Chapter Meeting

This presentation will touch on the increase in sexual harassment claims filed with the EEOC in the wake of the #MeToo movement and the increased importance for employers to focus on preventing sexual harassment in their workplace. Covering the topics of harassment, hostile work environments, sexual harassment, verbal harassment, and retaliation, Steve will teach participants to recognize if harassment is occurring in their workplace, how to prevent harassment, and what to do if harassment claims are brought to Human Resources. 

Speaker:  Ken Gray, Ward and Smith, P.A.

Join Ken Gray, Labor and Employment Attorney with Ward and Smith, P.A. as he speaks to area HR professionals and business leaders at our February luncheon.  Ken's presentation will focus on employer compliance and highlight key labor law changes with impact for 2019.  You won't want to miss this program!

Ken leads the Labor and Employment practice at Ward and Smith, P.A.  His practice experience encompasses various areas of employment-related litigation.

Power Communication

by John Foust with Dale Carnegie

Topic: Behind the Wall

Dr. Dewey Clark, President of North Carolina Wesleyan College, will share information about past trends and future plans of the college.  He and his team will discuss how the college works to support businesses and organizations by what they are doing to prepare students for the World at Work.  They will also discuss the Adult Studies Program available on 10 campuses and how the program supports people currently working in their career field.

Topic: Top Ten Errors Made by Employers

Christine Ryan, Administrator, Labor Standards Section of the NC Department of Labor will be our speaker. She will talk about the top ten errors that are seen by the NCDOL.

RSVP to Linda Skojec at linda.skojec@expresspros.com

Topic: Employee Financial Wellness

Hallie Hawkins, President and Human Resources Partner of Perspecta, will talk about the importance of helping your employees become financially well.  Get increased employee satisfaction, engagement and productivity by providing financial well-being programs and materials that help employees become financially knowledgeable and empowered. We will talk about how to implement an effective Financial Wellness program into your company.

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8th annual Whine and Cheese event.

This is a time to chat with other HR professionals about those crazy employees.  Share funny stories while enjoying a glass of wine and some appetizers.  Network with other HR professionals and get to know each other better.

RSVP to Linda Skojec at linda.skojec@expresspros.com

Topic: Talent Acquisition Trends

Jeff Luttrell, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Senior Director of Talent Acquisition at Alorica, will share his thoughts on trends in talent acquisition.  Jeff is also the current Director of the North Carolina SHRM State Council.
 

RSVP to Linda Skojec at linda.skojec@expresspros.com

Topic: Economic Trends in Eastern NC

Topic: The Bermuda Triangle of Leave (FMLA, ADA, WC)