Bob McKenzie
Bob McKenzie
Bob McKenzie brings over 40 years of extensive human resources management experience to the table. With a rich background spanning various industries in both the private sector, public sector, and nonprofit organizations, Bob has honed his expertise in all facets of HR practices.
His insights and expertise have been recognized in numerous Human Resources trade publications, including HR.com, HR Magazine, HR Florida Review, Vault.com, BNA, the Institute of Management and Administration, and the Business Journals. As a sought-after speaker, Bob has graced several conferences and led engaging audio and web-based seminars.
Bob holds a Bachelor of Science in Commerce Degree with double majors in Industrial Relations and Organizational Behavior from Rider University. Currently residing in Brunswick, GA, Bob continues to be a driving force in the HR industry, offering valuable insights and solutions to organizations worldwide.
Live Webinar
By: Bob McKenzie
Nov. 19, 2024
Coming Soon - New Minimum Salary Levels for Exempt Employees, Are You Ready?
The Department of Labor recently released its long-awaited proposal on April 23, 2024, to increase the minimum salary to qualify for exempt status from $684 per week to $844 per week or from $35,5…
Industry: HR Compliance Duration: 90 Minutes Time: 12:00 PM PDT | 03:00 PM EDT
By: Bob McKenzie
Dec. 3, 2024
Terminating Employees Safely
The risks of a former employee filing a discrimination charge increase significantly after they are terminated involuntarily. It is hard to find information on how many discrimination charges are …
Industry: HR Compliance Duration: 75 Minutes Time: 12:00 PM PDT | 03:00 PM EDT
By: Bob McKenzie
Dec. 12, 2024
Negating Negativity in the Workplace
All of us, have been involved in negativity in the workplace. We all know that it often spreads quickly throughout the organization. In a matter of days, the workplace can become toxic. As a leade…
Industry: HR Compliance Duration: 75 Minutes Time: 12:00 PM PDT | 03:00 PM EDT
Recorded Session
By: Bob McKenzie
Recorded Session
PTO or Sick/Vacation? With Mandatory Paid Leave Gaining Ground, Which is Better for Your Organization?
In this webinar, we will be reviewing the transition from a sick/vacation policy to a PTO policy as well as making the transition from a PTO plan to a sick/vacation plan. PTO or a Paid Time Off pr…
Industry: HR Compliance Duration: 75 Minutes
By: Bob McKenzie
Recorded Session
PTO or Sick/Vacation? With Mandatory Paid Leave Gaining Ground, Which is Better for Your Organization?
In this webinar, we will be reviewing the transition from a sick/vacation policy to a PTO policy as well as making the transition from a PTO plan to a sick/vacation plan. PTO or a Paid Time Off pr…
Industry: HR Compliance Duration: 75 Minutes
By: Bob McKenzie
Recorded Session
Wage and Hour Compliance : Avoiding Stiff Penalties Under Fair Labor Standards Act and State Regulations
In this webinar, participants will learn how to be in compliance with wage and hour laws from a Federal, state and government contracting basis.
Penalties for non-compliance include up to thr…
Industry: HR Compliance Duration: 75 Minutes
By: Bob McKenzie
Recorded Session
Responding to EEOC Discrimination Charges
In Fiscal Year 2018, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) received 76,418 discrimination cases. Think about it, we have 200 work days a year – so this equates to over 480 …
Industry: HR Compliance Duration: 60 Minutes
By: Bob McKenzie
Recorded Session
With Mandatory Paid Leave Gaining Ground, Is It Time To Do Away With Your PTO and Go Back to a Sick/Vacation Time Off Program?
Eighteen states and the District of Columbia now require employers to provide paid sick leave to their employees. In addition, 27 municipalities require employees to receive paid sick leave.…
Industry: HR Compliance Duration: 90 Minutes
By: Bob McKenzie
Recorded Session
Retaining Employees During the Great Resignation
The biggest benefits to retaining talented employees have been increased productivity, enhanced morale, and reduced employee relations issues and turnover.
This webinar will review many cause…
Industry: HR Compliance Duration: 60 Minutes
By: Bob McKenzie
Recorded Session
The Triple Whammy of Dealing with FMLA, ADAAA and Workers Compensation
Dealing with cases that involve the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the American’s with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA) and Workers Compensation is often called the Bermuda Triang…
Industry: HR Compliance Duration: 75 Minutes
By: Bob McKenzie
Recorded Session
I-9 Compliance-ICE is Stepping Up Its Compliance Audits. Are You Prepared?
The I-9 Form is often described as the most complicated 2-page form ever created. What makes an I-9 inspection especially maddening is it does not matter if all your employees are authorized to wo…
Industry: HR Compliance Duration: 90 Minutes
By: Bob McKenzie
Recorded Session
HR Compliance 101 - For New HR/Non-HR Managers
In an increasingly complicated world of employee compliance in which HR struggles just to keep abreast of new developments, not teaching managers the basics can be costly. After all, it's the …
Industry: HR Compliance Duration: 60 Minutes
By: Bob McKenzie
Recorded Session
Responding to EEOC Discrimination Charges-What's Your Business Case?
In Fiscal Year 2023, The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission received 67,448 discrimination cases. Think about it, we have 200 workdays a year – so this equates to over 337 a day a…
Industry: HR Compliance Duration: 60 Minutes
By: Bob McKenzie
Recorded Session
Complying with the NEW I-9 and E-Verify Regulations - The Iceman Cometh
On August 1, 2023, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the U.S. Citizens and Immigration Services (USCIS) released the long-awaited NEW version of the I-9…
Industry: HR Compliance Duration: 90 Minutes
By: Bob McKenzie
Recorded Session
Effective Onboarding: How to Welcome, Engage, and Retain New Employees with Your In-Person and Virtual On-boarding
You only have one chance to make a good first impression. The Onboarding Process is that one chance. All new hires are highly motivated on their first day of employment. Whether you call it …
Industry: HR Compliance Duration: 75 Minutes
By: Bob McKenzie
Recorded Session
With Mandatory Paid Leave Gaining Ground Is It Time To Do Away With Your PTO and Go Back to a Sick/Vacation Time Off Program
Minnesota and Illinois passed mandatory sick leave laws that went into effect on January 1, 2024. and California increased the minimum number of days of sick leave required from 24 hours per year …
Industry: HR Compliance Duration: 75 Minutes