Seminars
Karen Michael has presented on a wide variety of topics across the state. Karen is available to speak at programs, seminars, or conventions.
Some of Karen's prior presentations include:
Top 10 Trends in HR and Employment Law for 2009 and What’s in Store for 2010, Maryland State SHRM Conference, December 2009
"Leave Mania,” 2009 EEO Workplace Symposium, Urban League of Greater Richmond
“Top Ten Strategies for Successful Reductions in Force” EEOC Technical Assistance Seminar, July, 2009 in Hampton, Virginia
“Top Ten Hiring and Retention Strategies in Difficult Economic Times,” Gateway Endeavor Series
April 30th at the Clarion Fontainbleau Hotel & Conference Center, Ocean City, MD - “Top Ten Trends in Employment Law and HR for 2009” – Eastern Shore SHRM Conference
“Stop Treading Water & Swim - 10 Essential HR Strategies Every Company Must Implement to Survive the Tidal Wave of 2009” – RHRMA Monthly Meeting
“Riding the Wave of Change & the FMLA” – RHRMA Workshop
“Riding the Wave of Change – ADAAA & FMLA” – International Public Management Association for Human Resources (“IPMA”)– Virginia Chapter Professional Development Meeting (Charlottesville & Fredericksburg)
“Harassment 911” – EEO Workplace Symposium – Urban League of Greater Richmond
“Attracting and Retaining The 21st Century Workforce: Strategies to Protect Your Biggest Assets During Uncertain Times” – Accounting Principles Client Seminar
“Karen’s Crystal Ball – The Top 10 Trends in Human Resources and Employment Law for 2009” - GRIPP Joint Meeting
“The Bermuda Triangle – Diversity, Discrimination & Affirmative Action” – Richmond Recruiter Roundtable
“The Bermuda Triangle – Diversity, Discrimination & Affirmative Action” – RHRMA Diversity Roundtable
“10 Employment Law & HR Trends Every HR Director Should Know” – Richmond Executive HR Forum
“Hiring Right” – VACO Client Seminar
"Workplace Violence and the Disgruntled Employee" - Virginia Banking Association Security Conference
"Take Notice: Top 10 Trends in Employment Law Your Business Can’t Afford to Ignore" - VBA Third Annual Corporate Counsel Fall Forum
"Psychological Disabilities in the Workplace" - National BLN Conference (DC)
"15 Recent Developments in Employment Law that Will Change the Way You Do Business" - EEO Day, Urban League of Greater Richmond
"FMLA, ADA and Worker’s Compensation – The Bermuda Triangle"- Virginia State SHRM Conference
"The ADA Covers That?!?”, panel moderator -Virginia State SHRM Conference
" Trends in Employment Law"- RHRMA Meeting
"Diversity Best Practices", panel moderator - EEO Day, Urban League of Greater Richmond
"Moderate Conversation with Regional Director of OFCCP – Joseph DuBray"- Hampton Roads Industry Liaison Conference
"ADA – Best Practices in Reasonable Accommodation – Back to the Basics" - Great Lakes ADA National Teleconference
"Is My Religious Accommodation Your Harassment?" - Virginia State SHRM Conference
"The Business Case for Diversity??”- EEO Day, Urban League of Greater Richmond Workplace Violence and Disgruntled Employees Virginia Banker’s Association Security Conference
"Top Ten Employment Laws & Trends in Public Safety" -
Equity Conference
“Investigations Done Right” - EEO Workplace Symposium – Urban League