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Show Topic:
State and Federal law provide provisions in which an employer must make an accommodation for employees in certain specific situations. Understanding what those situations are, appropriately responding to the requests, and being mindful that the accommodation that the company is providing is not gutting the job duties and responsibilities of the position are all areas where companies sometimes make choices that increase their liability under accommodation laws.
In this episode of HR Power Hour, join co-host Tawny Alvarez as she talks to Verrill Labor and Employment Attorneys Elizabeth Johnston and Emily Waddell about not just understanding accommodation obligations, but also how to respond to requests to limit future liability. That’s on the next HR Power Hour.
About The Guests:
Liz Johnston: A regular contributor to Verrill’s Taking Care of HR Business blog, Liz handles a variety of employment matters including working with businesses of all sizes to ensure that their policies are in compliance with the latest legal updates and are working effectively for the organization in practice. Liz also advocates for clients facing claims before state and federal courts, the Maine Human Rights Commission, and the Maine Workers’ Compensation Board.
Emily Waddell: Emily provides tailored legal solutions to support her client’s human capital and organizational objectives. As a member of Verrill’s Employment & Labor Group, Emily uses her legal and business background to understand and solve complex employer and employee issues in the workplace. With her on-the-ground experience in labor arbitration, mediation, collective bargaining negotiations, and contract administration, Emily understands the importance of reliable legal support in high-pressure situations.
Saturday, October 30, 2021 @ 10am
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On this week’s episode of HR Power Hour. It’s easy to say that your work environment is inclusive, but what does it take to attract and retain female leaders?
Join Tawny as she speaks to April Paradis, HR Specialist at Bank of America about the work that Bank of America is doing to invest in women.
April will discuss the work that Bank of America does in focusing on retention and development while simultaneously understanding that an employee’s needs do not end when they walk out the door.
In understanding the importance in investing in female customers, through their work with the Cornell Women’s Institute, to the programs available for employees, hear how Bank of America engages female employees through their child care and elder care reimbursement programs, tuition assistance programs, and parental leave programs.
That’s on the next HR Power Hour.
About The Guest:
April is a Site Human Resources Manager for operations in ME, MA, and NY.
In her role, she is responsible for mitigating site-level risk, supporting workforce transformations, enhancing frontline leader effectiveness, sustaining site integration/diversity, deploying enterprise initiatives, and streamlining current HR practices.
In addition, April is the human resources manager for the Maine Market supporting the market president and the market leadership team. April joined Bank of America in 1999 as a representative in Consumer Card and transitioned into a business support role in 2000.
Since that time, she has held various leadership positions within Learning & Leadership Development and Consumer Card Operations. In these roles, she was responsible for managing diverse functions including employee engagement, leadership development, change management, risk mitigation, and compensation and staffing.
She’s been in her current role since 2014. April is a graduate of Thomas College where she earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. April is co-chair of the LEAD for Women chapter in Maine.
In addition, she is an active supporter of Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Midcoast Maine.
Saturday, October 23, 2021 @ 10am
Show Topic:
Have trouble retaining great talent? Dealing with employees walking out the door after the first week? Struggling with your leadership not truly understanding why employees are leaving?
In this episode of the HR Power Hour, join host CMA’s David Ciullo discuss with Mark Gonska, Executive Vice President of Dise & Company, Key Strategies for Retaining Talent that include the “4 R’s” in onboarding, how to deal with the actual employers and leaders’ brand in the marketplace, and focusing on what the employers really need to do to succeed in keeping talent.
About The Guest:
Mark Gonska is Executive Vice President at Dise & Company. He helps employers avoid the second most costly mistake they can ever make: retaining employees they should release.
Also known as America’s Career Coach, Mark has assisted over 8,000 people moving forward in their careers. He also works with groups on plant closings and job relocation projects nationally and globally.
Saturday, October 16, 2021 @ 10am
Show Topic:
On this week’s episode of HR Power Hour. You have questions about vaccine mandates. You’ve listened to episodes in the past and you have questions!
The great news is— HR Power Hour Co-host Tawny Alvarez, has answers. You’ve spent months balancing health and safety measures, COVID obligations, how to appropriately account for leave requests and now you’re being asked to add federal, state, and local vaccine mandates into the mix—there’s a lot of information to juggle and we’re here to help make sure that your questions are answered.
This week—you’re the guest and we’re answering the questions you have shared with us concerning this ever-evolving topic. That’s on the next HR Power Hour.
About The Guest:
On this week’s episode of HR Power Hour. You have questions about vaccine mandates. You’ve listened to episodes in the past and you have questions! The great news is—we have answers.
You’ve spent months balancing health and safety measures, COVID obligations, how to appropriately account for leave requests and now you’re being asked to add federal, state, and local vaccine mandates into the mix—there’s a lot of information to juggle and we’re here to help make sure that your questions are answered.
This week—you’re the guest and we’re answering the questions you have shared with us concerning this ever-evolving topic. That’s on the next HR Power Hour.
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