In an era marked by unpredictability—from pandemics and cyberattacks to natural disasters and geopolitical tensions—Human Resources (HR) has emerged as a frontline function in ensuring organizational resilience. Understanding regulatory frameworks like 20 CFR Part 375 and aligning them with forward-looking HR strategies is critical for thriving through national emergencies.

This expert-led webinar blends federal regulatory updates with actionable HR strategies. You will explore how 20 CFR Part 375, which governs the U.S. Railroad Retirement Board’s operations during crises, serves as a valuable model for any HR department planning for disaster resilience. Furthermore, we’ll draw lessons from the HRD Connect 2024 report on HR’s strategic role in supporting workforce well-being and operational continuity.

Webinar Agenda:

• Overview of 20 CFR Part 375: Understanding its relevance beyond federal agencies.
• Emergency Leadership Delegations: Clarifying lines of succession, authority delegation, and HR’s compliance role.
• Digital-First Emergency Communication: Removing outdated mail procedures and adopting agile communication infrastructure.
• Integrating HR Crisis Management with National Guidelines: Practical application of legal protocols in corporate settings.
• Building Organizational Resilience Through People Strategy:
  • Mental health and well-being
  • Workforce agility and redeployment
  • DEI considerations during crisis response
• Scenario Planning: Simulated exercises for succession, communication failure, and operational continuity.
• Interactive Q&A Session with HR crisis management experts and compliance officers.

Webinar Highlights:

• Comprehensive breakdown of recent 20 CFR Part 375 amendments effective 2025.
• Legal preparedness: How to translate federal emergency plans into private sector readiness.
• Case study: Real-time HR response to national crises with metrics and outcomes.
• Actionable guidance on succession planning, procurement authority, and personnel control during emergencies.
• Insights from HRD’s 2024 global study on HR’s pivotal role in navigating uncertainty and fostering resilience.

Why Should You Attend?

In times of national crisis, the strength of your organization lies in its people—and the strength of your people lies in HR’s preparedness. This session offers:

• Regulatory insight: Stay compliant and informed about the latest amendments to 20 CFR Part 375 and their implications for HR.
• Crisis leadership: Learn how to implement federal delegation models and continuity protocols within your HR function.
• Workforce protection: Build strategies to ensure employee well-being, psychological safety, and role clarity during crisis operations.
• Strategic transformation: Discover how leading HR teams are evolving into crisis response hubs and resilience champions.
• Technology integration: Understand how digital infrastructure supports HR agility during communication blackouts or office closures.

Whether you are updating your continuity plans or starting from scratch, this webinar equips you with tools to become a proactive HR leader in uncertain times.

Detailed Insights from 20 CFR Part 375 Updates (2025):

• Expanded Scope of National Emergency

Previously limited to enemy attacks, the updated regulation now includes any presidentially-declared national emergency, covering events such as pandemics, civil unrest, and large-scale cyber incidents. HR leaders can apply this broader lens to define emergency triggers in company crisis manuals.

• Clarity on Delegations of Authority

Revised Section 375.5 reinforces a clear line of succession and updated delegations for emergency decision-making. HR teams should mirror this by establishing tiered authority levels to approve employee actions, hiring freezes, or benefit modifications during disruptions.

• Removal of Obsolete Mail Requirements

Section 375.4’s repeal reflects the shift from physical to digital communication during crises. HR must ensure their organizations are equipped with cloud-based HRIS platforms, e-signature tools, and emergency broadcast systems for mass communication.

• Enhanced Procurement & Personnel Delegation

Section 375.6 now aligns emergency procurement with Federal Acquisition Regulations, a lesson for private organizations managing outsourced vendors or critical hiring during emergencies. HR should work with procurement to develop pre-approved emergency staffing vendors or contingent workforce plans.

Who Should Attend?

• Chief Human Resources Officers (CHROs)
• HR Directors and Managers
• Corporate Compliance Officers
• Operations and Risk Managers
• Organizational Development Specialists
• Workplace Wellness and Employee Engagement Leads
• Public Sector HR Practitioners
• Legal and Policy Advisors
• DEI and People Strategy Teams