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Strategic Seminar Series:  Leading through Crisis - RIF Best Practices

Please join our speakers Michael Humphries, Carllene Placide, and Lynn Parker. 

• Michael Humphries is the President of Waldron and Company, a talent management consultancy based in Seattle.  Mike has consulted with hundreds of senior executives and HR leaders through the RIF process and has gained insight on practices through his work.
• Carleen Placide is a partner in the Labor & Employment Group at Dorsey.  She concentrates her practice on international business, employment law, employment litigation and OSHA/WISHA matters. 
• Lynn Parker co-founded Parker LePla, an integrated brand and marketing communications consultancy, with Joe LePla in 1994.  She is one of the early contributors to branding theory and has co-authored two best selling books on the topic. 

This presentation will cover all aspects of planning and implementing a RIF - with an emphasis on how HR can provide leadership throughout the process.  From exploring alternatives to layoffs, scenario planning, legal considerations, notification logistics, external communication and branding, to post lay-off organization optimization, HR's role is central. Join us and expand your advisory capacity and your value as a strategic business partner within your organization. 

Cost:  Members   $95          Non-members  $125

A light breakfast of fruit, bread, and coffee will be served. 

Recertification Credits: Approval for 2.5 general credit hours.

The use of this seal is not an endorsement by the HR Certification Institute of the quality of the program. It means that this program has met the HR Certification Institute’s criteria to be pre-approved for recertification credit.