Brain Food - Recruiting & Retaining a Diverse Workforce

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Name: Brain Food - Recruiting & Retaining a Diverse Workforce
Date: December 15, 2010
Time: 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM CST
Event Description:
Recruiting & Retaining a Diverse Workforce
Presented by Karen Hester, University of Kansas School of Law, and Kelly Green, Polsinelli Shughart PC
December 15, 2010
8:30 to 10:30 am
 
Does your workforce reflect the demographic of the region?  Learn how to promote diversity within your organization through effective recruiting and retention practices.  This session will help you implement diversity without getting mired in potential HR/legal issues. 
 
Please note:  the presenters request that you register in advance to allow them adequate time to prepare for targeted exercises.
 
Learning Objectives: 
  • Learn the demographics of the Greater Kansas City area and ways to recruit and retain targeted potential employees
  • Become aware of potential legal HR challenges when addressing diversity issues
  • Obtain a copy of Diversity Best Practices guide

Karen H. Hester is Director of Career Services and Director of Diversity and Inclusion at The University of Kansas School of Law.  Prior to joining KU, she practiced elder law.  Karen has a B.S. in Mathematics, a M.S. in Student Personnel and Counseling, a J.D., and a L.L.M. in Taxation.

Kelly Green is the Director of Recruiting and Professional Development at Polsinelli Shughart PC.  Prior to joining Polsinelli, she was in private practice and with Thomson West.  She holds a B.A. from American University and a J.D. from The University of Kansas. 

Punch cards are available for the Business Brain Food educational series.  Punch cards can be used by anyone at your company and are good for any combination of Business Brain Food or Brain Food Over Lunch sessions for the 2010 series (with the exception of webinar attendance).  Purchase a Fast Food Punch card for $100 and attend 10 sessions (a savings of $50) or a Fast Food Lite Punch card for $55 and attend 5 sessions (a savings of $20).  To purchase a punch card, please select the appropriate option below.  To use your punch card once purchased, please select the punch card holder option.

 

First-time visitor? Click here for registration instructions.

 

You should receive a confirmation email with event details 2-3 days prior to the event.

If you have questions about your registration, please contact Rebecca Herdman at herdman@kcchamber.com or (816) 374-5472.

Location:
Polsinelli Shughart PC
700 W. 47th St., Ste. 1000
Kansas City, MO
Date/Time Information:
Starts: 0830am
Ends: 1030am
Contact Information:
Rebecca Herdman
phone:8163745472
fax:8162746472
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