Challenges in the Workplace Track
C4: Wellness on a Dime
Melanie Osborn, Balance Matters, Omaha, NE
How do you put a wellness program together to encourage health and wellness among your employees when resources are limited? In this informative presentation, learn several innovative options that companies use to fully utilize their wellness programs without a lot of time, energy, or money. We will explore many ideas on how to develop an appealing, cost effective wellness program of which your employees will want to take full advantage. The February breakfast will also include a health fair.
Melanie Osborn works as a wellness educator and coach for companies and individuals. She holds her bachelors degree in psychology and sociology, is trained in various types of healing work and yoga, and has worked in the corporate wellness field since 1998. Her company, Balance Matters, works with groups and families who are looking to better their health and wellness, as well as to bring balance to all areas of their lives. Ms. Osborn employs a holistic philosophy, combining alternative and intuitive modalities with realistic business and life strategies to allow all people to realize their full potential.
C10: You Think You Know-You Don't: Are You Ready to Lose it All?
Robert Stutman, The Stutman Group, Boca Raton, FL
By the time many companies think about drugs and substance abuse in the workplace, they have been blindsided by a lawsuit. They often think they have the problem under control. Unfortunately, they don't realize the costs of substance abuse -- not only the measurable costs, such as absenteeism..." pilferage, and turnover, but completely unexpected accidents that may end up in punitive damage suits, for which they are not insured.
Many companies think they have an appropriate substance abuse program, but they make amateur mistakes. They spend the majority of drug program dollars on pre-employment testing, they test the injured party for drugs in a post-accident situation, and they ban alcohol at work, yet they allow sales..." staff to drink while entertaining clients. These are just a few of the mistakes that cost companies money and give them no defense against substance abuse at work.
Bob Stutman will startle you with the reality of how substance abuse affects your family and workplace. He will share many unique ideas on how to deal with the issue many of us "think we don't have in our families and workplace" -- SUBSTANCE ABUSE.
Bob Stutman retired from DEA in 1990 as Special Agent in Charge of the New York Field Division. During his years with DEA he was referred to as an “S. O. B. on the side of the angels” (Boston Herald Magazine), “one of our nations heroes” (Dan Rather- CBS News), and “the most famous narc in America” (New York Magazine).
Bob became a street agent with DEA in 1965. In 1970, at age 27, he became the youngest supervisor (GS-14) in the history of the agency. In 1971, he formed the International Training Division where he remained in charge until 1976 when he became Director of the Office of Congressional Affairs. In 1979, at age 36, Bob was promoted to Special Agent in Charge of the New England Field Division (again, the youngest in DEA history). In 1985, Bob was given the responsibility of SAC of the New York Field Division (the largest division) where he remained until his retirement in 1990. Bob was often credited with bringing “crack” to national attention and emphasizing the role of prevention activities in drug law enforcement. As a result William F. Buckley credited him with “single handedly changing the policy of the United States Drug Enforcement Administration” In 1990 Mr. Stutman established “The Stutman Group” a consulting firm with approximately 1500 clients that designs and implements substance abuse prevention programs for communities, school systems and corporations.
In addition Bob has been the Special Consultant on substance abuse for both CBS and PBS. He has appeared regularly on 60 Minutes, 48 Hours, Firing Line, The Ted Koppel Show, Today, Good Morning America, and Phil Donahue. He was recently featured in the award winning PBS Frontline documentary entitled “The Drug Wars”. His best selling autobiography “Dead on Delivery” was published by Warner Books. Bob has given approximately 100 speeches a year over the last 15 years and was named “Speaker of the Year” by the Young Presidents Organization.
C16: Boost Your Career: Branding Yourself As A Business of One
Jeff Beals, Coldwell Banker, Commercial World Group, Omaha, NE
Whether you’re striving to land a big client, close more deals or make a difference in the community, one thing is for sure: today’s world has no room for shrinking violets. The only problem is that the art self marketing is difficult for a lot people. This session will help you build your personal brand while striking a balance between healthy self promotion and egotistical boasting.
The presentation covers:
Promoting your brand to your personal target audience
How to become a “celebrity” inside your sphere of interest
How to get real results from your networking efforts
Harnessing the media for your advantage
Develop an expertise and become a sought-after speaker and source for news stories
Jeff Beals is author of the new book: Self Marketing Power: Branding Yourself as a Business of One. It’s a book about business, career and life success. Jeff’s diverse background makes him the ideal person to reveal and explain the secrets of self marketing.
He currently serves as Vice President of Coldwell Banker Commercial World Group, a commercial real estate company. Additionally, Jeff teaches at the University of Nebraska at Omaha’s College of Business Administration and is co-host of a weekly radio talk show on News Radio 1110 KFAB. As a freelance writer, he has published more than 200 articles in national and local periodicals. Prior to joining the real estate field in 2001, Jeff worked as Dean of Student Affairs and Director of Enrollment Management at Clarkson College.
Jeff holds Master of Arts and Bachelor of Journalism degrees from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
C22: MRSA-Keeping Infection Under Control
Dr. Dean Wampler, CompChoice, Omaha, NE
Some infections and illnesses are very difficult to control. In this session, you will hear an overview of the signs and symptoms, and causes of MRSA, as well as the diagnosis and treatment of MRSA.
Dean K. Wampler, M.D. is the medical director of CompChoice Occupational Health Services. Dr. Wampler is Board Certified in Occupational Medicine. He is considered one of the leading Occupational Medicine physicians in the Midwest. Dr. Wampler has extensive clinical experience with emphasis on fitness for duty and return to work issues. He is proficient in comprehensive Occupational Medicine services. Dr. Wampler is Certified by the American Board of Independent Medical Examiners, is a Certified Disability Evaluator and a Certified Medical Review Officer.
C28: Qualifying Employees: Who Is Legal, Who's Not? What Do You Do?
Anthony E. Weigel, Husch Blackwell Sanders, Kansas City, MO
Michaelle L. Baumert, Husch Blackwell Sanders, Omaha, NE
In this informative session you will learn the basic legal requirements, verifying work authorization and recordkeeping requirements.An overview of Evolving Issues - E-Verify (Basic Pilot),
SSA No-Match, Identity Fraud, Contractor Compliance & State Immigration Laws, Overview of Penalties and Enforcement Trends and Incorporating Immigration Law Compliance with Employment Practices.
Q & A to follow
Anthony Weigel's primary focus is representing employers and individuals in employment-related immigration sponsorship matters and in issues relating to employer compliance with U.S. immigration laws. Anthony joined Blackwell Sanders firm as a Staff Attorney in 2007.
Anthony was a panelist, “Developing an Immigration Corporate Compliance Program,” American Immigration Lawyers Association Conference, Scottsdale, Arizona, December 2007 and “The Changing Landscape of Immigration Law and Employer Compliance,” Blackwell Sanders 2007 Labor & Employment Law Symposium, October 2007
Michaelle Baurmert - Successful representation of employers in proceedings before the National Labor Relations Board. Regular advice to employers on federal and state employment and labor law compliance. Successful defense of employers in federal and state employment litigation matters and administrative proceedings in cases involving allegations of age, race, disability, gender, national origin, religious discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, FMLA violations, and other violations of various state and federal laws and is a frequent speaker on a variety of human resource topics. Michaelle
joined the firm as Associate in 2004
and Named Of Counsel in 2006.
C34: 1,000,000 Safe Hours: The Seedorff Masonry Story
Jason Meyer and Jeff MacTaggart, Seedorff Masonry, Omaha, NE
In December, 2007, Seedorff Masonry reached an incredible milestone...1,000,000 No Lost Time Injury Hours. This milestone reached, was a goal set 10 years before...how did Seedorff do it? In this informative presentation, you will hear what it took to achieve this goal and what practices (not policies) were installed to reach the milestone. You will learn about soft tissue injury prevention and involvement from the top, statistics and more.
Jason Meyer is the field safety trainer for the Nebraska and Western Iowa operations of Seedorff Masonry. Jason has more than 10 years experience in the construction industry. His positions have ranged from mason tender to journeyman to jobsite superintendent.
Jason is an OSHA 10 & 30 hour outreach trainer, a certified Hydro Mobile Scaffold instructor and a rough terrain forklift operator trainer. Jason completed extensive Hydro Mobile training in Ontario Canada. He is also an American Heart Association Basic Life Support instructor a member of the Nebraska Construction Safety Professionals.
Jeff MacTaggert is the Seedorff Masonry vice president of regional operations for Nebraska.
In his current capacity, he is responsible for all operations associated with the Omaha office as well as the Lincoln office. Jeff has more than 25 years experience in construction; beginning his career as an estimator, bidding, contracting and managing a variety of projects. Jeff worked in Seedorff Masonry’s regional office in Clearwater, Florida for four years.
He graduated from Kirkwood Community College with a degree in Architectural Drafting. He is a past board member of the Lincoln Builders Bureau, a past Trustee of Bricklayer Local 2 Apprentice Training Trust Fund, and past president of the Masonry Contractors Association of Eastern Nebraska. Jeff is a member of the Local 1 Joint Apprentice Training Committee and a Trustee of Omaha Construction Industry Health/Welfare and Pension plans.
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