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Tuesday, September 20
Tuesday, September 20 - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM - Webinar | |||
"The Wand Chooses the Wizard" - Ethics in the WorkplaceThese days, ethical scandals seem to pop up overnight in some of our most trusted institutions. When an organization has an ethical scandal, employees experience negative consequences such as a loss of trust, decrease in morale, and an increase in stress and pressure. HR leadership is essential for making ethics part of the workplace culture, especially in our own HR departments. In this session, youll learn how to create a strong culture of ethics at your organization. As Albus Dumbledore said, It is our choices, Harry, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.
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Wednesday, September 21
Wednesday, September 21 - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM - Webinar | |||
How to Write an Ad Job Seekers Will LoveTalent Acquisition and Retention
Intermediate The job advertisement is one of the first impressions a candidate has of your company and yet many times, they fail to capitalize on the opportunity to get a job seeker to apply. And in a world where "imposter syndrome" runs amok with many people, job ads can also end up inadvertently driving AWAY qualified candidates. Led by a best-selling author and recruiting specialist, this presentation will show the participants how to write creative and effective job ads so that companies can stand out in the crowd.
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Thursday, September 22
Thursday, September 22 - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM - Webinar | |||||
Driven by Excellence: How One Transportation Company Rebuilt Its CultureStrategic Leadership
Intermediate Many organizations find themselves in a position of rebuilding, rethinking, or reconsidering their culture. But how? And what are key elements to consider? Experience the journey of one company that found themselves with an opportunity to reinvent their culture and rebuild employee engagement. Join Liza Romero and Krisann Hatch as they share the why, the what, and the how through a real-life case study of one organization
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Tuesday, September 27
Tuesday, September 27 - 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM - Webinar | |||
Hot Topics in Compensation2022 has been a record-setting year in many ways. With historic highs in wage growth, inflation, and people quitting their jobs, what do you need to know to be prepared for 2023?
On September 27, Nancy Kasmar of Compensation Connections will discuss the hottest topics in compensation and offer strategies to meet these challenges. Well talk about how to successfully adapt and thrive in the coming year.
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Friday, September 30
Friday, September 30 - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM - Webinar | |||
Strategic Thinking for HRStrategic Leadership
Advanced THIS WORKSHOP DATE HAS CHANGED. Working hard is important
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Tuesday, October 4
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Training Managers How to Be ManagersStrategic Leadership
Intermediate This session requires pre-registration and an additional fee to attend. Often times, an individual is promoted to a manager because they are good at what they do. But with that promotion comes the management of employees. Rarely do organizations teach managers how to manage people. Never fear - this workshop provides HR pros the tools they need to help managers be great at their job and great at managing employees.
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Scaling Mt. Everest: What it Takes to Make it to the TopTalent Acquisition and Retention
Intermediate This session requires pre-registration and an additional fee to attend. The world is a competitive place. Making it to the top of your industry is going to be determined by the people you hire, your ability to help them GROW into their potential, and how well you retain them. Using the metaphor of climbing Mt. Everest, Dr. Hess will be your mountain guide to the top taking you through a series of camps which include: Finding the Others, Creating a Culture that Cares, Decision-Making, Meaningful Feedback, and Balance. This session includes several assessments you will be able to use to help your people to reach their potential.
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The Evolving Role of HR; Health, Safety & Employee EngagementThe New Normal
Intermediate This session requires pre-registration and an additional fee to attend. In a climate of increasing social unrest, violence, mental illness and COVID-19, health & safety is an growing employee engagement concern in all industries. Learn how HR professionals can evolve to ensure health, safety and wellness are part of leadership capabilities in order to keep employees safe and engagement high.
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Flirting with Disaster: Identifying and Preventing Moral Compromise in an OrganizationStrategic Leadership
Advanced This session requires pre-registration and an additional fee to attend. Participants will learn to identify their wounds and thinking patterns in their lives that increase their stress, decrease productivity, and lead to moral compromises. If not identified, these wounds can create subconscious thought patterns that limit a leaders' effectiveness. Identifying these thought patterns leads to identifying an organization's leadership, managerial, and cultural weaknesses that impact the business. Recognizing these thought patterns can often help an organization's leadership team identify managerial and cultural weaknesses that negatively impact the business. This workshop will demonstrate how participants can identify potential pitfalls individually and organizationally to prevent turnover and possible crimes against the company.
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Your Company Culture NowStrategic Leadership
Advanced This session requires pre-registration and an additional fee to attend. The pandemic has changed how we work and how we attract and retain talented people. Organizational culture, the glue that binds the people of your company together, is more important in these times than ever before. In this session, we
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Leading Through Difficult Times - Strategies to Build Resiliency In Your TeamStrategic Leadership
Executive This session requires pre-registration and an additional fee to attend. How is your team doing? Would you describe your team as: -Healthy / Unhealthy -Happy / Complacent -Energized / Burned Out -Experienced / Novice During this workshop we will consider the current condition of your team, explore tools on how to assess the state of your team and explore how to increase resiliency. Since all teams experience difficult times, let
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Unlock Genius for Increased Engagement, Retention, and RecruitmentStrategic Leadership
Intermediate This session requires pre-registration and an additional fee to attend. People are deeply engaged producing their best work. Collaboration happens with ease and team synergy creates innovative outcomes. At the end of the day, people leave inspired, fulfilled, and look forward to tomorrow's work. This is not a fantasy. It
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Pay Equity in the Pacific Northwest: Compare, Contrast, and CalculateLegal Compliance
Advanced This session requires pre-registration and an additional fee to attend. While the entire country is subject to the hard-to-apply federal Equal Pay Act, that law is more powerful (and easier to use) in the 9th Circuit, where jobs don't have to be identical to be compared and pay history is not an acceptable reason for a pay differential. Oregon and Washington also have hefty state pay equity laws that create an extra layer of potential liability. Learn about the important details of the federal and state laws, how to start assessing pay equity in your organization, and best practices to improve pay equity going forward.
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Stop the Mayhem! Advanced Conflict Resolution SkillsOther
Advanced This session requires pre-registration and an additional fee to attend. Don't run away, don't hide, you can fix the fuss! If you're like most HR professionals, you often wade into the messiness of interpersonal conflict. This workshop will give you a boost of radical confidence as you acquire advanced skills to wade into employee mayhem and emerge with restored peace and productivity.
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Wednesday, October 5
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HR Trends: Ideas and Topics Transforming HRThe Josh Bersin Company team of researchers continually monitors the latest trends and focus areas that are important to HR. In this session, we will review and go deep on the most important topics that are top of mind for HR. The topics are continually evolving and are updated both on an annual basis and monthly. Key topics today include skills, acquiring talent in this hyper-competitive market, the great resignation, and employee experience among many others.
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Recruiting for RetentionTalent Acquisition and Retention
Intermediate Retention starts from the beginning, from the application process to screening applicants, choosing who to interview and making it a positive candidate experience. It starts with identifying what aspects of culture and strategy you want to emphasize, and then seeking those out in your candidates. According to Harvard Business Review 80% of employee turnover is caused by bad hiring decisions. This implies that post-hire programs & initiatives (where the majority of turnover reduction efforts take place) focus primarily on the remaining 20%. Tackling turnover by modifying your candidate screening process represents an enormous opportunity for organizations of all shapes and sizes.
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The Workplace Has Changed. Have Your Mental Health Benefits Kept Up?Compensation and Benefit Strategies
Advanced Employees report increased levels of stress and burnout. This session presents information on how the pandemic and other events have impacted employee mental health. We will cover best practices innovative organizations are using to help employees feel better and increase engagement. As point-solutions are flooding the market, benefits consultants and decision-makers are faced with questions of evaluating actions to take and what works. Looking at specific case studies, attendees will come away with actionable insights regarding; practical wellbeing strategies, evaluating mental health partners & solutions, and how to measure success.
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Success: The Strategic Work of LeadersDiversity, Equity and Inclusion
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Elements to Becoming an Employer of ChoiceThe New Normal
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Navigating Employee Leaves of Absence and Accommodations in a Multi-State EnvironmentLegal Compliance
Intermediate Employee leave management has become increasingly complicated, even for experienced HR professionals. Not only do eligible employers have to administer the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), but there is also the Oregon Family Leave Act (OFLA) and Washington Paid Family & Medical Leave (WPFML) as well as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodation processes to navigate. This triangle can be difficult to understand and administer properly. The accommodation process can be equally as challenging, and the legal guidelines are very vague. This session will discuss the leave process, including Oregon and Washington protected leave as well as ADA intersections.
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Strategies to Successfully Leading Remote TeamsStrategic Leadership
Executive Could leaders in your organization be more successful in leading remote teams? Of course! This interactive session will provide HR professionals with 3 proven strategies to communicate effectively, increase accountability, and increase engagement of remote teams. Research has indicated that employees don
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Second Chance: Identifying Tendencies and Traits in Felons Who Are Most Likely to Thrive if Given a Second ChanceTalent Acquisition and Retention
Intermediate Thankfully many people will never experience the sound of the prison door as it locks behind you. It can be easy to sit in judgement when you haven't committed a criminal moral compromise. Processing applicants who have a stain in their history can be challenging. What are the benefits of giving them a second chance? What are the risks? How do you know if the person will offend again? This workshop will show participants how to identify felons who have transformed and are ready to use their experience to become valuable employee, and positively contribute significantly to the organization's effectiveness.
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Key HR Consideration for Scaling Your Global TalentGlobal HR
Advanced When it comes to managing your global HR operation the mantra is Different, Different, Different; as in everything is different based on the countries in which you are operating and the regulatory changes that seem to happen every day. In this session, Mike Butler will share some trends in global expansion; help you anticipate global HR complexities and avoid nasty surprises. Don't assume you will have a talent pool on your doorstep when you head overseas.
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Managing Org Realignments Through a Behavioral Sciences LensThe New Normal
Advanced From full reorganizations to departmental restructuring, the process involving the business design and talent alignment can be a long road for those planning the change. Many people impacted are left with questions: How do I succeed in my new roles? Who's on my team? How do we work together? This interactive session provides leaders, change managers, and HR professionals an approach to helping employees learn, co-create new ways of working, build momentum, and reset into new teams using a behavioral sciences lens. Attendees will come away with strategies to mitigate common themes that most often undermine org realignment initiatives.
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How Do I Develop Allies in My Company and What Does That Really Mean?Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Executive A diverse workforce is the first necessary step towards fostering equity and promoting inclusion. Many organizations that tout a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion struggle with seeing the benefits of a diverse workforce on their bottom line; organizations that are not innovating will not survive. This interactive session will challenge attendees to take their commitment to inclusion and innovation to the next level by learning how to model and implement a culture of allyship.
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Workplace Accommodations in a Post-COVID WorldLegal Compliance
Intermediate As vaccine policies and other COVID-related practices have illuminated, employers
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The REAL HR of Small BusinessStrategic Leadership
Intermediate Are you an HR practitioner fighting the good fight in a small business? Are you a department of one? Do you ever feel like no one understands what you deal with? Does it seem like all of the industry talk is geared toward big business? This session is for you! Lack of technology, minimal budget, managers stuck in the past - we will cover it all. In this session parody of Bravo's The Real Housewives series, we will identify the greatest HR challenges in small business and discuss practical, economical solutions. Even in small business, you can be a strategic partner!
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Lessons from Building the Healthcare Talent Pipeline of the FutureTalent Acquisition and Retention
Intermediate This workshop highlights three new healthcare talent pipelines (Nurse Tech, MA Apprentice & Acute CNA Training) and how they were "brought to life" through new educational partnerships. In today's talent market, it's not enough to "post and pray". As HR professionals, we need to proactively build talent pipelines that help prospective employees earn while they learn and achieve education with no debt. See how you can build a business case, engage external and internal partners and drive results that positively impact your organization and your community.
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Managing Workforce Health and Well-being Must Be a Top PriorityThe New Normal
Executive Employers that proactively mitigate health issues (including all aspects of well-being), through targeted interventions and culture, drive positive business outcomes; more stable business, more productive and loyal employees, and better management of medical, disability and workers
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The Workplace of the Aftertimes: Managing Safety, Remote Workers, and New ExpectationsThe New Normal
Advanced Between safety considerations during a global pandemic, a mad rush to negotiate and accommodate remote work, and the Great Resignation, employers are facing a triad of issues - each of which could take their full attention. In this workshop, we'll cover current best safety practices and how to message and enforce them. We'll also look at remote work, and how employers can make it work for them. Finally, we'll discuss ways to attract and retain talent in a competitive market, and how both safety and remote work options play a role.
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Challenging Conversations in Changing Times: Creating an Opportunity for Connection in the Next NormalDiversity, Equity and Inclusion
Executive How do we communicate across differences? How do we increase our capacity to engage in crucial and meaningful conversations related to diversity, equity, and inclusion? How can the practice of mindfulness, empathy and compassion help us with
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Hashtags, Tweets, and Bumper Stickers: When Employees Take Free Speech Too FarLegal Compliance
Intermediate In a time of social unrest and heightened political discourse, employers may find themselves faced with the challenging task of managing employee speech both inside and outside the workplace. What happens when an employee's tweet goes too far? Does the employer have a remedy? This presentation will review what actions public and private employers can and cannot take with respect to addressing employees
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Unlock Your Power: Stack Your Leadership Skills with Poker Strategies That Translate From the Classroom to the Boardroom.Strategic Leadership
Intermediate If life is a game, you should always play to win, and when it comes to betting on yourself, the stakes have never been higher. Whether you
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What it Takes to Keep Top Talent: A Study of Pre- and Post-Pandemic Employee NeedsTalent Acquisition and Retention
Intermediate How much did the pandemic really change what matters to employees and how engaged they are? Attend this session to learn about the latest findings from a continuation of our landmark study on employee needs through the lens of social psychology. You
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Navigating the 7 Cs of HR: Purpose, Intentionality, and You!The New Normal
Intermediate Wherever you are in the HR journey, this presentation will have you thinking differently about how to improve your HR processes with purpose and intention. In this candid discussion, we will explore 7 areas that will be an integral part of the future of work as we move forward with candor and optimism. As we remember the past, acknowledge the present, and train our eyes towards the future, HR is called on to evaluate what things to keep, what to improve, and what to let go of. HR buzz words that you won
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The Hiring Tree: Strengthening Your Hiring Process to Hire More Than Ever Post CovidTalent Acquisition and Retention
Intermediate Have you experienced a dip in applicant flow in 2021? While many employers are blaming COVID, unemployment rates, and other external factors, there are actually some key things you can do that will immediately impact your applicant flow and increase your quality of candidates. In this presentation, Steven J Smith will walk attendees through steps they can take to establish a strong, healthy, balanced hiring process, which he likens to
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Communication Strategies to Maximize Health and Safety Performance Across a Growing Hispanic WorkforceDiversity, Equity and Inclusion
Intermediate In today's work environment, diversification is critical. Growing and maintaining an engaged workforce can be a significant challenge. How do you ensure ALL employees are engaged, understanding safety procedures, and performing their duties to their full capabilities? This session focuses on creating a better understanding of and providing tools for companies striving to integrate a growing Hispanic workforce and demonstrates how this can impact your HR Operations, Employee Benefits participation & Safety, and ultimately your company's bottom line.
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Be the Opportunity: Talent Development for the Strategic ThinkerStrategic Leadership
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Avoiding Gotcha: Steps Employers Should Take to Investigate Complaints and Reduce the Risk of Retaliation ClaimsLegal Compliance
Advanced Imagine it's Friday afternoon. An employee drops into your office and reports discrimination and harassment. What do you do? Inevitably, most HR professionals will be faced with this situation at some point in their career. The steps you take to investigate and control the employment environment during and after the investigation significantly impact your organization. This training will provide practical guidance for how to conduct a fair and impartial investigation, then determine appropriate remedial action. Attendees will receive interactive instruction through real-life hypotheticals on how best to avoid the trappings of retaliation claims that often arise during employment investigations.
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Thursday, October 6
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Inclusive LeadershipDiversity, Equity and Inclusion is not a new concept. As a matter of fact, we have been talking about it for years yet. Progress is being made but there is more we can do to promote long term, meaningful, progress. Inclusive leadership must be an organizational design principle that is deeply woven across the various business units. As a result, leaders must reinforce their team building skills to maximize diversity of thought and innovation. The benefits of business growth, revenue, and retention cant be overstated. Join this session with Kimberly Ellison-Taylor, CEO of KET Solutions, LLC and Chair of the AICPAs National Commission on Diversity and Inclusion to
Identify the business imperative of inclusion
Learn change management techniques to enable intentional progress
Learn ways to empower team members to be the best version of themselves
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Employers Without Borders: Which State (or County, or City) Law Really Applies to Your Employees?Legal Compliance
Advanced Not just another "remote-work-in-the-COVID-age" presentation! Though the explosion of remote work during COVID brought many cross-border work issues to the forefront, multi-state employment law traps existed before
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Leadership AccountabilityStrategic Leadership
Intermediate Low accountability among leaders diminishes performance, stifles innovation and hurts retention. In this session, we
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Train the TrainerHow do you convey the Business Case for an Inclusive environmentDiversity, Equity and Inclusion The last 3 years have been unimaginable. The pandemic environment accelerated talent shortages across industries and geographies. Innovative strategies to recruit, advance, and retain high performing talent are needed now more than ever. Not only are experienced hires asking questions about company values and culture but interns are asking similar questions as well. The answers to these questions are easier when inclusion is everyones responsibility not just the Talent Management team.
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How Hiring Managers May Be Slowing the Hiring Process Through Self-SabotageTalent Acquisition and Retention
Advanced There is tremendous pressure on hiring managers today Unfortunately, the more desperate the situation becomes to fill vacancies, the more likely a hiring manager is going to sabotage themselves as the stress and pressure mounts. In this presentation, I will review the science of how we make decisions, how stress influences decisions, and then present a few of the ways hiring managers can unintentionally hurt themselves along the way as they are pre-screening and interviewing applicants. Finally, I will provide practical suggestions for what they can do differently to help improve and possibly speed up the time to hire process.
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Turn Conversations into Coaching ConversationsStrategic Leadership
Intermediate Coaching is a way of transforming any conversation into one that leaves people focused, confident, and committed to take action. While most leaders agree coaching is critical to their success, many fall short because they don
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HR Gone RogueThe NHRMA 2022 Conference's final day will look a little different this year! The conference will close out with a new session, HR Gone Rogue!
This series is designed to get us all thinking outside the box (or as if no box exists!) about the future of work and HR. We're talking about ideas that are so different, crazy or ROGUE... they just might work! Join us for a series of short presentations on what the future of HR might look like! |
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