2021 GSC-SHRM Annual Conference and Expo Virtual Experience

October 17-19, 2021

- Registration for our 30th Annual (and 2nd Virtual) Conference is now open!

Our program will survey the rapidly changing employment law landscape, regarding marijuana use.  The program will provide updates on this subject given the substantial developments in New Jersey and New York over this past year, including New Jersey voters’ adoption of a constitutional amendment to legalize marijuana.  The developments in legalization has significant implications for employers with respect to pre- and post- employment drug testing and administration of reasonable accommodations for those with medical conditions treated by medical marijuana.  The program

Employee Performance Management encompasses effective structure, communication, consistency and fairness.  When conducted properly, it impacts the organization, individual departments, and every employee.  It drives systems and processes attempting to build products and/or services with results that have value. 

The Importance of Inclusion, Storytelling, and Being Your Authentic Self

Our program will survey the rapidly changing employment law landscape, with practical takeaways for legal and human resources personnel in New Jersey and New York.  The program will provide updates on a variety of important areas including the substantial legal developments during the COVID-19 pandemic.  The program will also discuss the modern trends in leave management, workplace safety (including COVID-19 testing and vaccination issues), remote-work, and wage and hour developments.  The presentation will be interactive, with ongoing opportunities for questions and answers

Annual Toy Drive in support of the Jersey City Fire Department 

Please join us for a 2020 Immigration Update - Virtual Session with Gateways own Devika Bhagwandas

●Understand the current Immigration Executive Order

●COVID-19 Travel Restriction and Impact on Immigration

●Current Climate with US Embassies and Consulates Around the World

●The Future of U.S. Immigration Under the Current Administration

The world of employee benefits has seen many changes as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Join Liliana Salazar and Cory Jorbin as they discuss what those changes are, what they mean for employer sponsored plans, and benefits issues plan sponsors should be aware of as they prepare for upcoming renewals.

The lack of mental health support has been a growing issue for employers for quite some time and factors related to the COVID-19 pandemic has put an additional impact on mental stress in the workplace. Social distancing, job loss and increased household roles further exasperated this crisis, which can lead to reduced productivity at work. In this one-hour session, we’ll explain the impact COVID-19 has on your employees’ mental health, the risk of mental stress on employees and employers in the workplace, and the tools to identify the risks before they become unmanageable.

Open enrollment is an important time for employer/employee engagement. Now more than ever, employers are accelerating their use of virtual communication tools for open enrollment because of COVID-19. For some employers virtual open enrollment is welcomed, while others are unsure about how to get started. Join our speakers, Meagan Tyson and Stacy Kuehler as they share how to prepare for a successful virtual open enrollment, how understanding employee behavior can make for better communication decisions, and best practices for keeping employees engaged.