HR is Life! Making Your Organization Better Through the Lessons of Ted Lasso
In recent memory, has there been any entertaining content providing better instruction to human resources leaders than 'Ted Lasso'? The show's focus on the very human aspects of running an organization make clear how important our human capital is to our success. This session will use the wonderfully people-centric 'Ted Lasso' as the vehicle through which important topical human resources issues will be addressed. Invite inspiration from this nontraditional source, allow Ted and his friends to guide your firm, and . . . Believe!
Learning Objectives:
- Examine current issues confronting human resources and develop practical solutions to address those problems.
- Discover resources that can be utilized to enhance retention and recruitment for you organization.
- Evaluate the importance of mental health and mitigating against implicit bias in the hiring processes.
Michael S. Cohen, J.D.
Michael S. Cohen is a partner in Duane Morris’ Employment, Labor, Benefits and Immigration Practice Group. Michael concentrates his practice in the areas of employment law training and counseling. He has trained and counseled employers throughout the country on subjects including harassment prevention; diversity, equity and inclusion; combatting implicit bias; performance management; discipline and discharge; hiring and recruiting practices; performance evaluations; FMLA, ADA and FLSA compliance; leave of absence policies; LGBTQ+ issues in the workplace; substance abuse testing; workplace violence; records retention; conducting background checks; and more. Michael also has conducted investigations into claims of harassment and discrimination and has drafted employee handbooks, employment agreements, non-compete agreements and post-termination agreements. Michael regularly conducts in excess of 200 trainings each year. He has represented clients throughout the country in EEO and other administrative proceedings.
Michael has been cited as a national authority on employment issues by The New York Times, The Associated Press, USA Today, MSNBC.com, HR Magazine, SHRM On-Line, Employment Law 360, Inside Counsel Magazine, as well as many other publications. Michael serves as an Advisory Board Member of GenHERation and as a Board Member of Serve, Inc. Michael is a 1997 magna cum laude graduate of Temple University Beasley School of Law and a cum laude graduate of the University of Pennsylvania.
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