Meeting

If You Can Name It, You Can Tame It:  The Influence of Microaggressions, Code-Switching, and Authenticity in Your Organization

Speaker: James Whirlwind Soldier

Presentation Summary

1.  Introduction

2.  What are Microaggressions?

3.  What is Code Switching?

4.  How do these influence your organization?

5.  Why is Psychological Safety and Authenticity important in your organization?

COBRA Premium Subsidies & Other Recent Compliance Updates

Presenter: Laura Miller, J.D.  Regional Compliance Attorney \ Employee Benefits – Mountain Region

With the passing of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, employers face challenges to take quick action to comply with the law. This presentation will help attendees navigate the current guidelines surrounding COBRA premium subsidies, as well as other recent compliance updates:

Presentation Outline

How to Create a Coaching Culture within your Organization

Presenter: Seth Connors is a founding Partner at Zero to Ten.

Many organizations experienced a large transition in their workforce last year. This has benefited many with greater flexibility but also presented challenges when it comes to keeping employees engaged and ensuring their overall wellbeing for sustainable productivity and results.

Pre-placement services can help determine if employees are physically capable of performing the functions of a job. An effective physical exam can result in fewer injuries, lower costs and employees who are better-matched to their positions. Pre-placement services provided by Sanford OccMed can help ensure alignment between worker’s abilities and job requirements.

Remote Work Best Practices

Jodi Bruns and Andrea Bowman, specialists with NDSU Extension, will cover the best practices for remote workers including setting up your remote work space, considering not only the space but what is necessary to look and sound your best in a remote work space.

They will also cover how to best stay connected with team members and maintain boundaries while managing a remote schedule. Participants will learn about some remote technologies that have allowed them to be most effective in this time of remote work.

Speaker: Jeanne Masseth is the founder of Legacy Talent Development Inc. As a
consultant and professional coach, she grows leaders and ignites potential
while driving business results.

It's Not You; It's Your Job Post - Why Great Candidates Are Passing You By And How To Fix It 

Speaker: Katrina Kibben, CEO of Three Ears Media and a featured expert in recruiting and HR.

Speaker: Leah Hargrove is the founder and executive director of Global Neighbors, a nonprofit that was born in 2015 out of a desire to better welcome and integrate our New American neighbors.

July 28, 2020 Virtual or In-person

Regular business meeting with lunch in person 12:00-12:30pm. Speaker presentation 12:30pm-1:30pm.

*Please note the time change from our regular schedule.

This will be following the Workforce Summit put on by the Bismarck Mandan Chamber EDC.

For information on how to register for the Summit please click here.

Succession Planning from the ground up, presented by Arnie Strebe