MRA Webinar Library
Webinars are a great way to build awareness or gain facts on a topic. They offer timely information from experts and the convenience of viewing them from your office with your colleagues (all for one low access fee).
With MRA's new Webinar Library you don't have to worry if you didn't catch the live broadcast of a Webinar. You can play it back when it works for you. In our library you'll find a mix of free Webinars - on subjects such as making the most of the information in the member's only Web site - and pay-per-view Webinars on a variety of HR and business-related topics. Please note, pay-per-view webinars must be paid for in advance of receiving the link.
To Access Webinars
- Click on the Webinar title you are interested in.
- Fill out the registration page.
- After you submit the registration page, a url will be sent to your e-mail box within 24 business hours of receiving your payment. Once received, simply click on the url or paste the url into your browser.
You will have 10 business days to access the program before the webinar link expires.
Webinar Library (click on class title to order Webinar)
General HR
Employee Benefits and Their Relationship With Domestic Partnerships and Same-Sex Marriages
Are You Ready for the Changes to Wisconsin Domestic Partnerships?
Hear attorney Bob Simandl provide an overview of the legislative impact on your summary plan descriptions (SPDs), policies, procedures, and forms.
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Surviving an ICE I-9 Audit - On-Demand Webinar
On November 19, 2009, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Assistant Secretary John Morton announced 1,000 new workplace audits to hold employers accountable for their hiring practices. How will your I-9 forms hold up? MRA has teamed up with attorney Michael Runde to provide you with timely I-9 information to help you get your records up-to-date and ready for inspection.
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Pandemic Flu: Are You Prepared?
Prepare now to minimize any interruptions in the workflow of your company and the satisfaction of your customers! (click here for more information) (register now)
Investigation Essentials: Harassment and Discrimination
An overview of the steps of investigations including the importance of complete, confidential and properly documented investigations. (click here for more information) (register now)
ADA Amendment Act: What You Need to Know
The law specifically redefines what constitutes a "major life activity" the scope of the tem "substantially limits: and when an individual is regarded as disabled under the ADA.
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Employee Wellness Health Premium Discounts – The Skinny on Bona Fide Programs
The concept is simple. Get employees involved in healthy lifestyle activities and choices.
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Exempt-vs-Nonexempt: You Need to Know the Difference
Understand the essential information you need to know in order to determine if a position is eligible for overtime (nonexempt) or exempt from overtime and/or minimum wage requirements under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act as revised in 2004.
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I-9 Form Compliance: Documenting Worker Eligibility
It is much more complex than simply filling out a form. Many employers don't get it right, resulting in potentially costly violations. (click here for more information) (register now)
Hours Reduction and Layoffs: Key Considerations and Steps
This webinar discusses planning and conducting a layoff, appropriate communications with employees (both those laid off and those retained), and best practices to help avoid a discrimination lawsuit.
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NAM/MRA: The Federal Card Check Bill
The so-called "Employee Free Choice Act" (EFCA) would transfer power and voice from America's working people to union bosses. Organizational leaders need to be aware of the components of EFCA and what it could mean for their companies if passed.
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General Management
Get Your Meetings Back on Track
When meetings get off track, you waste time, energy, and resources. Meeting leaders can make sure their groups stay focused and productive by using a process for planning, conducting, and following up meetings. Learn ways to increase participation and minimize disruptions while you make every meeting minute count.
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Personal Accountability
This program is for those who are willing to say, “Accountability starts with me!”
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Recruiting & Hiring
Recruiting: Using LinkedIn to Attract Active and Passive Job Seekers (includes 30 minute intro to LinkedIn)
As social media sites have increasingly permeated the workplace, LinkedIn in particular has emerged as a powerful, multifaceted recruiting tool. This webinar will provide an intensive overview of using LinkedIn to effectively recruit.
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Recruiting: Writing Job Postings That Attract the Right Talent
If you are struggling to pull in the right candidates, learn how to write a job posting that will get results. Learn the difference between a job posting and a job description and gain an understanding of why they are not mutually exclusive within online recruiting. Through this webinar you can gain a better understanding of what should and shouldn’t be included in your online job advertisement and how to bring the right talent to you.
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Interviewing Dos and Don'ts
Attracting and retaining the right employees often begins during the recruiting and interviewing process. Learn the critical interviewing dos and don'ts in this valuable overview.
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Sales & Customer Service
Five Dimensions of Customer Service on the Telephone
Learn how to make a strong, positive impact on your customers. Analyze the factors that affect the customer’s relationship with you and their perceptions of how you handle their business while at the same time projecting a confident business image.
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Social Media & Networking
Social Media for CEOs
Whether to using it for personal benefit, or determining whether it's a useful resource for their business, senior executives have a lot of unique concerns about LinkedIn and other social media. They also should be aware of the considerable risks that accompany not utilizing social media. This webinar starts with an informative overview of social media and a quick catalog of common social media sites. Finally, it outlines "the 10 things senior executives should know about social media" and provides practical recommendations.
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Social Media for Working People
How Anyone Can Use Social Media for Professional Development and More.
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Outplacement
How to Re-enter the Workforce After a Lay-off: Employee Outplacement Modules
These modules can be purchased and shared with employees facing lay-off to assist them in their efforts to secure new employment. Subjects Include: General Advice; Resumes & Cover Letters; Networking; Interviewing; Using Job Boards; Personal Branding & Differentiation; Using LinkedIn; Negotiation.
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Productivity Improvement
How to Start a Continuous Improvement Effort
Are You Ready for the Changes to Wisconsin Domestic Partnerships?
Hear attorney Bob Simandl provide an overview of the legislative impact on your summary plan descriptions (SPDs), policies, procedures, and forms.
(click here for more information) (register now)
30 on Thursdays
These webinars are brought to you at no charge. They have been presented as part of MRA's 30 on Thursday monthly webinar offering, the 3rd Thursday of each month, or MRA's Quarterly Leadership Webinar. To view, simply click the course title.
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