What’s Your Site: The Use of Social Media in Employment
Approved for 2 HRCI Credits 

8:30 AM-9:00 AM-Registartion and Networking
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Program

The Internet and the electronic world have enabled employers to access a great deal of information about their employees as well as their applicants. Recently, employers have begun using social networking web sites, such as Facebook and Twitter, not only to “aid” them with regard to current employees, but also as a screening device in the hiring process. While the information may benefit the employer, the accessing of an employee's or applicant's web page does not come without risk. This seminar will examine the possible benefits of using these sites as well as the potential exposure to liability under federal and state discrimination laws, invasion of privacy laws and the Fair Credit Reporting Act. The training also will discuss social media policy drafting and best practices for the use of social media.

Speaker:

Michael S. Cohen an attorney at Duane Morris, concentrates his practice in the areas of employment law training and counseling. Mr. Cohen has trained and counseled employers throughout the country on subjects including harassment prevention; workplace diversity; discipline and discharge; hiring and recruiting practices; performance evaluations; FMLA, ADA and FLSA compliance; leave of absence policies; performance management; workplace privacy; sexual orientation and gender identity in the workplace; substance abuse testing; workplace violence; records retention; conducting background checks; teens in the workplace and managing attendance problems. He has conducted trainings for executives, directors, managers, supervisors and employees in many industries, including financial services, healthcare, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, retail, real estate development, law firms and human services. Mr. Cohen also has conducted trainings for executives, deans and faculty in several institutions of higher education and secondary education. He has conducted more than 150 trainings in the last year.

Mr. Cohen has conducted investigations into claims of harassment and discrimination and has drafted employee handbooks, employment agreements, noncompete agreements and post-termination agreements. He has represented clients throughout the country in EEO and other administrative proceedings.

Mr. Cohen has been cited as a national authority on employment issues by The New York Times, The Associated Press, USA Today, MSNBC.com, The New York Daily News, New York Newsday, The San Francisco Chronicle, Law National, Law.com, HR Magazine, HR Executive Magazine, HR Executive Online, SHRM On-Line, Employment Law 360, Inside Counsel Magazine, What's Working in Human Resources, Workforce Management Magazine, Human Rights Campaign On-Line, Yahoo! Sports, The Sporting News, The Newark Star-Ledger, The Houston Chronicle, The New Orleans Times-Picayune, The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, The Syracuse Post-Standard, The Ann Arbor News, The Harrisburg Patriot News, The Mobile Press Register, The Flint Journal, The Desert Sun, The Courier-Post, The Honolulu Advertiser, The Stamford Advocate, The Huntsville Times, AM New York, The Workplace Substance Abuse Advisor, Legal Issues in Collegiate Athletics, Talent Management, BusinessInsurance.com, AZcentral.com, Fort Worth Star Telegram, Honolulu Star-Bulletin, The Columbus Dispatch, The Myrtle Beach Sun News, Richmond Times Dispatch, Detroit News and Business & Legal Reports, Inc. He has been a regular guest lecturer on human resources issues at West Chester University for its Masters of Science in Administration program. He also is a member of the board of editors for the Privacy Law Journal and of the SHRM PA State Council Diversity Committee.

Mr. Cohen is a 1997 magna cum laude graduate of Temple University Beasley School of Law and a cum laude graduate of the University of Pennsylvania.

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GVFHRA CAREER NETWORKING GROUP

GVFHRA’s Career Networking Group provides a forum for HR professionals in transition to receive guidance, resources and networking opportunities which should contribute to a more effective career campaign

Please note that we will be meeting at Villanova University. The facility offers state of the art technology and can accommodate up to 30 attendees. In addition, parking is free.

The address for our meetings is: Villanova University, Bartley Hall, Room 2044, 800 E. Lancaster Avenue, Villanova, PA. Parking is directly across the street. You will need to print out the attached parking pass and place in your car window- http://www.gvfhra.org/forms/Career_Transition_Group-Villanova_Parking_Pass.pdf

 If you are in career transition or ready to explore opportunities outside your current role, please plan on joining us for our June GVFHRA Networking & Transitions Group meeting. This session could be a “game changer” in helping you recalibrate your efforts to achieve your career goals. So much comes down to what it is you are messaging and communicating about what it is you have to offer. You won’t want to miss this session! 

"Beyond Personal Branding – Communicating Your Unique Value Proposition"

Personal branding—the creation and promotion of Brand You—is not a new concept. Yet, many misconceptions remain on what it is, why it is important, and how to use it to effectively manage and advance your career. We will discuss ways to apply the principles of personal branding to change your career conversations and move closer to your career goals.

• · Change the Conversations
• · Define Your Target Audience
• · Develop a Unique Brand Position and Purpose
• · Engage to Create Value
• · Show Up to Communicate Value in Every Conversation
• · Develop a Brand Following…Now

SPEAKER-Martin McLaughlin – Managing Partner of Mosaic Partners, LLC

Marty is the Managing Partner and Founder of Mosaic Partner LLC. Marty loves what he does and this shows through in every conversation. He helps his clients identify, capture, and clearly communicate a unique market position and compelling points of differentiation. He develops strategic platforms for growth through intensive and interactive engagement with his clients’ customers. He provides solutions in the form of consulting assignments, facilitated strategy sessions, and outsourced CMO services.

Since its inception in December 2000, Mosaic Partners has developed a deep and branded client base, including: SAP Americas, Ransome Caterpillar, Microsoft, New Horizons Worldwide, Cozen O’Connor, Villanova University and SEI Investments.
Prior to launching Mosaic Partners, Marty was Senior Manager in the Emerging Growth Consulting Practice of Andersen Consulting.
Marty currently serves as an executive coach for CCI and for Villanova’s Executive MBA Program.

 RSVPs are appreciated to the website.

Dignity & Respect Campaign: An Initiative to Build an Inclusive Workplace

Arcadia University
1150 First Ave, Suite 700, King of Prussia

The Dignity & Respect Campaign started as an internal change management initiative at UPMC to promote inclusion in the workplace and cultural competency, but has become a national movement to help employees effectively collaborate within diverse organizations, unify communities, and promote anti-bullying in schools. This session will provide an overview of the Campaign, as well as provide steps you can take to begin your own Dignity & Respect Journey.

You will learn

• How to integrate dignity, respect and culture competency into day-to-day business practices

• How employee engagement has been positively impacted, gaining commitment from employees at all levels of the organization

• How you can utilize this initiative to augment, reignite, and start a Dignity & Respect Initiative in your organization 

Speaker:

 Candi Castleberry-Singleton oversees system-wide employee engagement and social responsibility initiatives involving 56,000 employees and the diverse communities served by UPMC. In 2008, she launched the UPMC Center for Inclusion. For her work at UPMC, Motorola, and Sun Microsystems, Candi has developed a reputation for successfully partnering with global executives and collaborating with community leaders on sustainable practices for employees and communities. She has received numerous sales, customer satisfaction, and diversity leadership awards and was named by Diversity Woman Magazine as one of their Top 50 Diversity Champions.

Candi is the Chief Inclusion and Diversity Officer, UPMC Center for Inclusion