Navigating the Shifting Immigration Landscape: Supporting Your Immigrant Workforce
June 5, 1:00 p.m. EDT
As the immigration landscape continues to evolve, HR professionals face unique challenges in supporting their immigrant workforce. This webinar will delve into the complexities of understanding the legal boundaries surrounding immigration status inquiries and the implications of reviewing Form I-9s. We will explore proactive strategies for workforce planning to prepare for potential disruptions, ensuring your organization remains resilient and adaptable. Additionally, we will discuss inclusive support practices that can be implemented to offer meaningful assistance to your foreign workforce, regardless of their immigration status. By attending this webinar, you will gain practical knowledge and tools to navigate these challenges effectively, fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment that values and empowers all employees.
Meet the Presenters
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Emily M. Dickens
Emily M. Dickens is Chief of Staff, Head of Government Affairs and Corporate Secretary for SHRM.
As a member of the executive team for the world’s largest human resources trade association, and 4th largest trade association in the world, Emily M. Dickens leads SHRM’s efforts across multiple critical areas of strategic and operational importance. In addition to guiding SHRM’s advocacy and policy initiatives, she oversees government affairs, global policy, legal affairs, and the SHRM Foundation — the 501(c)(3) philanthropic arm of SHRM. Dickens plays a pivotal role in aligning these functions to advance SHRM’s mission of creating better workplaces for a better world while driving organizational effectiveness and impact.
Through her leadership of SHRM’s Advocacy Team — the “A-Team” — comprising nearly 30,000 active HR professionals across the United States, Dickens ensures the HR profession remains at the forefront of advancing workplace policy. A sought-after expert on workplace issues and business leadership, her insights have been featured in CBS News, NBC News, AP News, The Wall Street Journal, CNBC, Bloomberg Law, Crain's Business, Marketplace, WTOP, Yahoo Finance, HR Brew, and HR Dive. She has also testified before Congress and the EEOC on AI, gender bias, and paid leave.
Dickens represents SHRM on the boards of several influential organizations to amplify SHRM’s voice in global, national, and local business and labor policy discussions. These include the B20 Brazil Women in Business Action Council (Co-Chair); USCIB-United States Council for International Business (Governance Committee); The Bryce Harlow Foundation; Skill-Up; and the National Foundation for Women Legislators.
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Kimberly Best-Robideaux
Partner at WR Immigration Kimberley specializes in assisting companies with the onboarding and retention of foreign nationals, including the implementation of effective immigration policies and procedures. She partners with employers to conduct thorough in-house I-9 compliance audits and provides expert defense during I-9 compliance audits. As the current Vice Chair of the AILA Verification and Documentation Committee, Kimberley plays an integral role in shaping industry standards and advocating for best practices in I-9 compliance.
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Chapelle Ryon
CEO at WorkBright Chapelle is driven by a mission to ease administrative burdens and streamline I-9 processes for HR teams. With a decade of experience, she is deeply passionate about navigating the complexities of ever-evolving I-9 regulations. She works closely with legal experts and regulatory authorities to ensure that WorkBright’s solutions not only stay ahead of regulatory changes but also exceed compliance standards, helping organizations mitigate risk and stay compliant in a dynamic legal landscape.
SHRM certification has approved this webinar for 1 PDC toward SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP recertification. A program code will be provided at the end of the webinar.