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In This Issue

FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, November 2021
Cara Woodson Welch

Unconventional Ways to Fight Hiring Bias in a Competitive Market
Arthur Woods

3 Wellness Initiatives to Improve Your DEIB Recruiting and Retention Efforts
Susan Van Klink

Building an Effective Sexual Harassment Training Program
Christina Gialleli

Leading Diverse Teams Post-Pandemic
Tom Barry

6 Ways Leadership Can Keep Employees Engaged in Today’s Work Environment
Corinne Spencer and Antwoin Wall

Preventing and Responding to Workplace Bullying | Addressing Behavior That Is Problematic but not Illegal
Alezah Trigueros and Garrett Smith

‘Everything’s OK’: The Big Lie We’re Telling Ourselves | How to Create a Sustainable Culture of Honesty and Psychological Safety With Intention, Commitment and Willingness to Hear Difficult Truths
Leslie Jones

Why AI Is an Essential Tool for Recruiting Talent
Kumar Ananthanarayana

LEGISLATIVE & POLICY UPDATE, November 2021 | The New U.S. Supreme Court Term Will Produce Important Rulings for Public Sector HR
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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT, November 2021 | Melanie Veal, HR Director for the Butler Metro Housing Authority, Hamilton, Ohio
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In This Issue

FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, October 2021
Cara Woodson Welch

5 HR Considerations for Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives
Bernice Ledbetter, Ed.D.

How an Organization Embraces Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Has a Lasting Impact
Sachin Sama

How to Create Psychological Safety for LGBTQ+ Employees
Dr. David Rock and Jon Martin

How Leaders Can Identify Microaggressions at Work and Shut Them Down
Heather R. Younger

7 Things to Avoid When Fostering a Neurodiverse Workplace
Sarah Nannery

Attract Today’s Top Talent by Focusing on Diversity
Jessica Diamond

Do You Have Wellness Privilege at Work?
Laura Putnam and Karen Catlin

Investigating Reports of Discrimination and Harassment in a Virtual World | An Employment Lawyer Explains How to Navigate the New Landscape
Ann Fromholz

WHAT THE RESEARCH SHOWS, October 2021 | Promoting Inclusivity in Assessment
Yari Randall

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT, October 2021 | Holly Gadd, Human Resources Manager for the City of Farmington, Utah
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In This Issue

FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, September 2021
Cara Woodson Welch

Know What to Do When the ADA, the FMLA and Workers’ Compensation Intersect
Monica Lynn Kennedy, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, IPMA-SCP

How COVID-19 Will Impact Open Enrollment During 2021
Doug Ramsthel

Emerging Technology Offers Ways to Tackle Employees’ Mental Health Challenges
Ted Hong, MBA

Traditional Benefits Aren’t Working for Working Parents | Inclusive Organizations Must Respond to Each Employee’s Unique Needs
Karsten Vagner

3 Positive Trends in Fertility Benefits for LGBTQ+ Employees
Peter Nieves

Retiree Health Benefits: Cost-Sharing and Prefunding Improvements Are Needed
Laurie LoFranco

Early Retirement Plans: A Budget Tool and Employee Incentive Opportunity
Dan Keenan

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT, September 2021 | Charlene Leslie, SHPR, SHRM-SCP, IPMA-SCP, HR Administrator for the City of Gladstone, Mo.
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In This Issue

FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, August 2021
Cara Woodson Welch, Esq.

Lessons Learned From Infusing the Hiring Process With Empathy
David Kitchen

Pandemic Musts for Public HR: Communication, Confidence and Consistency
Billie C. Winzor, M.Ed., IPMA-SCP

How a County Agency Met Employees’ Need for Timely, Actionable Feedback | Q&A With Cuyahoga County, Ohio, Personnel Review Commission Director Rebecca Kopcienski, M.A., SHRM-SCP, IPMA-SCP
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Make Learning and Development Central to the Post-Pandemic Employee Experience
Jonathan Finkelstein

Strengthen Cybersecurity Habits by Approaching the Problem as if It’s a Wellness Program
George Finney

EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT, August 2021 | Engagement Now Matters More Than Ever
Bob Lavigna, IPMA-SCP

LEGISLATIVE & POLICY UPDATE, August 2021
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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT, August 2021 | Daniel Hunter, MPA, SHRM-CP, Human Resources Director for the City of The Dalles, Ore.
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In This Issue

FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, July 2021
Cara Woodson Welch

As Money Anxieties Mount for Public Employees, so Does the Need for Financial Wellness Programs
Daniel Bryant and Heather Garbers, CVBS

Financial Wellness: The Hidden Gem of Employee Well-Being
Kristal Walker. D.M., CPTM

Yes, You Can Provide the Workplace Financial Wellness Benefits Your Employees Want
Joanne Del Signore

Is Saving for Emergencies the Key to Unlocking Financial Wellness?
Devin Miller

5 Interactive Tools to Make Your Financial Wellness Program a Slam Dunk
From the National Association of State Treasurers

How Two Public Sector Organizations Used Grants to Foster Financial Wellness for Employees
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What Benefits Administrators Should Know About Temporary Flexibilities for Health FSAs and DCAPs
Heather DeBlanc and Stephanie Lowe

When a Workers’ Compensation Claimant Becomes an Inmate | How to Mitigate Exposure and Close Out a Case for an Incarcerated Employee
Joanna Hair

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT, July 2021 | Brenda L. Ford, IPMA-SCP, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, Custom Human Resource Services and Solutions, LLC
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