SMART STAGE: Are You Devaluing Diversity? Five Mistakes to Avoid in Hiring

SHRM 2016 Annual Conference & Exposition

Creating and embracing diversity not only is the right thing to do, it absolutely is essential for the success of your organization. The hiring process is a critical process for your organization to achieve these goals. However, hiring without creating a legal liability is crucial. This presentation will focus on mistakes your organization is making during the hiring process and how those mistakes undermine your commitments to diversity and inclusion. 

Date(s) & Time(s): 
Monday, June 20, 2016 - 11:10am to 11:28am
Presenter: 

Michael S. Cohen, J.D.

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.

Location: 
Smart Stage
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 Not Available for Credit
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Smart Stage
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