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Conducting Successful HR Audits ... exposes organizations to material risks. Yet many of the management techniques and assessment tools used to manage and assess other assets and processes of the organization have not been applied to HR. That is changing. As the implications and risks of misaligned, mismanaged and unlawful employment practices become more obvious, organizations are increasingly turning to HR audits to help them  more...

International Payroll Compliance Issues ...g and tax withholding rules. Companies must find a way to manage the global payroll and human resource issues this creates in the most efficient manner possible. This live audio conference will highlight many of the payroll issues that companies will encounter and provide suggestions for improving payroll compliance and efficiency in an area that can be highly labor intensive and complex. This  more...

Creating and Using a Salary Increase Matrix ...est 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 models, as well as an example of the implementation process. This live audio conference is designed for human resource  more...

Avoiding the Pitfalls of Scope Creep on Construction Projects ...ces to proactively avoid, timely detect and identify, and manage and mitigate the impact of scope creep. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to describe what scope creep is and why it is bad for your project. - You will be able to discuss contract language. - You will be able to identify project control and reporting tools. - You will be able to review how to control and avoid scope  more...

Essential Discovery Skills for Paralegals ...s, the role of paralegals and legal assistants, the 'case managers' during discovery, is especially important. This live audio conference will provide an update for you to adapt to these changes, and effectively and efficiently manage discovery. This audio conference will trace the steps in the discovery process, from preserving evidence to review and production, providing basic information and  more...

Workers' Compensation: Return to Work Issues BenefitsBy attending this program you will learn the fundamentals of managing the employee returning to work from a compensable injury. In addition to an understanding of the interplay between federal laws prohibiting discrimination against health conditions and state workers' compensation laws, you will learn strategies to make the most of functional capacity evaluations and rehabilitation  more...

Accounts Receivable and Collection Management with QuickBooks by Lorman Education Services BenefitsCash flow is truly the livelihood of any business. It is important that you use the tools and tips available in QuickBooks to get your business's cash flowing quickly. This live audio conference will help you to learn how to optimize your cash flow by properly utilizing QuickBooks for the customer cycle, setting preferences, using reports and tools, and preparing customer and collection  more...

Potholes: Causes, Maintenance and Pitfalls ...eir effects on future road upkeep are covered. Failing to manage potholes may lead to traffic accidents, liability risk and increased cost of pavement upkeep. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to describe causes of potholes. - You will be able to review mitigation of potholes. - You will be able to review mistakes in maintenance. - You will be able to discuss effect of water and traffic  more...

Advanced Issues in GMP Contracting ...ontracts that the users are used to working under, how to manage the risks that are inherent to this delivery system, or the additional administrative burden that accompanies the use of this format. This live audio conference is designed to highlight those differences and equip you with the knowledge needed to both understand and manage the differences and unique risks and administrative  more...

Wetlands Challenges and Use of Mitigation Bank Credits ... activities, among many others. Failure to understand and manage these issues had resulted in fines, litigation, and extensive delays in construction. Planning ahead, identifying wetlands, and developing a mitigation strategy before moving dirt is critical to the success of projects involving or affecting wetlands. This live audio conference will provide the background and guide to the use of  more...

Curbing FMLA Abuse: How to Manage Manipulative Employees BenefitsAbout 62% of workers nationally qualify to take leave under the FMLA, and over 50 million employees have taken advantage of leave under the Act. Managing FMLA leave can be extremely challenging for employers, especially in the face of rampant employee abuse. However, there are tools available to employers seeking to minimize abuse of the protections provided by the FMLA. While there is no  more...

Construction Management At-Risk Fundamentals ...wners and contractors continue to look for better ways to manage the risks associated 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  more...

Alternative and Controversial Land Use Regulations ...nted officials with the necessary tools to understand and manage the federal and state overlays as they affect local zoning and to develop hybrid codes that go beyond traditional zoning to deal with the complex issues of regulation affecting local governments with emerging social problems. The faculty will detail the problems and programs so that participants can readily see what is appropriate  more...

Difficult and Disruptive Students ...ften unsuccessful in school and may be poorly prepared to manage life as an adult, should they graduate. Additionally, they make life challenging for teachers and administrators. Left unchecked, they can consume school resources with little improvement, feel left out and unappreciated, and are at increased risk for unemployment, problems with the law, depression, and substance abuse. Knowing  more...

Using Travel Policy to Control Costs ...level of understanding about the best practices in travel management, so they can manage the balance between the competing strategic goals of service, savings and safety. Because a well-structured travel policy addresses the key components of successful travel management, we will describe best practices regarding travel agencies; reservation processes; and class of service for airlines, hotels,  more...

IPPS Final Rule ...Medicare inpatient and to incentivize hospitals to better manage utilization. As time has passed CMS has modified the program to better recognize severity of illness AND to reduce payments to hospitals for certain quality of care issues such as reducing payment for hospital acquired conditions. This live audio conference is designed to help the audience understand the modifications to the IPPS  more...

Legal Implications of Doing Business on the Internet ...is live audio conference will give you a legal toolbox to manage Internet legal threats currently facing online businesses. We will explain strategies that should be implemented to operate and safeguard a web-based business and protect a business brand online. Specific policies and procedures will be analyzed, and how they can be used to minimize online threats. Best practices to safeguard  more...

Commercial Tenant Notifications: Priorities and Pitfalls ...ence is designed to assist commercial landlords, property management corporations and attorneys representing these entities to avoid common pitfalls associated with tenant notifications and to create a streamlined process for efficiently notifying tenants throughout the lease term. We will highlight key tenant notification requirements and provide drafting and service tips to avoid common  more...

Dynamic E-Discovery Tips for Paralegals ... implications. Paralegals and legal assistants, the 'case managers' during discovery, are perhaps the people most dramatically impacted by the way electronic discovery continues to change case workflow, yet many paralegals and other legal professionals remain unprepared to thoroughly manage it. This audio conference introduces you to e-discovery basics and helps you understand the complexities  more...

Statement of Work Contract Fundamentals ...hout it, you can't compete or communicate. Those who have managed contracted work know that poorly written SOWs can lead to communication breakdowns, misunderstandings, disputes, rework, delayed completion and added expense. In this teleconference, you will learn how to write a SOW that is easy to understand and manage. You will learn how to create a SOW that meets the planning, execution,  more...

Current Issues in Sales and Use Tax Reserves BenefitsSales and use tax reserve practices remain a real concern for corporate tax departments. This uncertainty is heightened by proposed changes to ASC 450 (fka FAS 5) which could require enhanced disclosure of certain loss contingencies, including sales and use tax reserves. When evaluating whether a loss contingency may exist in today's business and regulatory environment, all aspects of  more...

Managing Employees' Pre-Existing Conditions: Strategies for Reducing Injury Losses BenefitsAttend this audio conference to learn the fundamentals of managing employees with pre-existing health conditions. In addition to an understanding of the interplay between federal laws prohibiting discrimination against health conditions and state workers' compensation laws, you will learn the nuances of distinguishing between pre-existing conditions and new work-related injuries. You will  more...

Risk Management in the Retention and Destruction of Medical Records ...ion and destruction of medical records, and how to better manage the risk involved with the retention and destruction of medical records. The program will also examine how health care reform is impacting medical records and how risks change with the move toward electronic records. This audio conference is designed for medical records directors, health information managers, attorneys, coders,  more...

Medical Privacy Rights of Minors ...me advice, tips and sample forms for medical providers to manage the expectations of parents and minors and train staff to recognize potential conflicts and issues. Learning Objectives - You will be able to define the rights of minors under HIPAA. - You will be able to explain right to disclose vs. obligation to disclose. - You will be able to discuss practical tips for addressing minor rights  more...

Best Practices in Managing FMLA Leave ...are unaware of the tools at their disposal to effectively manage FMLA leave. This teleconference will help you understand lawful methods you can use to restrict unwarranted use of leave. You'll get a firm grasp of the most effective FMLA policies that may be instituted. Failing to adhere to FMLA requirements is a common error that has led to losses of thousands of dollars in worker productivity  more...

How to Save Millions in Claims Through Ergonomics and Injury Prevention ... ergonomics process within their workplace to prevent and manage injuries more effectively. Contrary to popular belief, injury prevention and safety is not common sense. In order to be common sense, the issues must be commonly taught and commonly practiced. Unfortunately, ergonomics and injury prevention are not commonly taught or practiced; as a result, your employees, whether in the office  more...

Developing Storm Water Utilities and Impact Fee Programs ...enefitsLocal governments are facing growing challenges to manage storm water runoff due to aging infrastructure, ever-increasing capital needs and unfunded federal mandates to manage water quality. Storm water programs that are supported primarily by the general fund must compete annually with other programs and funding is often unreliable and insufficient. Due to the recent recession, tax  more...

EEO-1 Form: Reporting for 2010 BenefitsIn this interactive teleconference, you will learn the EEO-1 reporting requirements as well as practical, easy to use approaches to completing and submitting the EEO-1 report by the filing deadline. This engaging teleconference will also explain the EEOC's and OFCCP's systemic discrimination enforcement initiatives. From understanding the EEOC's and OFCCP's new focus on these issues to  more...

A/R Management: Converting Receivables Into Cash ...that credit be extended to customers and this is where AR management becomes so important. This teleconference will provide you with industry-proven tactics to enable faster collection of receivables. You will be able to familiarize yourself with essential metrics to enable you to keep your finger on the pulse of your cash inflow, review actual case studies of the huge losses suffered by  more...

Utilizing RFID Technology in Inventory Management ...itsMany companies have struggled for years with inventory management. Bar codes and wireless networks have helped, but they have not come close to solving the problem. Companies don't know precisely what or where inventory is, which leads to inefficiencies from the manufacturing floor to the retail store. This teleconference will explain how radio frequency identification technologies are being  more...

Data Mapping and Electronic Information Management (EIM) - Risk Management for Daily Efficiency and Litigation-Preparedness BenefitsIn the digitized world of the twenty-first century, it is more important than ever for every organization to know as much as possible about the information it creates, stores, receives and maintains. As an attendee at this teleconference, you will learn from an expert how to develop multipurpose menus or charts of key storage locations and contents and use data-mapping to achieve  more...

Current Issues Facing Real Estate Lenders: Managing Through the Tidal Wave of Distressed Properties ... institutions need to develop action plans to effectively manage distressed assets in order to maximize their recoveries. This teleconference is designed to give insight and practical tools to those responsible for managing and working out distressed real estate. The program also explains the pitfalls incurred by failing to actively manage residential and commercial real estate. This  more...

How to Successfully Identify, Propose, Win and Manage Government Contracts BenefitsSmall and medium-sized businesses often experience difficulty conducting business with the federal government. They also do not know of the many tools and resources at their disposal. This teleconference provides those responsible for or trying to penetrate the federal government market space with valuable insight into the intricacies of the federal government acquisition lifecycle. It  more...

How to Succeed at Selling to Difficult Customers ...n't acquiesce to their demands. Learn how to pro-actively manage your most difficult customer relationships and turn them into thriving and profitable opportunities. Level the playing field and sell from a position of strength. You'll gain valuable insight on how to create and sell value, understand what really motivates your customers, gain access to the right people, qualify opportunities up  more...

Overcoming Employee Absenteeism and Tardiness BenefitsManaging absenteeism and tardiness can be a sticky issue - it is rarely a black and white issue. There are mandatory leave laws that have to be incorporated into your leave policies and some of those can create restrictions on how to administer your leave policies. There are also some restrictions on disciplining employees when they appear to abuse policies. This teleconference will help  more...

Avoiding the Risk of Subcontractor Default ...teleconference will arm you with the tools to proactively manage the potential for subcontractor default. Learning Objectives - You will be able to review practices for managing a subcontractor risk portfolio. - You will be able to explain the steps for managing a default. - You will be able to define strategies on prequalification procedures. - You will be able to identify financial  more...

Purchasing Law: Effective Contract Negotiation & Management In Times Of Financial Uncertainty ...to reduce costs through better inventory and supply-chain management. At the same time, economic pressures are putting historic strains on their supply base. This creates the opportunity for supply chain interruptions that can threaten the very existence of a company. This teleconference helps the persons responsible for supply chain and purchasing management to understand how to best manage  more...

Employee Safety and Health Systems: Cutting Injuries Using the Team Approach ...mittees involve a small number of employees and are often managed by the individual responsible for the facility safety and health system. The problem is that the success of the committee, and thus the system success, is predicated by the authority given to the committee and its leadership which in most cases is low to nonexistent. The bottom line is that employee safety will be as good as  more...

Discover the Secrets of Microsoft(R) Excel Pivot Tables ...ho maintains database-like data invariably needs tools to manage and analyze the data beyond mere sorting and filtering. Excel 's pivot table feature gives you a quick and powerful way to create summary cross-totals combined with an enormous flexibility to restructure your results with simple dragging of fields. Whether you need the ability to create a quick look at the data for that important  more...

Strengthening Self-Esteem, Resilience and Body Image in Adolescents ...will explore ways to teach adolescents to own, accept and manage their feelings, to understand the impact of negative self-talk in promoting stress, self-doubt, and worry, and how to talk back in order to change internal messages and build self-confidence. Learning Objectives - You will be able to discuss what helps to grow self-confidence and promote resiliency. - You will be able to  more...

Design Tips for Rain Gardens: Storm Water and Runoff Control BenefitsRain gardens have been used to beautify landscapes while improving runoff quality since their inception in Prince George's County, Maryland, in the early 1990's. Research has shown that their cousin, bioretention, does a very good job of reducing pollutant loads, reducing runoff volumes and increasing infiltration, spurring regulators to look favorably on these practices. What these  more...

Microsoft Outlook 2007 Tips and Tricks ...utlook is a powerful, feature-filled personal information manager but many users are overwhelmed by the features and options available and never take full advantage of the potential it offers for managing email, calendar and contacts. They don't discover the time-saving shortcuts Outlook provides or utilize the many options included in Outlook. This teleconference offers a quick course in using  more...

Effective Management of Off-Site Employees BenefitsHaving employees telecommute has evolved from being a personal convenience to a good business strategy, and now taking our current economic challenges it is a business necessity. It has become an imperative to effectively manage employees who are not reporting daily to the normal work site. This 90-minute teleconference will discuss how to properly manage off-site employees, the pitfalls  more...

Managing Post-Construction Claims ...inevitably arise. This teleconference will explore how to manage such claims, focusing on identifying and addressing the particular issues that have the potential to minimize the adverse impact of post-construction claims. You will be able to discuss physical failures and warranty issues. You will be able to point out code violations. You will be able to recognize difficult issues in  more...

Minimize Risk with Legal Case, Matter and Practice Management Systems ...management systems and processes will help your practice become more efficient and effective in all aspects of operating your practice and addressing the needs of clients. Whether you are a litigator or a transactional attorney, in private practice or in a legal department, this seminar will focus on the functions and advantages of case, matter, and practice management system software and  more...

Building Green Without Losing Green: Managing Risk in Sustainable Design and Construction Contracts ...the green development context. You will also learn how to manage and mitigate emerging risks present in green design and construction contracts. Contractual risk mitigation will be analyzed from the perspective of both the owner/developer and the design/construction professional. This teleconference will also review examples of asserted green claims and relate such claims to previously  more...

Measuring Inefficiency on a Construction Project BenefitsEfficiency is often the key to profitability. Conversely, inefficiency boosts costs, busts budgets and kills profits. Given the consequences, understanding and managing the efficiency of construction is important to everyone on the project - from the contractors, subcontractors and suppliers that experience inefficiency to the owners and design consultants whose actions can lead to  more...

From TV to Twitter: Working With the Media During a Crisis ...important - sometimes even more important - than how they manage the problem itself. Whether it's a natural disaster, accident, sensational crime or political controversy, the public and the media demand answers and information now, whether through traditional or new social media channels. Managing and surviving a crisis depends on your ability to respond quickly, to communicate with authority  more...

Commodity Risks: How to Identify and Implement a Corporate Hedging Program ...manage the risks associated with changes in commodity prices and their effect on the bottom line. Such firms often wonder if there is a way to manage the risk differently - could they identify the risk in advance, anticipate the impact and mitigate the changes such that their bottom line is preserved? Yes. This teleconference will help you identify the risks of commodity price changes to your  more...

Employee Wages: Administration of Caps, Freezes, Reductions and Furloughs ...ve pared many workforces to the bone, but the pressure to manage costs is relentless. Adjustments to compensation and to working time can be viable alternatives to job cuts, but they are not without legal risk. This teleconference will address the legal and business cases for compensation adjustments and provide a road map for implementing wage cuts, caps and freezes so that employers can  more...

The New World of EEO: What Is Coming ...hich create claims and liability. Learn first-hand how to manage these claims, negotiate and settle them and be in a defensible position should a claim be made. Failing to implement these strategies will continue to result in an increase in claims and the potential for significant adverse rulings against employers. This teleconference is critical for employers who want to reduce the possibility  more...

Damage to Adjacent Property and Structures ... transfer methods. You will also learn how to effectively manage claims when they arise. The presenters are experienced construction attorneys and you will benefit from a unique focus on construction insurance that the panelists will bring to bear on this discussion. Learning Objectives - You will be able to identify the types of damage typically at issue. - You will be able to review best  more...

Dealing with Difficult Patients ...lth care institutions and identify specific approaches to manage the outcomes of most types of conflicts in a variety of health care settings. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to describe types of conflict in the health care setting. - You will be able to discuss patient and caregiver safety issues. - You will be able to identify strategies to diffuse difficult situations. - You will be  more...

Time and Territory Sales Management Techniques ...ous about doing business with you, and how to proactively manage your accounts and customers' expectations. The goal for this session is to give you valuable insight on how to sharpen your skills to be more pro-active with your time and how you manage your territory. The result: You'll walk away with practical information on how to close more sales with less effort. Sales managers,  more...

Fast-Track Construction: Opportunities and Challenges Management ...ject budget items to increase, including internal project management costs. Architects and engineers may not have a clear idea of how to plan and manage drawings and specification production to provide information when it is needed for construction in multiple phases. Contractors may not understand how some interactions with the design team may adversely affect project goals. This  more...

Legal Issues Arising From Nontraditional Checks BenefitsThe proliferation of nontraditional checks and the convergence of paper and electronic payment systems in recent years has created a number of significant operational and compliance issues for financial institutions. This teleconference will help you understand and identify these risks in your institution. It will also give you insight into ways you can manage and mitigate these risks  more...

Suicidology: Your Responsibilities for Protecting Your Clients and the Public ...itial clinical objective, but is at the core of good risk management. Research continues to help clinicians predict suicidal behavior in the individual with increasing accuracy. However, there is no single test or method of assessment. Therefore, it is necessary to identify, quantify and manage those factors that constitute clinical risk. This teleconference will focus on the recent research  more...

Managing Construction Projects ...ng and then executing the complex process of construction management can be daunting, especially during the initiation phase of a capital project. Getting your arms around a complex project and then delivering on the benefits is a challenging, yet rewarding, endeavor. This teleconference will introduce the process-based procedures utilized to manage construction projects. We will explain the  more...

Storm Water Best Management Practice (BMP) Inspection and Maintenance ...per inspection and maintenance of BMPs. Storm water best management practices require regular inspections and maintenance to ensure long-term proper function. Inspections are the most effective way to detect and avoid potential problems before they become a liability. This teleconference will review the regulatory drivers behind inspection and maintenance of storm water best management  more...

Best Practices to Manage Your Multistate Payroll BenefitsPayroll personnel are continually faced with legal and practical challenges associated with employee benefits, overtime, nonexempt employee requirements, employee bonus payments, confusing payroll forms, etc. Not only do you have to know your own state laws but often times neighboring state laws if you have employees across state lines. The taxability of employee benefits is confusing and  more...

How To Prevent Construction Projects From Going Bad ... can and should be taken to help anticipate, identify and manage the problems inherent in the construction process. n nThis teleconference is intended to benefit attendees who want to have a better understanding of the pitfalls of the construction process and how to meet them head on. It will provide a summary level discussion of the aspects of construction that can often lead to a bad project  more...

Demand-Side Water Conservation Initiatives ...ivate companies nationwide develop effective solutions to manage increasing water demands with dwindling water resources. Our team has a proven track record in water conservation and drought preparedness evaluation and implementation to help your organiza¬tion achieve water efficiency objectives. This teleconference will help your organization understand the factors causing the problems and  more...

Patients' Rights Update ...n admission? Practically, how does a health care provider manage expectations, of both the patient and family or friends, when a patient refuses care or reaches the end of his or her life? This teleconference will address the current state of patients' rights and provide guidance into managing these situations. n nLorman Business Center, Inc. dba Lorman Education Services is an approved  more...

Management and Protection of Wetland Buffers ...state regulatory mechanisms that have been promulgated to manage jurisdictional wetlands, these important areas are often overlooked or purposefully ignored. This teleconference will review the ecological benefits and functions of wetland buffers, and will discuss management and protection of these important features. n nLearning Objectives n- You will be able to explain what a wetland buffer  more...

A Practical Guide for Using Litigation Technology During Discovery and at Trial nThe use of technology during discovery and at trial is now a requirement for the modern practice of law. Using and managing these complex systems in a cost effective and advantageous manner is a major challenge. This teleconference is intended to provide you with a practical guide to successfully use electronic discovery and trial presentation software; manage large document productions and  more...

Mitigating the Impact of Construction Projects: Hurdles to Project Success nAll construction projects have impacts on their surroundings, including neighbors, businesses, communities and the physical environment. These impacts frequently are the center of controversy surrounding a project and can lead to unnecessary delays, lost productivity, added project costs and bad public relations. This teleconference will provide you with practical strategies for identifying and  more...

Current Issues in Construction Lending ... buildings, the focus of bankers has shifted to portfolio management as opposed to new business development. With this in mind, this teleconference will review loan portfolio techniques and strategies required to stay on top of troubled borrowers who cannot sell their products. Some of the techniques include performing adequate interest carry analysis, understanding your rights afforded in the  more...

Reducing Insulin Errors ...nts. Moreover, insulin may be the preferred medication to manage glucose while patients are hospitalized. The Joint Commission of Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations and the Institute for Safe Medication Practice continue to identify insulin as one of the top 5 high alert medications. This teleconference will investigate the factors that contribute to insulin errors, practices that can be  more...

Investing IRAs and Qualified Plan Rollovers in Real Estate, Franchises, Start-Ups and Other Private Investments - Techniques and ... real estate and small businesses that they may intend to manage or otherwise be personally involved in. This trend has accelerated in recent years as syndicators, entrepreneurs, private fund managers and franchisors have come to view IRAs and qualified plan rollovers as sources of capital. This raises significant policy and enforcement issues for government regulators, especially with the  more...

Using Medical Certifications to Minimize Employer Liability: FMLA, ADA and Workers' Comp ...pid change, the principles you should use to successfully manage these issues remain largely unchanged, and proper certifications remain a central part of that strategy. This teleconference will review the recent changes, with special attention to how they affect the process of managing employee health issues to minimize litigation and, where it cannot be avoided, to put your company in the  more...