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We Are Pleased to Announce
2026 SESCO Webinar Series (Part 2)
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SESCO has announced the training schedule for 2026. With the overwhelming success of participation and positive client feedback in 2025 the following provides our topics and dates. Schedule early as the events fill up quickly.
June 30: Building Smarter Compensation Systems: Total Rewards Strategies for Retention & Growth
Compensation is no longer just about salary—it’s about strategy. In today’s competitive labor market, organizations that design thoughtful compensation systems and compelling total rewards programs are the ones that attract top talent and keep them.
This session goes beyond pay scales and market data. We’ll explore how compensation connects to retention, engagement, performance, and long-term workforce planning. You’ll learn how to design systems that are competitive, equitable, sustainable—and aligned with your organizational goals.
Key discussion areas include:
- Developing structured, defensible pay systems.
- Aligning compensation with performance and business strategy.
- Integrating total rewards (benefits, incentives, flexibility, development opportunities) into retention planning.
- Addressing internal equity and external competitiveness.
- Avoiding common compensation pitfalls that drive turnover.
If your organization is struggling with pay compression, retention challenges, or inconsistent compensation practices, this session will help you rethink your approach and build a stronger, more strategic foundation.
July 14: Leading with Respect: Recognizing & Preventing Harassment and Discrimination
Harassment and discrimination happen in workplaces every day and they don’t just make headlines; they disrupt teams, hurt morale, and create legal and reputational risk for organizations. Managers and leaders are on the front lines of preventing misconduct and fostering a culture of respect yet knowing how to respond in real-world situations can be challenging.
This session moves beyond the “legal definitions” to focus on practical, day-to-day applications. You’ll learn how to:
- Recognize harassment and discrimination in subtle and overt forms.
- Address inappropriate behaviors before they escalate.
- Respond effectively to employee complaints and concerns.
- Implement proactive strategies to prevent harassment and discrimination.
- Navigate sensitive situations while maintaining fairness and professionalism.
- Understand the impact of leadership actions on workplace culture.
Through real-life examples, interactive discussion, and actionable strategies, managers will gain the tools to create a safe, respectful, and productive workplace while reducing risk for the organization.
July 28: How to Conduct Internal Investigations: Get it Right the First Time
When a workplace issue arises, how it’s handled can make all the difference. A well-conducted internal investigation uncovers the facts, resolves conflicts, and protects your organization—but missteps can escalate problems, create legal risk, and damage trust.
This session focuses on real-world strategies and practical skills for conducting effective investigations. You’ll learn how to:
- Approach investigations objectively while respecting all parties involved.
- Gather and document evidence in a professional, credible manner.
- Navigate complex legal and organizational requirements.
- Avoid common mistakes that can undermine the investigation or expose the organization to risk.
- Communicate findings and conclusions clearly and responsibly.
Walk away with a practical toolkit you can apply immediately—so you can handle workplace issues confidently, maintain credibility, and ensure your investigations produce clear, actionable results.
August 11: Performance Management for Leaders: Driving Accountability, Growth, & Results
Performance management isn’t a once-a-year review—it’s an ongoing leadership responsibility. When done well, it drives accountability, strengthens engagement, and improves organizational results. When done poorly, it creates confusion, frustration, and turnover.
This session equips leaders with practical tools to manage performance confidently and consistently. We’ll focus on real-world leadership interactions—setting expectations, coaching through challenges, addressing underperformance, and developing high performers.
Key topics include:
- Setting clear, measurable performance expectations
- Delivering meaningful feedback (not just annual reviews)
- Coaching for development and accountability
- Addressing performance issues early and effectively
- Aligning individual goals with organizational priorities
You’ll walk away with a practical framework to lead performance conversations that are clear, constructive, and results driven.
August 25: Conflict Resolution for Leaders & HR: Turning Workplace Tension into Productive Outcomes
Productive Outcomes
Workplace conflict is inevitable—but unmanaged conflict is costly. From team tension and personality clashes to performance disputes and policy disagreements, unresolved issues impact productivity, morale, retention, and organizational culture.
Leaders and HR professionals play critical—and complementary—roles in resolving workplace conflict. This session provides practical, real-world strategies to address issues early, guide difficult conversations, and ensure fair, consistent outcomes.
We’ll explore:
- Recognizing early warning signs of employee conflict
- Understanding when leaders should handle issues directly—and when HR should step in
- Navigating emotionally charged conversations with professionalism.
- Facilitating productive dialogue and restoring working relationships.
- Balancing empathy, accountability, and policy compliance.
Rather than avoiding conflict, you’ll learn how to manage it strategically, strengthening teams while reducing organizational risk.
Tuition:
$65.00 per person, per webinar
Tuition includes a copy of the PowerPoint presentation and live recording emailed to registered individuals.
Schedule:
Every Other Tuesday, beginning March 10, 2026-November 3, 2026
1:00 pm-2:30 pm EST
Here's what clients are saying about our Webinars:
"The Back-to-Basics webinar was a hit with our leadership team! We were so happy we want to have SESCO conduct webinars for our leadership team." -Deb Mauer, Corporate Manager, Human Resources-Insights Training Group
Please click HERE to register for SESCO's 2026 Webinars (This includes the any past 2026 webinars.)
Note: The Zoom information will be sent to participants a week prior to each scheduled webinar, via email. A reminder email will be sent to participants the day prior to each scheduled webinar.
Cancellation Policy:
Requests for cancellations or substitutions will be honored if they are received seven (7) days prior to the beginning of the seminar. Cancellations after (7) days may substitute other names; otherwise, the company will be billed for the full amount of the webinar.
Upcoming Webinars Include:
September 8: Termination Done Right: Defensible Documentation & Reducing Legal Risk
September 22: Employee Experience & Engagement: Thriving in a Changing Workplace
October 6: The Human Side of Leadership: Essential Skills for Today’s Managers
October 20: Communicating with Impact: The Leadership Skill That Changes Everything
November 3: Leading Through Change: Strategies for HR & Organizational Leaders
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