Presented by Linda Brenner and Tom McGuire

Pre-approved for HRCI and SHRM credit.

In our highly competitive knowledge economy, it’s time for a new approach to HR efforts, particularly hiring and retention outcomes.

The team at Talent Growth Advisors, a talent management consultancy, has developed the Talent Valuation approach, which allows companies to strategically evaluate talent investments and outcomes. This allows HR and business leaders to work together to assess the return on human capital investments, measure the quality of their most important talent, and grow the enterprise value of their business.

Presented by Jodi Wellhoefer

Pre-approved for HRCI and SHRM credit.

There might be a vaccine available now, but no one has been immune to the economic and business effects of COVID-19. The 2020 global pandemic fundamentally altered how employers operate and engage with their employees—and the impact is perhaps most evident in the benefits we see businesses adopting in 2021.

This year the focus, not surprisingly, is on tools to help employees stay mentally and emotionally fit while social distancing for their physical health. In this presentation, we will discuss the most common employee benefits for 2021 and how to customize them to not only meet the needs of your current workforce, but also to remain competitive in your market.

The presentation will cover the following five trends:

1. Telehealth and Virtual Care

2. Mental Health Programs

3. Paid Sick Leave and PTO

4. Childcare Assistance

5. Financial Health and Well-Being

Presented by Connie Wendt

Pre-approved for HRCI and SHRM credit.

Independent Contractor (IC/1099) misclassification liability can be crippling to most organizations, regardless of whether the employees have been mistakenly or intentionally misclassified. It is important that you understand independent contractor laws so you don’t unintentionally violate them. Learn how IC risk mitigation makes it easier to leverage the freelancer population. Don’t overlook any risks and end up being an unlawful employer.

Building Business Value Through Talent

Presented by Linda Brenner and Tom McGuire of Talent Growth Advisors

Pre-approved for HRCI and SHRM credits.

Join Linda Brenner and Tom McGuire, authors, and principals in Talent Growth Advisors, to learn how to quantify the value of talent in your organization – and therefore the basis for justifying talent investments. Linda and Tom will reveal their most recent evaluation of stocks in the DJIA and the changes in their respective intellectual capital values over time. Through these examples, they will lead you through a methodology for determining which talent in your organizations drive the most business value and what the implications of this are. 

Fine-Tuning the "New Normal" for Your Workforce

Presented by Valerie M. Grubb

Pre-approved for HRCI and SHRM credits.

Before March of 2020, it was business as usual for much of the country. Then, seemingly in an instant, we have nearly the entire country working from home. Online video conferencing tools like Zoom and GoToMeeting have become more essential than ever and you are now settling into what many are calling the "new normal". In our hour together, I will share some of the things that you must be doing to maintain communication and accountability. And, quite frankly, if you are not already in line you are way behind the curve. We will then dive into how you can fine-tune all of the new tools and processes you're using to manage your workforce because for many companies this new normal may just be normal a year from now.