Michele has over 20 years of progressive human resources management, safety program development, and workforce risk mitigation experience spanning construction, education, government, healthcare, manufacturing, non-profit, and senior living industries. She started Mathews’ HR & Safety Consulting Services after having an increase of business owners reaching out for guidance and assistance due to the recognition she was receiving regionally for her procedures and training. Michele is an OSHA Authorized Trainer and has both the Professional Human Resources (PHR) and Society for Human Resources Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) designations.
Founder of Mathews’ HR & Safety Consulting
Previously Director of Corporate Human Resources and Corporate Risk Mitigation and Safety Compliance Officer for a mid-sized senior living organization
Worked as a Safety and HR Manager for twelve years in the General Industry and Commercial Construction Industry
OSHA Authorized Trainer
Authorized BLS, CPR, AED, and FA Trainer for the American Red Cross
ALF Core Certified
Professional Human Resources (PHR) certification
Society for Human Resources Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)
AA in Psychology
BA in Human Resources Management
Enrolled in an MBA program with a concentration in Human Resources Management
As the Delta variant of COVID-19 surges, K-12 stakeholders need to know how to protect their entire school community, increase safety, communicate consistent protocols, and reduce liability for the 2021-22 school year. Safety expert Michele Mathews delivers engaging training videos for each member of your school community that highlight the CDC’s most conservative prevention strategies and best practices to protect your school community from COVID-19 and the Delta variant.
Safety expert Michele Mathews will shares the latest information and discuss options for setting up your classroom. You will learn how to help keep students and staff safe while allowing for in-person learning and interactions in the classroom setting.
Key Takeaways
What are the latest guidelines from the CDC and OSHA?
What classroom layouts work best?
What alternatives to traditional desks should you consider?
How can you ensure safe distancing?
How should you incorporate in-person, hybrid, and distance learning models?
COVID-19 safety expert Michele A. Mathews will help you develop and follow effective disinfection plans. You will learn how to keep your campus safe and avoid legal liability.
What You'll Learn
What are the OSHA and CDC guidelines for disinfection in schools?
How can you prevent and control infections?
What is the difference between sanitizers and disinfectants?
Why are pre-cleaning and disinfecting necessary?
What universal precautions and PPE should you use?
Human resources and safety expert Michele A. Mathews will help ensure your organization complies with the evolving Form I-9 requirements. You will learn what to do now and what changes to expect in 2023.
What You'll Learn
Should you continue to use the expired form?
How will employment verification likely work in 2023?
How should you adapt based on the procedural extension?
What documents are necessary to verify identity and employment authorization?
Are expired identity documents acceptable?
When is in-person document verification required?
What are the employee and employer responsibilities for Section 2?
In this fast-paced webinar, human resources veteran and expert Jenni Stone will explain all the HR basics you need to know. You will learn how to help employees and protect your organization.
What You'll Learn
What is HR’s role in mission and strategy?
What anti-discrimination laws must you follow? What are protected classes?
What do disparate treatment and adverse impact mean?
How can you recruit top talent?
What are the 4 C’s of onboarding?
How does at-will employment work?
What progressive discipline and termination practices should you use?
How does the Family and Medical Leave Act cover your employees?
Should you classify workers as contractors, exempt employees, or non-exempt employees?
What are the essentials of the Americans with Disabilities Act?