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  • Surviving Election 2024: When Workplace and Politics Collide
    September 17, 2024 1:00pm
     • Understanding employee activism. Learn how the actions employees take outside the workplace affect employers, including practical and legal implications.
    • Setting appropriate policies. Learn how to manage issues arising from differing viewpoints related to the U.S. election, candidate preferences and other political issues.
    • Reaffirming workplace culture. Reinforce your workplace culture and core values, specifically addressing points about free speech.
    • Healthy vs. disruptive discussion. Understand the difference and discourage disruptive behavior.
    • De-escalation strategies. Teach and implement strategies for de-escalating heated political conversations among staff members.
    • Fostering a culture of respect. Create an environment that encourages respect regardless of individual beliefs or backgrounds.  Learn More

  • Personnel Records: What to Create and Keep, What to Toss and When
    September 18, 2024 1:00pm
     • Retention periods. Discover exactly how long to retain various documents, including applications, résumés, FMLA forms, payroll records, leave requests, medical data, benefits information and more.
    • Document storage. Understand the proper way to organize documents, which ones need to be maintained in separate files and how electronic storage rules differ from those for paper storage.
    • Reasonable accommodation records. Correctly handle requests related to disabilities, pregnancy impairments, religious objections to vaccinations and genetic information.
    • Indispensable records. Learn which records should never be deleted and why, as well as the requirements for storing and deleting communication records.
    • Personnel file requests. Know what to do when lawyers or employees ask to review personnel files—this varies by state and timing of the request.
    • I-9 updates. Stay updated on the new form and procedures, and learn about the new rules for remote examination if you use E-Verify.  Learn More

  • Legal Requirements of Job Descriptions
    September 19, 2024 1:00pm
     • The 5 benefits of a good job description, and the risks associated with outdated ones.
    • The 4 federal laws that require accurate and up-to-date job descriptions, including the new Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.
    • 4 simple steps to create accurate and defensible job descriptions that match industry standards and local variations—with online resources.
    • How to define “essential functions” for ADA and FMLA purposes.
    • Using job descriptions as a disciplinary tool to guide performance reviews and employee discipline.
    • Choosing the right language that locks in an employee’s FLSA classification, avoids discrimination charges and more.
    • Tips and tools for continually evaluating job descriptions to avoid misclassification errors and other legal issues throughout the year.  Learn More

  • Gossip, Rumors & Workplace Busybodies: How to Promote Positive Co-worker Communication
    September 24, 2024 1:00pm
     • Identify negative chatter and encourage positive behavior. Recognize 6 signs that your office has a problem with gossip and rumors before they escalate, and understand how managers may inadvertently encourage negative behaviors, with actionable steps to stop it.
    • Handle difficult personalities effectively. Gain best practices for dealing with tattletales, drama queens, whiners, and bullies, ensuring they don’t derail team morale. Discover how to turn gossip and the grapevine to your advantage.
    • Avoid sensitive topics and manage rumor peaks. Learn the 7 topics everyone should avoid at the office to maintain a respectful and professional environment. Find out when the rumor mill will always heat up, with effective strategies to mitigate its impact.
    • Focus on behavior, not attitude. Shift your focus from discussing “attitude” to addressing specific, actionable behaviors that can be corrected. Utilize the “team turnaround” process to involve your group in solving the problem collectively.
    • Leverage positive reinforcement and conduct effective coaching. Harness the power of high expectations, sincere praise, and clear consequences to foster a positive work culture. Master 10 steps for conducting an exceptional coaching session that drives real change.
    • Address denial and blame, and take next steps. Implement techniques to use when employees blame others or deny responsibility, ensuring accountability. Learn what to do when coaching doesn’t work and how to enforce accountability.  Learn More

  • W-4s: Your Guide to Accurate Withholding (Every Time)
    September 26, 2024 1:00pm
     • W-4 updates and compliance. Stay current on the latest W-4 process, including electronic forms, and quickly bring your company into compliance.
    • Guidance for side gigs and worksheets. Learn how employees with multiple jobs should complete the W-4 form, and understand the critical role of W-4 worksheets in accurate withholding.
    • Effective employee communication. Develop a plan to guide employees—especially new hires—through the W-4 form to prevent costly mistakes.
    • Managing outdated W-4s. Discover strategies for handling employees who don’t update their W-4s, including IRS solutions for different forms and methods.
    • Rejecting invalid W-4s. Identify when to reject a W-4 and how to manage IRS letters that void an employee’s form.
    • Ensuring withholding accuracy. Follow best practices for verifying your withholding processes, with step-by-step IRS guidance.
    • Supplemental pay withholding. Master the rules for withholding on various types of supplemental pay.  Learn More

  • Mastering Change Leadership: Essential Strategies for Today’s Business Landscape
    October 1, 2024 1:00pm
     • Stay ahead of the curve. Equip yourself with the knowledge and skills to anticipate, manage and lead change effectively.
    • Comprehensive framework. Gain a deep understanding of change leadership principles and frameworks to effectively guide your team through transitions.
    • Real-world case studies. Learn from real-world examples of successful change initiatives and understand the strategies that made them work.
    • Practical tools. Walk away with actionable tools and techniques that you can implement immediately to drive positive change within your organization.
    • Change resistance strategies. Discover effective methods to overcome resistance to change and foster a culture of adaptability and innovation.
    • Leadership resilience. Develop the resilience needed to lead through challenging times and ensure sustained success for your team and organization.  Learn More

  • Workplace Detox: How to (Legally) Deal with Toxic Employees
    October 2, 2024 1:00pm
     • Identifying and managing toxic employees. Learn the 8 types of toxic employees, and strategies to manage each one effectively.
    • Delivering constructive feedback. How to give specific, legally safe feedback, including tips for remote workers.
    • Documentation best practices. Master the ABCs of performance documentation: accurate, behavior-based and consistent records that protect you legally.
    • Navigating tough conversations. Use sample phrases and statements to handle difficult face-to-face meetings with confidence.
    • Crafting performance improvement plans (PIPs). Learn how to develop efficient and legally sound PIPs that guide employees toward improvement.
    • Guidelines for managing behavior. 10 do’s and don’ts for managing employee behavior, including why you shouldn’t “practice psychiatry” or “practice law” as a manager.
    • Making the termination decision. 8 critical questions to consider before deciding to terminate an employee.
    • Conducting termination meetings. Follow 10 steps to ensure low-stress termination meetings that minimize the risk of lawsuits.  Learn More

  • When Tempers Flare: Managing Conflict in a Divided Workplace
    October 8, 2024 1:00pm
     • Proactive conflict management. Learn strategies to anticipate and manage conflicts or incivility arising from differing political and social viewpoints within the workplace.
    • Setting clear ground rules. Establish effective ground rules that prevent emotional outbursts at work and outline clear, enforceable consequences for violations.
    • Coaching for self-regulation. Equip employees with the skills to manage their emotions and maintain professionalism through self-regulation and appropriate filters.
    • Maintaining organizational neutrality. Develop communication strategies to ensure that your organization remains neutral and upholds respectful behavior, regardless of political outcomes.
    • Addressing political concerns. Explore methods for addressing employee concerns about political discussions at work, including setting boundaries and explaining the potential impact on business operations.
    • Guidance on sensitive topics. Provide employees with clear guidelines on which topics to avoid and how to apply workplace-appropriate filters during discussions.  Learn More

  • Leading Hybrid Teams: Bridging the Gap Between Remote and In-Office Employees
    October 15, 2024 1:00pm
     • Engage team members. Master the strategies you need to engage team members no matter where they’re located.
    • Make expectations clear. Learn how to set clear expectations for employees in any working situation.
    • Structure in-office and work-from-home days differently. Learn which activities are best done in-office and which should be left for work-from-home days.
    • Adjust your leadership style based on need. Learn different strategies to apply to individual employees, as well as the larger team, to maximize results.
    • How to build trust. Learn how to build trust with your employees, even when working remotely, and why this is crucial to your organization’s success.  Learn More

  • Retaliation Claims: Protect Your Company from the #1 Employment Law Risk
    October 16, 2024 1:00pm
     • Identifying illegal retaliation. Discover what actions are considered illegal retaliation — there’s more to it than you might think.
    • Proving retaliation. Learn the key elements workers need to demonstrate to prove they were retaliated against.
    • Preventing managerial retaliation. Get strategies to protect your organization from rogue managers who may punish employees for filing complaints.
    • Case studies and avoiding legal pitfalls. Explore real-world examples of retaliation cases and learn how to protect your company from ending up in court.
    • Essential documentation strategies. Implement documentation practices that can shield your company in the event of a retaliation claim.
    • Conducting effective investigations. Discover best practices for investigating claims of unfair treatment and ensuring thorough, impartial investigations.
    • Justifying employment decisions post-complaint. Learn how to properly justify demotions, transfers and terminations after dismissing a discrimination complaint.  Learn More