HR Connect Virtual Conference

There have been several recent headline-makers that have likely got people wondering about the trends arising from the COVID-19 vaccine. Should vaccines be mandated in the workplace, and what exceptions are or should be allowed.

An increase in employee lawsuits challenging mandatory vaccines for work and vaccine status as a protected class (like race, gender, etc.) are just a few examples of the current challenges that employers are faced with.

This webinar will discuss all the potential legal pitfalls regarding implementation of a vaccine policy, how to respond to employee concerns and objections, and all other guidelines for an effective and safe transition back to the workplace.

At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to:

• Determine the best vaccine policy for their organizations
• Implement that policy while avoiding legal pitfalls
• Properly respond to employees who object to vaccine requirements
• Utilize best practices and guidelines to align their organizations with state, local and federal laws

As you continue to build back your workforce in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, now is the time to ensure that your recruiters and hiring managers are sourcing and recruiting diverse talent to fit your organization's needs.

But when it comes to making actionable change to DEI hiring practices, many companies are falling flat—and all you have to do is look at their DEI metrics to see this. According to one consultant, "Metrics help employers committed to diversity and inclusion stay on track by encouraging the identification and management of bias blindspots—mindsets and practices that promote homogeneity but which are largely hidden."

So which metrics should you be tracking to make sure your organization is meeting its DEI goals? And how can you implement actionable change to make sure your recruiters are sourcing and hiring diverse talent? Get these questions answered, and more, when you join Mariam Malik for this insightful session. After attending this session, you'll be able to:

• Define DEI in your organization and communicate your DEI goals to jobseekers and candidates.
• Uncover risk areas and opportunities for improving DEI.
• Track the progress of your DEI initiatives.
• Implement new sourcing strategies to uncover diverse talent.
• Utilize new social media channels, like TikTok, to source workers.
• Apply actionable change strategies in the hiring process for better DEI recruitment.

Change management is a notoriously difficult endeavor in virtually any organization, and the larger and more complex an organization is, the harder it typically is to implement. But emotional intelligence (EQ) may offer help. A strong EQ not only will help employees deal with personal emotions of confusion and frustration in times of uncertainty but also can be key for employees and managers alike to help the rest of the organization come to grips with the change they currently fear.

Additionally, emotionally intelligent employees and leaders are much more engaged and are less likely to leave an organization. They also have higher customer ratings, prompt more profitability for an organization, have higher rates of productivity, report fewer theft and safety incidents, and have lower rates of absenteeism.

If you want your organization to remain a competitive force in these times of uncertainty, you’ll have to begin training your employees to be more emotionally intelligent moving forward, whether you like it or not.

During this session, attendees will learn:

• The core competencies of EQ
• How to help managers find their EQ
• Tips on how to raise EQ in your workplace
• How to motivate managers to help drive change
• Best practices for understanding team members’ strengths and weaknesses
• How to use strengths and weaknesses to build more diverse, productive teams

If COVID-19 killed your hiring budget, you’re not alone! The coronavirus pandemic has forced a new normal upon many businesses and organizations, and because of this, hiring budgets are getting cut as companies look to save money and overcome this crisis.

If you think finding top talent can only be done with a robust hiring budget, think again. There are various ways to source and recruit talent on a tight budget, with some methods even being free! Attend this session to learn all about the cheap and easy ways to source and recruit top talent! You’ll learn:

• Which tech tools are best for sourcing and recruiting talent
• How to use these tools to source talent
• Top strategies for engaging talent on social media
• Basic Boolean tips for sourcing talent on the Internet
• How to convince your boss that you need a hiring budget now!

COVID-19 wasn’t the only factor that turned 2020 into a roller coaster for employers. The continuation of the #MeToo movement, Black Lives Matter, a turbulent election, and other social unrest contributed to an already chaotic year. Unfortunately, these issues have spilled over into the workplace, and it is up to HR professionals to unite their workforce and create a cohesive and caring culture. And your culture is the key to harassment prevention at work—even more than training.

Many managers are unaware of how to change or turn around bad behavior, so over time, it becomes the organization’s culture. Anyone not stepping in to put a stop to these behaviors—whether an employee, a supervisor, or a manager—unknowingly becomes a reinforcer of them. All employees, from top to bottom, should know what to say and how to act in order to have a civil work environment.

Learn how to create a culture of compassion and empathy in this informative session! You’ll also learn:

• The different forms of bullying and harassment, which may be subtle and insidious at times;
• How to identify “bad” behaviors on a spectrum from incivility to violence and how they can fester as a social phenomenon;
• How employees, managers, and company leaders may inadvertently support a negative environment;
• Organizational risk factors for bullying and harassment so you can work to change them;
• How to review and update your harassment policies and ensure they are communicated to the workforce;
• How to communicate with your employees and allow them to let you know when things are not good at work;
• How not addressing incivility is causing people to lose their trust in you; and
• Techniques to use when a negative employee blames others or denies responsibility.