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5 Tips to Make Data Visualization More Impactful

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5 Tips to Make Data Visualization More Impactful

Webinar on How to Use VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, MATCH, INDEX, IFNA, IFERROR and more in Excel – Training Doyens

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Lookup formulas are far superior to manually searching for specific data elements in a spreadsheet. Join our upcoming webinar to learn how to use lookup functions that let you work with your data more efficiently and know about powerful new tools that help you manipulate data and make better business decisions. VLOOKUP, MATCH, INDEX, vlookup function in excel LEARNING OBJECTIVES This webinar is for any user of Excel who works with large amounts of data and has data in multiple worksheets. Learning about the lookup functions will allow you to match data between databases. Learn about VLOOKUP function in Excel which enables you to quickly and easily look for a value down a column of data and return a value from the same row in a different column. Perfect for when working with large tabular data. INDEX and MATCH work in a similar way but provide more flexibility. In just one fast-paced and informative training session, you’ll learn how to use lookup functions to let yo

Webinar on Human Error Prevention Training

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Although it is unlikely that human error will ever be eliminated, many human performance problems can be prevented. Join our upcoming webinar to learn practicalapproaches and models to address human performance issues in GMP relatedenvironments by using a particular methodology to correct, prevent, and avoid reoccurrence of these matters. The webinar covers the following key areas: ·          Understand human error: factors and root causes ·          Define the process to manage human error deviations ·          How to measure human error rates at your site human error reduction LEARNING OBJECTIVES Understand human error: factors and root causes. Understand the importance of human error reduction: regulatory and business. Define the process to manage Human Error deviations. Identify root causes associated to human error deviations. Learn how to measure human error rates at your site. Identify how to control human error and what I can do to support human

Webinar on Workplace Investigations - Witnesses Interview Strategies – Training Doyens

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OVERVIEW In workplace investigations witness interviews are often especially challenging because many employees for a variety of reasons are reluctant to be involved and can be less than forthcoming. Join our upcoming webinar to be presented by Teri Morning to learn the employee investigations best practices and ways to assess credibility of witnesses combined with the facts as presented. LEARNING OBJECTIVES In theory, investigatory interviewing sounds easy but in reality, it's often not. The assigned investigator in many workplaces is often an already overburdened employee to whom another time-consuming project is now assigned, often to their dismay. This investigator may have had little to no training in how to perform workplace investigations. Or they may have had training in the process of investigatory mechanics but never actually performed an investigation. One common challenge is struggling to gather information during witness interviews.In HR investiga

Assertive Communication Models for Women

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OVERVIEW Has the organizational culture changed much?  Is success still judged from a “male” perspective? Women start off on the same trajectory as their male counterparts but may miss opportunities to increase their visibility during meetings and other team activities. WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND Learn the myths of organizational culture. Also learn what assertive communicationskills for professionals are. Credibility in communication is a key factor in improving performance. By attending this assertiveness skills training a person will increase the likelihood of succeeding in these complex organizational meetings and interactions. AREAS COVERED This presentation defines and clarifies: Male culture Credibility in communication Importance of assertive communication  How to practice assertive communication Actions to improve credibility Actions to take to improve your executive presence Actions to take to improve performance Th

Webinar on How To Make Sure Your Independent Contractors Are Really Independent

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OVERVIEW The webinar will discuss methods to insure that workers classified as independent contractors are independent . With the push by the US Department of Labor to clamp down on misclassification of employees as independent contractors it is important for companies to make sure they have everyone classified correctly. Under the  Affordable Care Act , many employers have thought about using independent contractors more to avoid having to offer healthcare. It is not that easy. managing independent contractors WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND Companies that use an independent contractor to perform aspects of the business want to insure that these workers are truly independent. Making a mistake in managing independent contractors can cause companies to have to reclassify workers as employees and subsequently be required to pay back taxes and penalties. Human Resources managers, Office Managers, and small and mid-size business owners need to be aware of the issues involved like

How to Conduct a Quality Management System Audit to ISO/IEC 17025 : 2017

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OVERVIEW ISO/IEC17025 is the international standard for the general requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories and has been updated and revised in 2017. The new version was released on November 19, 2017. What are the changes and how will they impact your current Quality Management System? What are the new requirements of ISO/IEC 17025: 2017 standard that need to be addressed? WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND Many laboratories have successfully developed and implemented a functional quality management system that not only complies with the management and technical requirements of  ISO/IEC 17025:2005  but also meets their needs. Some are still struggling to get accredited and even those already accredited still have issues, as evidenced by the number of non-conformances cited during the subsequent biannual audits. Now there is a new challenge. What are the new ISO/IEC 17025: 2017 requirements? Have the rules changed?

7 Excellent Non- Monetary Rewards to Motivate Employees

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7 Excellent Non- Monetary Rewards to Motivate Employees

Anti-Kickback, Fraud, Stark, and Marketing - Where are the Landmines? (2 Hour Boot Camp)

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OVERVIEW This webinar will provide an in-depth understanding of the Federal False Claims Act,Federal Anti-Kickback law and Stark law , and discuss how marketing activities can trigger either or both. WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND This webinar will provide the basic building blocks you will need to develop and maintain your company’s precious commodity – your reputation – and eliminate exposure to fraud charges based on marketing practices. It will also cover the practical requirements and operations, principles of compliance and the basic elements that every business has to have to reduce civil and criminal liabilities and economic sanctions. AREAS COVERED Federal False Claims Act Federal Anti-Kickback Statute Federal Anti-Referral Law (Stark I & 2) Introduction to basic compliance as an effective tool. Case study about an organization and how their marketing efforts exposed the organization to vulnerabilities. LEARNING OBJECTIVES On co

Essentials of OFCCP Compliance: Requirement, Enforcement and Fulfilment of Affirmative Action

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OVERVIEW Attendees should come away from this webinar with a working knowledge of the essentials of Affirmative Action and regulations that apply to federal contractors and sub-contractors and will also learn about some of the more recent changes in some of the Affirmative Action regulations. WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND If you are a federal contractor, (or sub-contractor) having a firm grasp on the essentials of Affirmative Action and OFCCP compliance is a must, whether you are new to the federal contracting world or a seasoned contractor. In addition, changes in regulations and OFCCP enforcement activity in the last few years have left many contractors wondering what to do going forward. As if that’s not enough, with a new President, with a very new agenda, many contractors are even more uncertain. For the time being, however, contractors need to proceed under current laws and regulations, which even the most experienced contractors will find challenging. ofccp compliance