Attendees will gain awareness and increased understanding of recent developments in labor and employment law and the impact that these changes have on HR professionals and their workplace policies.

Identifying HR Advocacy/Negotiation Challenges Six Steps to Successful Advocacy/Negotiation Developing & Promoting your HR Brand Using Force-Field Analysis to Prepare for Advocacy Discussions/Negotiations Tips for Successful Discussions with Superiors and Decision-Makers How to Use Persuasive Phrasing to Combat Pushback

Learning objectives include: Learning the state and federal rules for administration and use of workforce development training programs and grants available to employers in Louisiana. How employers can apply for funds to train new and existing employees to develop a more productive workforce. Learn about local training providers who are certified to offer training through state workforce training programs.

Learning objectives include: Consideration om the Future of Work Workplace and Workforce Priorities HR Practices Implications

Participants can anticipate learning how to: Implement a three-step influencing model Speak the four languages of influence Improve relationships, results, and revenue

By participating in this webinar, you will learn new “how to” strategies for recruiting, hiring and retaining people with disabilities and creating an inclusive work environment. Webinars will be customized for each region

Upon completion of this program, participants should be able to: • Describe stages of change in individuals and organizations • Maintain perspective throughout the change process • Understand the nature, importance, and inevitability of change • View change as a challenge and opportunity to grow • Build new positive attitudes towards change • Remain committed when times get tough