When it comes to Behavioral Assessments, most HR professionals are familiar with DISC, but DISC doesn’t tell the whole story. Going deeper than DISC, by using multi-science assessment tools will improve hiring accuracy. This session will introduce one of those deeper sciences, Driving Forces. Driving Forces are WHY behind the way we work and give better insight into what motivates and engages employees.

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Performance Management for HR Professionals

We will join Stephanie Davis, Ph. D., as she walks us through the components of a performance management system for employees and the process to establish this system. In addition, she will discuss the opportunities and challenges with this system and participants will learn how to implement a performance management system within their organization.

Surely Not Everybody Must Get Stoned? Navigating the Hazy Regulations Regarding Cannabis in the Workplace.

As laws change on the legality of Cannabis use, whether in relation to THC or CBD, employers are anxious about what, if any, actions they can take and remain legally compliant. For example, whether they can regulate and prohibit drug use amongst their employees, how to deal with positive drug test results, when can an employer test an employee?

Fire Up! Parting Ways in a Positive Way

How do you “quit” employees without destroying their self-confidence, upsetting co-workers, losing customers or tarnishing your employment brand? This presentation provides factors to consider before terminating someone and offers insights on instilling humanity in the firing process. Practical techniques will be shared on how to effectively and respectfully work through performance issues, rule violations and reductions in force. 

Family Caregivers in the Workplace; A Look at their Needs

There is a large growing number of unpaid Family Caregivers in the workplace today. They are balancing caring for an older adult parent, grandparent, spouse or child with functional needs. They are executives, managers and front-line workers from Millennials to Boomers. They are most frequently silent about this role to management due to the many interruptions it can cause.