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SUMMARY:8 Tips to Being a Great Leader
DESCRIPTION:TARGET AUDIENCE:  Mid-level Managers and up \nMany people believe that being the owner\, boss or holding some sort of management position is what defines leadership. This couldn’t be further from the truth! True leadership is hard\, and it is not something that can be achieved overnight\, it is a slow and steady process that happens over years and years of practice and it all starts with little habits. Achieving peak performance as a leader starts with your attitudes and perceptions. This workshop will present the formula for leadership success and teach you simple\, but high impact changes you can make in your attitudes and perceptions to become a great leader.   \nSeminar Hosted by ABC Member Paramount Business Development
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/8-tips-to-being-a-great-leader/
CATEGORIES:Human Resources Classes,Leadership and Management Development,Management Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Amy McCafferty":MAILTO:amccafferty@abceastpa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210721T080000
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SUMMARY:Effective Delegation Strategies
DESCRIPTION:TARGET AUDIENCE:  Mid-level Managers and up \nHow many times have you done a task yourself because you thought you could get it done quicker and more efficiently than anyone else? Even if you could get it done quicker\, all the time you are spending doing jobs that other people could be doing is time that you are not running your business. Every time you allow yourself to get bogged down in simple details that your employees could be working on\, you are not being an effective leader. The main person in your company who will be truly motivated to grow your company is YOU. Every minute that you spend working on tasks that can be delegated to someone else is a minute that you are not planning\, strategizing\, and building the best business possible. This workshop will discuss effective delegation strategies that you can implement today so you can get back to the most crucial tasks. \n  \nSeminar Hosted by ABC Member Paramount Business Development
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/effective-delegation-strategies/
CATEGORIES:Human Resources Classes,Leadership and Management Development,Management Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Amy McCafferty":MAILTO:amccafferty@abceastpa.org
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SUMMARY:Free Benefits & Payroll Savings Hosted by ABC Insurance Trust
DESCRIPTION:SAVE ON PAYROLL TAXES AND PROVIDE EMPLOYEES WITH THE BENEFITS THEY NEED AT NO NET COST  WITH A SIMERP PLAN THROUGH ABC.  \nWHAT IS SIMERP? \nSIMERP is a Self-Funded Medical Expense Reimbursement Program; a tax qualified platform that utilizes IRS tax codes to lower your payroll burden while providing employees with a tax break to purchase additional benefits and a free* wellness plan. \nA SIMERP PLAN ALLOWS: \n\nEmployers to save money on payroll taxes with no up-front costs\nEmployees to take home the same pay while adding benefits\nCurrent group health plan enrollees and waivers to participate\n\nTHE BENEFITS OF SIMERP: \n\nEmployers receive ~$500-$700 in FICA net savings per enrolled employee\, per year.\nEnrolled Employees gain a reserve that doesn’t reduce their take home pay.\nEnrolled employees & their dependents have access to a robust wellness plan that includes unlimited telemedicine for a $0 copayment.\n\nHOW IT WORKS: \n\nEmployer offers a voluntary wellness program under the SIMERP section 105 guidelines.\nEnrolled employees receive a credit on their payroll\, based on the estimated value of the wellness program\, their pay and deductions.\nThis “credit” creates a reserve\, which allows the employee to purchase/pay for qualifies benefits.\n\nTHE RESULT: Employees receive additional benefits at no cost while employers reduce their payroll burden and further improve their benefits program to attract and retain employees. \nEmployers can integrate this program into their benefits package at any time.  \nTo learn more about ABC Insurance Trust visit their website at insurancetrust.abc.org. \nABC WL SIMERP Promo \n 
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/free-benefits-payroll-savings-hosted-by-abc-insurance-trust/
CATEGORIES:Human Resources Classes,Leadership and Management Development,Management Education,Online Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Amy McCafferty":MAILTO:amccafferty@abceastpa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201217T083000
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SUMMARY:Conflict Resolution and Conducting Workplace Investigations
DESCRIPTION:Whether dealing with discipline; corrective action; or workplace complaints of disrespectful or harassing behavior\, management has a duty to investigate to assure that employees concerns are heard and resolved. This program provides you with step-by-step instructions to conduct and complete thorough\, legally compliant harassment; discrimination; and other types of internal investigations. Participants receive hands-on experience dealing with these sensitive issues. \nLearning Objectives: \n• Identify the appropriate steps to take in conducting an investigation. \n• Gather\, document\, and secure information and evidence without violating privacy and other pertinent laws.. \n• Analyze information and evidence to determine the appropriate course of action. \n• Learn about the reasons why it’s important to address conflict head on in the workplace and find a resolution quickly \n• Learn various Alternate Dispute Resolution methods including mediation \n• And Defensive Strategies in the event of a lawsuit \nPLUS\, BONUS MATERIAL WILL BE COVERED – INCLUDING: \n• Administering company training programs \n• Determining supervisor training needs \n• And Successfully implementing succession planning strategies \nInstructors: Richard Lukesh (President of Lukesh Consulting Group\, Inc) \nInstructors Bio: Richard Lukesh\, Managing Partner\, has more than 40 years of Human Resource\, Sales\, and Operations experience working as an executive and a consultant for 200-plus organizations varying in size from 5 to 2\,500 employees. Mr. Lukesh has worked in a wide range of sectors\, everything from start-up and non-profit to retail and manufacturing. He has a solid track record of enhancing organizational culture\, changing toxic behaviors\, resolving interpersonal conflicts\, coaching performance improvements\, improving productivity\, and building company profitability through the implementation of Human Capital programs and strategies. \nMr. Lukesh holds an MBA from Wilkes University and has published numerous white papers\, books\, and articles on topics ranging from sales and recruiting to building employee loyalty and customer satisfaction.
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/conflict-resolution-and-conducting-workplace-investigations/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Human Resources Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201209T083000
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SUMMARY:Hiring & Retaining for 2021 and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:SIMULCASTING THIS LIVE TRAINING TO YOUR COMPUTER IS AN OPTION\, IN ORDER TO DO SO\, PLEASE SELECT WHEN REGISTERING \nThis is a course that’s been specifically designed for professionals who are looking to improve their overall workforce. By looking at the best ways to retain employees and to recruit new talent\, companies can ensure they are able to thrive\, no matter what the economy does and no matter what happens in the industry. \nSome of the topics covered in this course include how companies benefit from recruiting talent\, employee branding\, aligning recruitment to job requirements\, the importance of retention\, how recruitment and retention work together\, how to retain your talent\, preventing high turnover rates\, using benefits to maintain a competitive hiring advantage\, corporate wellness programs\, managing attrition\, and surviving a talent crunch. \nWith each lesson building on the one before it\, the instructor helps to guide people who want to build a team that is effective and that wants to stay around for the long-term. By looking at what talent looks like in a company and finding out what benefits can bring new talent in\, a company can begin to create a company that has a strong reputation for prospective team members. \nIn addition\, a company can begin to understand how to hold onto the employees who are the most valuable to the team. While not everyone will be able to stay on board forever\, there are ways to ensure that long-time employees are interested in staying\, rather than looking for other employment opportunities. \nInstructors: Richard Lukesh (President of Lukesh Consulting Group\, Inc) \nInstructors Bio: Richard Lukesh\, Managing Partner\, has more than 40 years of Human Resource\, Sales\, and Operations experience working as an executive and a consultant for 200-plus organizations varying in size from 5 to 2\,500 employees. Mr. Lukesh has worked in a wide range of sectors\, everything from start-up and non-profit to retail and manufacturing. He has a solid track record of enhancing organizational culture\, changing toxic behaviors\, resolving interpersonal conflicts\, coaching performance improvements\, improving productivity\, and building company profitability through the implementation of Human Capital programs and strategies. \nMr. Lukesh holds an MBA from Wilkes University and has published numerous white papers\, books\, and articles on topics ranging from sales and recruiting to building employee loyalty and customer satisfaction.
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/hiring-retaining-for-2021-and-beyond/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Human Resources Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201208T083000
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UID:23738-1607416200-1607430600@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Understanding HR & Employment Laws
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re a recently appointed HR manager\, are new to HR or have a non-HR job with HR responsibilities\, this course can give you the know-how you need. Understand essential HR functions and learn to develop an action plan to put to work in your organization. \nThis comprehensive seminar delivers a modern view of HR’s role and will educate you and give you an opportunity to practice your skills in a variety of areas\, including but not limited to: \n\nLegal responsibilities\nTalent Acquisition (Recruiting)\nTalent Assessment (Performance Management and Diversity)\nTalent Development (Coaching and Leadership Development)\nTalent Measurement (Compensation) and much more!\n\nWhat We Will Cover \n\nEffective Hiring Processes\nUsing Assessments as a Hiring Tool\nInterviewing Applicants\nEstablishing Performance Planning\nInstilling a Culture of Coaching\nEffective Employee Discipline Plans\nTerminate Employment Using Documentation\nPromote Employee Feedback and Input\nDeveloping Job Descriptions\nComplying with State and Federal Employment Laws\nReviewing Payroll Policy\nEmployee Benefits\nPreparing an Employee  Handbook\nDeveloping Policies and Procedures
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/understanding-hr-employment-laws/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Human Resources Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201119T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201119T123000
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CREATED:20201103T234750Z
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UID:23725-1605774600-1605789000@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Conflict Resolution Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Whether dealing with discipline; corrective action; or workplace complaints of disrespectful or harassing behavior\, management has a duty to investigate to assure that employees concerns are heard and resolved. This program provides you with step-by-step instructions to conduct and complete thorough\, legally compliant harassment; discrimination; and other types of internal investigations. Participants receive hands-on experience dealing with these sensitive issues. \nLearning Objectives: \n• Identify the appropriate steps to take in conducting an investigation. \n• Gather\, document\, and secure information and evidence without violating privacy and other pertinent laws.. \n• Analyze information and evidence to determine the appropriate course of action. \n• Learn about the reasons why it’s important to address conflict head on in the workplace and find a resolution quickly \n• Learn various Alternate Dispute Resolution methods including mediation \n• And Defensive Strategies in the event of a lawsuit \nSIMULCASTING THIS LIVE TRAINING TO YOUR COMPUTER IS AN OPTION – IN ORDER TO DO SO\, PLEASE SELECT WHEN REGISTERING
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/conflict-resolution-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Human Resources Classes,Legal Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201112T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201112T123000
DTSTAMP:20260530T211953
CREATED:20201030T191953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201030T191953Z
UID:23680-1605169800-1605184200@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Effective Employee Relations\, Recognition and Performance Management
DESCRIPTION:Let’s talk about your relationship. \nUnlike most managers\, HR managers have a relationship with every employee in the company. That’s a lot of one-to-one conversation. \nLearn how to talk the talk in “Effective Employee Relations\, Recognition and Performance Management”. This half-day seminar focuses on the basics of HR-employee relations\, including rewards\, recognition\, appraisal and evaluation\, and legal discipline. You’ll learn what a supervisor’s responsibility is for his or her employees and how to understand behavior and motivation in the workplace. \nLearning Objectives: \n• Review a supervisor’s responsibility to employees \n• Understand human behavior & motivation in the workplace \n• Explore morale and how to use it effectively \n• Utilize types of rewards & recognize behaviors to reward \n• Understand performance management & employee relations \n• Identify types of appraisal & evaluation methods \n• Determine how and when to use various corrective actions
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/effective-employee-relations-recognition-and-performance-management/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Human Resources Classes
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