CCH is proud to present the audio seminar Best Practices for Managing Absenteeism and Presenteeism now available on CD .
According to the 2006 CCH Unscheduled Absence Survey, the rate of unscheduled absenteeism has climbed to its highest level since 1999, costing some large employers an estimated $850,000 per year in direct payroll costs, and even more in indirect costs.
To help you deal with these issues in your workplace, CCH is proud to present Best Practices for Managing Absenteeism and Presenteeism with Frank Alvarez, J.D., of Jackson Lewis, Lisa Velte, SPHR, Director of HR at Analytical Graphics, Inc. (named the 2006 Best Medium Company to Work for in America), and CCH workplace analysts Brett Gorovsky, J.D., and Pamela Wolf, J.D. Our speakers will help you understand what programs legally can be used to keep employees on the job and identify workable solutions to maintain a healthier workplace – not just during flu season but throughout the year.
In addition, Best Practices for Managing Absenteeism and Presenteeism will cover:
Featured in CNN, NPR Today, AP, Wall Street Journal, HR Magazine, HR Executive, and more, the 2006 CCH Unscheduled Absence Survey is the only survey that provides American business with a clear look at the rate of unscheduled absences, as well as the financial impact of no-shows on companies nationwide.
This program has been approved for 1.5 recertification credit hours toward PHR, SPHR and GPHR recertification through the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI). Please be sure to note the program ID number on your recertification application form. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit the HRCI homepage at www.hrci.org.
Frank Alvarez
Frank Alvarez, a partner in the White Plains, New York office of the national workplace law firm of Jackson Lewis LLP, is the national coordinator of Jackson Lewis’ Disability, Leave and Health Management Practice Group. Mr. Alvarez writes and speaks frequently on disability management issues including legal developments under the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Lisa Velte, SPHR
Lisa Velte, SPHR, has served as the HR director at Analytical Graphics, Inc. (AGI) for the past 10+ years. She has played an integral role in designing and maintaining an award-winning, full service HR program. Most recently, AGI was named the #1 Best Medium Company to Work for in America in 2006 after winning the #1 spot in the Small company category for 2004 and 2005. The company has also been honored in the Inc. 500, Technology Fast 50, and the Best Places to Work in PA contests.
Brett Gorovsky
Brett Gorovsky, an attorney and employment law analyst, is the coordinating editor of CCH’s Accommodating Disabilities Decisions.
Pamela Wolf
Pamela Wolf, an attorney and employment law analyst, is the editor of CCH’s EEOC Compliance Manual and its newsletter. As a practicing attorney for 12 years, Wolf’s experience included employment and civil rights matters.
CCH's live audio seminars require nothing more than a telephone connection. Per site fee, you can have an unlimited number of listeners at your site participate, get up to speed and in-the-know on these hot new topics.
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