may be time to terminate the employee.Terminating an employee is not only stressful for the employee losing a job\, but also for the employer. There are legal\, ethical steps to take when you terminate an employee. The company must ensure its actions are above reproach. How the company terminates an employee sends a powerful message not only to the terminated employee\, but also to remaining staff\, either positive or negative. \nWhy should one attend this webinar:  Regardless of the company or industry\, the way an employer treats their employees as they exit has never been more important than it is today. When a termination is done well\, the affected employee feels he or she has been treated with dignity.  \nMost managers\, regardless of level\, handle the uncomfortable task of terminating employees badly. The biggest mistake managers make is terminating an employee in a harsh\, unkind and insensitive way. Most times\, this happens because managers have not been properly trained to handle terminations and are left to their own devices. In all too many cases\, managers are likely to either say inappropriate things or fail to handle terminations expediently and professionally. \nParticipants of this webinar will learn techniques and best practices when conducting legal and ethical employee terminations. \nAreas Covered in the session: \n• Offboarding should not be an afterthought \n• Pre-termination efforts on the part of the employer \n• 3 key aspects of a proper termination \n• Top 10 things NOT to do when terminating an employee \n• Laws affecting termination \n• Legal ramifications of not terminating an employee \n• Contractual and At-Will Employment situations \n• Offboarding involuntary and voluntary separations \n• Conducting the termination meeting \n• Preparing for and effectively dealing with a volatile employee \n• Determine when severance is appropriate \n• Final pay considerations: Federal vs. State laws \n• Resources to assist the employee in the transition \n• Handling requests for references for terminated employees \n• Communicating the termination to co-workers without invading the employee’s privacy \n• Documenting your termination discussions  \n• Post-termination record retention guidelines \n• Recognizing lessons learned \nWho will benefit from this webinar: \n• Senior Leadership \n• HR Professionals \n• Managers & Supervisors \n• Team Leaders \n• Operations Professionals \n• Compliance Professionals
URL:https://www.advantagehrconsulting.com/event/offboarding-employees-with-care-conducting-legal-ethical-terminations/
LOCATION:Webinar / Live Stream / Online\, 4740 North Cumberland Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60656\, United States
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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ORGANIZER;CN="Advantage HR Consulting%2C LLC":MAILTO:diane.dee@advantagehrconsulting.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191015T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191015T131500
DTSTAMP:20260415T173958
CREATED:20190709T134439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190807T062608Z
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SUMMARY:Flexible Work Arrangements:  The Future of Employment
DESCRIPTION:Topic Name:   Flexible Work Arrangements:  The Future of Employment \nDate of Webinar:      October 15\, 2019                  \nTime: 12:00 p.m. CDT \nDuration:  75 minutes \nOverview: Flexible Work Arrangements: The Future of Employment \nStudies show that employees who participate in flex work arrangements report higher levels of job satisfaction and reduced levels of burnout and psychological stress than employees at companies who do not offer flex work arrangements. \nWhy should one attend this webinar?   Workplaces today offer a wide range of flexible work arrangements.  What arrangements are provided\, and they are defined\, can vary widely.  Before you put programs and policies in place to ensure your organization will enjoy the benefits while avoiding the most common pitfalls commonly associated with flexible workplaces. \nThis webinar will discuss the benefits of workplace flexibility\, address myths about flexible work arrangements\, and arm participants with the tools they need to establish and effectively manage workplace flexibility. \n Areas Covered in the session? \n\nDefining flex work arrangements\nUnderstanding the various types of flex work arrangements\nPotential legal pitfalls to avoid\nBenefits of a flex work schedule for employers & employees\nAdvantages and disadvantages of flex work programs\nInstituting a flexible work environment\nDeveloping a flex work policy\nImplementation challenges\nMeasuring the effectiveness of flex work arrangements\n\n Who will benefit from this webinar: \n\nSenior Leadership\nHR Professionals\nManagers & Supervisors\nOperations Professionals\nCompliance Professionals\nBenefits Professionals\n\nInstructor Profile: \nDiane L. Dee\, President and Founder of Advantage HR Consulting\, LLC is a senior Human Resources professional with over 25 years of experience in the HR arena. Diane’s background includes experience in HR consulting\, training and administration in corporate\, government\, consulting and pro bono environments. \nDiane founded Advantage HR Consulting in early 2016. Under Diane’s leadership\, Advantage HR Consulting provides comprehensive\, cost-effective Human Resources solutions for small to mid-sized public and private firms in the greater Chicagoland area.  Diane also develops and conducts webinars on a wide variety of HR compliance and administrative topics for various training firms across the country.   Additionally\, Diane is the author of multiple white papers addressing various HR compliance topics.
URL:https://www.advantagehrconsulting.com/event/flexible-work-arrangements-the-future-of-employment/
LOCATION:Webinar / Live Stream / Online\, 4740 North Cumberland Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60656\, United States
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191010T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191010T133000
DTSTAMP:20260415T173958
CREATED:20190802T042833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190807T061901Z
UID:6124-1570708800-1570714200@www.advantagehrconsulting.com
SUMMARY:Developing An Effective Onboarding Program
DESCRIPTION:How badly do you want to retain your new hires???  \nIt takes HR and Hiring Managers a lot of time and money sifting through resumes\, conducting interviews\, finding the person with the right skills who will also be a good cultural fit to narrow it down to one person. But you finally found the right person\, made an offer\, and it was accepted!  \nAfter all that time-consuming and expensive effort\, you have your new hire in the office equally excited and nervous on their first day of work. What you may not realize at this point is that your job is far from over. You now need to direct your efforts to “recruiting” your new hire through his or her critical first few months on the job.  \nOnboarding occurs in the period between offer acceptance and full integration into your organization. Your job is to have an effective onboarding program in place to assist your new employees in acquiring the necessary knowledge\, skills\, and behaviors to become effective members of the organization. In addition to dotting all the compliance i’s and crossing all the paperwork t’s\, onboarding should also help new employees feel like a valuable member of the team. A warm welcome from teammates and a smooth introduction to the expectations of the new role can promote engagement and retention right from the start.  \nTraditional orientation programs usually consist of a data dump of information (policies and procedures\, benefits information\, safety information\, etc.) on the new hire’s first or second day on the job. This one-stop\, one-time approach results in an information overload problem for your new employee. Utilizing a phased-approach enables new employees to build relationships with co-workers and with those who will have a part in managing\, coaching\, mentoring and supporting them.  \nWhy You Should Attend: \nEffective onboarding leads to positive outcomes for the new employee in terms of higher job satisfaction\, better job performance\, greater organization commitment\, and reduction in stress and intent to quit. Introducing an onboarding program into your hiring process can mean the difference between retaining top new hires or watching them walk out the door after several months.  \n Join Diane Dee on October 10\, 2019 for her 90-minute webinar where participants will discover ways to develop an onboarding program that will assist their organization in reducing new hire turnover and increasing new hire effectiveness.  \nTopics Covered in this Session:  \n\n“Onboarding” vs. “Orientation” \nWhy effective onboarding is so critical \nBenefits of an effective onboarding program \nObtaining senior leadership buy-in when revising a current program or developing a new program \nStep-by-step approach to creating an effective onboarding program \nDeveloping and utilizing onboarding checklists \nPreparation work you MUST do before your new hires’ first day \nHR\, Managers\, IT and others’ responsibilities throughout the process \nDeveloping a “Buddy” program \nOnboarding new hires in virtual locations \nAsking for feedback from new employees \nEvaluating your new program \n\nWho will benefit from this webinar:  \n• Senior Leadership  \n• Recruiting professionals  \n• HR professionals  \n• Managers and Supervisors
URL:https://www.advantagehrconsulting.com/event/developing-an-effective-onboarding-program-2/
LOCATION:Webinar / Live Stream / Online\, 4740 North Cumberland Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60656\, United States
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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ORGANIZER;CN="Advantage HR Consulting%2C LLC":MAILTO:diane.dee@advantagehrconsulting.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20190925T120000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20190925T130000
DTSTAMP:20260415T173958
CREATED:20190716T050748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190807T061121Z
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SUMMARY:Effective Management of Social Media in the Workplace
DESCRIPTION:Topic:     Social media are information-based tools and technologies used to share information and facilitate communications with internal and external audiences.  These tools include Internet forums\, online profiles\, podcasts\, pictures and videos\, email\, instant messaging\, and music sharing programs. \nIn an age of instant access to emails\, texts\, the Internet\, and social networks\, controlling the use of social media in the workplace is more than a matter of common sense. Control requires a delicate balance on the part of the employer. Employers need to balance how employees use social media in the workplace for their personal\, non-company use and how they use social media for attaining business objectives. \nWhy You Should Attend:   The use of social media in the workplace has wide-ranging implications.  While it’s true there are many benefits to our highly-connected society\, its darker sides are also starting to be felt in areas such as data protection\, freedom of speech\, online defamation\, time theft\, cyber-bullying\, and the invasion of privacy.  These areas can be confusing and frustrating in addition to posing significant risks for employers. \nParticipation in this webinar will provide participants with an understanding of the challenges and potential risks social media tools pose for employers.  It will also explore the positive aspects of social media use in the workplace.  Additionally\, this webinar will provide guidance as to developing a social media policy and tips for managing social media use in the workplace. \nTopics Covered: \n\nThe business case for including social media in business strategies\nPros & cons of using social media in the workplace\nThe law & ethics related to social media\nRole of Human Resources in overseeing social media use\nUtilizing social media guidelines\nCrafting and implementing a social media policy\nWhat an effective social networking policy should cover\nSocial Networking Do’s & Don’ts\nLegal issues associated with social media\nUsing social media for recruiting purposes\n“Friending” between managers & employees\nHandling password requests\nSocial media screening myths\nCrafting and implementing a social media policy\nDemonstrating social media best practices in the workplace\n\nWho Will Benefit:   \n\nSenior Leadership\nHuman Resources professionals\nCompliance professionals\nOperations professionals\nIT professionals\nManagers & Supervisors\nEmployees\n\n 
URL:https://www.advantagehrconsulting.com/event/effective-management-of-social-media-in-the-workplace/
LOCATION:Webinar / Live Stream / Online\, 4740 North Cumberland Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60656\, United States
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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ORGANIZER;CN="Advantage HR Consulting%2C LLC":MAILTO:diane.dee@advantagehrconsulting.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20190912T120000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20190912T133000
DTSTAMP:20260415T173958
CREATED:20190716T034920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190807T110947Z
UID:5717-1568289600-1568295000@www.advantagehrconsulting.com
SUMMARY:Effective Employee Retention Strategies:  Retaining Your Top Talent
DESCRIPTION:Topic:   It’s every managers’ nightmare:  One of your best employees turns in their resignation out of the blue.  You now have a number of challenges to manage on top of your daily responsibilities.  Not only do you have to find a replacement for the valued employee\, but you also must consider the impact the departure will have on the rest of your staff.  Additionally\, employee departures usually result in current employees having to pick up the responsibilities of the departing employee resulting in employee frustration and lowered morale.  The bottom line is: It’s more efficient to retain a qualified employee than to recruit\, train and orient a replacement employee of the same quality. \nWhy You Should Attend:  Whenever an employee walks out the door\, employees notice.  Some will even start wondering if they should start looking for a new job\, too.  The impact of employee turnover goes beyond just dollars.  If your organization is constantly recruiting because of high turnover\, your stuck in a cycle of hiring instead of engaging and encouraging your high performers. That’s why employee retention and employee job satisfaction should be high on every organization’s list of priorities.  Creating effective retention strategies to decrease turnover should be one of management’s biggest priorities. \nParticipation in this webinar will assist participants in understanding why employees leave and what steps an organization can take to develop an effective retention program. \nAreas Covered in this Seminar \n\nBusiness case for retention\nWhy employees leave\nPredictors of turnover\nDrivers of employee retention and turnover\nDeveloping retention strategies\nManaging for retention\nTurnover myths\nCalculating employee retention\nKey ingredients of employee retention programs\nPayoff of focusing on employee retention\n\nWho Will Benefit from this Seminar? \n\n Senior Leadership\nHuman Resources Professionals\nCompensation Professionals\nOperations Professionals\nRecruiting Professionals\nManagers and Supervisors\nProject Managers\nTeam Leaders\nEmployees\n\n  \n 
URL:https://www.advantagehrconsulting.com/event/effective-employee-retention-strategies-retaining-your-top-talent/
LOCATION:Webinar / Live Stream / Online\, 4740 North Cumberland Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60656\, United States
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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ORGANIZER;CN="Advantage HR Consulting%2C LLC":MAILTO:diane.dee@advantagehrconsulting.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190815T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190815T130000
DTSTAMP:20260415T173958
CREATED:20190603T092551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190603T122947Z
UID:4652-1565870400-1565874000@www.advantagehrconsulting.com
SUMMARY:Skills Gaps:  Strategies to Identify and Close Those Gaps
DESCRIPTION:Is the fast-paced\, ever-changing corporate world on the verge of a skills crisis?  The challenge to bridge skills gaps in an organization is becoming increasingly difficult.  It’s not uncommon to hear management and employees talking about skill gaps. \nBasically\, a skill gap is identified by an employer when it perceives an employee lacks certain skills which prevents the employee from being fully proficient in his or her job.  The mismatch between the organization’s skills needs and the current capabilities of its workforce negatively impacts an organization.  Skills gaps carry a huge risk for organizations which explains the urgency to identify and solve these issues as quickly as possible. \nA skills gap analysis can benefit an organization by providing a critical overview of an organization’s workforce allowing managers to determine if their employees have the necessary skills to meet organizational objectives.  If employees do not have the necessary skills\, the organization can use a skills gap analysis to prioritize training resources so they are tailored to specific job roles as opposed to generic training that might not be of value to the entire workforce. \nWHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND:   \n It’s crucial to know where your employees lack skills to perform their jobs efficiently.   Skills gaps can occur at an individual\, departmental or organizational level.  This negative impact of skills gaps can manifest in lowered customer satisfaction\, lowered productivity and morale\, and loss of revenue. \nParticipation in this webinar will provided participants with the necessary tools to identify skills gaps in their organizations and strategies to address those gaps. \nAreas Covered in this Seminar \n\nWhat are skills gaps?\nSkills gaps significant impact on an organization\nWhat is a gap analysis?\nWhy conduct a gap analysis?\nStrategies when conducting a gap analysis\nDeveloping a skills gap analysis strategy\nIdentifying key skills needed in the organization\nUtilizing skill competencies scales\nMeasuring present/current workforce skills\nTraining approaches to filling gaps\nUtilizing a training needs analysis\nHiring to fill skills gaps\n\nWho Will Benefit from this Seminar? \n\nSenior Leadership\nHuman Resources Professionals\nOperations Professionals\nRecruiting Professionals\nManagers and Supervisors\nTeam Leaders
URL:https://www.advantagehrconsulting.com/event/skills-gaps-strategies-to-identify-and-close-those-gaps/
LOCATION:Webinar / Live Stream / Online\, 4740 North Cumberland Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60656\, United States
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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ORGANIZER;CN="Advantage HR Consulting%2C LLC":MAILTO:diane.dee@advantagehrconsulting.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190806T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190806T140000
DTSTAMP:20260415T173958
CREATED:20190430T044620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190511T074510Z
UID:4429-1565082000-1565100000@www.advantagehrconsulting.com
SUMMARY:Harassment in the Workplace and Its Relationship to Discrimination…
DESCRIPTION:While no employer wants to be accused of harassment\, all employers need to be armed with the knowledge of how to proceed should they find themselves in the position of having to defend themselves against a harassment charge. \nEmployers often overlook the importance of promptly investigating complaints of harassment and taking quick and appropriate corrective action.  Since an employer’s prompt\, effective response to complaints can limit or even eliminate its liability in a discrimination\, harassment\, or retaliation lawsuit\, it is imperative that employers implement an effective mechanism to investigate and resolve workplace complaints.   How companies investigate potential misconduct can affect the company’s reputation as well as its bottom line.  Because cultural and generational diversity is changing the landscape of the U.S. workforce\, that diversity can become fuel for all types of litigation. \nIt is imperative that employers understand how to recognize harassment\, evaluate the scope of their internal investigations\, document steps taken along the way\, and insulate their organization from subsequent lawsuits.  Additionally\, it’s also important for employers to ensure all parties are treated fairly during the process and be sensitive to how the organization’s process is communicated and implemented. \nParticipants of this 5-Hour virtual seminar will learn the best practices employers can employ to minimize the likelihood of violations.   From fact-finding to conducting interviews and writing reports\, participants will gain the knowledge needed to recognize harassment in their workplace and confidently and effectively conduct investigations. \nAreas Covered in this Seminar \n\nWhat constitutes harassment in the workplace?\nWhat harassment is NOT\nFederal laws violated by harassment\nEmployer/Employee responsibilities in preventing harassment\nCreating a harassment-free workplace\nUnderstanding discrimination\, retaliation\, and hostile work environments\nWhat constitutes discrimination?\nFederal laws providing protection from discrimination\nLegal requirements to meet the definition of hostile work environment\nDealing with hostile work environment situations\nUnderstanding the concept of retaliation\nWhat constitutes a valid retaliation claim?\nMinimizing the likelihood of retaliation violations\nWhistleblower protection/Sarbanes-Oxley Act\nAdverse employment actions and causation of retaliation\nSteps to prevent retaliation\nMaking the decision to investigate workplace complaints\nAvoiding the legal landmines surrounding investigations\nCreating a successful roadmap for investigations\nAppointing an Investigator\nReviewing employee complaints\nGathering evidence\nConducting legally-compliant and effective interviews\nUnderstanding the perspectives of the Complainant and Accused Wrongdoer\nDetermining witness credibility\nCreating a perception of fairness\nConcluding the investigation\nDetermine corrective actions to take\nTaking appropriate action once a determination has been made\nDeveloping documentation that will stand-up in a lawsuit\nWriting a court-ready final report\nAdvising management of investigation results\nAddressing employees’ rumors and questions in the aftermath of an investigation\nHandling post-investigative issues\n\nWho Will Benefit from this Seminar? \n\nSenior Leadership\nHuman Resources professionals\nCompliance professionals\nOperations professionals\nRecruiting professionals\nManagers and Supervisors\nEmployees
URL:https://www.advantagehrconsulting.com/event/harassment-in-the-workplace-and-its-relationship-to-discrimination-retaliation-and-hostile-work-environments/
LOCATION:Webinar / Live Stream / Online\, 4740 North Cumberland Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60656\, United States
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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ORGANIZER;CN="Advantage HR Consulting%2C LLC":MAILTO:diane.dee@advantagehrconsulting.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20190724T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20190724T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T173958
CREATED:20190725T012232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190725T012232Z
UID:5947-1563955200-1563987600@www.advantagehrconsulting.com
SUMMARY:Developing An Effective Onboarding Program
DESCRIPTION:Topic Overview: \nHow badly do you want to retain your new hires??? \nIt takes HR and Hiring Managers a lot of time and money sifting through resumes\, conducting interviews\, finding the person with the right skills who will also be a good cultural fit to narrow it down to one person. But you finally found the right person\, made an offer\, and it was accepted! \nAfter all that time-consuming and expensive effort\, you have your new hire in the office equally excited and nervous on their first day of work. What you may not realize at this point is that your job is far from over. You now need to direct your efforts to “recruiting” your new hire through his or her critical first few months on the job. \nOnboarding occurs in the period between offer acceptance and full integration into your organization. Your job is to have an effective onboarding program in place to assist your new employees in acquiring the necessary knowledge\, skills\, and behaviors to become effective members of the organization. In addition to dotting all the compliance i’s and crossing all the paperwork t’s\, onboarding should also help new employees feel like a valuable member of the team. A warm welcome from teammates and a smooth introduction to the expectations of the new role can promote engagement and retention right from the start. \nTraditional orientation programs usually consist of a data dump of information (policies and procedures\, benefits information\, safety information\, etc.) on the new hire’s first or second day on the job. This one-stop\, one-time approach results in an information overload problem for your new employee. Utilizing a phased-approach enables new employees to build relationships with co-workers and with those who will have a part in managing\, coaching\, mentoring and supporting them. \nWhy You Should Attend: \nEffective onboarding leads to positive outcomes for the new employee in terms of higher job satisfaction\, better job performance\, greater organization commitment\, and reduction in stress and intent to quit. Introducing an onboarding program into your hiring process can mean the difference between retaining top new hires or watching them walk out the door after several months. \nJoin Diane Dee on October 10\, 2019 for her 90-minute webinar where participants will discover ways to develop an onboarding program that will assist their organization in reducing new hire turnover and increasing new hire effectiveness. \nTopics Covered in this Session:  \n\n“Onboarding” vs. “Orientation”\nWhy effective onboarding is so critical\nBenefits of an effective onboarding program\nObtaining senior leadership buy-in when revising a current program or developing a new program\nStep-by-step approach to creating an effective onboarding program\nDeveloping and utilizing onboarding checklists\nPreparation work you MUST do before your new hires’ first day\nHR\, Managers\, IT and others’ responsibilities throughout the process\nDeveloping a “Buddy” program\nOnboarding new hires in virtual locations\nAsking for feedback from new employees\nEvaluating your new program\n\nWho will benefit from this webinar:  \n\nSenior Leadership\nRecruiting professionals\nHR professionals\nManagers and Supervisors
URL:https://www.advantagehrconsulting.com/event/developing-an-effective-onboarding-program/
LOCATION:Webinar / Live Stream / Online\, 4740 North Cumberland Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60656\, United States
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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ORGANIZER;CN="Advantage HR Consulting%2C LLC":MAILTO:diane.dee@advantagehrconsulting.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190723T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190723T133000
DTSTAMP:20260415T173958
CREATED:20190430T050315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190614T113224Z
UID:4432-1563883200-1563888600@www.advantagehrconsulting.com
SUMMARY:I-9 Compliance and Audits:  Strengthening Your Immigration Compliance Strategies
DESCRIPTION:Are you confident your organization is in full compliance with Federal immigration laws\, or are you at risk for being assessed costly fines\, or worse\, for potential violations? \nIn an effort to control illegal immigration\, in 1986 Congress passed the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA).  The IRCA was enacted to legalize approximately three million undocumented immigrants\, while at the same time\, attempted to deter future undocumented immigration.  In order to be in compliance with IRCA’s directives\, all U.S. employers must complete a Form I-9 for each employee hired after November 6\, 1986. \nIt is a violation of Federal immigration law for any employer to knowingly hire employees who are not authorized to work in the United States.  The Federal Form I-9: Employment Eligibility Verification\, is used by employers as a record of their basis for determining eligibility of an employee to work in the U.S.  The form is maintained by the employer and made available upon request for inspection by officials of the Department of Homeland Security\, The Department of Labor\, and the Office of Special Counsel for Immigration Related Unfair Employment Practices. \nThe process of completing\, storing\, and properly disposing of I-9s can be daunting.  The current Administration is strongly focused on immigration enforcement\, and the changes of your organization being audited are higher than ever.  Due to this increased focus\, more employers are conducting proactive self-audits of their I-9s and supporting documentation.  Additionally\, more employers are participating in the Federal E-Verify program\, a web-based system that allows business to electronically confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. \nIn this informative 90-minute program\, you’ll be provided with the information you need to ensure your organization is Form I-9 compliant\, understand what constitutes proper documentation\, recordkeeping best practices\, and methods for conducting self-audits.  You will also learn about the E-Verify process which can assist employers with good faith immigration compliance.  Additionally\, participation in this webinar will provide you with insight on surviving an external audit best practices to avoid hefty fines and enforcement actions from ICE. \nAreas Covered in the Session \n\nWhat is Form I-9 and who must comply?\nExceptions for completing and retaining Forms I-9\nEmployer and employee responsibilities when completing Form I-9\nCommon Form I-9 errors\nProcedures for correcting errors & omissions\nForm I-9 retention rules\nForm I-9 Internal and External Audits\nLevels of violations\nSelf-audits\nImmigration and Customs Enforcement Audits\nInspection Notices\nConsequences of non-compliance\nE-Verify system\nI-9 and E-Verify: Know the difference\nE-Verify rules & procedures\nStates with current E-Verify laws\nE-Verify self-audits: Key steps\n\nWho Will Benefit? \n\nSenior Management\nHuman Resources professionals\nPayroll professionals\nCompliance professionals\nRecruiting professionals\nOperations Managers\nManagers & Supervisors
URL:https://www.advantagehrconsulting.com/event/i-9-compliance-and-audits-strengthening-your-immigration-compliance-strategies/
LOCATION:Webinar / Live Stream / Online\, 4740 North Cumberland Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60656\, United States
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190709T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190709T133000
DTSTAMP:20260415T173958
CREATED:20190430T044006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190603T113951Z
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SUMMARY:Effectively Handling Behavioral Issues\, Conflict & Incivility in the Workplace
DESCRIPTION:Behavioral issues in the workplace are inevitable.  Whenever you have diverse groups of people working together\, issues will arise.  Each employee brings to the workplace a unique set of attitudes\, ideals and beliefs that may differ from that of their coworkers.  In addition to behavioral issues\, the issue of workplace incivility and the negative impact it has on your organization’s culture is monumental.  Unresolved behavioral issues often result in loss of revenue\, lessening of productivity\, the stifling of creativity\, and the creation of barriers to cooperation and collaboration. \nIt is helpful to view behavioral issues as opportunities.  Within every employee issue\, there is the potential for tremendous teaching and learning opportunities.  There is also the potential for growth and development.  When you address divergent positions properly\, you can stimulate innovation and learning in ways you cannot imagine. \nProblematic behavior usually develops over time.  As a Manager\, the more proactive you are in dealing with these problems\, the more likely it is that you will increase your chances for a positive outcome.  Issues that are avoided or ignored will only fester and grow into resentment. \nParticipation in this webinar will provide participants with the necessary tools and information to effectively and confidently address workplace issues in their organization. \nAreas Covered in This Session \n\nThe high cost of performance and productivity problems\nDefining behavioral issues\, conflict and incivility in the workplace\nWhat creates behavioral issues?\nPositive and negative outcomes of conflict\nConflict resolution styles\nAddressing behavioral issues\nCivility vs. Incivility\nDealing with bullying and the impact it has on your organization\nSteps to successful resolution of issues\nWorking knowledge of employment law\nConducting investigations\nBusiness goals of an investigation\nAppointing the right investigator\nThe interview process\nImportance of solid documentation\nRole of performance management dealing with behavioral issues\nEffective methods for supplying feedback to employees\nProgressive discipline\nWhen to involve legal counsel\nBest practices for a healthy workplace\n\nWho Will Benefit? \n\nSenior Leadership\nHuman Resources Professionals\nCompliance Professionals\nDirectors\nProject Leaders\nManagers & Supervisors
URL:https://www.advantagehrconsulting.com/event/effectively-handling-behavioral-issues-conflict-incivility-in-the-workplace/
LOCATION:Webinar / Live Stream / Online\, 4740 North Cumberland Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60656\, United States
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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