New employees in meat production are often onboarded to survive the first 90 days: learn the tasks, pass the checks, meet the requirements. But the companies seeing the best long-term results are the ones treating those same 90 days as the start of a career, not just a compliance milestone. For meat producers facing a retiring workforce, thin talent pools, and constant production pressure, that shift changes how consistently people meet compliance expectations and whether they stick around long enough to grow.

As processors prepare for benefit renewals and budget planning, understanding the evolving insurance landscape is more important than ever. This webinar will provide an overview of current insurance market conditions, workforce-related cost trends, and employee benefits considerations, along with practical strategies for managing risk and controlling expenses. Attendees will also hear a real-world case study demonstrating how innovative insurance solutions helped a processor achieve significant savings.

As retailer and customer expectations around labor, safety, and ethical practices rise, social compliance audits are becoming a routine — and high-stakes — part of doing business. This session will break down what these audits cover, the most common challenges companies face, and practical steps to prepare, respond, and follow up effectively. Participants will learn how to organize internally, manage documentation requests, avoid common pitfalls, and turn audit findings into meaningful improvements that protect customer relationships and business continuity.

This webinar provides an essential update on Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) worksite enforcement issues currently impacting the meatpacking industry. We will review current enforcement practices and compliance obligations while offering practical strategies to maintain operational continuity during investigations.

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Join the Meat Institute and legal experts from Fragomen for a one-hour webinar covering the latest developments in U.S. immigration policy and their potential impact on the meat and poultry industry. This timely session will explore updates on federal immigration actions, workforce visa programs, enforcement trends, and compliance considerations. Attendees will gain practical insights to help navigate labor challenges and prepare for what lies ahead in a rapidly evolving regulatory environment.

ELS+ is a platform designed for safety, environmental compliance, and HR professionals in the meat industry to stay ahead of emerging trends and challenges. Our experts focus on practical and applicable insights, sharing essential information to help you keep your workforce and facilities safe, engaged, and up to date. This community provides a secure environment where you can discuss challenges and learn from peers about what strategies are effective and which ones aren’t.