Event

• The Future Forum: Exploring the New Frontiers of Technology, Workspace Design, and Employment

  September 17, 2018

  Course Description:             Major innovations are transforming the workplace in all areas of technology, workspace design, and employment. This seminar is designed to help business owners, operational directors, and human resource professionals understand the trends ahead and prepare your organization in all the areas of technology, workspace design, and employment.   Presenters: Richard Benoit | Workplace Consultant | Steelcase Keith […]

• Building a Self-Funded Health Insurance Program

  August 22, 2018

  Description: Increasing costs in health insurance are drawing a large number of employers to evaluate self-funded health insurance programs. Self-funded programs afford employers the opportunity to reduce costs by eliminating certain taxes and fees, carrier profit margins, and claim reserves as well as provide the opportunity to access claim data and design a flexible, efficient […]

• Session Three | Baby Please Don’t Leave Me: Surviving the FMLA/ADA/WC Blues

  May 29, 2018

  Webinar This webinar focuses on the interplay between the Family Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”), Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) and Workers’ Compensation (“WC”) laws.  All three allow or mandate leaves of absence for employees with serious illness or injuries, but what they require for compliance differs significantly. This webinar will provide supervisors and human resource […]

• Session Two | #MeToo and You: A Sexual Harassment Toolkit for the Post-Weinstein Era

  May 28, 2018

  Webinar The #MeToo movement is a worldwide campaign against sexual harassment and assault, which includes preventing it at work. Our sexual harassment prevention webinar will train supervisors and HR professionals to recognize behaviors and situations that can lead to sexual harassment claims, develop strategies for responding to and investigating claims, identify ways to create a […]

• Session One | Tweet What? Social Media in the Workplace

  May 27, 2018

  Webinar Social Media platforms continue to drive connections not only in personal relationships but also professional circles. Organizations embraced the use of social media, however, research suggests that nearly 45% of employees say their employer does not have a social media policy. Attend this one hour webinar to understand: Business risks and challenges associated with […]

• Empower Hour: Planning for a Financially Fit Future

  February 9, 2018

  Join us for a complimentary seminar as we outline strategies for young professionals and families to secure a financially fit future. This collaborative conversation incorporates best practices of financial, insurance, estate and tax planning.   Conversation & Discussion Leaders: Geoff Sadek | Argus Financial Consultants Lauren Hinton | BDO Brian Boer | Boer Insurance Group […]

• Strategic Acquisitions Seminar

  January 30, 2018

  Build Your Playbook Economic conditions in West Michigan continue to favor organizational growth through acquisition. This interdisciplinary panel will provide real life applications and strategies to help executives identify and manage the next organizational growth opportunity. Our panel will share insight on the following: Sourcing proprietary (or “off-market”) acquisitions Structuring and financing the deal Conducting […]

• Honoring Your Father and Mother: A Legal Perspective on Elder Care

  January 24, 2018

  This conference will explore aspects of legal and practical issues that arise as people age including estate planning essentials, caregiver collective, Medicaid planning and pitfalls, and current topics in elder law. Presenters will identify differences between wills and trusts, how to avoid legal entanglements with your family, differences between Power of Attorney and Patient Advocate, […]

• Building Value in Your Business

  October 24, 2017

  How do business owners build and create the most value in their business to create a successful transition? Successful transactions often require key planning and implementation of value-added strategies years in advance.  Attend this complimentary seminar to understand the five key components which will maximize value for your organization, identify the internal and external threats, and […]

• Let’s Talk Talent

  October 1, 2017

  Join us for a workshop designed specifically for West Michigan organizations to attract and retain talent.   Keynote Presentation | Today’s Talent Temperature: Beth Kelly | HR Collaborative Kevin Stotts | Talent2025 Current headlines report that jobless rates continue to dip to record lows with job growth in both business and professional services as well […]