Corporate Misbehavior: How to Deal with Bad Behavior from the Boardroom

2018 Annual Conference & Exposition

You will learn effective strategies on handling allegations of harassment and/or bias when the alleged perpetrator is in a position of power.

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A spate of recent news stories highlights a troubling fact pattern in workplaces: an employee alleges harassment and/or discrimination and the alleged culprit is a high-level company executive. A number of challenging issues arise when the alleged perpetrator is a person in a position of power at the organization. Who should investigate the claim? Was anyone else aware of this conduct? Is there a broader problem with the corporate culture that should be addressed? Is one-on-one training for executives the remedy (pre- or post-allegation)? This session will examine these and other issues that may arise when the perpetrator occupies the C-suite. This session will help you:

By providing crucial information on how to manage harassment and/or discrimination allegations against high-level executives.
Identify anti-discrimination and anti-harassment policies you can implement, the unique issues that may arise when a perpetrator is in a position of power, best practices for conducting workplace investigations, and strategies to prevent reoccurrence.
Understand the importance of consistently following company policy, the impact on workplace culture, and how to train executives to prevent discrimination and harassment from the top.

Date(s) & Time(s):

Tuesday, June 19, 2018 - 10:45am to 12:00pm

Presenter:

Joseph L. Beachboard

Nationally Recognized Employment Lawyer

Beachboard Consulting Group

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Joseph (“Joe”) Beachboard is a nationally recognized employment lawyer who also closely tracks the most important developments at the U.S. Supreme Court impacting the business community. He has more than 30 years of experience representing management in a wide variety of employment and labor matters in perhaps the most challenging state in the nation for employers – California. Mr. Beachboard speaks regularly before human resource and employer groups on cutting edge employment law topics. He is a member of SHRM and has been an annual presenter at both the SHRM Annual Conference and the Employment Law and Compliance Conference for two decades. Mr. Beachboard is frequently quoted in such leading publications as HR Magazine, National Law Journal, Los Angeles Times, NY Times, HR Executive and Workforce, and has been published in dozens of legal and business journals. Throughout his career in Los Angeles, Mr. Beachboard has represented dozens of studios and entertainment properties. He cites his most interesting project as working with the cast and crew of the television show The Office, from its pilot through the final season.

SESSIONS:

Dennis Alan Davis, Ph.D.

Director - Client Training

Ogletree Deakins

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Author, and international presenter…Dennis A. Davis, Ph.D. is the National Director of Client training for Ogletree Deakins. Dr. Davis has a Ph.D. in psychology and uses his insight into human motivation to help employers manage workplace behaviors and
minimize risks. He has presented on Workplace Violence Prevention, Harassment Prevention, Diversity and Inclusion, Executive Coaching, as well as Out-Front Leadership.

SESSIONS:

Location:

E451

Amount of Credit:

1.25

Credit Type:

•SHRM PDCs

Session Type:

Mega Session

Competency:

HR Expertise

Communication

Critical Evaluation

Intended Audience:

Mid-Level

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