Archived Webcasts and Podcasts

Do you have your finger on the pulse of your message? Is it what you intend it to be? Are you connected to the nerve center of the audience...are you calling them to action? Doesn’t matter if it’s it written form or spoken word? Are you connecting to your intended audience, the way in which you want?
This webinar will explore how to make a solid connection with your intended audience, every time you address them. Whether they be front-line staff, management, clients, or prospective employers. It will examine the three key aspects of communication (both written and verbal), explore how to curtail your message for accuracy and detail without error and suggest how to solicit a professional check up as necessary.

Performensation invites you to join Sam Reeve in a discussion on Global Pay for Performance. During this webcast you will learn the foundation systems and processes that are necessary to establish compensation and performance programs across the globe. The global expansion into markets of opportunity is a critical growth period for many firms and ensuring your talent is supported by a high performing compensation and performance program is vital. If you are already a part of a multinational company or are soon planning to reach beyond the borders, this webinar will provide you with essential knowledge that you can use in your global pay for performance planning process.

No one individual controls workplace culture, yet many HR professionals are expected to take ownership of it. When culture is good, there isn’t much of a concern, but when culture turns toxic—that’s where things can get ugly. Toxic cultures cost employers money and create difficult working conditions for all employees. From absenteeism, to employee turnover, low morale, decreased productivity, and inferior work, we all suffer the consequences of weak organizational cultures.

Join Jostle CEO Brad Palmer and Leadership Expert and co-author of Humanize, Jamie Notter for a 60 minute webinar and learn: How to identify the symptoms of a toxic workplace; how to strengthen culture by connecting to human values; how technology can play a role; and how to change culture step-by-step.

USCIS recently released a new Form I-9 that all US employers will be required to use for new hires, rehires, and reverification starting May 7, 2013. This webinar will address changes to the Form as well as address continued compliance concerns associated with I-9 and E-Verify policies and recordkeeping. In this regard, Office of Special Counsel and Immigration Customs and Enforcement actions will be reviewed to identify areas where employer representatives should focus and recommend corrective action. It will also assess recent cases and settlements to identify employer concerns and best business practices companies should put in place. The webinar will review proposed immigration reform and likely changes to E-Verify and the use of the I-9 Form in the future.

Absenteeism is not something that is confined to a few sectors of the economy. It is one of the most persistent obstacles to productivity, profitability and competitiveness. In this webcast we look at how the latest developments in Time & Attendance and Labor Scheduling solutions are assisting World Class organizations to permanently reduce absenteeism. We uncover the many associated costs of absenteeism including; overtime, dissatisfied customers and the morale of workers expected to cover for absent employees. We explain why absenteeism remains a persistent problem for organizations, despite the fact that many organizations have first class policies on absence management in place.

As organizations seek to improve the effectiveness of contingent labor management programs, a holistic view of the workforce and strategies for optimizing spend is essential. A solution that combines information about full time and contingent workforces provides visibility into total talent and allows organizations to more effectively source talent, control costs and manage a blended workforce.

This webcast will provide insight into ways that organizations can achieve visibility into their talent pipeline. Key takeaways from the presentation will include:

• How an integrated system can manage permanent and contingent workforce
• How reporting can be used to change recruitment behavior across your entire workforce
• How technology can be used to drive change through the business

So you are outsourcing your Criminal Pre-Employment Screening Process? Do you know what parameters your sub-contractor will include in their program? Are you sure that your needs are being met - especially those that might apply because of the regulated industry in which you operate?

This presentation will arm you with a basic RFP for background screening by which you may assess your sub-contractor's requisites, skills and performance.

Attendees will also become more familiar with National Association of Professional Background Screeners and how the organization may assist in the RFP process for criminal pre-employment screening outsourcing. The significant investment in developing an articulate RFP for background screening ultimately rewards the end user client with the best fit for their organization and a clear method for instituting any program and assessing it effectiveness.

Social media is a double-edged sword. It offers a wealth of opportunities for greater connection and communication with your customers and among your employees. It can help you recruit and retain the best employees. It can be a source for new ideas and innovations that are the lifeblood of growth. But social media also poses unprecedented new risks and challenges for your business. It can expose you to legal liability. It can drain productivity. And it even allows a wayward employees to harm your reputation irreparably with the push of a button. If more than half of the country is interacting via this technology, how can you afford not to understand the risks and protect your business?

The Crucial First 100 Days of a Payroll Leader Managing for Implementation Excellence and Market Responsiveness Managing the Political, Cultural and Operational Minefields as you begin a new assignment, role or launch a project Session Leader: Scott Hamilton, President & CEO Executive Next Practices Institute Managing Director, NextWorks In general, leaders and the success of their plans are determined in the first 100 days of their new role or management of a strategic initiative within an organization. The continuing high profile exits by leaders of major organizations make it clear that effective planning both prior to assuming a position and effective, value-based action after onboarding make all the difference in longer term success. Fast changing internal dynamics require leaders to have foresight, insight and act with decisiveness, yet be inclusive and collaborative. This highly interactive presentation focuses on improved techniques for payroll leaders to maximize success in the first 100 days and beyond of their initiatives and projects. The session includes assessment methods for examining the cultural, political, team and structural issues that the individual must understand and balance- quickly. In addition, the session will include new techniques on how to transform payroll to a more strategic contributor. By participating in this webinar session, you will find out how industry leaders use internal engagement techniques to reinforce compensation decisions and align leadership to effective payroll programs. Among the topics covered are: • A strategic template for the first 100 days • How to launch a new payroll/compensation initiative

Whistleblower claims brought under federal safety, health and environmental statutes can be costly and disruptive to your business, and claims may involve actions that an employer did not realize could be considered discriminatory. Find out how best to coordinate between safety and HR activities, to avoid prosecution under these statutes, and how to defend against claims when a complaint is filed.

This presentation will cover how to structure your incentive and disciplinary programs to avoid scrutiny by the government, how to document adverse actions properly, and how to address situations involving "bulletproof" employees in a legally sound manner.

The remedies available to whistleblowers and unique aspects of some laws - such as "temporary reinstatement" provisions that may require actual or economic reinstatement while a case is pending - will also be discussed.