The old saying goes that 90% of life is showing up. Unfortunately, some employees routinely don't. These no-show employees cause resentment for the rest of the crew, and besides creating morale issues, absenteeism racks up millions of dollars each year in lost productivity. What innovative, legally-sound techniques can you use to confront chronic absenteeism, eliminate abuse and save money? This audio conference addresses how to avoid legal landmines -- federal and state laws critical to absenteeism issues. The focus is on confronting problem employees and nipping excuses in the bud (including FMLA intermittent leave abuses). The presentation also looks at creating effective policies to reduce abuse in order to combat negative morale before it poisons your organization. This practical, fast-paced program provides the very latest information on creative techniques to reduce employee absenteeism, foster employee accountability and improve your organization’s bottom line.

This audio conference covers:

• The impact of absenteeism on morale and your bottom line
• Delivering proactive and hard-hitting messages when dealing with chronic abusers and rule breakers
• Effective policies and procedures to reduce absenteeism and provide appropriate disciplinary sanctions
• Federal and state laws that must be considered to avoid legal liability when addressing absenteeism

About the speaker:

Jodie-Beth Galos, Esq., SPHR is a successful attorney, businesswoman, and one of the Nation’s most popular and in-demand speakers on proactive employment law compliance through effective employee relations. Her participants extol that she has full command over complex and intricate laws and truly appreciates what they’re going through in trying to stay current in an ever-changing regulatory climate. Jodie-Beth can make presentations on unquestionably dry topics such as harassment prevention, family medical leave and discipline/termination both practical and compelling.

Her experience is exceptional: before opening her own public speaking and consulting practice, Galos & Associates, LLC, Jodie-Beth worked in large organizations: Associate Attorney at Jackson, Lewis; Director of Employee Relations at Saks Fifth Avenue; Vice President at United HealthCare; and Senior Vice President at Smith Barney -- guiding top management in building a pipeline of employee talent. Jodie-Beth authored FIRING BACK: Power Strategies for Cutting The Best Deal When You’re About To Lose Your Job; (John Wiley & Sons). She is regularly featured on financial and business television and periodicals. She is a graduate of Barnard College, Columbia University and the Boston University School of Law.

Who should attend?

• Human Resources Professionals
• Administrative Managers
• Business Owners
• Office Managers
• Training and Development Professionals
• Payroll Managers
• Attorneys who don't specialize in employment law
• Finance and Operations Supervisors and Managers