Bill's guest this time is Brian Allain, CEO at the Insurance Education Association (IEA Training), the org on a mission to empower professionals in Workers' Compensation, Absence Management and Human Resources.Listen as Brian shares his reflections on developments in the industry, and what HR professionals and leaders can expect in 2024.Brian and his team help optimize the career potential of those in compensation, absence management, and HR through certification programs, classes, and webinars offered in on-demand and instructor-led formats. In the conversation, Brian highlighted some of IEA's significant achievements in 2023. For example, the organization successfully expanded its certification programs -  in both on-demand and instructor-led formats - providing professionals with significantly more resources to develop skills and knowledge. Questions for Brian include: You joined IEA in late 2021. As you reflect on your first couple of years in the role, what are you most proud of?Specifically in 2023, what were some of the big achievements?What were some of the big developments in Workers' Compensation, Absence Management and Human Resources in 2023?What does 2024 look like for IEA?What events will IEA be involved with in 2024?What are your predictions for trends in Workers' Compensation, Absence Management and HR in 2024?IEA Webinars in 2024IEA Training has a cool catalog of webinars lined up for 2024, covering a spectrum of topics crucial for HR professionals. From practical skills workshops to in-depth discussions on regulatory changes, these webinars promise to be a valuable resource for those seeking continuous professional development. Professionals can explore the comprehensive webinar catalog on IEA's website for a glimpse into the diverse offerings. Learn more here. Support the showFeature Your Brand on the HRchat PodcastThe HRchat show has had 100,000s of downloads and is frequently listed as one of the most popular global podcasts for HR pros, Talent execs and leaders. It is ranked in the top ten in the world based on traffic, social media followers, domain authority & freshness. The podcast is also ranked as the Best Canadian HR Podcast by FeedSpot and one of the top 10% most popular shows by Listen Score. Want to share the story of how your business is helping to shape the world of work? We offer sponsored episodes, audio adverts, email campaigns, and a host of other options. Check out packages here. Follow us on LinkedIn Subscribe to our newsletter Check out our in-person events