Join with us in the country’s largest and ONLY, FEE FREE web portal of its kind, The Sierra Group’s One More Way collaborative. Our million member strong, self-serve model is available for your independent use as a job seeker with a disability, an agency providing services, or a hiring manager looking to hire Americans with disabilities. In addition to our no fee job board, sponsored by DiversityInc, One More Way is also the go to resource for EMPLOYMENTINCENTIVES, and educational TELESEMINARS – be seen, be heard, be hired! The One More Way collaborative is brought to you by The Sierra Group. "Together we will drive up employment!"Thursday, May 20, 2010 Teleseminar
11:00 AM—12:15 PM (EDT)
From Combat to the Corporation
Teleseminar Topic: Demystifying Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in the Workplace. REGISTER NOW!
Join us for a frank and candid discussion designed for the HR manager and business process owner. Listen as our experts explain:
- The 5 things that you need to be aware of when interviewing a person with TBI or PTSD.
- Strategies that assist in a smooth workplace transitions.
- Tactics that address the concerns of your workforce over their "fears of dealing" with a person that has PTSD or TBI.
- Understanding how to think through reasonable workplace accommodations that support business goals and processes.
Janet Fiore, CEO of The Sierra Group, a leading authority on veterans with disabilities and employment, is hosting a special event focused on the unique needs of the military candidate looking for work.
Guest expert, Lisa Stern, Consultant to The US Department of Labor, America's Heroes at Work Initiative and Meg Krause of the American's Heroes at Work Initiative will share information on how to best:
- Separate FACT from FICTION regarding TBI and PTSD.
- Dispel some of the frequent myths regarding TBI and/or PTSD in the workplace.
- Present insightful information on "triggers".
- Offer strategies for creating a welcoming and productive environment for veterans entering (or re-entering) the civilian workforce.
Professional Credits Available: 1.0 CEU Credit (CRCC) and 1.0 Hour recertification credit through the HRCI. Fee: $29.95. Register now.
This program has been approved for 1 hour recertification credit hours through the HR Certification Institute. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit the HR Certification Institute homepage at hrci.org.
The use of this seal is not an endorsement by HR Certification Institute of the quality of the program. It means that this program has met HR Certification Institute's criteria to be pre-approved for recertification credit.
INLUCDES FREE FORUM WITH EXECUTIVE SPONSORS: After the 60-minute presentation by the US Department of Labor and The Sierra Group, the teleseminar will host an 15-minute forum during which our Executive Sponsors from Carnegie Mellon University and Recruit Military will briefly share their experiences on the topic of accommodating candidates and employees with TBI and PTSD. They will offer examples that underscore the lessons offered by Janet, Lisa, and Meg. Access to this candid executive insight is included in the fee for the core program. This is a rare opportunity to learn from experts in the field and executives with large corporations actively committed to this hiring process. REGISTER NOW!
All attendees will receive copies of the PowerPoint slides used in the presentation and will have access to the academic library prepared on the discussion topic by Clarion University.
Academic Library: Clarion University has prepared a summary of articles and statistics on the issue of TBI and PTSD in the workplace. These articles are currently available to all invitees and will remain available to all registered participants for 30 days past the learning event. For some, access to thoughtful and current background materials can be helpful in appreciating the issues and opportunities that surround this important workplace topic. We invite you to review these resources and we thank our Academic Sponsor Clarion University and specifically, Dr. Ray Feroz.
Executive Sponsors:
Matt Murphy, VP Development – RecruitMilitary
Courtney Bryant, EEO Specialist – Carnegie Mellon University
Janet Fiore, CEO – The Sierra Group, Inc.
Need more information? Please email Denise Barnes for more information and to inquire about group discounts. Space is limited to 500 for this teleseminar, so please register today.