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With urgency and speed, credit unions adapted to the changing needs of members and employees as the pandemic swept through the nation. Now, more than 18 months in, HR professionals are still meeting unprecedented challenges in the workplace, as the way we do business will never be the same again. The Maine Credit Union Human Resources Council will be hosting a fall webinar series next month focusing on critical issues facing credit unions including finding and retaining talent in a shrinking labor force, new laws and regulations, and managing remote work and staff.
Session Dates & Topics
Recruitment and Retention Strategies: Post-Pandemic and Beyond
Presenter: Janie Warner, Senior Consultant and Client Resource Team Leader for Client Relations at Regions Insurance Group
November 2, 2021 (10:00–11:30 am)
It’s a new world these days, not just for credit unions but for every employer. The pandemic of 2020 lingered into 2021 and the landscape of talent willing to work a traditional job has shrunk to record low numbers. What is an employer to do? This session will discuss the current climate and labor pool using statistical and socioeconomic data, and outline a number of strategies credit unions can implement now to make a difference well into the future.
Legal Issues Update
Presenters: Attorneys Dan Rose and Michael Buescher from Drummond Woodsum
November 9, 2021 (10:00–11:30 am)
The Maine Legislature has been very active again this year, adopting multiple new laws that impact how our workplaces operate. This includes changes to the Maine Human Rights Act, Maine’s Family Medical Leave Act, an employer’s ability to recover overpayments to employees, and inquiring about an applicant’s criminal history. Additionally, employers continue to work to keep up-to-date with federal and state guidance (that is sometimes changing daily) related to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, including new OSHA rules about mandatory vaccinations. We will be discussing the updated guidance and how it may impact our employees and our work rules.
Managing Remotely: HR Dos & Don’ts in a Virtual World
Presenter: Diane Reed, President of CU Doctor
November 16, 2021 (9:00–11:30 am)
This session will address the many issues surrounding remote work and how HR management can stay on top of the many changes and adjustments needed in the COVID and post-COVID business environment. We will discuss the recent vaccine mandate, the latest trends in retaining workers, your CU’s remote work policy, other work policies affected by virtual work, training managers to how to manage hybrid teams, and the bevy of best practices in “flexible” benefits.
Fee
There is no charge for HR Council member credit unions who have made their 2020 dues payment. For non-members, the event is $199/credit union.
Questions & Registration
To register, please visit the League’s website. If you have questions about the series or the Council, please email Linda Scott, League Conference and Event Manager, at lscott@mainecul.org.