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    ACA's Silver Linings Playbook and Beyond... Understanding Key Strategies and Outcomes Resulting from the Affordable Care Act

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    Organizer:
    Michael Englehart
    Location:
    Elgin Community College, University & Business Center- Dining Room, 1700 Spartan Drive - Building E, Elgin, Illinois 60123
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    $20 - members; $25 - member's guests; $40 - non-members for all monthly programs unless otherwise indicated.
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    August 20, 2015 - 11:15am to 1:00pm

    This discussion will be an open dialogue regarding the practical impact of the ACA and various ways which HR practitioners are taking advantage of certain clarifications in the legislation.  Additionally you will learn how these strategies are improving engagement within their workforce as well as with their C-Suite business partners.

     

    Big Data - Metrics for HR Managers

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    Organizer:
    Terry Bishop PhD
    Location:
    Elgin Community College, University & Business Center- Dining Room, 1700 Spartan Drive - Building E, Elgin, Illinois 60123
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    $20 - members; $25 - member's guests; $40 - non-members for all monthly programs unless otherwise indicated.
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    July 16, 2015 - 11:15am to 1:00pm

    The term "big data" has entered the HR vocabulary in dramatic fashion is the last couple of years.  What does "big data" mean?  Dr. Bishop will talk about the use of metrics in human resource management - what value does HR measurement provide and what are some of the different ways to approach HR analytics.  Terry will also talk about the requirements - both personal and organizational - for effective measurement in the HR field

     

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    Legal Update

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    Organizer:
    Kyle Hartman
    Location:
    Elgin Community College, University & Business Center- Dining Room, 1700 Spartan Drive - Building E, Elgin, Illinois 60123
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    $20 - members; $25 - member's guests; $40 - non-members for all monthly programs unless otherwise indicated.
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    June 18, 2015 - 11:15am to 1:00pm

    Reservations not cancelled 24 hours prior to the meeting will be charged the cost of the meal. 

     

    Drive Business Success with Workplace Flexibility

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    Organizer:
    Martha Ramirez, SHRM-SCP and CAE
    Location:
    Elgin Community College, University & Business Center- Dining Room, 1700 Spartan Drive - Building E, Elgin, Illinois 60123
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    $20 - members; $25 - member's guests; $40 - non-members for all monthly programs unless otherwise indicated.
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    May 21, 2015 - 11:15am to 1:00pm

    Demographic and technological transformations are the new workplace reality, forcing HR and organizations to reimagine how work gets done to ensure business competitiveness.  Learn how you can drive business success by harnessing the power of workplace flexibility (“workflex”) to manage these workforce changes and support your organizational goals and strategy.  Explore how workflex can add value to the bottom line at your organization by improving retention and employee health and well-being, reducing

    Curing Adultitis: Your Prescription for Less Stress and More Success

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    Organizer:
    Jason Kotecki
    Location:
    Elgin Community College, University & Business Center- Dining Room, 1700 Spartan Drive - Building E, Elgin, Illinois 60123
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    $20 - members; $25 - member's guests; $40 - non-members for all monthly programs unless otherwise indicated.
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    April 16, 2015 - 11:15am to 1:00pm

    Adultitis is an epidemic that is coming hard after us every single day. It can infiltrate even the best working environments, producing stress and instigating burnout. Left unchecked, Adultitis will eat your productivity, teamwork, and morale alive. Surrender need not be an option, however. In this light-hearted but hard-hitting program, Jason will arm your people with the fresh perspective they need to reclaim their passion and create a better harmony between work and home.

    Keys to Employee Motivation

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    Organizer:
    Lauren Soderstrom
    Location:
    Hickory Stick at Highlands Golf Course 875 Sports Way, Elgin, Illinois 60123
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    $20 - members; $25 - member's guests; $40 - non-members for all monthly programs unless otherwise indicated.
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    March 19, 2015 - 11:15am to 1:00pm

    An organization’s greatest asset is its employees, and having a highly motivated workforce is critical to organizational success.

    Key Ways For Employers To Evaluate And Avoid Liability for Employment Claims

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    Organizer:
    Sarah Porter & Kate Goyert
    Location:
    Hickory Stick at Highlands Golf Course 875 Sports Way, Elgin, Illinois 60123
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    $20 - members; $25 - member's guests; $40 - non-members for all monthly programs unless otherwise indicated.
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    February 19, 2015 - 11:15am to 1:00pm

    Attorneys Sarah Porter and Kate Goyert will present "Key Ways For Employers To Evaluate And Avoid Liability for Employment Claims."  This first half of this presentation touches on steps human resources professionals should take after learning of an employment-related claim or complaint in an effort to comply with the law and limit liability.  The steps we will discuss include everything from intake to investigation to resolution.  The second half of this presentation touches on ways to avoid liability with respect to employee interviews, wage and hour issues, medic

    Legislative Update

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    January 15, 2015 - 11:15am to 1:00pm

                                                                  

    The Affordable Care Act: Preparing for 2015 and Beyond… Understanding Where We Are & Key Strategies To Consider

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    Organizer:
    Michael Engelhardt
    Location:
    Hickory Stick at Highlands Golf Course 875 Sports Way, Elgin, Illinois 60123
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    November 20, 2014 - 11:15am to 1:00pm

    This discussion will provide the practical knowledge on the status of ACA as of now and what current expectations are for January 1, 2015.  Additionally you will learn how ACA has quietly created opportunities for employers to keep the integrity of their benefits while re-engineer their Health & Welfare delivery methods, improving engagement within their employee population and reducing costs to employees as well as the employer

     

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    He Said, She Said - Effectively Investigating and Responding to Internal Complaints of Sexual Harassment

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    Organizer:
    Daniel A Kaufman
    Location:
    Hickory Stick at Highlands Golf Course 875 Sports Way, Elgin, Illinois 60123
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    October 16, 2014 - 11:15am to 1:00pm

    The key steps that employers take once they receive an employee complaint can be critical to evaluating and avoiding liability.  In this interactive briefing, we will discuss best practices for responding to complaints to assess and help avoid the risk of substantial exposure.  In particular, we will focus on complaints of sexual harassment and how to handle complicated “he said-she said” scenarios.

     

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