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Unless otherwise noted, Webinars begin at 3:00 p.m. and end at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

Thursday, September 17, 2009
“Rethinking Retirement and Health Benefits Plans”

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The recession has prompted employers and benefits providers to take a hard look at retirement and health benefits. What trends are we seeing? And how are institutions and the benefits industry responding to those trends? This webinar will explore the trends, what employers can do to address their changing needs, and how employees can plan and manage their retirement income and healthcare.

Presenter

Bernadette Davis, regional vice president, TIAA-CREF
Norm Jacobson, senior vice president, Sibson Consulting, A Division of Segal

Thursday, October 29, 2009
“HR Initiatives and the Bottom Line in Times of Economic Downturn: Proactive Impact on the Workforce and Institutional Finances”

This program will focus on specific HR initiatives and approaches designed to address the need to meet budgetary targets while maintaining high employee morale and sustaining desired organizational capabilities. The session will draw upon best practices in providing concrete and tested approaches to addressing budget cuts without resorting to layoffs. A toolkit of models for organizational change will be shared that will help HR professionals attain credibility as institutional activists and innovative strategy architects.

Presenter

Edna Chun, vice president of human resources and equity, Broward College

Friday, November 20, 2009
“How Times Change: HR Services to Attract
and Retain an Experienced Workforce”

Just a few months ago we were struggling to cover the gaps left by retiring Baby Boomers, and now many Boomers have chosen not to retire because they simply can’t afford it. Is your institution providing the right services to keep the Boomers engaged and productive while they rebuild portfolios for retirement? What about services for the other generations you are employing? Learn how Virginia Commonwealth University developed new and existing programs in the face of budget cuts and downsizing, and in the process won national recognition from the AARP for four straight years as one of the “Best Employers for Workers Over 50.”

Presenter

Cindy Andrews, executive director of human resources, Virginia Commonwealth University

Thursday, December 17, 2009
“Hot Topic: Sorting Out Compliance Issues for the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act”

The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA), which took effect late November 21, bans employers from using genetic information to make employment decisions. From advising managers to revisiting wellness plans, institutions across the country are taking steps to ensure compliance. Is yours among them? Join us for this timely webinar, where we’ll explore the specific requirements of the law and the potential pitfalls.

Presenter

Frank Alvarez, a partner in the White Plains, New York office of the national workplace law firm Jackson Lewis LLP. Frank is the national coordinator of Jackson Lewis’ Disability, Leave and Health Management Practice Group which assists employers in complying with the challenging array of federal and state laws that protect injured and ill employees; the most notable being the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Family and Medical Leave Act.