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MRA Webinar Library

Webinars are a great way to build awareness. 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

  1. Click on the Webinar title you are interested in.
  2. Fill out the registration page.
  3. 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)

Title

Description

Date Recorded

Duration

Cost

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.
(click here for more information)

 

07/30/2009

1 hr

$45 member

$65 nonmember

How to Handle the NEW Changes to COBRA - Webinar Join MRA and Davis & Kuelthau attorney, Matt Flanary, for a 60-minute Webinar on how to address the changes. He’ll provide a quick review of the subsidy and extension, and then focus on what employers must do with notices and premiums. Matt will provide many different examples of situations and how to handle them. 
 1/25/10  1 hour

 $45.00 members

$75.00 nonmembers

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.

1/7/10 1 Hour $55.00 member
$85.00 nonmembers
Social Media for CEOs - On-Demand Webinar 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. 1/1/10 45 min

$99.00 members

$129.00 nonmembers

Social Media for Working People - On-Demand Webinar How Anyone Can Use Social Media for Professional Development and More 01/01/10 Appx 45 min

$99.00 member

$129.00 nonmember

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) October 11, 2009 Appx. 1 hour

$45.00 member
$75.00 nonmember

 

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. (click here for more information)
 

30 Minute Intro

60 Minute Training Program

$35.00 Member

$65.00 Non-Member

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)  3/6/2009  1 hr

$45.00 Member

$65.00 Non-Member

Writing Job Postings That Work

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. (click here for more information)

2/12/09 1 hr

$45.00 Member

$65.00 Non-Member

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. (click here for more information)

11/18/2008

1 hr

$35 member

$55 nonmember

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

(Click here for more information)

 8/1/09  Various

$45.00 per module for Members

$65.00 per modules for Non-Members

$300.00 Per Pack for Members

$500.00 Per Pack for Non-Members

Employee Wellness Health Premium Discounts – The Skinny on Bona Fide Programs

The concept is simple. Get employees involved in healthy lifestyle activities and choices.

7/15/2008

1 hr

$80 member

$110 nonmember

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. (click here for more information)

7/31/2008

1 hr

$80 member

$110 nonmember

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. (click here for more information)

9/1/09

1 hr

$80 member

$110 nonmember

By April 18, 2009, employers must notify both current COBRA participants, qualified beneficiaries who are in their 60 day election period, and all qualified beneficiaries who could have elected COBRA...(click here for more information)

4/1/2009 2 hr

$45 member

$60 nonmember

How to Start a Continuous Improvement Effort

The webinar will focus on the use of continual improvement tools for service businesses or support functions within manufacturing businesses.

9/9/2009

1 hr

$80 member

$110 nonmember

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. (click here for more information) 12/4/09 1 hr.

$80 member

$110 nonmember

 

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. (click here for more information)

4/4/2008

1 hr

$80 member

$110 nonmember

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) 10/30/09 1 hr

$95.00 member
$110 nonmember

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. (click here for more information)

1/28/2009

1 hr

$80 member

$110 nonmember

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. (click here for more information)

10/24/08

45 min

$25 member

$45 nonmember

Personal Accountability

This program is for those who are willing to say, “Accountability starts with me!” (click here for more information)

2/16/2009

1 hr

$80 member

$110 nonmember

Assessing and Planning for Employee Development in Uncertain Times

Compliance Checklist for New Federal Contractors

Managing Compensation in Challenging Times

2009 Law Guide Critical Updates for WI & IL Employers

Document, Document, Document - How to Get on Top of the Pile

How to Match Jobs 2009

Leadership Challenges During Times of Economic Change

Ledbetter Fair Pay Act - What Every Company Should Know

Online Tour of the New MRA Members Resource Center

Setting Policies for Employee Use of Online Social Media

Value of Market Pricing

Online Employment Branding (Please order this link by clicking here)

Leadership Lessons From a Virus

The Elephant in the Room: Communicating and Motivating After a Layoff or Reduction in Hours

The Road To Recruiting Recovery

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.

 

 30 - 60 min

Free to MRA Members

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