Recruiting Specialized Talent

When developing recognition and incentive programs, the reward matters but maybe not for the reasons you expect. Effective rewards bring joy and create memories, and those positive feelings lead to better outcomes. This session will detail Mental Accounting Theory, explaining how our brains process different types of rewards and why certain rewards are more impactful than others. This webcast will help participants use that knowledge to develop better, higher-performing programs.

HR professionals can make a big impact in the workplace, so why does it feel like HR initiatives are always being shot down? All the hours spent researching, planning, strategizing and preparing won’t matter much if you can’t communicate your ideas effectively to other leaders in the organization.

As more states legalize traditionally illegal substances, some people may question why employees’ use of a “legal” substance should be monitored. Being “under the influence” may seem the same as being “impaired,” but understanding the difference between these two key terms can greatly impact the way business is conducted, including how policies are written. This live webinar will look at the differences between “under the influence” and “impairment” and recommend how to address them in a drug and alcohol testing policy.

The employment relationship is a symbiotic relationship between company and employee with each side needing something from the other beyond financial benefit. Employees and companies expect mutual honesty, candor, respect and caring in the employment relationship. The failure to promote such ethical principals in the workplace can lead to disengagement, poor productivity, distrust of management, poor retention of good employees, and ultimately hinder the financial performance of the company or subject the company to increased reputational risk. This topic helps management understand, prepare for, and avoid the potential ethical pitfalls that arise in the employment relationship. The material also explains pitfalls related to legal representation in employment matters, whether from an in-house or outside counsel perspective. The discussion will focus on identifying situations where ethical concerns typically arise and how to manage those situations.