Managing People

After completing this course, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge of how managing people and performance protects your practice and benefits both you and your employees. Participants will learn the importance of performance management in fostering a positive work environment, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, and reducing exposure to legal liabilities.

Objectives:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
  1. Understand the Importance of Performance Management:
    • Recognize why managing employee performance is vital for fostering a supportive workplace, enhancing company success, and maintaining ethical standards.
  1. Ensure Legal Compliance:
    • Identify how performance management aligns with federal, state, and local laws, ensuring that the practice adheres to legal requirements.
  1. Mitigate Legal Risks:
    • Learn strategies to reduce the risk of legal exposure for both the company and its leaders through proper documentation, communication, and fair treatment of employees.

Meet the Experts

Tom Nemcek, PHR, SHRM-CP

Tom has his Bachelor's in Human Resources from Xavier University and has spent the past 15 years leading multi-state and international Human Resources teams. Prior to starting with Paragon, Tom worked for a publicly-traded medical device company leading its Human Resources function. Tom has his SHRM-CP certification from the Society of Human Resources Management and a PHR from the Human Resources Certification Institute. Tom's HR passions center around being an advocate for employees, as well as working with managers to ensure that their teams are best motivated for success. In his spare time, Tom loves to travel with his wife Christi, read history books, and spend time taking their two dogs Bruce (black lab and Corgi mix) and Lenny (Corgi) on walks.

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