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Today’s webinar highlights the link between plan design optimization and increased benefits to owners, highly compensated employees, and the rank-and-file employees. After today you’ll understand the link between plan design and increased benefits, how various plan contribution designs can be used to benefit different groups within your workforce, and differentiate between various plan designs which can meet the changing needs of the employer and workforce.

As a plan sponsor, you alone bear the fiduciary responsibility of managing your company’s retirement plan – a responsibility that cannot be delegated to an investment advisor, outside trustee or recordkeeper. How do you manage the performance of the plan and act as a “prudent investor” on behalf of all participants while decreasing the company’s risk and your own personal liability? This session will define the fiduciary responsibilities of retirement plan sponsors and why failures can occur. It will also cover litigation hotspots and the best practices for managing and mitigating risks.

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Could you afford to lose 5% of your annual revenues to fraud? For many organizations, it’s not IF you’re experiencing fraud, but WHERE it’s happening. Although small or medium-sized entities likely don’t have the resources for sophisticated fraud-prevention strategies, this presentation will outline ways to mitigate the most important fraud risks by understanding where fraud is mostly likely to occur and putting some simple processes in place.

Every organization has them: employees who excel at the technical aspects of their roles but have difficulty working well with others. These employees can stress out coworkers and inhibit progress. However, there is hope. With the desire to change and the right coaching, employees can improve their soft skills and better contribute to their organizations. AGH’s Daniel White will present the steps and specific resources supervisors can use during the coaching process as well as what to do if problems arise. He will also discuss soft skills issues that can be common to the millennial generation.

What does it take to succeed as a family business? Family businesses are unique animals with all of the thrills and challenges of nonfamily businesses plus the additional complications that can stem from working with family. Join AGH’s Marjorie Engle as she presents key mistakes many family businesses make and provides recommendations for how to avoid them. From employment and compensation to family conflicts and planning processes, she will have steps that you can implement to help improve the odds that your organization runs well, your employees are happy, and your family life stays peaceful.

While no business is immune to fraud, small businesses can be more vulnerable because they may lack the personnel or resources to put sophisticated technology in place or separate duties appropriately. However, the most important ways to help prevent fraud don’t require major expenditures: an understanding of the basic principles and role of proper internal controls and a strong ethical culture.

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Unlike traditional employee recognition programs, positive reinforcement helps develop employees who not only do their jobs well but also look for opportunities to consistently go above and beyond. Join AGH’s Daniel White as he discusses the efforts managers can make to help their employees feel truly appreciated and recognized, leading to higher productivity and long-term commitment.

Are you finding it difficult to attract and retain the right employees to run your organization effectively? You’re not alone. Join AGH Employer Solutions’ Carrie Cox as she discusses why the current employment environment is making it difficult to find and keep good talent, and what you can do to improve your recruitment and retention.

Does your organization have a strategic plan that drives it to success? While many organizations have plans, they may do little to motivate employees or create real results. Join us as we discuss what good strategic planning looks like as well as the common myths and mistakes.

Not-for-profits are facing a myriad of challenges this year. As year-end approaches, we want to help ease your stress by providing some tips on avoiding common financial and tax compliance issues. We will provide some financial accounting tips, review important internal controls to have in place, highlight common tax compliance issues, and provide tips on preventing mistakes and protecting your exempt status.