Now is the time to consider how to make your workplace function at its best. What aspects of your culture and operations need to adapt, how those adaptations will be implemented, and what changes may stay with us after the worst of the crisis passes. Good or bad, the habits and norms you create now will shape your organization and its culture for years to come. Join us as we provide tips on how best to manage your business in the new work reality.

COVID-19 has had a profound impact on the workplace, causing employers to deal with a wave of medical leaves and a shift to virtual workplace.  As a result, employers face a host of compliance issues in navigating leave and accommodation issues. Join us as we discuss and provide guidance on the most difficult leave and accommodations scenarios that employers will have to navigate in 2021.

As an employer, it is imperative that you take the proper measures to help your employees stay healthy, both physically and mentally. Join us as we discuss the measures HR leaders are taking to prioritize mental wellness alongside health and safety, and the importance of keeping employees connected and engaged during this time.

Whether or not you are back to work or preparing for the return to office, COVID has tasked employers and leaders with tough challenges and some new opportunities.

Join HR.com and Next Concept HR Association (NCHRA) Santa Cruz Chapter on Wednesday, June 16th for a lively discussion on return to work featuring guest speaker Christine Petrocelli, Founder and CEO of Progressive Benefits Group. This session is meant for HR professionals and business leaders at all levels.

Join early or stay late to connect and network with others.

Discussion topics include:

• Specific considerations and solutions for Santa Cruz and Monterey County employers
• Ideas on how to encourage people to come back into the office
• What’s the best course if an employee doesn’t want to come back?
• What should an employer consider when deciding to/not to have the vaccine as a condition of employment
• How to track vaccinations amongst employees without breaching HIPPA or ACA protections
• And more!

5:00pm – 5:30pm: Networking

5:30pm – 6:30pm: Presentation featuring Christine Petrocelli

6:30pm – 7:00pm: Closing remarks + Networking

This presentation will deliver attendees tangible solutions to enhance your employee’s experience and attract top talent. Walk away with ideas to meet your employee’s where they are through benefits, training, wellness, time-off and more.

HR compliance is essential for any organization to be successful in today’s legal environment. But achieving and maintaining compliance can be difficult for organizations that do not recognize the challenges and develop an effective strategy to meet them. Join us as we discuss the top compliance issues every HR leader should be aware of and the steps to take to mitigate your organization’s risk.

• Testing Requirements
• Quarantine Guidelines
• Vaccinations Requirements
• Tax Credits
• COBRA Subsidy