2023 Schedule
January 24, 2023
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Peer-to-Peer Discussion: Is your employee handbook effective and up to date?
A well-written employee handbook is the single source for employees to find information on policies and practices impacting them. Join ASE Member to discuss regular reviews, policies that reflect real life, accessibility to employees, and how to train your management team on policies to provide consistent application and interpretation. Participants will receive an Employee Handbook Checklist from the Zywave, part of the ASE Exclusive Member Benefits.
Facilitated by:
Linda Olejniczak, Director of Research and Events, ASE
Michael Burns, Executive Vice President, ASE
February 28, 2023
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Peer-to-Peer Discussion: Layoffs, Furloughs, and Terminations – What’s the Difference?
Downsizing your company is never easy, especially in times of financial hardship. In some instances, it may be the best (or only) option. Join ASE Members to discuss: the difference between Layoffs, Furloughs, and Terminations and how to determine the best staff-reduction solution for your organization.
Participants will receive a Guide to Furloughs vs. Layoffs from Zywave, part of the ASE Exclusive Member Benefits.
Facilitated by:
Linda Olejniczak, Director of Research and Events, ASE
Michael Burns, Executive Vice President, ASE
Anthony Kaylin, Vice President, ASE
March 28, 2023
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Peer-to-Peer Discussion: What is your company’s approach to employee development and training?
Due in part to the shift in the current workforce and low availability of qualified candidates, employee development should be top of mind for organizations. Join ASE Members to discuss how a culture of learning supports employees, builds trust, and creates a sense of value for your workforce. Participants will receive a Training Effectiveness Survey from McLean & Company, part of the ASE Exclusive Member Benefits.
Facilitated by:
Linda Olejniczak, Director of Research and Events, ASE
Clifton Clarke, Trainer, ASE
April 25, 2023
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Peer-to-Peer Discussion: Are you prepared? Health and Safety at Work
Whether you are an employee on a construction site, an employer running manufacturing operation or a Human Resources professional, safety will always be a hot topic and will require input and participation from everyone. Join ASE Members to discuss the health and safety risks at work and ways your organization can reduce these risks by being prepared. Participants will receive a Workplace Assessment Checklist from Three Sixty Safety, partners of the ASE, along with a workplace safety update from Jim Mattes from Three Sixty Safety.
Facilitated by:
Linda Olejniczak, Director of Research and Events, ASE
Jim Mattes, Three Sixty Safety
May 23, 2023
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Peer-to-Peer Discussion: How do you deal with negative employee behavior?
Managing negative employee behavior is the least favorite job of HR professionals, and yet, when handled thoughtfully and appropriately, the results can be positive. Join ASE Members to discuss in-depth different types of employee problems, forms of discipline and how to handle terminations. Participants will receive a Guide for Overcoming Negativity in the Workplace from Zywave, part of the ASE Exclusive Member Benefits.
Facilitated by:
Linda Olejniczak, Director of Research and Events, ASE
June 27, 2023
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Peer-to-Peer Discussion: How savvy are your organizations recruiters?
In today’s tight labor market, HR professionals must be savvy recruiters. Join ASE Members to discuss sourcing, recruiting, evaluating qualified candidates to build a productive workforce. Participants will receive a demonstration of where to find recruitment & hiring tools and templates on the ASE Member Dashboard.
Facilitated by:
Linda Olejniczak, Director of Research and Events, ASE
July 25, 2023
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Peer-to-Peer Discussion: Conflict management– Are you providing the right tools to deal with conflict?
Everyone lives with conflict, but most people are conflict avoidant. Join ASE Members to discuss the appropriate tools to handling conflict and how to bring about positive change. Participants will receive a demonstration of where to find tools and templates on the ASE Member Dashboard to assist them with this initiative.
Facilitated by:
Linda Olejniczak, Director of Research and Events, ASE
August 29, 2023
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Peer-to-Peer Discussion: ADA Update 2023
Join ASE Members to discuss the latest developments in the application of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in the workplace, to learn strategies for implementing a "beyond compliance" approach to engaging in the accommodation process. Participants will receive a demonstration of where to find tools and templates on the ASE Member Dashboard to assist them with this initiative.
Facilitated by:
Linda Olejniczak, Director of Research and Events, ASE
September 26, 2023
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Peer-to-Peer Discussion: Does your organization have a clear path to success for first-time managers and future leaders?
First time managers and newly appointed leaders receive very little support in the transition to their new roles. Resulting in blurred expectations and turnover. Join fellow ASE Members to discuss how to move high performing individual contributors to managers and leaders in your organization. Participants will receive a demonstration of where to find tools and templates on the ASE Member Dashboard to assist them with this initiative.
Facilitated by:
Linda Olejniczak, Director of Research and Events, ASE
October 24, 2023
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Peer-to-Peer Discussion: Do you offer all the benefits available?
A robust benefit offering can give organizations a competitive edge with recruiting and retaining employees. Join ASE Members to discuss benefits like financial wellness, tuition options, work-life balance and other lifestyle benefits, and many other voluntary benefit offerings available. Participants will receive a demonstration of where to find tools and templates on the ASE Member Dashboard to assist them with this initiative.
Facilitated by:
Linda Olejniczak, Director of Research and Events, ASE
November 28, 2023
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Peer-to-Peer Discussion: Performance management – Is your process working?
It seems the jury is still out for who is solely responsible and how do you handle kinks in the process. Is it HR, the employee, the manager, or the leader of the company. What do you think? Join fellow ASE Member to discuss. Participants will receive a demonstration of where to find tools and templates on the ASE Member Dashboard to assist them with this initiative.
Facilitated by:
Linda Olejniczak, Director of Research and Events, ASE
December 12, 2023
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Peer-to-Peer Discussion: Do you have a compensation philosophy?
Developing a compensation system starts with the organization’s compensation philosophy. Only then can HR proceed with developing a pay structure. Join ASE Members to discuss both internal and external pay equity, salary structure development and incentive pay systems. Participants will receive a demonstration of where to find tools and templates on the ASE Member Dashboard to assist them with this initiative.
Facilitated by:
Linda Olejniczak, Director of Research and Events, ASE
Kevin Marrs, Vice President, ASE
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