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Past Audio Conferences

Recordings of the following CEA audio conferences are available on CD.

Each conference is 90 minutes long, and comes with a printed version of the conference handout. Handouts contain speaker bios, an outline of the presentation, and supplemental editorial materials, often including sample policies, past CEA articles, checklists and more.

Recordings of CEA audio conferences are a great way to share these critical updates with your staff and senior management. Listen during your commute, at the office, at home, or at the gym. They're incredibly convenient—and a great value.

Workers' Compensation Claims Review in California: Why Regular Reviews Save Money and Prevent Litigation—Steps You Can Take Now
Audio Conference
Originally presented on April 30, 2008
Without close monitoring of open workers' compensation claims, you can lose hundreds of thousands of dollars from your bottom line in payouts relating to unnecessary medical treatment, surgery, lost time . . . more

Meal and Rest Periods in California: Which Breaks You Must Provide—and When—and What to Do When Workers Won't Cooperate

Audio Conference
Originally presented on April 22, 2008
The California meal and rest period requirements are a notorious source of problems and confusion for employers. Who is legally entitled to breaks? When must these breaks be provided? What happens when it's impractical or impossible to provide a break at the correct time? . . . more

Workers' Compensation in California: Why Getting It Wrong Can Hurt Your Bottom Line; How To Protect Yourself
Audio Conference
Originally presented on April 16, 2008
You may think you know all you need to about workers' comp in California, but misconceptions abound. Many employers believe, for example, that if an injury happens at work, it is automatically a comp claim. . . . more

Hiring: The Hidden Risks of Using Google, Facebook, MySpace, and Other Websites to Scope Out New and Prospective Hires; What You Need to Watch Out For

Audio Conference
Originally presented on April 3, 2008
Just hours after you've faxed an offer letter to your top-choice candidate for that open supervisor position, you decide on a lark to Google his name--and you discover his personal website plastered with racy photos from his recent New Year's party. . . . more

English-Only Policies: The Potential Perks and Pitfalls; How to Craft a Policy That Works for You - And Avoid Legal Risks

Audio Conference
Originally presented on Thursday, March 20, 2008
According to 2005 numbers provided by the Department of Education, approximately 5 percent of U.S. adults--about 11 million people--lack literacy in English. As immigration rates and national diversity continue to rise, these numbers are increasing. . . . more

HR Self-Audits in California: How to Discover (and Fix) Your Weak Spots Before a Government Agency or Disgruntled Employee Does

Audio Conference
Originally presented on March 18, 2008
Many companies fail to keep up with the complex, ever-changing world of employment laws, regulations, and court cases. Even those with a fully staffed HR department often fail to conduct regular self-audits, which tend to get bumped by more immediately pressing matters. . . . more

Suddenly a Supervisor: 11 Practical Training and Development Tips for Brand-New Front-Line Managers in California

Audio Conference
Originally presented on Thursday, March 12, 2008
You've just hired (or promoted) a brand-new front-line supervisor in your workplace. Once the "Congratulations!" cake has disappeared from the break room, however, prepare yourself: The real work now begins. How can you teach new supervisors to give directions, instead of following them? Will they succeed in coaching, motivating, and even disciplining employees who were once their peers (and still their friends)? . . . more

Employee Incentives in California: 9 Proven Strategies (Beyond Paychecks!) to Engage, Energize, and Retain Your Workers in 2008

Audio Conference
Originally presented on February 19, 2008
It's not about the money. These employees say 70 percent of their job satisfaction comes from their perceived value and support in the workplace, while only 2 percent depends on their paychecks and benefits. And, another national survey predicts, more than a third of U.S. workers will leave their jobs this year because they're not happy where they are. . . . more

Love on the Job in California: 7 Steps for Recognizing and Effectively Managing Workplace Romance Issues

Audio Conference
Originally presented on February 13, 2008
You'll find them in every California workplace, workers who aren't completely failing in their jobs, at least not to the point that you're ready to fire them, but instead they're falling short in one or more areas - and you know that you must fix these performance issues soon before the workers turn into full-time problems. . . . more

Dealing With Problem Employees in California: 11 Proven Strategies for Coaching, Counseling, Disciplining, and Terminating Poor Performers in the Workplace

Audio Conference
Originally presented on February 6, 2008
You'll find them in every California workplace, workers who aren't completely failing in their jobs, at least not to the point that you're ready to fire them, but instead they're falling short in one or more areas - and you know that you must fix these performance issues soon before the workers turn into full-time problems. . . . more

2008 Legislative Update: The Laws, Regulations, and Court Cases California Employers Need to Know About Now

Audio Conference
Originally presented on January 29, 2008
any HR professionals agree, hands down, that California imposes more legal and regulatory burdens on employers than any other state in the country. In 2007, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and the California General Assembly kept that tradition alive by passing a wide range of new employment-related statutes. . . . more

Coaching for Success: How to Unlock Employees' Potential for Improved Performance and Boost Workplace Retention and Morale

Audio Conference
Originally presented on January 23, 2008
This engaging, interactive session will explain how to maintain a coaching mentality, effectively adapt a coaching style for different types of employees, identify issues, set goals to achieve collaborative solutions, and help employees take ownership of their performance. . . . more

The Administrative Exemption in California: How to Avoid Overtime Classification Mistakes

Audio Conference
Originally presented on January 15, 2008
Of the four overtime exemptions—managerial, administrative, professional, and outside sales—the administrative exemption is probably the least clear-cut and the most difficult to qualify for. It's also the exemption that causes employers the most trouble. . . . more

The 9 Deadly Sins of Hiring and Recruiting: How to Avoid Repeating These Costly HR Mistakes at Your Workplace

Audio Conference
Originally presented on January 9, 2008
From video resumes to online recruiting, and background checks to noncompete agreements, recruiting and hiring the best people is extremely challenging these days. . . . more

The FMLA/CFRA Minefield: How You Can Avoid Leave-Related Mistakes With Your Employees' Pay, Bonuses, and Benefits

Audio Conference
Originally presented on December 18, 2007
From medical certifications to intermittent leave requests, following the rules of the Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the California Family Rights Act (CFRA) can be tricky business . . . more

Managing Paid-Time-Off (PTO) Banks in California: Advanced Strategies for Reducing Unscheduled Absences Without Alienating Employees (or Violating the Law)

Audio Conference
Originally presented on December 13, 2007
Two out of three employees who fail to show up for work aren't staying home because they're truly sick, a recent survey found. Every missing worker cuts your productivity, increases the strain on the employees who showed up for work as promised, and hits your bottom line with $660 in added costs per employee every year! . . . more

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