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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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In This Issue

FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, June 2021
Cara Woodson Welch

The Language of Business Is Numbers. Can You Speak It?
Robert Brown

Leading With Empathy: The Superpower All Leaders Must Cultivate
Minter Dial

Master the Art of Delegating
Brian Smith, Ph.D., and Mary Smith

Embrace the Role HR Plays in Ensuring Leadership Accountability
Vince Molinaro, Ph.D.

Combat Change Fatigue With 4 Communication Best Practices
Andrew O’Shaughnessy

HR Can Lead Cross-Cultural Communications in the New Digital Era
Ann Feyerherm, Ph.D.

Keep COVID-19 Stress Out of Your Official Communications | 12 Steps Leaders Can Take to Hold Toxicity at Bay
May Habib

Avoid a One-Size-Fits-All Plan for Recalling Workers to the Office
Jim Durkin

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT, June 2021 | golbou ghassemieh, IPMA-SCP, Human Resources Project Manager, Koff & Associates
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IN MEMORIAM: Kimla Dwyann Thompson Milburn | Jan. 13, 1963–April 13, 2021
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In This Issue

FROM THE PRESIDENT, May 2021
Pam Dollard, IPMA-SCP

Do Not Buy Into Myths and Misconceptions About Managing Remote Employees
Lin Grensing-Pophal

Move Everyone Up the Five Levels of Problem-Solving
Cheryl Stookes

Digital Fatigue: A Danger Facing Even the Most Engaged Employees
Jeff Gelinas, MBA

Focus on How Automation Can Improve the Employee Experience
Lauren Ruef

How Leaders Can Align Employee Performance With the Organization’s Purpose
Srikant Chellappa

What Is Workforce Analytics and Why Should You Use This Tool?
Guy DiMemmo

The Boss as a Target: Recognizing and Stopping Upward Bullying
Susan Shellard, MPA, FACHE, OTR

LEGISLATIVE & POLICY UPDATE, May 2021 | A New President and New Laws Impact Public Sector HR Practice
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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT, May 2021 | Kiearha Davidson, IPMA-CP, HR Consultant for the City of Pontiac, Mich.
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In This Issue

FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, April 2021
Cara Woodson Welch

How to Meet Employees’ Growing Need for Mental Health Benefits With Traditional and Emerging Solutions
Tiffany Stiller

Ways to Promote Work-Life Balance by Addressing the Main Drivers of COVID-Related Burnout
Matt Martin

Is Your EAP Providing the Right Mental Health Care?
Bill Gianoukos

In Defense of Praise: Addressing Performance Management Challenges In the Public Sector
Ed Stevens

How to Attract and Engage Candidates in the Untapped Pool of Neurodiverse Talent
Portia Kibble Smith

Top Inclusion-isms for Successfully Onboarding Employees With Disabilities
Tova Sherman

Maintaining Operations by Tracing the Spread of COVID-19 | Contact Tracing Remains an Essential Tool for Safeguarding Employees’ Health and Wellness Even as Vaccines Become Widely Available
Timothy Williams

WHAT THE RESEARCH SHOWS, April 2021 | Mental Health and Public Sector HR
Maria Villarreal

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT, April 2021 | Jason Vinette, Director of Personnel for the Town of Irondequoit, N.Y.
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