Webinar: Future of Procurement The Human Challenge

Employees have the right under the National Labor Relations Act to form together for their mutual aid and protection and to engage in concerted activity to better their working conditions or protest those conditions. Although these actions usually occur in a union setting, nonunion employees also enjoy these protections and rights. Additionally, although nonunion employers are not bound to or confined by a collective bargaining agreement, the implementation of certain employer policies may unintentionally (or otherwise) impact adversely upon the exercise of these federally protected rights. This topic will educate nonunion employers as to their obligations to their employees, what they can and cannot prohibit, how to be aware of when union organizers are making an effort to bring a union in and how to deal with that contingency.

With current market trends and inflation on the rise, the demand for financial education at work is trending. Without being financially literate, employees are unprepared for a financial crisis which can affect their mentality at work and decreasing engagement and productivity. Learn from the experts at Betterment at Work on the current state of financial literacy, employee attitudes towards financial benefits and ways employers can empower financial education and how Betterment at Work can help.

Gain a better understanding of discrimination claims that are made by employees and could cost and time for employers. Discrimination claims made by employees cost companies time and money. To manage risks, employers need to understand the federal laws governing discrimination and the investigation process. Learn tips to complete investigations to prove or disprove claims based on race, ethnicity, national origin, disability, age and religion.

Leading in good times can present challenges but leading through crisis is where we differentiate the best, well-prepared leaders from the rest. During the pandemic, strong leaders and contributors have taught us important lessons that can assist trainers and coaches in building better leaders for the future. How can trainers and leaders leverage hardiness and emotional intelligence to create healthier, psychologically safer and better-supported teams?