Concept Telephone Seminars

Creating and Using a Salary Increase Matrix ...concept, implementation and best practices associated with a merit matrix. Implementing a merit matrix is one of the easiest and most direct ways to link pay with performance and manage turnover. Sharing of pitfalls that many companies encounter when implementing a matrix and how to avoid them will be addressed. The live audio conference will provide insight into varying types of merit matrix  more...

Construction Management At-Risk Fundamentals ...ated with the time and money it takes to get from project concept to project completion. The adversarial nature of the traditional design-bid-build approach has led many to look for ways to create more collaborative approaches. Construction management at-risk is one such collaborative approach that is having more and more successes in the marketplace. Whether you are an owner, an  more...

CPM in Construction Management: Preventing and Measuring Delays ...rought up-to-date on the very latest scheduling tools and concepts relevant to recognizing and quantifying delays on a construction project. Our speaker will introduce the concept of the longest path, present a simple way to understand float ownership and tackle the conundrum of concurrent delay. Upon the completion of the audio conference, you'll be able to use the project schedule as a more  more...

Reduce Unemployment and Turnover Costs With Decision Making Leave ...conference will teach you about decision-making leave - a concept offering several potential advantages for employers. These benefits break down to immediate and long-term legal benefits when properly implemented. Practical considerations for implementing decision making leave, including a case studies involving decision making leave will be discussed. This audio conference is designed for  more...

Positive Strategies For Dealing With Problem Performers ...e workforce and those problem performers, and look at the concept of discipline without punishment. This audio conference will look at how to incorporate accountability and responsibility within the various levels of an organization. In today's economic times, reward systems are difficult and costly to implement, thus we will look at other positive strategies to encourage positive performance.  more...

Economic Nexus Standards in State Taxation ... tax obligations? This audio conference will explore the concept of economic nexus and update recent judicial and legislative developments. Understand emerging trends in this area and why merely having customers in Ohio and Michigan could subject you to new business tax liabilities. Learn how to handle nexus inquiries and which states to look out for in terms of nexus planning. This audio  more...

Phased Retirement in The New Economy ...concept of phased retirement first gained popularity in the 2000s, primarily based upon the shrinking labor force and employers' concerns regarding the loss of valuable talent to retirement. As a result, Congress enacted certain legislative and regulatory rules regarding phased retirement arrangements. These rules seek to provide flexibility for older workers desiring to take part in a phased  more...

Risk Management in Telephone Triage: Lessons Learned From Telephone Triage Litigation .... This audio conference will provide a brief overview the concept of malpractice as well as important considerations when providing telephone advice. A case study approach will be used to help providers craft telephone triage systems that improve patient care and decrease the likelihood of being sued. Learning Objectives - You will be able to describe the fundamentals of a telephone triage  more...

Digital Manufacturing: Improve Productivity, Lower Costs and Compress Delivery Times ...grate their overall approach to product development, from concept to product design to manufacturing engineering and beyond. As a result, many companies are seeking new ways to improve their competitive position through the proper adoption of digital manufacturing and other product development enabling technologies. This teleconference will help you understand the fundamentals of digital  more...

Understanding the Role of the Trust Protector ...th many of those problems. We will discuss the pioneering concept of rigid flexibility, offer illustrations of eight potential situations where a trust protector could be extremely helpful, and explain the difference between a fiduciary and nonfiduciary role for the trust protector. Finally, you will learn who the ideal candidate is to be your client's trust protector, and what qualifications  more...

Perpetual Pavement Design and Sustainability ...y. Learning Objectives - You will be able to explain the concept of perpetual pavements. - You will be able to identify sustainable practices for pavement design, construction and renewal. - You will be able to discuss recent and on-going research efforts and case studies. - You will be able to review applicable design methods for perpetual pavements. This teleconference is designed for  more...

Medical Necessity - The Collaborative Partnership Approach ...rs can be capitalized upon in educating and promoting the concept of medical necessity as a collaborative partnership between physician and hospital. Failing to promote a synergistic approach to medical necessity from the hospital and physician perspective will undoubtedly lead to increased financial exposure significantly impacting hospital financial health and operations, as well as the  more...

Electronic Record Retention: Mistakes HR Professionals Can Avoid BenefitsLearn the facts and get advice on cutting your dependence on paper records. According to the Association of Information and Image Management, more than half of organizations that attempt to implement paperless records management systems fail. Don't be one of them. This teleconference will help HR managers and anyone attempting to implement paperless records management to go paperless  more...

Emerging Trends in Infrastructure Finance - The Stimulus and Beyond ...rastructure (schools, hospitals, prisons, etc.), but this concept is just starting to gain some acceptance in the United States. This teleconference will look at emerging trends - both policy measures and financing tools - that are becoming to be discussed, and even implemented in some areas, for meeting our country's infrastructure needs. Many thought the federal stimulus package would fill  more...

Construction Project Management in Remote Locations: Site Considerations and Unique Challenges ...e the defined scope is often little more than a half-page concept of the desired output or regulatory result. The client expectations: technical and commercial analysis, scope of work development, a detailed execution plan, a detailed CPM schedule with day certain financial closing and a fixed price lump sum price to perform the work, all due in 3 to 6 weeks. A sense of urgency is the common  more...

Developing, Managing and Analyzing a Budget: Understand and Implement an Effective Budget for Better Management and Financial De ...g without a plan or budget is an invitation to fail. This concept holds for businesses - no matter how large or small - nonprofits and governments. Budgeting is a dynamic process, not a static one. By knowing the types of budgets and processes that have worked for others, one can create an environment and procedure that is a tool for attainment of organizational goals. A suitable budget will,  more...

Current Issues in Attributional and Agency Nexus ...s to create nexus. This teleconference will explore the concept of third-party nexus - often called agency nexus or attributional nexus - and will explain some of the traps and pitfalls that can subject a business to state tax obligations despite a lack of direct physical presence. Learn how a related company can create nexus and understand the do's and don'ts to reduce nexus risks. The panel  more...

Health Information Exchange: The Impact of the Stimulus Code ... care data to help providers achieve meaningful use. The concept of meaningful use has many tentacles, including the goal to improve quality of health, reduce costs, appropriate consumption of care, convenience, and the componential nature of the current way that we exchange data restricts innovation for improved quality and improved population health. Yet, the health care industry is slowly  more...

Business Combinations and Goodwill: What Is the Latest With Fair Value? ...on Fair Value Measurements (SFAS 157) which clarifies the concept of fair value in financial reporting. Along with the FASB's proposed revision of its Statement on Business Combinations (SFAS 141R), fair value measurements may change the way acquiring companies report the acquisition on its financial statements. These changes could ultimately impact deal pricing and structure. Fair value  more...

Presenteeism: Measurement and Intervention Issues for Employers and Health Plans nProductivity is fast becoming an even more vital issue to the business world. Presenteeism, or work loss due to underlying health conditions when individuals remain at work, is one important facet of productivity. One study found that approximately 6 percent of a global company's total compensation (salaries, wages and all benefit costs) were lost due to presenteeism. Work site wellness programs  more...

Strategies Short of Foreclosure: Real Estate Short Sales and Beyond ...rnative to foreclosure. While the short sale is not a new concept, it has seen increased importance as a means of mitigating a lender's losses from the rapidly rising tide of foreclosures. This teleconference will enable you to understand the important role short sales have in your business and equip you to better assist your clients with this foreclosure alternative. The teleconference will  more...

Reduce Downtime and Enable Lean With Total Productive Maintenance nEquipment breakdowns create chaos and reduce effective capacity in most companies. They are often a significant roadblock to lean manufacturing. Total productive maintenance is the proven approach for minimizing surprise breakdowns and increasing the utilization of plant and equipment. It is a major component of lean manufacturing and the Toyota Production System. n nThis teleconference will  more...