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Unless otherwise noted, all SHRM webcasts are approved for general recertification credit by the HR Certification Institute. Programs that qualify for special credit (strategic management, international or California-specific) are indicated. Consult the Institute’s recertification materials for information about how webcast credits may be claimed.
All programs are free unless otherwise indicated.

HR Trends & Practices
Understanding the Difference Between Contractors and Employees
May 29, 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT (90 minutes)

The government's definition of who qualifies as a contractor and who is an employee is murky. As the Labor Department steps up enforcement activities, a recent ruling by a Texas federal district court is significant: The court ruled against the Department of Labor in a case (Gate Guard Services, L.P. v. Hilda L. Solis) involving employee classification, marking the first time the government did not prevail in such a case. In this timely webcast, you will hear from one of the attorneys who represented Gate Guard Services in the case, Annette Idalski. Using insight gleaned from the court's ruling, she will describe how to determine whether someone is an employee or a contractor, how to document your decision, and how to defend yourself in the case of a Department of Labor audit. She will also provide guidelines you can share with supervisors throughout your organization so they can make safe and legal staffing decisions..
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Building Your Talent Pools with Today's Tech-Savvy Workforce
May 22, 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT
Sponsored by iCIMS
Despite persistent unemployment, many companies still have a difficult time filling critical job openings. In this webcast, Lauren Bleimann of iCIMS will look at how the skills gap is affecting HR professionals' recruitment efforts and strategies. Among the topics the program will look at: how to implement a proactive recruitment strategy, build an employee brand, create effective candidate communication and harness the power of social media.
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Creating Financial Wellness in Your Organization
May 23, 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT
Sponsored by Bank of America Merrill Lynch
The increasingly complex financial needs of employees means organizations need to go beyond traditional retirement thinking and products, and instead look for ways to help employees achieve financial wellness. In this program, Katie Nedl, director of Human Resources at BlackRock, and Steve Ulian, head of Institutional Retirement Relationship and Sales and Investment Services at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, will discuss how plan sponsors can provide a competitive approach to benefits, which can improve satisfaction and productivity, create stronger long-term financial security for employees, and help organizations become employers of choice for top talent.
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Avoiding the Engagement Cliff
May 30, 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT
Sponsored by Bunchball
Companies know they need to counter the effects of employee disengagement, and that anything they can do to motivate training and development, process adoption, collaboration, and job performance will have a significant business impact. The challenge is that traditional solutions often are only effective at engaging employee attention or adoption in the short term, but fail at driving sustained participation -- a phenomenon known as the dreaded "Engagement Cliff." In this program, Barry Kirk of Bunchball will explore what causes the engagement cliff, how understanding the concept of "Attention Currency" is critical to reversing this trend, and how the concept of "Loyalty 3.0" (the confluence of big data, motivation and gamification) is helping companies drive sustained and profitable engagement with their employees, sales teams and channel partners.
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Learning Agility: The X-Factor in Identifying and Developing High Potentials
June 4, 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT
The leaders of today and tomorrow must be agile leaders, resourceful in the face of change, and above all, able to learn from experience. In this program, Vicki Swisher, senior director of Intellectual Property Development for Korn/Ferry International and author of Becoming an Agile Leader, will explore how you can ensure that your succession pipeline is filled with high-potential employees ready to deliver growth for your organization in the challenging years ahead.
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How to Turn Your Company into a "Best Place to Work"
June 6, 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT
Sponsored by PurchasingPower
Most companies would agree that employee engagement and satisfaction are top of mind in the current economy. A strong labor force gives a company a competitive advantage and drives future growth. Unfortunately, according to a recent study by Carnegie Training, only 45 percent of employees are partially engaged, and less than one-third are fully engaged. Detroit-based Quicken Loans Inc., the nation’s largest online home lender and third largest retail mortgage lender, is consistently ranked in FORTUNE Magazine’s “Best Places to Work” list. In this webcast, Michelle Salvatore from Quicken will discuss how the company creates a stimulating culture through benefits, work environment, and communication.
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The Business Value of Integrated Talent Management
June 11, 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT
Sponsored by Cornerstone OnDemand
Integrated talent management -- the unification of processes designed to attract, manage, develop, motivate and retain people -- is anything but fluff. For example, a recent Bersin by Deloitte study found that the effectiveness of an organization at integrating performance management with the other elements of learning and talent management can account for 50 percent of the variability in business performance. In this program, Katherine Jones of Bersin by Deloitte will explore why the leading companies are the ones that can manage and report on all aspects of recruiting, training, performance and succession data from a single place.
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Recent Webcasts

Using Recognition to Drive Employee Engagement
May 2013
Sponsored by Achievers
Now more than ever, your organization's success depends on the success of its workers. Yet, it’s harder than ever to attract and retain top talent, because the employee value proposition has changed. Traditional recognition methods aren’t working. We need to learn to connect differently. In this webinar, Amelia Generalis of Achievers will take attendees through a fact-based, data-driven trend assessment of new recognition models. Utilizing key statistics and case studies, learn how technology can bolster your recognition strategy and walk away with the tools to drive higher productive engagement. The program will also describe what the most successful companies are doing to attract the best people, keep them engaged, and establish a mutually beneficial culture in which employees are eager to give their best.
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A Crash Course in Canadian Employment Law
April 2013
Employment in Canada is unique. If only it were as simple as setting up a Canadian bank account and cutting an employee payroll check. If you are planning to do business north of the U.S. border, your organization needs to know Canadian employment laws and understand the role of the government agencies all employers in Canada must report to. In this program, Kathryn Benson of HR Options will provide details about Canadian employment practices, including key employment laws, payroll taxes, health care, at will employment and more. This program qualifies for Global HR credit.
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Gamification for the Health of ItSM
April 2013
Sponsored by hubbub health
Improving employees’ health and productivity is the top focus for many companies’ 2013 health care strategies. However, employees’ poor health habits and the lack of employee engagement remain the top challenges to a successful program. Traditional corporate wellness programs often lack the tools to implement and drive a successful wellness program. More companies are using technology, social media, and gamification to support their health and productivity strategies. In this presentation, Brian Berchtold of hubbub health reveals how to break engagement barriers and slim the waistline, not the company bottom-line.
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The New Form I-9: What's Changed and How It Affects You
April 2013
Use of the new Form I-9 will soon be mandatory. Employers need to be prepared and stay ahead of the game. This program outlines the changes that have been made and new procedures and instructions that apply to you. There will also be a detailed discussion of how these changes affect compliance requirements and what you can do to avoid fines and legal actions. Featured speaker Daniel Brown, an I-9 expert and attorney with Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen and Loewy, LLP, also answers audience questions about the new form and government enforcement activities. Note: There is a fee charged for this webcast.
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SHRM Member Benefits
April 2013
Get the most out of your member benefits. Attend this webcast summarizing the many services available to SHRM members. SHRM's Laurie McIntosh leads this program, deisgned to help you get the most out of the investment that your SHRM membership represents. Note: This webcast does not qualify for recertification credit.
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More Webcasts

Please see our expanded list of recent webcasts. All qualify for recertification credit (unless otherwise noted).