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SUMMARY:AI-Driven Employee Relations\, Development\, and Retention: Building a Future-Ready Workforce
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintAI-Driven Employee Relations\, Development\, and Retention: Building a Future-Ready Workforce\n(1.5-hour\, Virtual)\nThis program starts in: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nThis course empowers HR professionals to harness AI-driven solutions for improving employee relations\, learning and development\, and retention. Learn how AI can automate conflict resolution\, personalize training programs\, and predict turnover risks\, enabling you to create a more productive\, engaged\, and loyal workforce—while freeing up time for strategic initiatives. Build a future-ready HR strategy that drives success with less effort. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of the top thought leaders in the field. Register now to unlock the power of AI in HR. \nRegister now for only $99 per person!\nRegister \nRegistration for webinars is per individual and the Zoom link provided is intended for the registered participant only.\nLearning Objectives:\n\nDiscover how AI can simplify managing employee relations by providing real-time insights and automating conflict resolution processes\, allowing you to foster a positive and productive workplace with less effort.\nUnlock the potential of AI to personalize and enhance your training programs\, ensuring employees are upskilled more efficiently and effectively\, while freeing up time for HR professionals to focus on strategic growth.\nLearn how to leverage AI tools to predict turnover risks and implement proactive strategies\, reducing costly turnover and increasing employee satisfaction—keeping your best talent engaged and loyal.\n\n Course Outline:\n\nEmployee Relations\n\nWhat is meant by employee relations?\nFacts and figures about employee relations\nHow can AI support employee relations?\nWhat software can support AI applications for employee relations?\n\n\nLearning and Development\n\nWhat is learning and development/talent development?\nFacts and figures about learning and development\nHow can AI support training?\nWhat software can support the application of AI to training?\n\n\nEmployee Retention\n\nWhat is employee retention?\nFacts and figures about employee retention\nApplying AI to reducing turnover\nSoftware to support the use of AI to improve retention\n\n\n\nWho should attend:\nBusiness owners and C-suite leaders\, HR professionals at all levels\, accounting or other office personnel who often serve as the HR lead\, managers and supervisors with hiring responsibilities\, and anyone who wants to learn more about navigating current workforce trends. \nRegister now for only $99 per person!\nRegister \nWebinar login will be provided approximately one week prior to the event.\nFour-Part Series:\nThis is a four-part series. Register for all four for only $309! \n\nJanuary 16\, 2025 – Using Artificial Intelligence to Support Job Descriptions\, Recruiting\, and Workforce Planning\nFebruary 13\, 2025 – Using Artificial Intelligence to Enhance Onboarding\, Engagement\, and Performance Management\nMarch 6\, 2025 – AI-Driven Employee Relations\, Development\, and Retention: Building a Future-Ready Workforce\nApril 3\, 2025 – AI-Powered Analytics\, Compliance\, and Employee Assistance: Driving Data-Driven Success\n\n  \nIMC is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities. For attending this webinar series\, SHRM members are eligible to receive 1.5 PDCs. \n  \n  \n  \nPresenter:\nWilliam J. Rothwell\, PhD. is President of Rothwell & Associates\, Inc.\, Rothwell & Associates\, LLC\, and Rothwell & Associates Korea. He has worked full-time in human resources\, training\, and organizational development in both government and in a multinational company. He has been a consultant for over 50 multinational companies. He has served many manufacturing clients in both the U.S. and abroad. Some of his clients include Ford Motor Company\, General Motors\, Siemens\, Sony\, Phillips\, Erickson\, and HP. Dr. Rothwell is a prolific author and has published more than 130 books and authored numerous training packages\, guides\, technical reports\, and scholarly articles. He is a Distinguished Professor in the Workforce Education and Development program in the College of Education at The Pennsylvania State University. He holds top-level certifications and credentials with National SHRM and ATD. \nThis program is WEDnetPA eligible. \nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/using-ai-3/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:IMC Events,Webinars
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SUMMARY:SMART-PA Launch 2025
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrint\nSMART-PA Launch 2025\nRegister \nJoin us for an engaging session designed to introduce manufacturers across Pennsylvania to the SMART-PA program and its transformative potential. Discover how smart manufacturing can revolutionize operations\, improve efficiencies\, and drive growth for small and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs). Whether you’re a seasoned industry leader or exploring smart manufacturing for the first time\, this event provides valuable insights\, practical examples\, and actionable resources tailored for manufacturers in all sectors. \nFrom assessments and technical assistance to technology training and mini-grant funding\, there are free and low-cost resources available to suit any small/medium manufacturer in Pennsylvania. \nResource availability is limited\, so join us to see what meets your needs! \nKey Objectives:\n\nRaise awareness about the SMART-PA program and its available resources\nHighlight the value of smart manufacturing for SMMs\nDemonstrate real-world applications and benefits through case studies\n\nAgenda\n\nWhy smart manufacturing?\nSMART-PA overview & benefits to manufacturers\n\nAssessments\nTechnical assistance. Example projects\nMini-grant program\nDigital Foundry training\n\n\nSMM Case Studies\nHow to get started?\nQ&A\n\nWho Should Attend:\n\nSmall and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs) across Pennsylvania\nManufacturers from all communities and organized labor\nKey decision-makers including C-suite executives\, production managers\, supervisors\, technology/IT managers\, marketing professionals\, and HR leaders\n\n\n\nRegister \nDon’t miss this opportunity to learn how smart manufacturing can help your organization thrive in today’s competitive landscape! \nSMART-PA is a program funded by the Department of Energy and the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development. \n\nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/smart-pa-launch-2025/
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SUMMARY:Guide to EU Material(s) Declarations for US-Based Manufacturers
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintCompliance with material declaration requirements is crucial for U.S.-based manufacturers exporting products to the European Union (EU). Material Declarations are formal documents listing the substances in a given product. They verify compliance with EU regulations and provide transparency to supply chain partners. \nThis webinar discusses: \n\nThe impact of Materials Declarations on small and mid-sized manufacturers exporting to the.\nDiscussion of various regulatory issues related to materials Declarations\, including:\n\nRoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) Directive\nREACH (Registration\, Evaluation\, Authorization\, and Restriction of Chemicals) Regulation\nWaste Framework Directive\nThe EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)\nConflict Minerals Regulation\nThe EU Digital Product Passport (DPP)\nCircular Economy Action Plan (CEAP)\nThe EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)\nScope 1\, 2\, and 3 Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions\n\n\nSteps to Prepare an EU-Compliant Material Declaration\n\nRegister \nSpeakers\n \n\nDon Racey\, Founder & CEO\, Engage Energy & Industrial Consulting \n\nEngage Energy & Industrial Consulting was founded in 2015 by Donald Racey. Don brings the unique ability to guide organizations through significant business transformations. Don is the primary architect behind Engages’ innovative project implementation approach and is a passionate advocate for socially conscious and sustainable business processes. Don is a sought-after speaker and author creating articles\, blogs\, and hosting the “Engage with Energy podcast.” Don is an expert in the field of Asset Lifecycle Management\, Business Transformation\, Sustainability\, and ESG Strategy. Prior to founding Engage\, Don served as Managing Director of Corporate Finance – Turnarounds and Restructuring for FTI Consulting\, headquartered in Washington\, D.C. At FTI\, Don focused on creating performance improvement programs for leading energy and industrial companies. Don joined FTI after serving as Senior Vice President\, Operations for Reliability Management Group\, Inc. (RMG) based in Minneapolis\, Minnesota. At RMG\, Don was responsible for all aspects of business development and the management of RMG’s portfolio of client engagements. Don has worked with all levels of client organizations—from the boardroom to shop floor and field—to lead business process changes. Additionally\, Don has worked across a diverse range of clients in the energy value chain including upstream\, midstream\, and downstream oil and gas. Much of Don’s work has been focused on regulatory initiatives as a primary driver of change. Don holds a B.A. in Economics and Business Administration from Ohio Dominican University. Don is a Six Sigma Black Belt and a Certified Project Management Professional (PMP). \n\n\nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/guide-to-eu-materials-declarations-for-us-based-manufacturers/
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SUMMARY:CMMC 2.0 in 2025: What You Need to Know Now
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintWith CMMC 2.0 implementation officially underway\, defense contractors need to stay ahead of the evolving compliance landscape. This session will provide the latest updates on the timeline\, certification levels\, and key requirements to help businesses prepare for upcoming contract obligations. \nRegister \nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/cmmc-2-0-2025/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Partner Events,Webinars
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SUMMARY:The Real Risk is Not to Innovate
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintThe Real Risk is Not to Innovate\n(1-hour\, in-person) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe case for innovation and a clear\, targeted strategy for planning and implementation that will help small- and medium-sized mature enterprises (SMMEs) thrive through reinvention and renewal.\nIn contrast to large companies\, SMMEs are on their own to win or lose in the marketplace. They may lack the relative economies of scale and scope\, available to large companies\, to understand and invest in innovation. Often they are in a position of sustained disadvantage with no perceived path of renewal. \nAs SMMEs approach maturity\, it is common for them to choose to only maintain what they believe to be the safety of maturity attained rather than to opt for a strategy that also includes constant reinvention and renewal. But as Bruce Vojak argues\, this path of seemingly least risk and least resistance can be the most detrimental to the company in the long run. \nRegister \nThe real risk is to not innovate. \nBruce makes the case to owners\, advisors\, executives\, and leaders—as well as those in the trenches—of the value of innovation: why it’s worthy of investment and what it can do for the health and longevity of a company. He also details how innovation\, and thus reinvention and renewal\, can be most effectively and efficiently implemented. With case studies and narrative examples drawn from their time in industry and the academy\, he will present a valuable strategy guide specific to SMMEs and to one of the biggest existential dilemmas they encounter. \nSpeaker\nSpanning a career at the intersection of business and technology\, Bruce Vojak has experienced and explored innovation purposefully and variously\, first established as a successful technology practitioner and executive in industry and later\, in academia\, conducting groundbreaking research on the practice of breakthrough innovation across a broad cross-section of large\, mature companies and industries. \nHe is co-author of No-Excuses Innovation: Strategies for Small- and Medium-Sized Mature Enterprises (Stanford\, CA: Stanford University Press\, 2022)\, Serial Innovators: How Individuals Create and Deliver Breakthrough Innovations in Mature Firms (Stanford\, CA: Stanford University Press\, 2012). A Senior Fellow with The Conference Board\, he has served on the boards of JVA Partners\, Micron Industries Corporation\, and Midtronics\, Inc. \nBefore founding Breakthrough Innovation Advisors\, LLC\, Bruce served as Associate Dean and Adjunct Professor in the top-ranked Grainger College of Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana‐Champaign. Earlier\, he was Director of Advanced Technology at Motorola\, held research and business development positions at Amoco Corporation and was on the research staff at MIT Lincoln Laboratory. He holds BS\, MS\, and PhD degrees in engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and an MBA from the University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business. \nRegister \n  \nAttendees will receive a copy of Bruce Vojak’s book\, compliments of the Innovative Manufacturers Center (IMC). \nNo-Excuses Innovation\nStrategies for Small- and Medium-Sized Mature Enterprises\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \nJoin us at 5:00 p.m. for a Networking Reception following the 4:00 p.m. program! \nEvent presented by Innovative Manufacturers Center (IMC) in partnership with Saint Francis University. \n \nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/the-real-risk-is-not-to-innovate/
LOCATION:St. Francis Curry Innovation Center\, 1425 11th Avenue\, Altoona\, PA\, 16601\, United States
CATEGORIES:IMC Events
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SUMMARY:Sustainability Change Champion in Manufacturing - Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintBecome a Sustainability Change Champion! \nThis webinar series will give you tremendous insight into how to become a sustainability change agent within your organization and drive sustainability initiatives that deliver business results. \nThis webinar prepares emerging leaders to manage strategic change both within their organizations and in response to disruptions. Participants will engage in a simulated scenario\, taking on roles such as CEO or Director of Product Innovation to navigate challenges related to both internal and external change. The exercise emphasizes diagnosing challenges\, planning adaptive actions\, and leading successful change efforts that align with evolving sustainability goals. \nLearning Objectives \n\nDevelop diagnostic and action-planning skills for leading strategic change within the organization and in response to external pressures\nUnderstand the dynamics of resistance to change and strategies to overcome it both internally and externally\n\nRegister \nRegister once for all four webinars. \nWebinar 1: How to Become a Change Agent Within Your Organization to Drive Sustainability Initiatives – Past\nWebinar 2: How to Make Your Organization Resilient to Complex and “Wicked” Problems – March 28\nWebinar 3: The Business Case for Energy Audits – April 11\nWebinar 4: Energy Audit – Why now is the Best Time – April 25 \nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/become-a-sustainability-change-agent/
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