Program Details
Activism at Work: How HR Should Navigate Employee Rights vs Civility in the Age of Social Consciousness
Key Objectives
1. Discuss today's activism climate and how it is part of today's workplace 2. Explore the rights of the individual employee as well as the employer 3. Outline considerations and policies that will foster a work environment that is open and welcoming to a diverse employee population and their opinions while keeping things civil and productive.
In today's society, technology has made information available to everyone who has is interested enough to look for it. Opinions on all sorts of topics from politics to climate to social justice (to name just a few) are regularly exchanged on social media - and not always civilly. But how does that play out in the workplace? This session will explore what is a big concern for employers for 2024.
Janie Warner
Vice President/National HR Advisory Practice at McGriff Insurance Services
For the past 15 years, Janie Warner has served as Vice President/Human Resources Advisory Team Leader in the employee benefits division of McGriff. In this role, she partners with clients to assist their executives and HR management in all areas of the employee life cycle - including compliance, policy development, general HR management, training, and benefits administration. Janie has more than 30 years of progressive experience in human resources, training and employee benefits. Prior to joining McGriff, Janie served in several executive level positions including Vice President for a financial institution and Chief Administration Officer for a software development company. Janie is also a nationally recognized speaker, presenting to various industry leaders on topics as diverse as leadership, management, volunteer board governance and, of course, human resources and employee relations. Janie earned a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Evangel University, Springfield, Missouri and a Master of Science degree in Human Resource Management from Golden Gate University in San Francisco. She also earned a certificate in Total Compensation and Rewards from Cornell University.
Date: Tue, October 22, 2024 | 8:45-9:45 am| Add to Calendar
Location: Room 209
Category: HR Development
HRCI Credits:
1.00 General HRCI Recertification credits available.
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SHRM Credits:
1.00 SHRM Recertification credits available.
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Please Note: Speakers and topics are subject to change without notice.