Webinars
APRIL 24 | 12 PM - 1 PM CT
SQF Training Requirements: A Comprehensive Guide to Compliance
Kristie Grzywinski, Technical Director at SQFI
Laura Dunn Nelson, VP of Food Safety and Sustainability
Laura Dunn Nelson, VP of Food Safety and Sustainability
Experts from Intertek Alchemy and SQFI will provide valuable insights and practical guidance to help you navigate the intricacies of SQF training requirements to ensure compliance and take your food safety initiatives to the next level.
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How to Supercharge Your Safety Goals with Better Training
Josh Burnett, EHS Manager, McCormick & Co.
Hannah Beckwith, Account Manager, Intertek Alchemy
Hannah Beckwith, Account Manager, Intertek Alchemy
Achieving and exceeding safety goals isn’t just a corporate responsibility; it’s a powerful means of ensuring long-term success, efficiency, and employee well-being. With a solid training program, you can not only improve your safety culture but also improve your employee morale and retention. Watch this previously recorded webinar to learn how to take your safety training to the next level.
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Mastering the Art of Leadership – Cultivating Strong Leaders Within Your Facility
Kelly Johnson, Culture and Talent Manager at JBS
Bob Rysavy, Account Manager at Intertek Alchemy
Bob Rysavy, Account Manager at Intertek Alchemy
Supervisors in manufacturing often begin their roles with little to no leadership training. This isn’t a recipe for success. But there is a way to solve for it though a structured program to develop new and emerging leaders already at your facility so you can promote from within.
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FSSC 22000 Version 6: What the New Changes Mean to Your Organization
Jeff Chilton, VP of Consulting, Intertek Alchemy
Jorge Acosta, Director of Technical Services, Intertek Alchemy
Jorge Acosta, Director of Technical Services, Intertek Alchemy
All organizations adhering to the FSSC 22000 scheme will be audited according to Version 6 update starting April 1st. Now is the time to prepare for your next audit and ensure your Food Safety Management System meets the FSSC 22000 Version 6 code.
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Labeling 101 for Your Frontline Workforce
Holly Mockus, Director, Content & Industry Strategy, Intertek Alchemy
It would be a news flash if mislabeling wasn’t the number one reason for food recalls in a year. Because, year in year out, labeling – often, but not always, due to undeclared allergens – is responsible for the most recalls. So what can a food manufacturer do to reduce these wasteful, and potentially dangerous, mistakes? Join this brief Webinar to learn and hopefully help prevent a recall.
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How to Measure and Evaluate Your Training Program’s Effectiveness
Brian Williams, Sr. Manager, Plant Operations, Hill's Pet Nutrition
Eric Teague, Senior Consultant, Training Strategy, Intertek Alchemy
Eric Teague, Senior Consultant, Training Strategy, Intertek Alchemy
Is your training program just checking off boxes or is it actually improving employee performance? Since employee performance directly affects quality, safety, and output – it’s important to know! Join us for an insightful webinar to discover how you can measure your training program’s effectiveness and reach new heights!
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Everything You Need to Know about GFSI Training Requirements…in 30 Minutes or Less
Laura Nelson, VP Food Safety, & Sustainability – Intertek Alchemy
The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has a variety of Certification Program Owners (CPO) to choose from, before you can proudly share you are GFSI certified with your customers. Employee training is a key part of all CPOs and of your food safety program. Join our Webinar to learn more about how to ensure that your training meets the requirements.
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How to Make Training Stick: Reinforcement Tips & Tools for Success
Kenneth Foerster, Corporate EHS SR Manager - Associated Wholesale Grocers
Natalie Donaldson, Account Manager - Intertek Alchemy
Natalie Donaldson, Account Manager - Intertek Alchemy
Training on key topics cannot be a one-and-done exercise. Research confirms what we all know intuitively: up to 80% of initial training content is forgotten if not reinforced. How can you find time for repeat training on a topic when there’s always plenty of material still needing its first time on the training schedule? Join this complimentary webinar where we’ll answer this question and more.
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Lean Manufacturing Training for Frontline Workers: The Key to Your Efficiency Efforts
Holly Mockus, Director, Content and Industry Strategy, Intertek Alchemy
Petra Sterwerf, Vice President Production Operations, Skyline Chili
Petra Sterwerf, Vice President Production Operations, Skyline Chili
Lean training historically isn’t geared toward frontline worker roles. But with nearly every manufacturer certain it would improve their efficiency efforts, it’s time to solve for that gap. Join this complimentary webinar to learn how.
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What Really Happens in an OSHA Inspection? How to Prepare and Pitfalls to Avoid
Rick Gehrke, Senior EHS Consultant, Intertek Alchemy
Have you ever wondered what would actually happen during an OSHA inspection? Or perhaps you need to prepare for an upcoming inspection? Better yet, you’re looking for tips to a robust safety program so OSHA never has a reason. Either way…this webinar is for you!
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Alchemy Studios at Your Service: Course Customization, Development, Translation, and More
Steve Richie, Senior Art Director, Intertek Alchemy
Steven Tapia, Account Manager, Intertek Alchemy
Steven Tapia, Account Manager, Intertek Alchemy
Alchemy Creator can make it easy to customize courseware…if you have the time! Alchemy Studios – the same team that creates every course in your Alchemy library – is available to help with any course customization or development project. Join this brief webinar to learn more about the possibilities and process.
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The Do’s and Don’ts of Documenting On-the-Floor Observations
Cristi Fernandez, Senior Training Manager, Campbells
Eric Teague, Senior Consultant, Training Strategy, Intertek Alchemy
Eric Teague, Senior Consultant, Training Strategy, Intertek Alchemy
One of the most important aspects of managing on-the-floor employees is keeping detailed documentation of their training comprehension, workplace performance, and pre-operational checklists. All of these factors contribute to your ability to pass any customer or regulatory audit with flying colors.
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The Truth about Quiet Quitting and How to Prevent It
Laurel Harrington, HR Director – Manufacturing, Lactalis US Yogurt
Kristin Kastrup, Senior Consultant Training Strategy, Intertek Alchemy
Kristin Kastrup, Senior Consultant Training Strategy, Intertek Alchemy
In manufacturing, motivated employees are essential to prevent injuries, product defects, and food recalls. Disengaged employees have a devastating impact on your workplace culture and safety. Join this complimentary webinar to learn some tips from industry experts, to re-engage your employees and retain your workforce.
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The FDA’s Food Traceability Rule: What, Why, and How – Plus Q&A with the FDA
Adam Friedlander, MS; Policy Analyst, Coordinated Outbreak Response and Evaluation (CORE) Network, FDA
Angela Fields, MPH; Senior Consumer Safety Officer, Coordinated Outbreak Response and Evaluation (CORE) Network, FDA
Laura Dunn Nelson, VP Food Safety & Global Alliances, Intertek Alchemy
Angela Fields, MPH; Senior Consumer Safety Officer, Coordinated Outbreak Response and Evaluation (CORE) Network, FDA
Laura Dunn Nelson, VP Food Safety & Global Alliances, Intertek Alchemy
Join this complimentary webinar as traceability experts from the FDA will introduce the core requirements of the new Food Traceability Rule, explain its exemptions, and help answer audience questions. The webinar will also include a look at potential solutions to streamline your implementation journey.
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Industry Predictions: The Regulatory, Economic, and Workforce Trends that Will Shape 2023
Laura Dunn Nelson , VP Food Safety & Global Alliances, Intertek Alchemy
Holly Mockus, Director, Content and Industry Strategy, Intertek Alchemy
Holly Mockus, Director, Content and Industry Strategy, Intertek Alchemy
Join us for this complimentary webinar that looks at the year ahead through the lens of regulatory, economic, and cultural factors that will impact our industry. And, most importantly, how you can be prepared to meet them head on.
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Food Allergen Training: Steps You Can Take to Prevent Recalls
Holly Mockus, Director, Content and Industry Strategy Intertek Alchemy
Dante Dominick, Sr. Industry Analyst, Intertek Alchemy
Dante Dominick, Sr. Industry Analyst, Intertek Alchemy
Cross-contamination and mislabeling cause allergens to be the most frequent reason for food recalls. Starting January 1st, sesame is officially (and legally!) a new allergen requiring clear labeling, likely causing a spike in recalls. We’ll review proven training content and techniques to help keep your company off that list.
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Building a Strategic Training Budget: How to Get the Dollars You Need to Succeed
Kristin Kastrup, Sr. Consultant Training & HR Optimization, Intertek Alchemy
Eric Teague, Senior Consultant, Training Strategy, Intertek Alchemy
Eric Teague, Senior Consultant, Training Strategy, Intertek Alchemy
For many companies, Q4 is budget season! And at many companies, training leaders have to fight for every penny. In fact, a 2022 survey of thousands of manufacturers found only 19% were increasing their training budget – even though 80% of the same companies believe productivity would increase with better training!
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On-the-Job Training Optimization: Stop the SOP Madness with Playbook
Amy Valek, Director of Learning & Development, JB
Kristin Kastrup, Sr. Consultant Training & HR Optimization, Intertek Alchemy
Kristin Kastrup, Sr. Consultant Training & HR Optimization, Intertek Alchemy
Creating SOPs is almost as painful as learning from SOPs. Join this complimentary webinar to learn how to take pages of boring SOP’s and turn them into a few minutes of engaging videos, including adding step-by-step instructions, ensuring comprehension with questions, and accessing qualified workers to keep your production, in production using Alchemy Playbook™
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The Learning Ecosystem – What Role Technology Plays (and Doesn’t Play)
Elizabeth Chou, Learning & Development Manager, Aspire Bakeries
A safe and skilled workforce doesn’t just happen. It is the outcome of a planned ecosystem of learning and development experiences. Your training courses and LMS are central components, but they are not everything. In this webinar, we will explore how to define and develop the individual components of your learning ecosystem.
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BRCGS Issue 9: Your Keys to Preparation
Jeff Chilton, VP of Consulting, Intertek Alchemy
It’s been four years since BRCGS Issue 8 went into effect. So much has changed since then. Now the final Issue 9 is being unveiled in August to address many of those changes. In this complimentary webinar, you will learn about all the new facets of BRCGS Issue 9 and how they’ll impact your food safety programs and audits.
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The Global Food Safety Training Study: Insights & Analysis for Optimizing Your Program
Bertrand Emond, Professional Development and Culture Excellence Lead, Campden BRI
Laura Dunn Nelson, VP Food Safety & Global Alliances, Intertek Alchemy
Laura Dunn Nelson, VP Food Safety & Global Alliances, Intertek Alchemy
The 2022 Global Food Safety Training report — the most comprehensive research on food safety training — is here! Watch this webinar for data that uncovers insights on how to invest for maximum ROI, plus a special section on lasting impacts from the COVID pandemic.
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Course Creation 201: How to Create Effective & Efficient Training Content
Shaun Venish, Lead Art Director, Intertek Alchemy
Dale Beckett, Senior Art Director, Intertek Alchemy
Dale Beckett, Senior Art Director, Intertek Alchemy
A great training course requires much more than just looking good. But where to do you start - Photos? Videos? Narration? Presentation design? In this complimentary webinar, you will learn how to reinforce your frontline's training with your own custom content.
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The Art of Lean: Recognizing Waste & What to Do About It
Petra Sterwerf, Director of Operations, Skyline Chili
Holly Mockus, Dir., Content & Industry Strategy, Intertek Alchemy
Holly Mockus, Dir., Content & Industry Strategy, Intertek Alchemy
Lean manufacturing is synonymous with efficiency, but this often leads many to believe lean is all about reduction — in workforce, inventory, waste, etc. Please join us for this webinar explaining the basic concepts and benefits of lean manufacturing programs.
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Powering EHS Performance with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001
Rick Gehrke, Senior EHS Consultant, Intertek Alchemy
Participants will discover the organizing power and learn how ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 work as force multipliers to harness the diverse knowledge and skills of your employees. You’ll see how involving the entire workforce, inspires enthusiasm, and helps create future EHS leaders.
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Course Creation 101: How to Create Effective & Efficient Training Courses
Suzanne Pittman, Instructional Design Manager, Intertek Alchemy
William Schexnayder, Curriculum Manager, Intertek Alchemy
William Schexnayder, Curriculum Manager, Intertek Alchemy
Overwhelmed? Front line employees bored? Training course creation doesn’t have to be stressful. Register now for this complimentary webinar, where our experts will help you understand how to organize your course creation process and impress your employees.
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Cross-training Tips and Techniques to Attract, Develop, and Retain Valuable Workers
Audra Shelton, Training Administrator and Developer, Ajinomoto Foods North America
Laura Dunn Nelson, VP Food Safety & Global Alliances, Intertek Alchemy
Laura Dunn Nelson, VP Food Safety & Global Alliances, Intertek Alchemy
Cross-training is one way to create an unmatched work environment that offers a career path, community, safety, and a sense of value and structure. Join this complimentary webinar to learn from experts about all the benefits of a robust cross-training program.
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Training Beyond the Classroom: Keys to Culture & Retention
Christopher Jones, Sr. Learning Systems Analyst, Conagra Brands
Kassi Woods, Trust & Safety Trainer, LinkedIn
Laura Dunn Nelson, VP Food Safety & Global Alliances, Intertek Alchemy
Kassi Woods, Trust & Safety Trainer, LinkedIn
Laura Dunn Nelson, VP Food Safety & Global Alliances, Intertek Alchemy
Join our complimentary webinar where industry experts will challenge you to create a culture where employees are inspired to learn by thinking and applying learned behaviors outside the classroom.
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Foreign Material Prevention: Proactive Essentials and Improvements
Jeff Chilton, VP of Consulting, Intertek Alchemy
Tim Newbold, Consultant, Intertek Alchemy
Tim Newbold, Consultant, Intertek Alchemy
Even as foreign material detection technology and processes have improved in recent years, foreign material contamination continues to be a major concern and leading cause of recalls. Join this webinar to learn strategies on how to keep your teams constantly vigilant.
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Environmental Responsibility: Getting Your Workforce On Board with Your Green Efforts
Stacy Ellis, Safety, Health, & Environment Mgr, AB Mauri N.A.
Liliya Quebedeaux, North America Sustainability Manager, Intertek
Liliya Quebedeaux, North America Sustainability Manager, Intertek
Environmental responsibility is increasingly a must in manufacturing. But many struggle to insert sustainability into operations or engage workers in their efforts. Join this webinar for answers how. Plus attendees will receive free training courses for their workers!
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What is your Outdated Training Program Costing you?
Kristin Kastrup, Senior Consultant - HR and Training Optimization
While the importance of employee training is not lost on most, it often gets a bad reputation for being time-consuming and costly. But have you taken the time to think about the costs associated with an ineffective training program?
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No Room for Error: Reviewing Common Areas for Improvement in Environmental Monitoring
Dr. John Butts, Founder and Principal, Food Safety By Design
Jeff Chilton, VP of Consulting, Intertek Alchemy
Laura Dunn Nelson, VP of Food Safety and Global Alliances, Intertek Alchemy
Jeff Chilton, VP of Consulting, Intertek Alchemy
Laura Dunn Nelson, VP of Food Safety and Global Alliances, Intertek Alchemy
The recent discovery of 5 new Listeria species was a reminder there’s no such thing as letting down your guard against pathogens. Yet EMPs often stay static, which in time can lead to gaps. This webinar will pinpoint common areas for improvements in EMPs.
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Insights from the Industry: How to Attract and Retain a Quality Workforce
Bob Rysavy, Human Resources Training Manager, Hearthside Food Solutions, LLC
Ken Teets, National Training Specialist, Home Chef
Niel Kennedy, Account Manager, Intertek Alchemy
Ken Teets, National Training Specialist, Home Chef
Niel Kennedy, Account Manager, Intertek Alchemy
Join our complimentary webinar to hear manufacturing professionals provide valuable insights and best practices to improve efforts around attracting and retaining quality employees.
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Active Shooter Preparedness: How to Safeguard Your Workforce
Alan Metzler, Senior Advisor and Instructor Active Assailant Security Branch Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
Susan Schneider, Branch Chief, Active Assailant Security, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
Daniel Rivera, Deputy Branch Chief, Active Assailant Security, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
Holly Mockus, Senior Industry Analyst, Intertek Alchemy
Susan Schneider, Branch Chief, Active Assailant Security, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
Daniel Rivera, Deputy Branch Chief, Active Assailant Security, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
Holly Mockus, Senior Industry Analyst, Intertek Alchemy
Learn how to train employees to be prepared before an incident occurs. Hear from Dept. of Homeland Security experts how to add active shooter preparedness into emergency response plans.
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Tapping into Today’s Training Technologies: Tips for More Effective Training
Lisa Goljenboom, Talent Development Specialist and Instructional Designer, Daybreak Foods Inc.
Dante Dominick, Senior Industry Analyst, Intertek Alchemy
Dante Dominick, Senior Industry Analyst, Intertek Alchemy
Technology has impacted every facet of work, including training. Like all technology advancements, there can seem a never-ending array of bells and whistles to keep track of. Join this webinar for a deep dive into simple training technologies that have significant impacts.
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7 Habits of Highly Successful Safety Cultures
Jose Maldonado, Director of Safety & Quality, RLS Logistics
Sonja Tesseyman, Account Manager, Intertek Alchemy
Sonja Tesseyman, Account Manager, Intertek Alchemy
You’re likely familiar with Stephen R. Covey’s best-selling book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Selling more than twenty-five million copies, in thirty-eight languages. See how safety guru Jose Maldonado of RLS logistics applies these habits to develop a successful safety culture.
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Solve the Maze of OSHA Regulations: A Complete Guide to Compliance Readiness
Rick Gehrke, Senior EHS Consultant, Intertek Alchemy
Steven A. Ciaverilla, Senior Environmental Health and Safety Consultant, Intertek Alchemy
Steven A. Ciaverilla, Senior Environmental Health and Safety Consultant, Intertek Alchemy
Whether you’re a seasoned workplace safety manager or just getting started, we can help you understand and implement OSHA guidelines. Join this webinar to learn the latest on OSHA requirements, the must-haves for your safety plan, and how to avoid potential OSHA penalties.
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How to Simplify & Optimize On-the-Job Training for Frontline Workers
Dante Dominick, Senior Industry Analyst, Intertek Alchemy
Research shows manufacturers believe on-the-job training (OJT) to be the best way for an employee to learn. While at the same time, nearly 40% lack confidence one employee can train another correctly.
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SQF Edition 9: From Release to Reality
Jeff Chilton, VP Consulting, Intertek Alchemy
Kristin Kastrup, Sr. Consultant: Training & HR Optimization, Intertek Alchemy
Kristin Kastrup, Sr. Consultant: Training & HR Optimization, Intertek Alchemy
Safe Quality Food Institute (SQFI) will be implementing Edition 9 in May 2021. This informative webinar will review what’s new in Edition 9 and implementation tips, with an opportunity for Q&A to address your specific questions.
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Secure $500,000 in Texas State Grants for Workforce Training
Bryant Colman, Partner, Economic Incentives Advisory Group
Dante Dominick, Senior Industry Analyst, Intertek Alchemy
Dante Dominick, Senior Industry Analyst, Intertek Alchemy
The TWC has issued a $45M grant for Texas companies to use towards costs associated with employee training. Companies are eligible to receive up to $500,000 in new grants. EIAG and Intertek Alchemy will walk you through on how to apply.
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Build a Mature Food Safety Culture that Meets GFSI Audit Standards
Laura Dunn Nelson, VP Food Safety, Intertek Alchemy
Jeff Chilton, VP of Consulting, Intertek Alchemy
Jeff Chilton, VP of Consulting, Intertek Alchemy
Hear from the defining experts on Food Safety Culture to learn how to meet GFSI new culture audit requirements. Learn how to assess, evaluate, and measure Food Safety Culture, and get practical steps to advance culture “maturity” levels in your facility.
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Digitizing Your SOPs with New Mobile Technology
Chance Navarrete, Sr. Product Manager, Intertek Alchemy
Hannah Beckwith, Account Manager, Intertek Alchemy
Hannah Beckwith, Account Manager, Intertek Alchemy
Traditional paper-based work instructions and SOPs aren’t great. Lengthy, cumbersome, and hard to produce. And with today’s rapidly moving manufacturing environment, paper-based SOPs can become outdated at an alarming pace.
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How to Make Your Training Goals a Reality: Simple Steps for Implementing Intertek Alchemy
Kem Phillips, Director of Implementation and Learning, Intertek Alchemy
Congratulations, you’ve made the commitment to invest in your safety culture! But now what?! If you’ve chosen to partner with Intertek Alchemy for your training program, we’ve got you covered.
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Infectious Disease and Response Plans to Manage COVID-19 & OSHA
Jeff Chilton, VP Consulting, Intertek Alchemy
Rick Gehrke, Senior Environmental Safety and Health Consultant, Intertek Alchemy
Rick Gehrke, Senior Environmental Safety and Health Consultant, Intertek Alchemy
As the coronavirus continues to mutate and evolve, this challenge is not going away soon. Do you have a robust program to manage this crisis and maintain a safe workplace for your frontline workers?
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Setting Your Supervisors Up for Success: How to Lead Your Leaders
Robert Munoz, L&D Training Manager for the Regional Beef division at JBS
Holly Mockus, Senior Industry Analyst, Intertek Alchemy
Holly Mockus, Senior Industry Analyst, Intertek Alchemy
Are your supervisors and managers equipped to successfully lead their production lines? According to Brandon Hall Reports, 83% of organizations believe it’s important to develop leaders at all levels, yet only 5% have done so.
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New Study: Results and Analysis from the Workplace Safety Training Survey
Elinor Delagrange, Senior Research Manager, EHS Today
Dante Dominick, Senior Industry Analyst, Intertek Alchemy
Dante Dominick, Senior Industry Analyst, Intertek Alchemy
New research analyzing workplace safety training programs at over 4,400 facilities provides a benchmarking opportunity for companies to assess their training programs.
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How to Maximize Productivity with Training Technology
Kristin Kastrup, Sr. Consultant: Training & HR Optimization, Intertek Alchemy
Numerous studies show the positive impact an effective training program can have on your employees and bottom line. And with ongoing improvements to training technologies, the possibilities are endless.
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5 Training Best Practices, and How to Apply Them
Cheryl Stewart, Training and Development Coordinator, Conestoga Meats
Gene Barnard, Director of Quality, The Gluten Free Bar
Gene Barnard, Director of Quality, The Gluten Free Bar
There are some fundamentals that must be at the core of every training program to ensure your goals are met. But how to apply them across your organization’s unique challenges and culture is the tricky part. Join this webinar to learn how.
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Calculating the Hidden Costs of Training Development
Kristin Kastrup, Sr. Consultant: Training & HR Optimization, Intertek Alchemy
Dante Dominick, Senior Industry Analyst, Intertek Alchemy
Dante Dominick, Senior Industry Analyst, Intertek Alchemy
Many manufacturing companies develop most, or all, training content internally. And over 60% rely on paper and/or spreadsheets to manage all training activity. As a result, the true cost of training development is often invisible.
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Employee Turnover: What to Do When You Lose Your Star Employees
Holly Mockus, Senior Industry Analyst, Intertek Alchemy
Employees are vital to your business. Especially those with the most tenure, as they hold institutional knowledge and typically carry larger workloads. But what happens when you lose those employees to injuries, attrition, or retirement?
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Preventing Harassment and Discrimination while Fostering a Diverse and Inclusive Environment
Bonnie Curtis, Chief Human Resource Officer, Castellini
Emily Francone, Director of Compliance, JBS USA
Craig Cude, Director of Human Resources, Lineage Logistics, USA
Emily Francone, Director of Compliance, JBS USA
Craig Cude, Director of Human Resources, Lineage Logistics, USA
A panel of industry workplace relations experts will discuss best practices for building a more inclusive workplace environment.