Open to CBIA members only!
2008-2009 HR Council
Join CBIA’s Human Resources Council for another interesting and informative year as we discuss the topics that affect your role as a human resources professional. The HR Council’s brief presentations give you the information you need and let you get back to the office before the morning is over.
Hear from some of the most experienced minds in the area of employment law and employee relations. They will provide you with insights to make you and your company more effective.
Registration begins at 8 a.m., followed by the program from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Please note that the Sept. 30 morning session is sold out. Please see details regarding an afternoon session below.
Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2008
Update on Labor and Employment Legislation
New time!
Our afternoon session will be held from 1:30 to 3 p.m.
Click here for details.
Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008
Data security: Don’t let a breach put you in the headlines
Businesses that gather sensitive or confidential information need to be vigilant in protecting it. The human resources department plays a crucial role in ensuring the security of this information — and preventing public embarrassment and legal liability. Learn how to encourage your employees to create an office culture that is sensitive to protecting confidential information and well-practiced in doing so. The program will also review services on the market designed to safeguard company data.
Al Sparaco, CPP, president, Baker St. Associates
Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2009
The Family and Medical Leave Act: Complying with an evolving law
Recent changes to the 20-year-old FMLA present numerous administrative, compliance and employee relations challenges for human resources departments. Join us in examining these changes and learning how to remain in compliance.
John Letizia, managing partner, Letizia, Ambrose & Falls
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
The Internet and your employees: Avoiding potential dangers
The Internet is a powerful tool and one that employees need to use in a professional manner. Employee misuse of the Internet has caused an alarming number of libel, invasion of privacy and other cases that have resulted in significant liability for employers. Today’s human resources professional must be able to manage risks and address employee relations issues associated with Internet use. This presentation explores the legal and organizational complications, preventive strategies and solutions related to employees’ use of the Internet.
Charles Stohler, partner, Carmody & Torrance
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Human resources’ role in going green
Fifty percent of HR professionals in SHRM’s 2008 Green Workplace Survey reported that their company has a formal or informal environmental policy. The survey also found that having such a policy improves a company’s public image, employee morale and bottom line. This program will examine how human resources professionals can implement strategies that are eco-friendly and good for business.
Adam Ney, assistant director of public affairs, CBIA
Sign up today. Contact Lise Cliche at 860-244-1977
or registrar@cbia.com.
Cost per person: OPEN TO CBIA MEMBERS ONLY - $45 for
the entire series. Please include 6% sales tax.
