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• Financial Literacy: How Worker Knowledge Impacts the Workplace

  • When
    May 14, 2024
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    11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    70 South 7 (UAFS Location in FS's Bakery District)

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  Financial Literacy: How Worker Knowledge Impacts the Workplace 

  Presented by Chris Thixton, QPA, QKC, of Pension Consultants, Inc. Springfield, MO

  Financial stress is wreaking havoc on workers. It affects their mental and physical health, as well as their working lives in numerous ways. In this session, gain a deeper understanding of employee financial security and how it impacts workplace productivity. Address the most effective and achievable way employers can use an existing resource and benefit to make a difference in the financial security and overall well-being of their employees.

  Learning Objectives:

  1. How does the financial stress of employees affect them and the workplace

  2. What are the greatest barriers to employee financial security

  3. How can employers help create a financially secure workforce

  A Zoom link will be provided after registration for those who wish to join us remotely.

  Free 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.

  Financial Literacy has been submitted to SHRM and HRCI. 

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• Labor Law Update: Pregnant Worker Fairness Act (2023)

  • When
    June 11, 2024
  •  
    11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    70 South 7 (UAFS Location in FS's Bakery District)

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  Labor Law: Pregnant Worker Fairness Act

  
  

  Christopher Hooks, JD, with Robertson, Beasley, Shipley & Robinson, PLLC, Fort Smith, AR

  Join Christopher Hooks as he reviews the progress in America’s workplaces as we approach the one-year anniversary of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. Mr. Hooks will discuss the key aspects of the Act, including its provisions, legal requirements, and enforcement mechanisms.

  Participants will gain the knowledge and skills needed to ensure compliance with the Act, protect the rights of pregnant workers, and create a supportive workplace environment.

  Key Benefits
  

  • Comprehensive understanding of PWFA’s implications for organizations and employees

  • Holistic support for pregnant workers

  • Heightened legal compliance and lower litigation risk

  • Improved employee satisfaction and retention

  • Enhanced reputation as a responsible and inclusive employer

  Topics Covered

  • Overview of the PWFA

  • Legal requirements and compliance

  • Reasonable accommodations

  • The interactive process

  • Pregnancy discrimination and retaliation

  • Enforcement mechanisms

  • Case studies and potential real-life examples

  • Best practices for supporting pregnant employees

  THIS SESSION is IN-PERSON only.  Remote attendance is not available. 

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

  • On 6th street along the west side of the Bakery District building (across from Hanna Oil and Gas - FREE)
  • 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 fee in metered spaces as well as in the parking garage at 715 Rogers Avenue.

  Labor Law Update has been submitted to SHRM and HRCI for their reviews. Approval is pending. 

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• Improving Teamwork, Productivity, and Job Satisfaction

  • When
    July 09, 2024
  •  
    11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    70 South 7 (UAFS Location in FS's Bakery District)

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  Improving Teamwork, Productivity, and Job Satisfaction 

  
  

  Presented by Kevin Sturm,  FocalPoint Coaching (Founder), Washington, DC

  
  

  Have you ever wondered why otherwise great team members struggle with certain assignments? Have you ever hired a new team member who appeared to be a can’t miss prospect only to have them fail to perform well upon their arrival? Do you notice that you enjoy certain types of work and can seemingly work all day when performing those tasks while getting frustrated in a short time working on other tasks?

  If any of these scenarios sound familiar you have likely experienced mismatches which are explained by best-selling author Patrick Lencioni in his latest book The 6 Types of Working Genius.

  Attracting, developing, and retaining talented employees is a critical success factor for all companies as the competition for talent increases every year. The Working Genius theory gives Human Resources professionals a key tool to help ensure they hire the right candidate and put them in the right position to maximize the potential of the individual and the team as a whole. In a working environment where quiet quitting and burnout proliferate, Working Genius concepts can provide the antidote.

  In this interactive workshop leaders will learn how to take advantage of the Working Genius to improve individual and team performance and effectiveness, while enhancing employee engagement and job satisfaction. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about how work gets done and how you can ensure your organizations function effectively.

  
  

  Free 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.

  Improving Teamwork, Productivity, and Job Satisfaction has been submitted to SHRM and HRCI. 

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• Professional Identity: Discovering One's True Self in the Workplace

  • When
    October 08, 2024
  •  
    11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    70 South 7 (UAFS Location in FS's Bakery District)

  Professional Identity: Discovering One's True Self in the Workplace

  
  

  
  

  Presented by Dr. Joyce Weru, PPC, SPHR, MBA, of Rise Above Coaching, (Washington, DC) 
  

  
  

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

  • along the west side of the Bakery District building along South 6th Street
  • 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.

  Participants who opt to attend via Zoom will receive the Zoom link the confirmation email after registration.

  Professional Identity: Discovering One's True Self in the Workplace has been submitted to SHRM and HRCI. 

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• Eliminating Stinky Performance Evaluations: Keys to Freshen Outcome

  • When
    November 12, 2024
  •  
    11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    70 South 7 (UAFS Location in FS's Bakery District)

  Eliminating Stinky Performance Evaluations: The Keys to a Fresh Outcome
  

  
  

  Presented by Albert Foster, MHR, SPHRof Express Evaluations (Provo, UT)
  

  
  

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

  • along the west side of the Bakery District building along South 6th Street
  • 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.

  Participants who opt to attend via Zoom will receive the Zoom link the confirmation email after registration.

  Eliminating Stinky Performance Evaluations: The Keys to a Fresh Outcome has been submitted to SHRM and HRCI. 

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• Building Connections From Day One: Activities for Integrating New Hires.

  • When
    December 10, 2024
  •  
    11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    70 South 7 (UAFS Location in FS's Bakery District)

  

  Building Connections From Day One: Activities for Integrating New Hires.   
  

  
  

  Presented by Alexandra Suchman of Barometer XP (Washington, DC)
  

  
  

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

  • along the west side of the Bakery District building along South 6th Street
  • 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.

  Participants who opt to attend via Zoom will receive the Zoom link the confirmation email after registration.

  Building Connections From Day One: Activities for Integrating New Hires has been submitted to SHRM and HRCI. 

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• The Yellow Cake Principle: Your Recipe for Influence and Success

  • When
    January 14, 2025
  •  
    11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    70 South 7 (UAFS Location in FS's Bakery District)

  The Yellow Cake Principle: Your Recipe for Influence and Success

  
  

  Presented by Roger Grannis of GrannisGroup (New York City, NY) 

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

  • along the west side of the Bakery District building along South 6th Street
  • 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.

  Participants who opt to attend via Zoom will receive the Zoom link the confirmation email after registration.

  The Yellow Cake Principle: Your Recipe for Influence and Success has been submitted to SHRM and HRCI. 

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