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SUMMARY:LEGAL UPDATE - VIRGINIA MARIJUANA LAWS AND THE WORKPLACE
DESCRIPTION:Join us as Matthew Nieman discusses the hiring\, drug testing and workplace safety implications of a new law in Virginia loosening restrictions on marijuana possession in “New marijuana law in Virginia means some employers may change their drug testing policy
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/legal-update-virginia-marijuana-laws-and-the-workplace/
LOCATION:Virginia
CATEGORIES:For Businesses,Workforce Development,Webinars,For Employees/Jobseekers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220503T080000
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SUMMARY:Dulles SHRM Chapter Meeting: Mindfulness in the Workplace
DESCRIPTION:Being caught in the middle\, catering to employees and managers\, can be taxing on your mental\, emotional\, physical\, and spiritual health. Self care is nothing new to HR departments\, yet observing yourself during hard conversations and interactions can be your saving grace in how it will unfold. Whether you’re tasked to defuse a work situation and not take it home with you is easier said than done. However\, with a few mindful and awareness tools that can empower you to embrace your professional and personal life in a balanced holistic union. \nDulles SHRM is pleased to welcome Naranjan Nota\, founder of Bright Shining Light. Ms. Nota will be speaking about Mindfulness in the Workplace. \nDuring this session\, you will learn how to: \n\nIdentify the emotional states you’re faced with from others.\nObserve your own reactions.\nLearn to recognize extreme traits and qualities in self and others.\nInvite an opportunity for balance.\n\nZoom Meeting – Participants will receive link prior to the meeting
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/dulles-shrm-chapter-meeting-mindfulness-in-the-workplace/
LOCATION:Virginia
CATEGORIES:Workforce Development,Webinars,For Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220505T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220505T093000
DTSTAMP:20260507T061123
CREATED:20220503T183351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220503T183351Z
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SUMMARY:Dulles SHRM Discussion Group: Culture and Leadership
DESCRIPTION:Dulles SHRM Discussion Group is pleased to welcome Alexa Beavers\, Founder and Managing Partner at The Axela Group.  This session will focus on organizational culture and leadership. \nYou will learn about: \n\nHow to define culture\nHow culture impacts you\nHow to change your culture to enhance your work environment – and how to coach the leaders you work with to do the same\nWhat “living” the culture looks like for you and the leaders you work with\n\nZoom Meeting – Participants will receive link prior to the meeting
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/dulles-shrm-discussion-group-culture-and-leadership/
LOCATION:Virginia
CATEGORIES:Workforce Development,Webinars,For Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220518T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220518T130000
DTSTAMP:20260507T061123
CREATED:20220504T204542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220504T204542Z
UID:21298-1652875200-1652878800@biz.loudoun.gov
SUMMARY:Dulles SHRM:Mindfulness in the Workplace
DESCRIPTION:Being caught in the middle\, catering to employees and managers\, can be taxing on your mental\, emotional\, physical\, and spiritual health. Self care is nothing new to HR departments\, yet observing yourself during hard conversations and interactions can be your saving grace in how it will unfold. Whether you’re tasked to defuse a work situation and not take it home with you is easier said than done. However\, with a few mindful and awareness tools that can empower you to embrace your professional and personal life in a balanced holistic union. \nDulles SHRM is pleased to welcome Naranjan Nota\, founder of Bright Shining Light. Ms. Nota will be speaking about Mindfulness in the Workplace. \nDuring this session\, you will learn how to: \n\nIdentify the emotional states you’re faced with from others.\nObserve your own reactions.\nLearn to recognize extreme traits and qualities in self and others.\nInvite an opportunity for balance.\n\nZoom Meeting – Participants will receive link prior to the meeting
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/dulles-shrmmindfulness-in-the-workplace/
LOCATION:Virginia
CATEGORIES:Workforce Development,Webinars,For Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220518T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220518T150000
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SUMMARY:Supporting Employee Mental Health and Wellbeing: The Importance of an Individualized Approach
DESCRIPTION:In this webinar\, participants will hear the results of the “Mental Health in America: A 2022 Workplace Report” produced by the SHRM Foundation. Attendees also will learn about the critical role employers play in addressing mental health in the workplace and how a proactive\, individualized approach\, along with organization-wide programs to create mental health friendly workplaces can lead to a more inclusive and productive work environment for all. Topics will include: \n\nEffective ways to provide individualized supports for employees with mental health conditions\nWays to normalize conversations about mental health between employees and supervisors\nIncorporating individual approaches into accommodations systems\nExamples of effective workplace mental health programs implemented by employers\n\nAttendees will hear from the following business representatives who are using these practices: \n\nToccara Briggs\, ADA Team Manager\, Intel\nLori Golden\, Abilities Strategy Leader\, EY\nWendi Safstrom\, President\, SHRM Foundation
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/supporting-employee-mental-health-and-wellbeing-the-importance-of-an-individualized-approach/
LOCATION:Virginia
CATEGORIES:Workforce Development,Webinars,For Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220601T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220601T133000
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CREATED:20220527T151214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T151214Z
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SUMMARY:Culture Counts: Ensuring Your Culture Doesn’t Cost You (Zoom Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:In this webinar\, Bethany Lord and Amanda Haddaway will discuss the importance of creating an intentional workplace culture\, the drawbacks of having a toxic workplace culture and walk you through the top questions you should be asking to assess your own workplace cultures. \nThis webinar is free and is pre-approved for 1 SHRM credit.
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/culture-counts-ensuring-your-culture-doesnt-cost-you-zoom-webinar/
LOCATION:Virginia
CATEGORIES:For Businesses,Small Biz,Workforce Development,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220614T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220614T183000
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SUMMARY:Loudoun SHRM- Dr. Rohini Anand Diversity\, Equity & Inclusion Fireside Chat
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Rohini Anand is Founder and CEO of Rohini Anand LLC providing Diversity\, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) advisory services to clients in the public and private sectors. She is a strategic business leader and trusted board member who has successfully transformed cultures and built an iconic brand with an enduring reputation\, resulting in accelerating new business creation. \nWith expertise that spans executive leadership\, human capital\, global corporate responsibility\, wellness and diversity equity and inclusion. Rohini brings a unique perspective on the critical alignment of the business culture and the triple bottom line to drive exceptional performance. Rohini is recognized as a pioneer in the DEI field and is a sought after expert by leaders around the world. \nHer global experience\, cultural dexterity\, extensive network and ability to influence leaders result in a reputation for judgment\, integrity\, and accountability. \nThis is a Zoom meeting.
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/loudoun-shrm-dr-rohini-anand-diversity-equity-inclusion-fireside-chat/
LOCATION:Virginia
CATEGORIES:Workforce Development,Webinars,For Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220615T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220615T093000
DTSTAMP:20260507T061123
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220609T163010Z
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SUMMARY:Dulles SHRM: How To Be More Effective In Your Instructional Design
DESCRIPTION:Upskilling your talent is critical within any team today. Training your team effectively impacts your competitive advantage\, retention efforts\, and team performance. Too often\, instructional design can fall short resulting in disengaged\, begrudged\, theoretical\, outdated training. In this session\, you will learn practical action steps\, strategies\, and approaches that you can apply today to improve the effectiveness of your training. You’ll learn how to adjust your training to the virtual\, hybrid\, and in-person dynamic of teams\, how to alter activities to be engaging and practical\, and how to strategically build in learning design in a proven 5 step process for richer learning experience. \n  \nLearning objectives of session: \n  \n\nHow to create an environment (virtual and in person) for better learning\nHow to design activities with a purpose for more application focused learning\nHow to improve transitions and flow within the design of your sessions\nHow to make training more engaging
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/dulles-shrm-how-to-be-more-effective-in-your-instructional-design/
LOCATION:Virginia
CATEGORIES:Workforce Development,Webinars,For Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220623T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220623T140000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220622T132752Z
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SUMMARY:Hiring Remote Employees in New States
DESCRIPTION:The pandemic showed how successful remote and hybrid work can be — for both employers and employees.\nThe fact is\, future-thinking HR professionals\, realize what this success means for their company. \nThey are taking advantage of the new work models to expand their hiring efforts beyond state boundaries. And you should be too. \nJoin us for this free webinar on June 23 to find out exactly what you need to start hiring employees in new states. \nYou’ll walk away knowing: \nEverything you should consider before deciding to expand your hiring efforts\,\nThe benefits of hiring across state lines\, including access to the best talent and improving your retention rates\,\nKey federal\, state\, and city laws you’ll need to keep in mind\,\nExactly how to tailor offer letters to match different state laws\,\nWays to make sure your non-compete is enforceable in the state you’re in\,\nBest practices for cross-state employment agreements\,\nAnd much more! \nThree times available 1 PM ET\, 3 PM ET\, 5 PM ET
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/hiring-remote-employees-in-new-states/
LOCATION:Virginia
CATEGORIES:Workforce Development,Webinars,For Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220713T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220713T150000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220629T190610Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar - Is Your Benefits Program in Compliance? You Might Be Surprised
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this 60-minute webinar with attorney Jennifer Savion\, founder of Savion Workplace Solutions\, an HR consultancy in Sacramento\, California\, as she discusses the recent compliances issues impacting employer-sponsored benefits programs\, like health insurance and paid leave\, as well as how to better understand risk exposure for your specific organization. \nAttendees will learn: \n\nHow to meet new transparency requirements;\nWhat to know (and what employees need to know) about the No Surprises Act;\nHow ADA and GINA regulations affect wellness programs;\nWhy changes to the Mental Health Parity Act triggered by the 21st Century Cures Act may affect your programs;\nHow to make sure you’re following the latest ACA and COBRA rules.
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/webinar-is-your-benefits-program-in-compliance-you-might-be-surprised/
LOCATION:Virginia
CATEGORIES:Workforce Development,Webinars,For Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220809T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220809T183000
DTSTAMP:20260507T061123
CREATED:20220801T184848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220801T184848Z
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SUMMARY:Uncovering Unconscious Bias (Online Event)
DESCRIPTION:In this workshop\, participants will learn about unconscious bias and how it affects their workplace relationships and decision-making. \nThrough this workshop\, participants will: \n• Learn how priming bias works. \n• See how bias can affect their choices at work. \n• Conduct a personal social network analysis. \n• Develop new practices and skills to minimize bias in business decisions. \n• Learn how unconscious bias affects diversity and business strategy. \n• Develop a business case to integrate diversity strategy throughout the organization. \nParticipants will explore the following questions: \n• What is unconscious bias? \n• How does unconscious bias affect our lives and the workplace? \n• What biases do I have? \n• What tools are available to me to reduce the effects of bias in my workplace?
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/uncovering-unconscious-bias-online-event/
LOCATION:Virginia
CATEGORIES:Workforce Development,Webinars,For Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220901T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220901T093000
DTSTAMP:20260507T061123
CREATED:20220815T202802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220815T202802Z
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SUMMARY:HR Analytics and Tool Demonstration (Virtual Meeting)
DESCRIPTION:In this session you will learn about HR Analytics and using JPAS (Analytics tool) to analyze your data. This will be presented by Marshall Pattie\, Ph.D\, Professor of Management at James Madison University. \nZoom Meeting – Participants will receive link prior to the meeting
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/hr-analytics-and-tool-demonstration-virtual-meeting/
LOCATION:Virginia
CATEGORIES:Workforce Development,Webinars,For Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230423T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230426T170000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230403T180611Z
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SUMMARY:HR Virginia 2023 Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:This in-person conference is an opportunity for our community to celebrate our contributions and become inspired by and participate in where we are going. Embrace future possibilities for improving ourselves and building relationships\, in the world of work. \nIf the last few years have taught us anything\, it’s that we need to Recharge\, Refresh and Re-engage.  Recharge as human resource professionals\, focusing on our mental and physical health as well as those we support. HR professionals need to Refresh to stay relevant in the ever-changing working environment and be more creative to recruit and keep the talent that drives organizational business goals. HR must Re-engage to steward a culture of respect and equity at all levels while delivering the business strategy\, driving workforce performance and engagement\, and enhancing the experience for everyone. This conference is sure to provide you with the tools to do just that.en
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/hr-virginia-2023-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Greater Richmond Convention Center\, 403 N 3rd St\, Richmond\, Virginia\, 23219
CATEGORIES:Workforce Development,For Employees/Jobseekers,For Businesses
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