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HR Audio Conferences from BLR
Get up to speed on critical HR issues from the comfort of your office. BLR’s interactive human resources audio conferences give you access to top experts on crucial topics. They are convenient--no travel time, no out of office time. And they are affordable--your entire staff can listen on a speakerphone for one low registration rate.
	Safety for Spanish Workers Audio Conference - September 4 Join us on September 4 for a detailed audio conference all about meeting the safety and health needs of Spanish-speaking workers, as well as other worker segments with unique considerations. Join us on September 4
	Safety Committees Audio Conference - September 18 Join us on September 18 for a comprehensive audio conference that will explain everything you need to know about getting an effective safety committee off the ground – or breathing new life into one you’ve already got running. Join us on September 18
	Offsite Workers Audio Conference - September 25 Join us on September 25 for a 90-minute audio conference in which our speaker – an attorney and nationally recognized OSH expert - will address these challenges and provide practical tips for managing your remote workers and keeping them out of harm’s way. Join us on September 25
	Forklift Safety Audio Conference - October 1 Dangerous defects go undetected when a preshift inspection is skipped over. Join us on October 1 for an in-depth audio conference all about conducting thorough, effective preshift forklift inspections. Join us on October 1
	Electronic Monitoring Audio Conference - September 2 During this 90-minute audio conference, our expert speaker – an experienced employment attorney who’s dealt with these issues for his clients – will discuss the legal basics of monitoring your employees (and their electronics) effectively and legally. Join us on September 2
	Employee Handbooks Audio Conf - September 3 We’ll outline the tips you need to ensure that your handbook is legally compliant, while at the same time explaining how to prevent it from becoming a binding contract you didn’t intend to make. Join us on September 3
	Arbitration Agreements Audio Conference - September 5 Join us on Sept. 5 for a practical, in-depth 90-minute audio conference, as our expert speaker discusses the basics of using arbitration agreements in your workplace. Join us on September 5
	Internal Investigations Audio Conference - September 8 You’ll learn the most common hidden dangers that trip up well-meaning employers – and the best ways to avoid making the same mistakes. Join us on September 8
	Religious Accommodations Audio Conference - September 9 In this 90-minute audio conference, our experts will provide an overview of employees’ legal rights and employers’ obligations in this area, as well as practical advice on how to handle issues involving religion in the workplace. Join us on September 9
	Executive Compensation Audio Conference - September 9 You’ll learn how to anticipate, prevent, and resolve the most common executive compensation problems HR professionals face during our informative 90-minute audio conference on September 9. Join us on September 9
	Layoffs and RIFs Audio Conference - September 11 We’ll outline strategies for staying in the black, and the steps you must take to protect yourself in the event you have no other choice but to eliminate positions. Join us on September 11
	Recruiting With Social Networks Audio Conference - September 29 During this practical 90-minute audio conference on September 29, you’ll learn the best practices for recruiting using the leading Internet social networks. Our expert will explain how these sites work and how you can search them to find the best job candidates. Join us on September 29
	HR Recordkeeping Audio Conference - September 16 You’ll learn what forms and records should be kept in each worker’s file – and how long you should keep those items. Our speakers will give you practical tips for reviewing your HR files on a regular schedule and keeping them organized and up to date. Join us on September 16
	Performance Reviews Audio Conference - September 17 We’ll outline how to motivate your supervisors to foster your organization’s vision and how to train them on effectively communicating with workers before, during, and after their reviews. Join us on September 17
	Travel Pay Audio Conference - September 23 Our speaker will explain the most common disputes that arise when employees travel – as well as the best practices you can follow in drafting and enforcing travel pay policies that comply with federal guidelines. Join us on September 23
	Pay-for-Performance Plans Audio Conference - September 24 Our expert will discuss the basics of creating, implementing, and running pay-for-performance plans in your workplace. You’ll learn the best practices for linking your workers’ goals to the organization’s main business objectives – and the practical steps you must take in the process. Join us on September 24
	Employee Conversations Audio Conference - September 26 . We’ll outline tips and tricks that can help you boost morale, cultivate an open-door communication policy, and address negative behavior in a way that yields positive results. Join us on September 26
	HR Strategy Audio Conference - October 1 Join us on October 1 for an in-depth 90-minute audio conference on turning strategic goals into real-life initiatives that can help your organization become more cost-efficient, even during periods of economic recession. Join us on October 1
	Sales Compensation Strategies Audio Conference - October 6 Our speaker – an experienced sales compensation strategist – will share proven methods for designing, implementing, and managing compensation plans for your sales staff. Join us on October 6
	ADA Amendments Audio Conference - October 7 If the pending ADA Amendments Act of 2008 becomes law, employers will face even greater challenges – the law expands the definition of “disability” and broadens employee protections. Join us on October 7 for an in-depth 90-minute audio conference all about your current and possible future obligations under the ADA. Join us on October 7
	Dress Codes Audio Conference - October 8 A recent national survey found that almost a third of workers plan to wear a costume to work on Halloween – which this year falls on a Friday. If you fear your employees may be planning to start the party early, our speakers will give you specific advice for monitoring those outfits and dealing with employees whose costumes cross the line. Join us on October 8
	New FMLA Regs Audio Conference - October 14 Join us on October 14 for an in-depth 90-minute audio conference all about your current and proposed future obligations under the FMLA. Join us on October 14
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