EEOC overview with edmond sims

in person and virtual | limited IN PERSON MEETING seats available | wcashrm business meeting

in person includes lunch - $15 FOR WCASHRM CHAPTER MEMBERS. $20 FOR NON-WCASHRM MEMBERS. $5 LATE FEE IF REGISTER AFTER FRIDAY prior to meeting. 

Virtual - Free for WCASHRM Members | $10 For Non-WCASHRM Members

IN PERSON LOCATION: Ouachita Behavioral Health & Wellness Conference Center (125 Wellness Way, Hot Springs, AR 71913 - located off of Higdon Ferry)
ZOOM Link will email the morning of the meeting to all registrants.

If you register for in-person and cannot attend, please email [email protected]. There will be no refunds, but we need to know for lunch order and wait list.

The presentation gives the audience an overview of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. It will provide an overview of the current priorities and initiatives that guides the direction of the agency. In addition, it will highlight new trends and cases that have a significant impact on employers, employees, and the business world. Learning Objectives: Provides recent EEOC highlights and changes within the Commission. Provides an overview of EEOC Events and initiatives and how to implement those initiatives in your HR practice. Provides an overview of the Commission’s priorities and offers guidance and best practices for your organization.

Edmond C. Sims, Jr. was named Deputy District Director in the Memphis District Office of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) in January 2017 and Acting District Director in February 2021. Mr. Sims earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Baker University, Baldwin, Kansas and his Master’s Degree in Public Administration from Troy University, Troy, Alabama. Mr. Sims served in various capacities as a U.S. Air Force Officer for more than 23 years culminating in his retirement in 2006. Mr. Sims started his career with the U.S. EEOC in 2007 as an Investigator before assuming his current position. During his tenure with the commission, his performance led to his selection as the 2008 and 2009 Investigator of the Year for the Memphis District, as well as the 2009 Memphis FEA Federal Employee of the Year. His community volunteer efforts led to his selection as the Memphis Junior Achievement Program Volunteer of the Year for 2014.

One hour of SHRM PDC & HRCI is approved.

WCASHRM is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP.

HR Certification Institute's® (www.HRCI.org)  official seal confirms that this Activity has met HR Certification Institute’s® (HRCI®) criteria for recertification credit pre-approval, including SPHR® and PHR®.

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Giving For A Cause

Donate to our quarterly “Giving for a Cause” - Full Circle Missions. Full Circle Missions is a faith-based ministry to the homeless and street people of Hot Springs. Their mission is to provide a hand up, not just a hand out, and are fully funded through donations. They also feed the homeless every 1^st and 3^rd Saturday each month at 3pm at the downtown bus depot. We're raising money as well as accepting bottled water, $10 Walmart gift cards, and snacks for snack packs at the September meeting. Add it to your registration or go to the  WCASHRM Catalog and we will donate on your behalf!!

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