Chad Sorenson
is the President and Founder of Adaptive HR Solutions and has over 25 yearsof diverse business, communications and human resource
experience. He works with companies across the state that range from 5 to 1,200 employees and focuses on leadership development, manager training, employee performance management
and employer compliance in industries such as healthcare, manufacturing, construction trades, and professional services organizations. Prior to founding Adaptive HR Solutions in
2008, Chad has been Vice President, Director and Manager of Human Resources for several companies in the Jacksonville area. He is certified as a SHRM-Senior Certified Professional
and a Senior Professional in Human Resources. Chad serves as the 2019-2020 President Elect for the HR Florida State Council. He was also the President of SHRM Jacksonville
in
2015 and 2016. Chad regularly speaks to other SHRM Chapters, business associations, and companies acrossthe state on topics such as leadership development and employee engagement.
In addition to giving back to the HR field, Chad is actively involved in his church and has been a volunteer leader with Boy Scouts for over 10 years. He is an Eagle Scout and a
graduate of Morningside College in Sioux City, Iowa. The keys to
his success are Devotion to God, Dedication to Family, Continuous Service, Lifetime Learning, and Always Remembering to Laugh.
Course Summary
New leave laws. A changing dynamic in the workplace. Shutdowns. Slowdowns. Showdowns. These are all part of the expanded role HR and business owners need to play in today’s
COVID-19 environment. It’s hard enough to maintain great employee relations when we often can’t see
our employees face to face, but now we also have to become the arbiters of new paid leave benefits. Additionally, the health and safety of our employees is at the top of mind as
we continue to battle an unseen virus. This session will not only recap the leave laws that apply to most employers but will also discuss specific scenarios and how to address
each of the unique situations that HR professionals are encountering. Additionally, we will look at the return-to-work scenarios and how to prepare for the inevitable questions
that will follo
