Strategies for Shaping Company Culture, Ensuring Compliance, and Promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Amidst COVID-19 Policies, Remote Work, and Globalization.
This course provides an overview of the various issues related to human resources management in today's changing work environment. It explores the role of HR in shaping company culture, enforcing policies, and navigating the complexities of remote work and international laws. Additionally, the course addresses the impact of COVID-19 policies on HR departments and the residual effects on diversity and inclusion in the workforce. The course also discusses topics such as non-compete agreements, pay equity, dealing with offending employees, affirmative action, and the impact of Supreme Court rulings on diversity and equity in employment. Topics discussed include: The role of human resources in 2023 Challenges faced by HR departments due to COVID-19 policies Recruiting, retaining employees, organizational effectiveness, and compensation Succession planning for knowing employee goals Impact of COVID-19 policies on remote and hybrid work policies Policies for employee equipment and location in remote work Diversity and inclusion in the workforce Accommodations for long COVID and mental health under ADA claims Protecting employees with chronic health issues Minimum wage and safe working environments Non-compete agreements and their impact on employees Pay equity and transparency Company culture and its impact on HR Dealing with offending employees Navigating the complexities of remote work and international laws Affirmative action and its impact on employment The Supreme Court's review of Harvard's use of race in its admission process.
Lead Global Mobility Partner | Biogen
Agile compliance counsel focused on employment-related issues with exceptional leadership and organizational skills. Recognized as particularly effective at analyzing complex issues; creating practical solutions to unusual fact patterns; researching laws and regulations to create systems to ensure compliance; presenting intricate legal information across disciplines; and developing long-term strategies for streamlined operations. Excels in communicating with diverse populations because of extensive international travel and significant experience, including teaching and working, in diverse, dynamic environments. Fluent in Creole (Haitian) and French. Admitted to the bar of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Cassie’s practice focuses on advising multinational companies, entrepreneurs, and start-up companies representing various industries, including marketing, retail, technology, communications, and architecture, on employment-based immigration matters, which includes the preparation of nonimmigrant and immigrant petitions and adjustment of status applications. Moreover, Cassie executes risk assessments for stakeholders regarding corporate restructuring and the impact on employees’ work authorization. Cassie’s experience in immigration legal matters includes having served in internships for the Boston Immigration Court and the Loyola University Stuart H. Smith Law Clinic and Center for Social Justice.
Podcast Host | LearnFormula
Cole Reder is a skilled professional with experience in a range of multimedia and technical fields. He has extensive experience with Adobe Photoshop and Premiere, recording audio via DAW, and using XSplit Broadcaster. He is also highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suites. From November 26th, 2020, to the present, Cole hosted and edited "The Canadian Perspective," a podcast he created. He recorded and edited audio using Reaper DAW and frequently used Adobe Premiere Pro and Photoshop. Cole was also responsible for planning and coordinating all social media, including SEO, and researching for each episode. Since January 3rd, 2022, Cole has been working as an assembler at MacDon Industries Ltd. He assembles intricate kits, performing a wide range of building tasks, demonstrating his ability to perform physically demanding work with a high degree of accuracy. Cole's educational background includes graduating cum laude from Sanford Collegiate in 2017. He was on the honor roll in 2015, 2016, and 2017, studying Pre-Calculus Mathematics, English, and Jazz Band, among other subjects. He then attended Red River College from August 2017 to April 2019, where he received a Bachelor of Business Administration. During his time there, he was on the Dean's List twice and maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.5. Cole excelled in Accounting, Economics, and Personal Selling and developed strong leadership skills in group settings.
