June 2024 | 48th EDITION NEWSLETTER | |
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Disruptive Change Hits Managers Hard, Putting Them at Risk for Burnout, Gallup Says
HR Dive | Laurel Kalser | May 30, 2024
Employees who report disruptive change also are less engaged and more likely to leave the organization, researchers said.
While workplace difficulties often affect front-line workers, in the current business landscape, disruptive change is hitting managers and leaders the hardest: They are 56% more likely to experience extensive disruptive change in their organization than individual contributors, according to recent findings from Gallup.
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4 Essential Teams to Build for Rapid Business Expansion
HR Today | HPPY | May 28, 2024
For a company to start, it needs little more than a great idea and some executive business acumen. However, the road toward expansion requires some extra paving. To see your business grow, you need to craft core teams to identify, attract, nurture, and empower customers, all while maintaining smooth and efficient business operations. In this article, we pinpoint the four essential teams necessary for successful expansion and highlight a few key roles in each team.
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Best is a tough score to reach, but your conference is right up there with the best ones that I have participated in.
It was an awesome event filled with helpful tools and tips to make HR better.
The team was a true pleasure to work with and put on an awesome event!
Feedback from Spring 2024 MEC Speakers
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A Four-Day Workweek Is Gen Z’s New Must-Have from Employers
HR Brew | Mikaela Cohen | May 10, 2024
Some say Gen Z wants it all. But what they might really want is flexibility in how they work and live, experts say. If you’re looking to attract Gen Z workers, there are apparently a few perks that’ll do the trick, including hybrid work, wellness benefits, and career development. And rising in importance seems to be a four-day workweek.
Eight in 10 Gen Z workers think the workweek should be shorter, according to a report from freelance talent platform A.Team. Gen Z wants more flexibility from employers, said Eric Solomon, former chief marketing officer at Bonobos, during a virtual roundtable hosted by A.Team on May 6.
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How HR Can Help Managers Avoid Common Leadership Issues
HR Brew | Mikaela Cohen | May 16, 2024
Grant Thomas “[Leaders] are expected to provide the answers, or they expect themselves to provide the answers, but actually, answers are to be discovered together, through a series of failures,” says author Yeo Chuen Chuen. Nobody’s perfect, amirite? Even leaders have room for improvement. After spending years training leaders, Yeo Chuen Chuen, founder of leadership firm ACESENCE Agile Leadership, realized many face similar challenges while trying to meet business and people needs. That’s why she decided to write Leaders People Love: The agile leader’s guide to creating great workplaces and happy employees, published in late 2023.
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Navigating The Noncompete Ban: HR Strategies for Protecting Employers’ Interests
HR Dive | Carly Holm | May 17, 2024
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission headquarters in 2019. The agency has moved to ban noncompete agreements, effective Sept. 4, 2024.
Transform this challenge into an opportunity to build a more dedicated, motivated and stable workforce, advises Carly Holm, founder and CEO of Humani HR.
The landscape of human resources and employment contracts is poised for a significant shift following the Federal Trade Commission’s ban on noncompete clauses.
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MEC is a great conference. I have referred you to a lot of my HR friends and colleagues.
Overall, the conference was great! I love that you offer a variety of topics ranging from employment law to self-care.
Thank you, ladies. I appreciate all the hard work that goes into this event. You nailed it once again.
Keep up the with the great conference!
You guys did an amazing job putting this conference together. I thought it ran very smoothly.
Feedback from Spring 2024 MEC Attendees
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DOL’s Wage and Hour Division Issues New Guidance on Employers’ Use of AI
MEC 2024 Sponsor Ogletree Deakins | Benjamin W. Perry, Danielle Ochs, Keith E. Kopplin, and Zachary V. Zagger
May 9, 2024
On April 29, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Wage and Hour Division (WHD) published new guidance clarifying employers’ obligations under federal labor laws as they pertain to use of automated systems and artificial intelligence (AI).
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I really enjoyed this year’s conference. The weather was great until the very end, the lunches were good. I really like this conference because it is small enough that you get to know people and can have real conversations. The session topics and speakers were great this year! Everything was very relevant to our current environment and what is important to both employers and employees alike. This conference is always so organized and well put together. Hope to see you next year!! - 2024 MEC Attendee Jennifer Knigge | |
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How Coaching Can Develop Authentic, Impactful Leaders
Forbes | Adaora Ayoade | May 23, 2024
The importance of leadership development cannot be overstated. And among the myriad facets of leadership growth, the cultivation of impactful authenticity is paramount. In my experience, coaching can be a potent force in unlocking leaders' potential, fostering authenticity and driving tangible impact within organizations. Let's explore the secrets to nurturing truly authentic and impactful leaders through coaching.
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How HR Can Take the Lead with AI
HR Exchange Network | Francesca Di Meglio | May 20, 2024
Artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI are forcing Human Resources leaders to pay attention and take charge. They have the opportunity to lead organizations as they adopt this advanced technology. However, not everyone in HR knows where to begin. HR Exchange Network recently sat down with Bhalla, who explains how to navigate adoption.
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Culture Continues to Be an HR Challenge. Here’s What to Do About It.
HR Dive | Jen A. Miller | April 30, 2024
Training managers on how to give feedback is one-way companies can improve upon culture, one expert said.
Cultural challenges aren’t going away in the workplace. In fact, they’ve risen to the top of HR’s list of struggles.
HR Dive’s Identity of HR 2024 survey, which collected responses from 490 HR professionals, found that culture is their biggest challenge this year, surpassing hiring, training and compliance.
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5 Ways to Automate Your Recruitment Process
HR Today | HR Management | May 26, 2024
Success in the competitive world of staffing and recruitment hinges on efficiency. To gain an edge, automating your recruiting process is a prudent strategy. A recent report on recruiting automation indicates that 80% of surveyed recruiters believe automation could enhance their productivity.
Additionally, 71% are leveraging smart tools to handle data processing for them.
Considering what aspects of recruitment can be automated?
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5 Tips to Improve Response Rates: Confidentiality in Employee Surveys
HR Today | DecisionWise | May 26, 2024
Employee surveys are a vital tool for organizations to gauge employee satisfaction, levels of employee engagement, and to better understand the employee experience. However, a common concern among employees is whether employee surveys are confidential. These apprehensions stem from fear of retaliation, skepticism about anonymity/confidentiality, or doubts about how the data will be used.
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Training Requirements and Resources
OSHA provides information on employers' training requirements and offers resources such as free publications, videos, and other assistance to help employers protect workers against injuries and illnesses.
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OSHA provides safety and health resources specifically designed for small businesses. Find information on complying with OSHA standards and receive advice you can trust through OSHA's no-cost and confidential On-Site Consultation Program.
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Finally Final — The DOL Issues Its Long-Expected Final Rule Raising the FLSA Overtime Exemption Salary Thresholds
National Law Review | Jason N. W. Plowman, Matthew P.F. Linnabary | April 23, 2024
As has been expected, and as we addressed at the end of 2023 in our previous blog post, on April 23, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) at long last issued its final rule raising the salary thresholds for overtime exemptions.
The rule, “Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales and Computer Employees,” addresses the scope of the carveout for positions deemed to be exempt from the overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). Specifically, the final rule sets into motion increases in the salary threshold that must be met for a position even to be potentially exempt. The salary thresholds are higher in the final rule than they were in the proposed rule.
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Employer Resources
When you hire a new employee, you must verify their identity and employment eligibility using Form I-9. You may be among the nearly 3 million proactive worksites that also use E-Verify to electronically verify Form I-9 information. The checklists, videos, and other English resources on this page will help you understand your responsibilities and make the hiring process easy.
Check out the resources customized for employers like you.
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Employers
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission enforces Federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. These laws protect employees and job applicants against employment discrimination when it involves:
- Unfair treatment because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
- Harassment by managers, co-workers, or others in the workplace, because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
- Denial of a reasonable workplace accommodation that the employee needs because of religious beliefs, disability, or pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.
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Retaliation because the employee complained about job discrimination or assisted with a job discrimination investigation or lawsuit.
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Thank you for hosting us, MEC. Making connections, both professional and furry, has been the highlight of our day.
Spring 2024 MEC Sponsor UMSL Graduate Business Programs
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PRESENTING SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT | | |
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Bukaty Companies is one of Kansas City’s top-ranked employee benefits and insurance brokerage firms. Contact Kent Friend 913-777-7535 for more info!
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TAKING A CLOSER LOOK AT PEOS
Authored by Bukaty Companies on April 23, 2024
Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs) are a trending topic in the employee benefit arena. PEOs can bring efficiency and ease to some businesses, but partnering with a PEO is not a blanket solution for all organizations. It’s important to analyze all aspects of a PEO before making a transition.
In simple terms, a PEO is a co-employer that assumes responsibility for many of a business's functions, like HR tasks, payroll, benefit administration, and more. After entering a PEO partnership, a businesses’ employees are “leased” back, and the employee and PEO share employment-related liability.
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I really enjoyed this conference and hope to be able to attend in the future. Thank you for your hard work and dedication :) I was very impressed.
I appreciate the friendly environment. This conference was well organized.
Love this conference! Sue & Nan do such a great job organizing this event!
Definitely would recommend.
Feedback from Spring 2024 MEC Attendees
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Thanks to Nan Boland and Sue Kmet and the teams putting on the Iowa and Missouri Employment Conferences! - Barb Ranck
Enjoyed my time! They do a phenomenal job! Just finished with a cruise of the lake on top of fun and great experience!! - Reggie Harris
Had a great time at the Missouri Employment Conference this week presenting on behalf of Cottingham & Butler on ways to measure, prioritize, and strategize on your employees’ wants. I took it as a positive sign to have Dubuque coffee served at the event. I’m so grateful for the time I spent in HR where I was able to implement various solution to drive retention and optimize health plan performance, and love sharing some of the great experiences! - Julie Oeth
Spring 2024 MEC Speakers
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Had a blast sharing the infinite ROI of leading with care with 200+ HR professionals at the Missouri Employment Conference! I always feel humbled and lucky every opportunity I have to share my message on the new rules of care. Thank you Nan Boland and Sue Kmet for inviting me to join this wonderful event! - Danny Goldberg
Another successful presentation on workplace anxiety and stress. Today’s breakout room was packed with HR representatives who are all too familiar with organizational stress. Thank you Missouri Employment Conference for inviting me back to speak. - Kelli Risse
Spring 2024 MEC Speakers
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STRONG MINDS | STRONG HEARTS | |
In honor of Nan and Brian's beloved Petey, the conference would like to focus your attention to one of the small but mighty no-kill animal shelter located in beautiful Lake of the Ozarks. | |
Events
Whatever the season or day of the week, there’s always something new to explore in Missouri.
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It’s Grilling Season! Here Are 35 Of My Favorite Recipes to Throw on The Grill
Jessica | April 4, 2024
These are 35 of my very best grilling recipes! Everything from vegetables and sides to pizzas, whole chicken, sandwiches and more. I love using the grill year-round, but something about summer is extra special!
Actually, grilling season for us is all year – no matter the weather. But there is just SOMETHING about when spring and summer hit, the first days of warm weather, that get me super excited for grilling. I have so many incredible recipes, ranging from our favorite side dishes, sandwiches, salads, pizzas, and even breads to throw on the grill. The flavor can’t be beat, the cleanup is minimal, you get to enjoy the weather outside and everything just tastes better on the grill!
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HELP AN HR HERO WIN A $50 VISA GIFT CARD!
Do you know someone in your HR department (or company-wide) who deserves to be recognized for making a positive impact in your company from day to day??
Whether personal or professional, in a big or a small way, we all know those people who go above & beyond for the greater good.
We want to help these everyday (H)eroes be (R)ecognized! Send your nominations to us & one deserving person each month leading up to the current conference will be selected to receive a $50 VISA gift card! We will announce the winner in the following month's newsletters.
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Hello! June is a wonderful month dedicated to celebrating the joys of family and friendship. It's a time to implement making a positive impact and embracing any changes, especially during this summer season. Follow your heart this season!
Even though we are enjoying these warm months in the sun, our commitment to providing insightful conference content remains unwavering and plans are already being made for 2025!
As you embark on your summer adventures, remember that the conference team is here for you. Reach out to us for any assistance or connection you may need.
Stay safe, have fun, and let's make this summer one to remember!
Nan, Sue and the conference crew
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