AAIM Leadership Conference TAKEAWAYS

Ep229: 

We recap what will go down as one of the best AAIM Leadership Conferences to date with special guest conference attendee Barry Engelhardt, SHRM-SCP. Barry helped us recap the event which focused on #leadershipdevelopment, #employeeengagement, #employeeretention, #talentmanagement, #corporateculture, and other #hrtrends2023 and #hrstrategies. Plus, get the latest #hrnews affecting your #workplace.

Thanks to all the breakout presenters and keynote speakers Emily Martin, Donnie Campbell (aka the real #tedlasso), and Jack Becker for helping energize our region's workplaces. #beagoldfish

Lawyer on the Clock:

6:05 - The NLRB issued a decision that changes the standards relating to discipline or discharge of workers who cross the line with offensive or abusive conduct while engaging in protected activity under the National Labor Relations Act. This is of interest to both unionized and nonunion employers with the board reversing a 2020 ruling that stated employees do not have a right to engage in harassing or profane conduct toward other employees and toward supervisors and customers.

11:52 - The NLRB also ruled that some employees have the right to wear Black Lives Matter or BLM insignia on their uniforms while at work.

15:23 - A federal judge in Connecticut acquitted six executives in a Department of Justice (DOJ) lawsuit alleging that the defendants conspired together in an illegal no-poach agreement, avoiding criminal actions against six executives.

Philburt’s Phorum:

18:04 - #TWAW, Selfie images of attendees posing on This Week at Work

9th Annual AAIM Leadership Conference Takeaways:

20:50 - Overall thoughts about the conference from attendee, Barry Engelhardt

22:00 - Review of morning keynote speaker, Emily Martin, COO of Guarantee Electrical

24:20 - Notable breakout sessions on leadership and reliability statistics from Lisa Nichols and Kevin Keller, respectively

28:15 - Review of 2nd keynote speaker Donnie Campbell, aka the real Ted Lasso

31:05 - Review of anchor keynote speaker Jack Becker, retired US Navy Super Hornet Combat Pilot and leading process consultant

 

Host(s): 

Phil Brandt, President and CEO, AAIM Employers’ Association

Burt Garland, Shareholder, Ogletree Deakins

 

Special Guest(s): 

Barry Engelhardt, Human Resources Director, SHRM-SCP, Store Supply Warehouse

 

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