Events

Post-traumatic stress syndrome (PTSD) is showing up more frequently among our front-line heroes in the public sector. Many of our first responders and medical personnel routinely confront horrific or disturbing scenes while protecting those in the community. However, recent events across the country underscore the need to address PTSD on a much broader basis than in the past. Additionally, a person may have been the victim of assault, domestic violence, or car crash and bring associated consequences to the workplace including flashbacks or severe anxiety. This can impact the safety and productivity of that individual and those around them. This session will look at what public officials can do to identify and assist employees suffering from PTSD and what steps to take to minimize and mitigate its affect at the workplace.

Learning Objectives:

1. Describe PTSD in terms of its causes and characteristics
2. Explain how someone suffering from PTSD might manifest symptoms at the workplace and possible consequences if left unchecked
3. Share ways public officials can help those suffering from PTSD and proactive strategies to have in place at work

In an increasingly interconnected world, it is important to educate individuals on cybersecurity best practices. This session will identify current threats from malicious attackers. Further, the speaker will discuss the importance of convening with partners who recognize strength in the security collective.

Learning Objectives:

1. Identify current threats from cyber malicious attackers
2. Educate individuals on cybersecurity best practice
3. Amplify the importance of convening with partners who recognize strength in the security collective

There is a growing trend of diversity-related claims under Directors and Officers insurance. During this session the speaker will discuss current diversity-related exposures and lawsuits. Attendees will learn how to proactively mitigate the risk and respond to the exposure.

Learning Objectives:

1. Understanding current diversity-related exposures & lawsuits
2. How D&O insurance responds in these situations
3. How current trends impact D&O insurance

Each of our communities have a rich fabric of diversity that is woven with multi-colored threads of different socioeconomic norms. The recently passed Title IX legislation changes the parameters for the reporting and response of alleged sexual assault and transgressions within our communities. Complexities continue to evolve regarding our society’s new normal and the expansion of how we view ourselves in the context of our community. This session will focus on creating proactive strategies to try and mitigate potential Title IX violations and environments which cultivate sexual misconduct.

Learning Objectives:

1. Understand the 2020 changes in protections of Title IX and their implications for risk programming for your organization
2. Identify a practical approach to proactively addressing and preventing potential misconduct as it pertains to Title IX within your community
3. Explore the consequences of Title IX violations, investigations and the balance of justice in determining penalties within the new parameters

While self-funding a health insurance program is not a new concept, it is gaining in popularity as healthcare costs continue to rise.  This webinar will cover concepts in self-funding, including issues to consider when evaluating a self-funded health plan and how to evaluate a plan design.  Newer "add-on" concepts to self-funding, like direct provider contracts or on-site health centers, will also be discussed.

Attendee Takeaways:

1. Understanding self-funding
2. What to evaluate to determine if self-funding is right for your organization
3. Current trends in self-funding

This session will present the latest medical literature of COVID-19 vaccines as well as its safety and efficacy. The attendees will have a thorough understanding of the different vaccine trials, and where and how they were conducted. Explanations of the safety and efficacy data will be provided.

Learning Objectives:

1. Basic understanding of vaccine development, phases of vaccine testing, FDA approval and production to distribution
2. Population immunization and herd immunity
3. An understanding of the safety/efficacy data of the COVID-19 vaccines to help attendees make informed decision.

The never ending challenges faced by risk managers and the law enforcement community
continue to evolve into 2021. This session will review new challenges brought to us by the year 2020 and will continue throughout our careers moving forward.

Learning Objectives:

1. Safety and loss control amidst COVID-19
2. A proficient understanding of police reform and safety programs

This session provides a framework for preparedness that can be used by the private sector, public sector and non-profit organizations to support the reduction of risk. This session demonstrates how investment in preparedness against both natural and man-made threats and hazards minimizes recovery time and expense, and promotes resilience strategies for both organizations and their employees. The session covers three case study examples of preparedness, response and recovery in Clark County, Nevada, and offers a number of tools and strategies for minimizing risk and maximizing resiliency that can be applied to any organization.

Learning Objectives:

1. Lessons learned from Clark County, NV disaster preparedness, response and recovery
2. Tools for enhancing business preparedness and response capability
3. How emergency management, risk management and resiliency are inextricably linked

The question every organization should ask: Why do some organizations build sustainable diversity programs and others don't (can't)? To move the needle from just diversity to true equity, organizations must evaluate how committed they are to equality and accountability. Lofty goals often don’t equate to sustained measurable results. This program offers a birds eye view of what it takes to build a sustained diversity program built around key performance indicators (KPIs). Attendees will learn specific steps their organizations should take to improve their diversity and inclusion initiatives – internally, externally and within the track of upward mobility all while increasing access for diverse vendors. Diversity is not just about employees – done right it is an enterprise wide initiative.

Attendee Takeaways:

1. Understanding the dynamics of your organization’s diversity initiatives - who wants it, who doesn't and how do you build a sustainable program.
2. What are the key performance indicators for successful DEI programs?
3. Ways to improve equity and commitment for everyone including vendors
4. Why risk managers must have a seat at the DEI table - if you're not there what can happen to the organizations messaging