Mission to Grow: A Small Business Guide to Cash, Compliance, and the War for Talent

Maximizing ChatGPT for HR: Mitigating Risks and Boosting Productivity We'll explore: Where in the Workplace Can Businesses Use ChatGPT? Where Can Businesses Get in Trouble from an HR Perspective? From an HR Perspective, What Policies Should Employers Use with ChatGPT? How You Get More Productivity Out of Your Workforce Using AI? Host: Mike Vannoy, VP of Marketing at Asure Expert panelist: Brian J....

Title VII Compliance for Employers: Practical Steps to Take We'll explore: Brief Explanation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Types of Discrimination Prohibited by Title VII Types of Employees Protected Under Title VII 5 Common Employee Claims Under Title VII Best Practices for Staying in Compliance with Title VII Host: Mike Vannoy, VP of Marketing at Asure Expert panelist: Brian J. Sh...

The Truth About On-Demand Pay - What Employers Need to Know We'll explore: How to leverage on-demand pay as a competitive advantage Tips for boosting productivity The importance of financial wellness as a benefit offering The pitfalls of not adapting to employee financial needs Host: Mike Vannoy, VP of Marketing at Asure Expert panelist: Tate Hackert, Co-Founder & President of ZayZoon https://...

Does Your Social Media Policy Violate Labor Law? We'll explore: What is an Employer Social Media Policy? Labor Law and Social Media Policies Examples of Social Media Policies That Violate Labor Law Consequences of Violating Labor Law in Social Media Policies Best Practices for a Legal Social Media Policy Host: Mike Vannoy, VP of Marketing at Asure Expert panelist: Brian J. Shenker, of counsel in t...

OSHA – What Employers Must Know We'll explore: What is OSHA? Provide a Safe and Hazard Free Worksite Required Postings Record Keeping Emergency Action Plan Training & Education Penalties Host: Mike Vannoy, VP of Marketing at Asure Expert panelist: Brian J. Shenker, of counsel in the Long Island, New York, office of Jackson Lewis P.C.

Compliance Solutions for Entity Management, License Tracking, & More We'll explore: Which Organizations Need to Be Concerned About Licensing and Entity Management How Compliance Software and Expertise Can Increase Efficiency Example of a Small Business That Needed Compliance Help Examples of Penalties for Non-Compliance or for Failing to Operate with a Business License Host: Mike Vannoy, VP of...

Grants for Small Businesses We'll explore: The Overall State of Small Business in Today’s Economy Challenges that Small Businesses Face in Accessing Capital and Credit What are Grants and Why are Grants a Great and Vital Resource for Small Businesses? What Do Most Small Businesses Spend Awarded Grant Money On? How Can a Small Business Find and Apply for the Right Grants for Their Business? What ar...

E-Verify: What Employers Must Know We'll explore: What is E-Verify? How Does E-Verify Affect Employers and Employees? Penalties for Non-Compliance E-Verify Rules Host: Mike Vannoy, VP of Marketing at Asure Expert panelist: Mary Simmons, Vice President of HR Consulting PHR, SHRM-CP

Drug Testing: What Employers Need to Know We'll explore: What is a Pre-Employment Drug Test? Which Employers are Required to Drug Test? Which Employers Might Consider Drug Testing? What are Common Legal Issues Employers Run into While Drug Testing? Host: Mike Vannoy, VP of Marketing at Asure Expert panelist: Brian J. Shenker, of counsel in the Long Island, New York, office of Jackson Lewis P.C.

How Teams Can Leverage Systems and Tools to Stop Drowning in Work We'll explore: What's the ROI on Leveraging Systems and Tools? Why is Working Smarter Not Harder Easier Said Than Done for Businesses? Practical Productivity Tips Host: Mike Vannoy, VP of Marketing at Asure Expert panelist: Nick Sonnenberg, Leverage CEO, Author https://www.getleverage.com/ https://comeupforair.com/

How to Fund Your Business We'll explore: What are the Main Ways Small and Midsize Businesses Can Get Funding? What are the Pros and Cons of the Various Ways to Get Funding? What are the Challenges Small Businesses Face When Trying to Obtain Funds? "Nice" in Finance Host: Mike Vannoy, VP of Marketing at Asure Expert panelist: Kate Hao, Founder and CEO of Happy Mango https://www.happymangocredit.com...

2023: Don't Get Caught Unprepared - 12 New HR Updates, Part 2 We'll explore: Laws Prohibiting Restrictions on Speaking Out About Sexual Harassment States Expanding Definitions of Family Members FLSA Salary Threshold Increase  More COVID Laws/States of Emergency Pregnant Workers Fairness Act How to Start 2023 Right Host: Mike Vannoy, VP of Marketing at Asure Expert panelist: Mary Simmons, Vice Pres...

2023: Don't Get Caught Unprepared - 12 New HR Updates, Part 1 We'll explore: New Form I-9 Coming Unions on the Rise Unstable Economy Increases Turnover! Marijuana Legalization, Testing, and Laws Mandatory State Retirement Savings Programs Paid Sick Leave Host: Mike Vannoy, VP of Marketing at Asure Expert panelist: Mary Simmons, Vice President of HR Consulting PHR, SHRM-CP

5 Must-Know Recent HR Updates We'll explore: Pay Transparency  Uptick in Leave Laws Changes in the FLSA Definition of Independent Contractor Fair Chance Laws Salary History Bans Host: Mike Vannoy, VP of Marketing at Asure Expert panelist: Mary Simmons, Vice President of HR Consulting PHR, SHRM-CP

RISING TOGETHER: How We Can Bridge Divides and Create a More Inclusive Workplace We'll explore: What Business Objectives Are Companies Missing Out on When They Fail to Prioritize Inclusion?  Most Common Triggers that Prevent Collaborative Work Relationships  Breakthrough Behavior Technique  Rising Together: How to Actually Create and Sustain Environments of Inclusion  Essential Skills that Leaders...

Tax Advantages Filing as an S-Corp Instead of Filing Schedule C (Entity Classification) We'll explore: Why Be an S Corporation?   Why Be a Partnership?  Why Be a Sole Proprietor?   What is a Single Member LLC?   Host: Mike Vannoy, VP of Marketing at Asure Expert panelist: Joshua “JJ the CPA” Jenson, National Speaker, Author, and Practicing CPA

Employees MUST Be Compensated for These Activities We'll explore: What Is Compensable Time? Penalties for Incorrectly Compensating Employees For Which Activities Must You Compensate Employees? Activities You Do NOT Have to Compensate Employees For Host: Mike Vannoy, VP of Marketing at Asure Expert panelist: Brian J. Shenker, of counsel in the Long Island, New York, office of Jackson Lewis P.C.

How Unconscious Bias Kills Your Culture We'll explore: What Is Unconscious Bias? Can Unconscious Bias Lead​ to Legal Liability? What Creates Bias? What Triggers Bias? Types of Unconscious Biases​ How Unconscious Bias Can Hurt Your Organization and Benefits to Decreasing​ Unconscious Bias Steps to Minimizing​ Unconscious Bias Host: Mike Vannoy, VP of Marketing at Asure Expert panelist: Mary Simmons...

Secret Weapon to Hiring: How to Create an Effective Employee Referral Program We'll explore: What is an Employee Referral Program and Why Create One? Employee Referral Programs:  Benefits and Dangers Elements of an Effective Employee Referral Program Examples of Employee Referral Programs Host: Mike Vannoy, VP of Marketing at Asure Expert panelist: Mary Simmons, Vice President of HR Consulting PHR...

Unions Are Gaining Popularity: What Employers Can and Can NOT Do About It We'll explore: Why Unions Are Increasing in Popularity What Non-Union Employers Can (and Can't) Do to Discourage Their Workers from Unionizing Predicting the Future for Employers Based on Signals from The National Labor Relations Board Host: Mike Vannoy, VP of Marketing at Asure Expert panelist: Brian J. Shenker, of counsel...

How to Fill Out Form I-9: Avoid Fines, Audits, and Stay in Compliance We'll explore: How to Properly Complete the I-9 Laws for Holding I-9 Information What is an I-9 Audit? Host: Mike Vannoy, VP of Marketing at Asure Expert panelist: Mary Simmons, Vice President of HR Consulting PHR, SHRM-CP

Illegal Vs Legal Reasons to Deduct Wages From an Employee We'll explore: Why Is It Important to Comply With Federal and State Laws Regarding Deductions? Three Federal Laws That May Apply to Your Business Practical Examples (Are these legal or illegal?) Host: Mike Vannoy, VP of Marketing at Asure Expert panelist: Brian J. Shenker, of counsel in the Long Island, New York, office of Jackson Lewis P.C...

Quiet Quitting: What Employers Can Do About It  We'll explore: What Is Quiet Quitting? What Employers Can Do About Quiet Quitting Host: Mike Vannoy, VP of Marketing at Asure Expert panelist: Mary Simmons, Vice President of HR Consulting PHR, SHRM-CP

Avoid Illegal Discipline of Employees for Conduct Outside the Workplace  We'll explore: The Legal Landscape for Conduct Outside the Workplace is Changing Best Practices to Avoid Claims Factors to Consider Host: Mike Vannoy, VP of Marketing at Asure Expert panelist: Brian J. Shenker, of counsel in the Long Island, New York, office of Jackson Lewis P.C.

How to Lead a Multi-Generational Team - Age Diversity in the Workplace We'll explore: Why is Age Diversity in the Workplace Important? How Do You Lead a Multi-Generational Team? How Do Different Age Groups Generally View Work? How to Attract the Best Workers, Regardless of Age Host: Mike Vannoy, VP of Marketing at Asure Expert panelist: Dr. Eliza Filby, Writer, Speaker, and Podcaster on History of...