Leading an Organization in Tough Times: Planning and Managing for Potential Risks

Leading an organization in a tough economy leaves no time for problems you can avoid, like negligent hiring, paid time off abuse, telecommuting miscommunications and poorly conducted workplace investigations. With practical understanding of the laws and best practices, you can successfully lead your organization in the face of uncertainty while developing a more competent and productive staff through clear guidelines, policies and actions.

In this course, you'll access the best strategies to plan and implement effective policies before these issues overwhelm you, your managers and the organization as a whole.

Valuable Takeaways You Can Apply Immediately...

You will:

• Establish a legally compliant background check policy that protects you and your company
• Learn the key implications and requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
• Avoid costly negligent hiring by obtaining appropriate background information
• Address inappropriate off-the-job behaviors, including social media and technology abuse effectively and efficiently
• Design and implement a mistake-free paid time-off policy
• Develop a productive telecommuting policy
• Communicate with remote employees
• Prevent common mistakes and costly litigation by conducting thorough and accurate workplace investigations