Paralegal's Role at Trial

Engagement surveys have a long history. More than a “feelgood” measure, engagement has proven to be a useful lever for organizations across industries and geographies. Yet, it is at times important to address the question of “why engagement?” WSA zeroed in on one of the most universally important financial metrics—gross profit margin—and found significant connections to engagement. Engagement was also correlated in meaningful ways with Glassdoor ratings. These results provide assurance that engagement is valid and meaningful.

Hiring new employees is only part of the battle. Onboarding them is another. In this session find out what works and what to avoid with modern digital learning and get guiding principles and a blueprint for digital learning strategies – delivered as TWO mini-case studies.

Avoid legal pitfalls of ending employment contracts. In today's employment climate, very few terminations are without some level of legal risk. Often, employers approach termination decisions without fully considering their legal obligations, and they fail to take important steps that will reduce the risk of legal claims. Managers and HR professionals may spend years wrapped up in litigation that could have been avoided by devoting an hour or two toward evaluating and planning a termination. Identify key steps that every employer should take in preparing for a termination, and how to approach a termination in a manner that decreases rather than increases the risk of a wrongful termination claim.

Many employers struggle with how to appropriately respond to employees' requests for parental and other types of leave in compliance with applicable laws, including the Family and Medical Leave Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Failing to appropriately provide required leave can lead to disgruntled employees, lawsuits, and/or government investigations. This topic is intended to provide you with information on managing employee leave and return to work issues in the workplace. The information will include types of reasonable accommodations, including in the return-to-work context; common leave and post-leave problems and how to avoid them; on ramping policies that will help ensure employee success; and examples and case studies.