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How effective are you as a leader? What would your employees say about your leadership style? Which style is best? How can you lead in a way that gets the most out of your team? How do you get employees to feel engaged and connected to something larger than the group they work in each

In this webinar, Amundsen Davis attorney Peter Hansen will review how to properly construct a job description that explains job functions and responsibilities, while helping employers to abide by applicable state and federal laws. When registering, please indicate Effingham COUNTY CHAMBER in the "Learned About it From" drop down to receive member pricing.  

Illinois temporary staffing agencies are already highly regulated under the Illinois Day and Temporary Labor Services Act. New legislation passed under House Bill 2862 goes leaps and bounds further in the regulation of temporary labor, and will change the entire landscape of the use of temporary labor in all industries throughout Illinois. One of the

Learning how to work with and manage difficult people at your job is a necessary skill. No matter where you work, you're likely to encounter colleagues/employees with different opinions, work methods and ideological practices than yours. This disconnect can occasionally lead to conflict at work. Working through this conflict can be difficult. Dealing with this

Most employers have an employee handbook, but many have not reviewed and updated it in years. Laws are ever-changing, so are you certain your handbook complies with current laws? Will your handbook stand up to investigation by the DOL, EEOC or NLRB? Will your handbook be a source for problems in your next employee lawsuit

Problematic employees are one of the most frustrating costs of doing business. The obvious question is: "How does an employer get rid of a problematic employee while protecting itself from future legal action?" Most employers go straight to the quick fix – terminating an employee's employment. Too often, however, employers get caught in the trap

We will provide practical advice for claiming and documenting sales tax exemptions; as well as discuss exemptions and documentation requirements for sellers and purchasers. Plan to join Keith Staats, Executive Director of Illinois Chamber's Tax Institute for this presentation! Continuing Education:1.00 HRCI, 1.00 SHRM, 1.00 CLE per attendee request prior to event, 1.00 CPE, and