Personnel/Human Resources

Raise your bar of excellence by attending all or selected leadership development meetings. Provided virtually, each session is high-impact and engaging. The program provides immediately implementable leadership tools/techniques that carry 1 or 1.4 credit hours. Each session will start at 8:30am and end at either 9:20am or 9:45am depending upon the amount of credit hours offered.

Unlock the power of alignment and engagement to create high-performing teams. This course equips leaders with strategies to position talent effectively, retain top performers, and foster a culture of enthusiasm—even in virtual environments. Learn how to simplify leadership and turn your team into raving fans!

In today’s evolving workforce, adaptability is key to attracting and retaining top talent. This course equips leaders with data-driven strategies to navigate the competitive hiring landscape, engage young professionals, and lead a multigenerational team effectively. Build a thriving organization that embraces diversity, innovation, and long-term success! Discussion Leader: Doug Van Dyke

Discussion Leader: Doug Van Dyke

HR is complex, ever-changing, and nuanced. The good news is that you don’t have to be an expert. You only have to understand the key issues affecting your small business clients. After attending this course, you will be able to speak to the basics of all major Federal employment laws with confidence. You will also learn the basics of progressive discipline and employee separation requirements. Understanding the key HR-related pain points for small businesses positions firm leaders to talk about HR with confidence. It also prepares you to ask the right questions and lead your clients in the right direction in terms of HR support. Discussion Leader: Carrie Seigel

You have probably heard the saying that “employees quit managers – not companies.” Perhaps this has never been more true than now – when many people are working from home, and the only contact they often have with their employer is through their manager. There can be no doubt that one of the most important parts of being a leader is cultivating a good team. But how do you do that – especially if you don’t have a background in human resources? In this course, we will explore how financial leaders can be better managers. Through case studies, statistics, and sharing best practices, we will explore how to get the best from employees and create an environment that employees want to come back too, day in and day out. Discussion Leader: David Peters

Employees are demanding a different experience in the workplace and we all deserve it. Join this session to learn more about supporting employee growth to retain them. Discussion Leader: Jessica Sharp

When stepping into a leadership role in the accounting profession, many practitioners are surprised to see how their job shifts from being less about analysis and more about people. In many ways, accounting skills take a backseat to the ability to build a positive culture and increase engagement. In this course, we will utilize research and survey results to help identify the qualities of a top manager. We will use case studies to identify how leadership skills may be used in real life situations to build a better company culture. Discussion Leader: David Peters

Managing change while engaging employees can be a struggle for management. This course will discuss tips and techniques for promoting positive change in organizations, including getting employees engaged in the process. Discussion Leader: Jennifer Louis

HR can be confusing and ever changing. Ensuring that you are aware of common employment law mandates can help to alleviate some of the uncertainty and allow you to provide stellar support to employees and companies alike. Join us for a high level overview of some of the HR laws that affect our everyday interactions: FMLA, FLSA, Compliance, COVID response, and upcoming 2022 legislation. Discussion Leader: Jamie Cox