Jenni is an HR Consultant, speaker, trainer and podcaster. Jenni holds a Master’s Degree in HR Management and is certified Professional in Human Resources (PHR) and a SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP). She is active in a number of professional organizations including, South Carolina SHRM State Council, Greenville SHRM and Society of Human Resources Management. Jenni continues to share her wealth of knowledge of HR as a SHRM blogger and is a frequent speaker at professional human resource meetings and conferences across the country.
Dual-certified: Professional in Human Resources (PHR) and SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)
Active in South Carolina SHRM State Council, Greenville SHRM, and Society of Human Resources Management
SHRM blogger
Frequent speaker at professional human resource meetings and conferences across the country
Master’s Degree in HR Management at professional human resource meetings and conferences across the country.
Human resources expert Jenni Stone will share scenarios that require HR intervention, tips for approaching them, and sample language you can use to say the things that may be hard to hear.
What You'll Learn
How should you talk with employees who refuse to wear masks?
What techniques work for handling difficult employees and disruptive behaviors?
What approach is most effective for having difficult conversations online?
How should you address personal habit and hygiene issues?
How can you broach race, bias, and microaggressions?
Human resources expert Jenni Stone will summarize the new OSHA guidance for protecting workplaces from COVID-19. You will learn how to translate the document into practical steps to keep your team safe.
What You'll Learn
How does the new OSHA guidance apply to your organization?
What are the roles of employers and employees in responding to COVID-19?
How can you conduct a hazard assessment?
What measures will limit the spread of the COVID-19 in the workplace?
How should you separate workers who are infected or potentially infected?
What protections from retaliation must you uphold?
Human resources expert Jenni Stone will share detailed, step-by-step guidance for creating accurate and defensible job descriptions. You will learn how to clarify responsibilities and avoid legal pitfalls.
What You'll Learn
Why should your organization have job descriptions?
What legal requirements should you consider?
What steps should you follow to create job descriptions?
What common ethical dilemmas arise in recruiting?
How should you handle work location requirements?
How can you make job descriptions appealing to candidates?
Human resources expert Jenni Stone will outline the practical steps that will lead to the best hires. You will learn how to expand your candidate pool and make ideal selections.
What You'll Learn
Who should be on your recruiting team?
What should your job descriptions include?
How can you find the best candidates?
What are the best practices for processing applications and screening resumes?
How should you conduct interviews?
What process should you follow to check references?
How can you extend an offer that your top candidate will enthusiastically receive?
How should you manage a new employee’s transition?
Human resources expert Jenni Stone will share specific steps you can take to identify, address, eliminate, and prevent employee performance problems. You will learn how to keep your entire team focused on their goals and striving for organizational success.
What You'll Learn
What typically causes employee performance problems?
What questions should you include in an employee assessment framework?
How can you execute the coaching process?
What are the benefits of clear boundaries or guidelines for team behavior?
Human resources expert Jenni Stone will share new strategies to structure employee compensation for the post-pandemic resurgence. You will learn how to retain your fantastic team and attract new employees.
What You'll Learn
Why will compensation be critically important in the post-pandemic environment?
What are the myths of nonprofit employee compensation and retention?
What modern nonprofit compensation approaches should you adopt?
How should you show gratitude to your team?
How can you develop a strong program to reward employees?
What steps should you take to update your compensation and benefits?
Nonprofit webmaster and engagement expert Jenni Stone will share practical tips to build your post-pandemic website. You will learn how to attract more traffic, provide clear information, and garner donations.
What You'll Learn
What are the best practices for a nonprofit website?
What do well-designed nonprofit websites look like?
What features should your website include?
How can you undertake a website launch or redesign?
Human resources expert Jenni Stone will reveal how to replace antiquated performance review forms and processes with a comprehensive modern system that achieves results. You will learn how to create new enthusiasm and eliminate the bitterness that accompanied your pre-pandemic performance reviews.
What You'll Learn
What are the benefits of a performance management system?
What components do successful systems include?
How should you set expectations?
How can you develop a unique performance appraisal process?
What steps should you take to train managers?
How can you incorporate company values?
What strategies work best for documenting performance evaluations?
Human resources expert Jenni Stone will share the secrets to communicating your organization’s position on reproductive rights. You will learn how to reach a consensus about what to say and see how to express it diplomatically.
What You'll Learn
Should your organization take and express a strong position?
How can you keep work conversations respectful in challenging political times?
What should your reproductive rights policy and statement include?
In this fast-paced webinar, human resources veteran and expert Jenni Stone will explain all the HR basics you need to know. You will learn how to help employees and protect your organization.
What You'll Learn
What is HR’s role in mission and strategy?
What anti-discrimination laws must you follow? What are protected classes?
What do disparate treatment and adverse impact mean?
How can you recruit top talent?
What are the 4 C’s of onboarding?
How does at-will employment work?
What progressive discipline and termination practices should you use?
How does the Family and Medical Leave Act cover your employees?
Should you classify workers as contractors, exempt employees, or non-exempt employees?
What are the essentials of the Americans with Disabilities Act?
Human resources expert Jenni Stone will help you overcome much of the fear and turmoil you face when deciding to terminate an employee and must break the bad news. You will learn how to adhere to the law, support your departing colleague, and protect your organization.
What You'll Learn
What types of termination are available for organizations?
What laws pertain to involuntary terminations?
How does an at-will employment arrangement affect termination?
What policy should you implement for involuntary terminations?
What documentation should you maintain?
How can you conduct an effective termination meeting?