Vincent Rizzo of Hinshaw and Culbertson joins the podcast to discuss LGBTQ+ issues in the workplace.
Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Definitions: https://www.hrc.org/resources/sexual-orientation-and-gender-identity-terminology-and-definitions
This week, Ted Clark, founding partner of Clark Baird Smith LLP shares his perspective on possible implications of the proposed Illinois constitutional amendment, known as Amendment 1 or Workers' Right Amendment, on public sector employers. Ted also authored a legal brief for the Illinois Municipal League on this topic, which can be viewed here.
Ted graduated magna cum laude with a B.A. degree from Syracuse University and received a J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School. With over 45 years’ experience, Ted represents both public and private sector management clients with respect to a wide variety of collective bargaining and employment law matters, including mediation and interest arbitration.
Ron Holifield of SGR shares his perspective on the evolution of recruiting and retention, including the factors leading us to the great resignation and quiet quitting. Ron brings into the dialogue his 20 years of local government management experience, and his perspective from a top government recruiting firm working with local government clients all across the country.
Anyone interested in following up with Ron, can contact him by email at ron@governmentresource.com.
https://www.governmentresource.com/
The hosts are joined by Jennifer Welch, President and CEO of Planned Parenthood of Illinois (PPIL) to discuss the Dobbs decision and the impact of this decision on employers.
What do we individually and as employers need to know about the monkeypox virus? How is it transmitted, what are the symptoms, and what do we do to prevent the spread? All of this and more is discussed with the City of Evanston Director of Health and Human Services, Ikenga (Ike) Ogbo.
Connect with Ike at https://ikengaogbo.com/ or by email at ike2four@yahoo.com.
Learn why the Act was originally passed and how it has been changed to address the current climate for policing. Hear from employment and labor attorneys, Jennifer A. Dunn and Melissa Sobota of Franczek, P.C.
https://www.franczek.com/
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Cristina speaks with Clark Barid Smith partner Jim Powers with an overview of items covered at the IPELRA Legislative Wrap up.
Megan and Cristina speak with Justin Pisellini, owner of the 457 Consulting Group, on ways employers can educate themselves and staff on investing as well as how to find savings by benchnmarking and analyzing your plans. Justin can be reached at 630-808-0761.
Megan and Cristina speak with Candace Fisher from HR Source about the number of employees leaving the workforce. Candace can be reached at info@hrsource.org. Make sure you include her name in your message!
Megan and Cristina speak with Elizabeth "Liz" Wagman from Tressler LLP in the third and final segment of the 3 part series on workplace harassment. Liz can be reached at ewagman@tresslerllp.com.
This week Megan and Cristina speak with Darcy Proctor, Partner at Tressler LLP in the second of our 3 part series in navigating a harassmnt free workplace. Darcy can be reached at dproctor@tresslerllp.com or 312-307-8595.
In the first of a 3 part series on harassment in the workplace 'Real Time' speaks with Senior Counsel at Tressler LLP Kathleen Gibbons. Kathleen can be reached at kgibbons@tresslerllp.com or 312-968-2280.
Megan and Cristina speak with Brad Folkens, bfolkens@citytchusa.com, the man behind the curtain at the popular website, www.publicsalary.com
Megan and Cristina speak with Mary Lynn Fayoumi, President of HR Source. Mary recently authored an article on October as National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Mary and the team at HR Source can be reached at 800-448-4584 or at info@hrsource.org.
Senior Counsel Leigh Jeter from Michael Best & Friedrich Law firm talks about new Illinois laws and addressing SCANDAL in the workplace. Leigh can be reached at sljeter@michaelbest.com or 312-596-5806.
This week Megan and Cristina speak with Keri-Lyn Krafthefer equity partner with the Ancel Glink Law Firm about mandating vaccines in the workplace. This compelling episode covers a variety of issues that may impact an employers ability to mandate a vaccine in the workplace.
This week Megan and Cristina speak with Alli Arndt Wellness Manager for Assurance. Learn the benefits of having a wellness program in your workplace.
In the Season Three Premiere Megan and Cristina speak with Amy Moor- Gaylord from Akerman, LLP about the very real issue of workplace bullying even while many people are working remotely. Amy can be reached at 312-282-4646 or by email at amy.gaylord@akerman.com. For more information on workplace bullying, please visit, https://workplacebullying.org/.
Megan and Cristina speak with Geri Kerger, Executive Director of NAMI DuPage about the reality of mental health and what we as employers can do about it. Director Kerger can be reached at 630-752-0066 X201 and can assist those outside of DuPage County as well. Her email is g.kerger@namidupage.org.
