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Upcoming events

    • April 11, 2023
    • 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
    • 70 South 7 (UAFS Location in FS's Bakery District)
    Register


    Fairness in the Remote Workplace



    Presented by Christine Hendrickson, VP or Strategic Initiatives at Syndio


    Is the future of work remote, hybrid, or fully in the office? How do you navigate DEI&J with a remote workforce, a hybrid workforce, or where different parts of the business require different solutions. This session will provide best practices to ensure equity in the new world order. Participants will leave with an understanding of the research on how remote workplace or hybrid work affect DEI&J; how to evaluate and monitor the impact on your DEI&J efforts; and how these impacts are amplified if the right to work remotely is out of reach for lower-paid staff.

    This is dual delivery session with in-person or remote options.  All registrants will a Zoom link in the confirmation and reminder emails.  Please select your intended manner of participation when registering. 

    Parking permits are not required.  Parking is available in a number of locations including the lots

    • adjacent to the National Cemetery (north edge) on Garland Avenue (FREE)
    • adjacent to the ArcBest Corporation Performing Arts Center on the east side of Wheeler (Free)
    • and for a nominal rate in metered spaces and the parking garage at 715 Rogers Avenue.

    Fairness in the Remote Workplace has been submitted to SHRM and HRCI. 

    • April 25, 2023
    • 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
    • 70 South 7 (UAFS Location in FS's Bakery District)


    OSHA's Role in Workplace Safety 


    Presented by John Wolfe, USDOL OSHA Compliance Assistance Specialist, Little Rock, AR   


    Workplace safety is more than just protecting heads, shoulders, knees, and toes! Join John Wolfe at this lunch-and-learn to see learn about the USDOL's Occupational Safety and Health Act and what steps employers must take to avoid penalties while safeguarding the wellbeing of their workers. John will explain OSHA's three-legged approach which includes enforcement, outreach, and compliance assistance.  In addition to explaining elements such as general duty and inspections, John will provide information about the most commonly cited issues and how each can detrimentally impact the workplace. 

    Parking permits are not required.  Parking is available in a number of locations including the lots

    • adjacent to the National Cemetery (north edge) on Garland Avenue (FREE)
    • adjacent to the ArcBest Corporation Performing Arts Center on the east side of Wheeler (Free)
    • and for a nominal rate in metered spaces and the parking garage at 715 Rogers Avenue.

    OSHA's Role in Workplace Safety has been submitted to SHRM and HRCI.  


    To register, click here!

    • May 09, 2023
    • 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
    • 70 South 7 (UAFS Location in FS's Bakery District)
    Register


    The New Census Data: Are Your New Goals Reasonable and Attainable



    Presented by Judy Julius, EEO Consulting, St. Louis, MO 


    The new EEO Census tables have had an impact on every single AAP. Some HR teams have adapted to the new codes while others are struggling. Join this session to learn from Judy Julius what's really going on and what the EEO expects of employers. Ms. Julius will discuss the differences compared to 2010 including what options employers may have. This session will walk across national, state, metro, compressed, county and industry data. The conversation will include benchmark considerations HR teams should take as they consider alternative approaches and compliance. 

    This is dual delivery session with in-person or remote options.  All registrants will a Zoom link in the confirmation and reminder emails.  Please select your intended manner of participation when registering. 

    Parking permits are not required.  Parking is available in a number of locations including the lots

    • adjacent to the National Cemetery (north edge) on Garland Avenue (FREE)
    • adjacent to the ArcBest Corporation Performing Arts Center on the east side of Wheeler (Free)
    • and for a nominal rate in metered spaces and the parking garage at 715 Rogers Avenue.

    The New Census Data: Are Your New Goals Reasonable and Attainable has been submitted to SHRM and HRCI. 

Past events

March 14, 2023 Effective Conciliation and Mediation Strategies
February 28, 2023 USDOL Series: Prevailing Wage Rules and Best Practices: The Davis-Bacon Act and More!
February 14, 2023 Intersectionality of Race and Gender in Hiring and Pay Equity Analyses
January 10, 2023 Marijuana in the Workplace: Ethical and Legal Considerations for Employers in Arkansas
December 13, 2022 56th Annual JollyDay Party-at-Lunch!
November 08, 2022 Avoiding a Catch 22: The 2022 ELLA Update
November 03, 2022 Transforming Managers to Leaders: What Each New Leader Should Know
October 18, 2022 USDOL Series: Who's Who: Classification Rules for Exempt and Non-Exempt Employees
October 11, 2022 Unconscious Bias: A Proactive Business Case (Revised 10/4/22)
September 14, 2022 Club 22! Join now!
September 13, 2022 Language Equity: Creating Welcoming Spaces
August 09, 2022 10 Things I Hate About Employee Recognition–Employee Engagement Lessons from Popular Movies
July 12, 2022 Resiliency: How Secondary Trauma Activates Hardiness
June 15, 2022 Club 22! Join now!
June 14, 2022 Navigating & Negotiating Personal Boundaries
May 10, 2022 Building a People-Centric Culture on a Budget
April 12, 2022 Tough Topics in Employee Complaints & Investigations
March 08, 2022 HR's Role in Organizational Ethics
February 08, 2022 Affirmative Action: What to Expect During a Compliance Review
January 11, 2022 Keep on the Sunny Side of Life: A New Year Resolution for HR Pros
December 14, 2021 55th Annual Business and Planning Meeting
November 09, 2021 Recognizing and Reducing Implicit Bias in the Talent Life-Cycle
October 12, 2021 Being an Effective HR Business Partner
September 14, 2021 The Future of Behavioral Health in the Workplace
August 10, 2021 Biden Time: Changes to Expect Under a Reconstituted National Labor Relations Board
July 13, 2021 Leading with Respect - Lessons Learned by the EEOC
June 08, 2021 LatinX: What's Next?
May 11, 2021 6-5-7: The 6 Stages of Any Crisis, Challenge, or Change, the 5 Steps to P.I.V.O.T. for Success, and 7 Leadership Reminders To Lead Through It
April 13, 2021 Background Screening: The Deep Dive into Criminal Records
March 09, 2021 Partnering Against Human Trafficking: Community Stakeholders Awareness Program
February 09, 2021 The 3Bs of Professional Networking Using Linkedin
January 12, 2021 USDOL Wage and Hour Compliance: 2021 Edition
December 08, 2020 Getting Employees Back to Work (Wherever That May Be!)
November 10, 2020 Lead With Laughs: Use Humor To Put The ‘Human’ In HR
October 13, 2020 Caring for Caregivers: A Compassionate (And Legal) Approach for Employers
September 08, 2020 WAHRA Zoom-inar! Brown Bag and Chat
July 14, 2020 Wellness Plans providing HOPE for Employers
May 12, 2020 Social Media: The Good. The Bad. And the Ugly.
March 10, 2020 Inclusion 2020: Getting Vets to Work
February 11, 2020 HR's Role in Organizational Health: Managing Worker's Compensation and OSHA Liability
January 14, 2020 Resolution 2020: Reduce Waste via Lean Six Sigma for HR Professionals
December 10, 2019 WAHRA December 2019 Meeting
November 12, 2019 WAHRA November 2019 Meeting
October 08, 2019 WAHRA October 2019 Meeting
September 10, 2019 WAHRA 38th Annual Leadership Workshop
August 13, 2019 WAHRA August 2019 Meeting
July 09, 2019 WAHRA July 2019 Meeting
June 11, 2019 WAHRA June 2019 Meeting
May 14, 2019 WAHRA May 2019 Meeting
March 12, 2019 WAHRA March 2019 Meeting
February 12, 2019 WAHRA February 2019 Meeting
January 08, 2019 WAHRA January 2019 Meeting
December 11, 2018 WAHRA December Meeting
November 13, 2018 WAHRA November Meeting
October 09, 2018 WAHRA 37th Annual Leadership Conference
September 11, 2018 WAHRA September Meeting
August 14, 2018 WAHRA August Meeting
July 10, 2018 WAHRA July Meeting
June 12, 2018 WAHRA June Meeting
May 08, 2018 WAHRA May Meeting
March 13, 2018 WAHRA March Meeting
February 13, 2018 WAHRA February Meeting

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