HR101: OSHA – April 10, 2025

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OSHA: It’s Not Just a Small Town in Wisconsin by Angela Sanders and Aron Hoffman

Many employers are caught by surprise when OSHA unexpectedly shows up at their door. This presentation will provide an overview of the most important standards that employers must know to avoid an OSHA citation. The presentation will also provide practical guidance and tips for responding to an OSHA inspection and navigating the enforcement process.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Understand how the Occupational Safety and Health Act impacts employers of all sizes and industry.
  2. Ensure compliance with recordkeeping and reporting obligations.
  3. Update drug and alcohol policies in compliance with OSHA regulations.
  4. Understand employer obligations concerning temporary staff, and updating contracts with staffing companies.
  5. Proactively prepare for unanticipated OSHA inspections, including inspections triggered by workplace injuries.
OSHA HandoutDownload

President’s Message- 2025 Second Quarter

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Hello Lancaster SHRM!

This Spring, whether you’re a seasoned HR professional or just starting your career, there are plenty of LSHRM events designed to enhance your knowledge and keep you connected.

Already this year, on January 14th, Danny Goldberg presented The Infinite ROI of Care, helping us understand how investing in employee well-being translates to long-term success.

In February, Greg Davidson Laszakovits led us through Tame the Grizzly: Training for Healthy Conflict Engagement, offering practical strategies for managing conflict and fostering healthier workplace relationships.

In March, we held our Spring Legal Update with speaker Micah Saul. The extended session provided valuable insights into recent legal changes, helping us stay on top of compliance and emerging issues in the HR world

Your LSHRM team is committed to providing you with relevant, high-quality content that will help you grow as an HR professional. Whether it’s through legal updates, leadership training, or exploring workforce resources, Lancaster SHRM is here to support you. I am incredibly excited about the upcoming events we have planned and the opportunities they provide for professional development and networking.

We’ve worked hard to bring you content that will inspire and support your HR journey. I sincerely hope to see many of you tonight at our mixer, sponsored by Net at Work. It will be a great chance to connect with fellow members, enjoy some refreshments, and build new relationships in a fun, relaxed setting.

Here’s a sneak peek at what’s ahead:

Spring Professional Development Conference

Don’t miss our Spring Professional Development Conference on Friday, April 25th, 2025 ! This one-day conference will feature five valuable sessions on the following topics:

  • Clear, Concise, and Confident Communication
  • Strategies for Implementing Effective Workforce Policies and Practices
  • Managing a Hybrid Workforce
  • Retention and Benefits
  • Intentionally Building Trust Every Day Through HR
  • This is an excellent opportunity for networking, learning, and professional growth.

HR 101 Series

Hosted by the Government Affairs Committee, our HR 101 Series is perfect for emerging HR professionals or those needing a refresher on the basics of HR. The series covers the “life of an employee” and rotates every 1.5 years. Join us at the Workforce Development Board (1046 Manheim Pike) from 12 pm to 1:15 pm for these valuable sessions:

Virtual Lunch & Learn Series

Our Virtual Lunch & Learn series offers a convenient way to stay informed and up-to-date on legal changes and workforce issues. Hosted virtually by the Government Affairs Committee, these sessions allow you to log in from 12 pm to 1:15 pm while enjoying your lunch!

Workforce WOW Series

Our Workforce WOW Series dives into local workforce resources that can benefit your organization. Be sure to check out these informative sessions:

This workshop will focus on inclusive leadership and how you can foster a more inclusive environment within your organization.

Membership Reminder: If you haven’t yet renewed your membership for 2025, it’s not too late! Your membership is an investment in your career and gives you access to these incredible resources and events.

Exciting Opportunities Ahead: Let Us Know If You’re Attending!

We’re gauging interest in a potential networking event at the following conferences:

  • PA SHRM Legal and Legislative Conference on May 8th, 2025
  • Let us know if you’re planning to attend by filling out this form: PA SHRM Legal and Legislative Conference
  • SHRM 2025 Annual Conference from June 29th – July 2nd, 2025
  • If you’re attending, please let us know here: SHRM 2025 Conference

Your responses will help us plan for a potential networking event at each conference!

Finally, I want to take a moment to thank all of our amazing volunteers. Your hard work, dedication, and passion are what make Lancaster SHRM the success it is today. Whether you’re helping organize events, leading committees, or supporting our chapter in any other way, we truly appreciate all that you do. Thank you for everything!

And to members, thank you for your continued engagement with Lancaster SHRM. Your participation helps strengthen our community and drive the HR profession forward. I look forward to seeing many of you at our upcoming events,

As always, please feel free to reach out if you have any questions, ideas, or would like to get more involved.

Thank you,

John Shoff

LSHRM President

New Administration Updates Virtual Lunch and Learn

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March 13, 2025

“You’re Fired? Workforce Implications of Trump Administration Executive Orders”

The Trump Administration is issuing executive orders at which impact the workforce. Join us as we discuss the impact these fast-moving changes may have on your workforce. Attendees will learn about DEI layoffs/buyouts, return to in-person work, pay transparency, wage and hour, harassment and discrimination, and ICE raids, as well as how these changes may impact the private sector.

March 2025 Virt Lunch and Learn New Administration UpdatesDownload

March 2025 Breakfast Program Materials

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Spring Legal Update

To represent the needs of their organizations and its employees, HR professionals need to keep up-to-date with changes in employment law and relevant court rulings.  This program will address recent developments in employment and labor law and provides compliance guidance to attendees, including:

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Case Law Updates
  • Federal Employment Law Outlook under Trump 2.0
  • Potential State Law Conflicts with Federal Policy

Learning Objectives – As a result of this program, attendees will be able to:

  • Review recent court decisions that every HR professional should know about
  • Understand the key provisions of new regulations and laws
  • Learn how these changes might impact their workforce and company
  • Hear about the latest employment law updates with the current administration and congressional agenda
Spring Legal Update SlidesDownload

February 2025 Breakfast Materials

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Imagine your team no longer paralyzed by the fear of potential conflict, or the endless to-and-fro of ongoing conflict. Imagine knowing as an individual that you can endure a conflict and create a relationship that will be stronger and more productive going forward. Good news — you don’t have to imagine! In this presentation, HR professionals will learn skills for healthy conflict engagement through memorable, real-life examples and illustrations. Tangible takeaways including learning about conflict styles and several methods for engaging in conflict so their organization can achieve its goals and objectives. Prepare to Tame the Grizzly of conflict!

Speaker: Greg Laszakovits

Greg is the founder and principal of GDL Insight. GDL Insight “Trains teams to work together to achieve more than they ever imagined.” Greg is a Leadership Coach, Organizational Development Consultant, and Keynote Speaker. He is a catalyst, thinker, and influencer committed to helping people and organizations give their very best to their organizations and the world. He consults and presents across the country and brings over 25 years of experience in coaching, organizational leadership, and consulting. He has an Executive Leadership Certificate from Cornell University and a Master’s Degree in Conflict Transformation.

Tame the Grizzly Presentation with NotesDownload

January 2025 Breakfast Materials

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The Infinite ROI of Leading with Care by Danny Goldberg

In today’s rapidly evolving landscape, the quest to retain top talent has never been more intense. Fortunately, this challenge presents the opportunity for your organization to unleash one of the most powerful and reliable forces for an engaged and loyal workforce today: Care. When leaders inspire a Culture of Care — that is, a unified workforce where workers feel deeply cared for on a personal level — the potential ROI is infinite. Productivity, engagement and retention is only the beginning. Loyalty, innovation and each individual contributor’s desire to go above and beyond for your company becomes the norm. And instead of fighting for talent, talent will fight for you.

2025.01.14 January Speaker PresentationDownload

December 2024 Breakfast Materials

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Mentors, Advocates, and Sponsors, Oh My!

Speaker: Bilita “Bili” Mattes

Ultimately, it comes down to the relationships that we foster that help us navigate, persist, thrive and advance in our professional and personal endeavors. Creating a network of mentors, sponsors and advocates is proven to be important to the success and development of all professionals. Knowing the differences between these roles and how they can help meet personal and professional goals is usually not clear. How do we intentionally, strategically and authentically cultivate these relationships? Let’s share insights and explore strategies to help HR professionals, and the teams they lead, reach their retention goals.

2024.12.11 December Speaker PresentationDownload