Thank you for making this year’s Spring HR & Compliance Virtual Summit a huge hit! In two action-packed days, our speakers explored hot topics ranging from compliance audits to AI best practices and beyond.
Did you miss any of the live sessions, or do you want to share them with your team? It’s not too late to catch up! Check out our executive summary for key takeaways or watch the on-demand sessions whenever works for you.
1099 Contractor vs. Employee – Spot the Difference
Right now, worker classification is under a microscope. If HR gets it wrong, you put your company at risk of costly penalties, audits, and legal issues. To make matters more complex, the laws have recently changed. Is your company still compliant?
“One of my pet peeves is the term ’1099 employee.’ Scratch that from your vocabulary. There’s no such thing. You’re either an employee and receive a W2 for tax purposes…or you’re an independent contractor who receives a 1099 for tax purposes.”
– Julie Pugh, Assistant General Counsel, TopBuild
The Lifecycle of Performance Management
Performance management is a constant—and constantly changing—process. Retention efforts start during onboarding. Succession planning connects to mid-year reviews. Employee recognition impacts productivity. Does your HR team know how to make the most of the employee lifecycle? This session empowers attendees to successfully navigate performance management, from hire to retire.
“Performance management starts on day one. Because on day one, your employee is as excited about their new role in your organization – as excited about that opportunity – as they’re ever going to be.”
– Cathleen Snyder, Director of Human Resources and Development, Clark Schaefer Strategic HR
AI Is Exposing the Friction In How Work Gets Done
This is the age of AI. New technology is transforming the workplace, bringing the promise of faster decision-making, increased efficiency, and new levels of insight. But simply introducing AI doesn’t automatically solve all your problems. Instead, it can reveal the friction that already exists inside an organization. Learn how to address issues like unclear ownership, fragmented workflows, and outdated operating habits in this session.
“AI doesn’t bypass weak habits. If you have them, it’s just going to make them visible faster. So AI readiness is about more than installing new technology; it’s about operations.”
– Tricia Warren, Founder, TLW Integrated Solutions
Research Says HR Makes Bullying Worse – Let’s Fix That
Most (if not all) HR professionals have good intentions. But over and over again, studies on workplace bullying have found that HR departments mishandle complaints. Sometimes they even make things worse. What’s going wrong…and how can you fix it? In this session, workplace culture expert Catherine Mattice answers that question.
“What happens in an organization when employees stop trusting HR? People stop telling HR things, they start looking for another job, quiet quitting, job hugging…bottom line, HR’s job becomes harder.”
– Catherine Mattice, Founder/CEO, Civility Partners
Ask Better Questions to Drive Company Culture
HR doesn’t exist in a vacuum. If your managers aren’t having open, honest conversations with their direct reports, your company-wide initiatives will fail every time. But when HR and frontline leaders work together, the results speak for themselves. In this interactive workshop, Deb Calvert explore sthe one simple strategy that reliably boosts engagement and improves the employee experience: asking better questions.
“How can you give employees the chance to participate in company culture – the chance to create something relevant, meaningful, personalized, and memorable? The fastest way to do that…is by asking quality questions.”
– Deb Calvert, President, People First Productivity Solutions
The HR Quiz Show: Test Your Knowledge
Put your HR knowledge to the test! Engage in a friendly competition as we ask trivia questions and explore fascinating HR facts and insights. From employment laws to best practices, this webinar not only educates but also entertains!
Key Quote: “A common recruiting barrier we’re seeing right now is that people are focused on traditional job requirements which have worked in the past but may be holding you back in today’s tight labor market.”
– Hannah Friedman
Think Like a Lawyer – Tips to Help HR Be More Effective
HR leaders make high-stakes decisions every day. Your work has an outsized impact on everything from the employee experience to compliance to the company’s financial future. The question is: are you taking an approach that drives results, or one that exposes your company to risk? In this session, the SixFifty team breaks down how to think like a lawyer, no law degree required.
“There’s been a wave of AI regulations across the country. We’ve seen some attempts at movement on the federal level, but really, it’s being left to states for now.”
– Connor Christensen, Legal Product Counsel, SixFifty
The Hidden Cost of HR Compliance Gaps (And How to Find Them Before They Find You)
Compliance gaps can sneak up on you. Even the most diligent, organized HR teams are often caught off guard by brand new laws, changing best practices, and surprise deadlines. Worst of all, the problem often grows along with your company…so it can feel like you’re being penalized for success. This session empowers HR leaders at 50+ person companies to close some of the most common (and expensive!) compliance gaps.
“Record-keeping failures don’t just create their own violations…they amplify every other compliance issue.”
– Dr. Gia Wiggins, CEO & Founder, Auditocity