A New Way Forward: Effective Approaches to Remote and Return-to-Work Operations

Remote work has experienced tremendous growth due to health and safety concerns related to the current COVID-19 pandemic. With many companies reporting equal or greater levels of employee productivity, an increasing number of businesses are considering expanding the practice of remote work or introducing hybrid models of work schedule even after offices and workplaces reopen.

During this presentation, experienced HR and operations professionals will discuss effective processes for recruiting, hiring, and onboarding employees in a virtually-powered work landscape. The presenters will share software tools and other technologies that are currently being leveraged to conduct interviews, facilitate distance learning (job training), and maintain company culture and values. This presentation will also address a variety of other important issues including collaborative approaches employee/family wellness, mental health resources and EAP benefits and tools for supporting working parents.

Learning Objectives:

• Explore trends towards hybrid models of remote work.
• Learn about effective tools for recruiting, hiring, and onboarding employees, as well as facilitating employee engagement and promoting company culture.
• Discuss creative approaches to distance learning and shared challenges.
• Identify effective approaches to support employee mental health and wellness, working parents, and other HR functions that have become elevated in importance during the current pandemic.

Discussion Leaders:

Rebecca Bayne, President & Consultant, Security Integration, Bayne Consulting & Search, Inc.
Stephanie Hammerwold, Director of Human Resources, Arcules
Garan Chivinski, Director of Human Resources – Great Lakes Market, G4S Secure Solutions, USA