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 HR Professionals! Here is the latest information to help you maintain compliance, avoid legal issues and stay up-to-date on important industry trends.
Day 1 | Wednesday, October 12
Compliance During Hiring & Firing
Michael Bell
It may seem straightforward to "hire correctly" and "fire correctly", but there can be much more involved while staying compliant with both Michigan and Federal Laws, as well as following some time-tested best practices. Take this opportunity to discover whether an initial employment application is really important, at what age does age discrimination become an issue, is it legal to terminated an employee for no reason and whether someone can be rightfully terminated while on medical leave. There is much to be covered, so don't miss out!
Number of recertification credit hours: 1.25
Healthcare Reform
Timothy Tornga
Healthcare reform has been in the headlines for so long, that most people have stopped following the stories. Get an inside look at the issues that may be going unnoticed and gain perspectives, as well as a better understanding, of the topics and issues that will have the greatest impact on credit unions and their employees.
Number of recertification credit hours: 1.0
Winning the 'War for Talent'
Brenda VanderMeulen
Today’s business environment is tougher than ever, with major challenges facing any organization that wants to create and maintain a competitive advantage. Many researchers suggest that the only long-term competitive advantage any company can have is its people. If this is true, then finding and retaining top-notch talent is key to an organization’s success. Come and explore seven principles for retaining top-notch talent, based upon Edward Lawler’s book, Treat People Right.
Number of recertification credit hours: 1.25
Social Media: Policies, Litigations & Trends 
David Houston
Social media is changing the way businesses and individuals communicate and interact, and credit unions need to be mindful of potential consequences. Take this time to better understand the impact of having (or failing to have) an effective social media employment policy. This session will address managing employee communications, including unapproved public statements about your credit union that mighb affect its public image. Tips will be shared on how to avoid or deal with litigation or internal disputes arising from social media communications.
Number of recertification credit hours: 1.0
Day 2 | Thursday, October 13
Restructuring Employee Benefits for the
21st Century
Jim Fournier
Once upon a time, catastrophic medical coverage, vacation time and a pension made up a company's employee benefit package. With competition between employers so fierce to attract and maintain good employees, along with never ending regulatory mandates, the simplicity of the benefits has become more challenging than the job itself. This discussion will look at the different facets of employee expectations, compliance issues and cost of the modern day benefit packages.
Number of recertification credit hours: 1.25
Trends in Compensation
Gene Mandarino
As the economy continues to evolve, so do the compensation practices in credit unions. In this presentation, participants will be provided with an overview of compensation principles, philosophy and variable pay techniques, special emphasis on incentive pay and how it can motivate employees and reward top performers.
Number of recertification credit hours: 1.0
Wrap-Up: What's Bugging HR Professionals?
Jim Fournier
Reconnect with other HR professionals and take this time to reflect on the information presented during the conference. Jim will facilitate this open forum and discussion, that will provide time for peers to share ideas, provide solutions to challenges, answer questions and help participants leave ready and able to apply what has been learned.
Note: The use of this seal is not an endorsement by the HR Certification Institute of the quality of the program. It means that this program has met the HR Certification Institute's criteria to be pre-approved for recertification credit.
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