Dealing with Costly Human Capital Risks with Limited Resources
Are your people generating unnecessary risks to your business? Do you struggle managing people risks because of limited resources? Simple mistakes can cost a company millions or even end a business altogether if uncovered by a government audit or sued by current or past candidates, contractors, and/or employees. However, solutions to many of these risks may be easier than you think. This session will reveal:
• Some of the very significant and costly errors that happen right in our own industry,
• The do's and don'ts in key areas of human capital management,
• Some of the hefty price tags associated with the errors, and
• Reveal some easy solutions to reduce or eliminate these risks.
What can you do to protect your business from these costly errors? Come to the session and find out!
Michael Maggiotto
With over 25 years of experience leading and advising businesses on human resources and talent acquisition, Michael Maggiotto is the practice leader for the Strategic Human Resource Solutions practice for BEST Human Capital & Advisory Group. Michael extends BEST’s deep roots in the horticulture industry as a member of the American Horticulture Association where he has presented several times at conferences including Cultivate, FNGLA, and Far West on topics related to human capital risk, compensation design, and the benefits of an HR audit. With an award-winning early career in retail that includes Manager of the Year,
Michael is a published author of many articles in Greenhouse Management, Nursery Management, Greenhouse Grower, and Garden Center Magazine just to name a few. He has been a speaker on several horticulture podcasts including Grower Talks and most recently in February 2025 with Greenhouse Grower.