NEHRA News

Northeast Human Resources Association

May 2016
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Featured Articles
Since the DOL's announcement of new regulations governing overtime eligibility, many outlets have chimed in to provide their input. Here's the top two resources without all the extra noise!

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In cased you missed the announcement, here's a snapshot of the #NEHRA2016 Conference program! We hope you'll be able to join us in Falmouth in September!

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The first step in solving a problem is to ask ourselves: What, exactly, is the problem we are trying to solve? Many diversity initiatives fall short because this question is not explored in sufficient depth prior to implementing a solution. Sarah Babineau, Managing Partner at CompassMetrics, addresses statistical analysis on

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Carol Malysz, Managing Director at CareerAdvisors, walks us through the basics of Employee Resource Groups, as well as how to assess needs and successfully implement these valuable employee satisfaction tools.

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We cannot afford to have "headline fatigue" around the opioid epidemic. Members of the business community must be prepared, like other community sectors, with basic knowledge about the crisis at hand. There are many steps employers can take and this conference will provide tips and guidance from a range of speakers. NEHRA members will receive a $10 discount off the ticket price and will pay just $75 to attend the full-morning conference. To receive the discount, use "memberticket" as the promo code when registering.

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Allison Williard, Associate Attorney at Fragomen, reviews important legal updates specific to the eligibility of foreign students working within the US.

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The BNA Bloomberg database is a massive legal resource available to you — sign up for periodic legal announcement emails, or browse a catalog of past issues to keep up to date on the most relevant topics to you. What's more, if you're looking for forms, posters, and other compliance-helpful tools, they're all at your fingertips! Log into your Members Only area today and visit http://hcressentials.bna.com/harc/ to take advantage of this member benefit.
 
Don't miss the next Employment Law Update webinar, scheduled for Monday, June 8 at 1 p.m.! Scroll down for details, or jump right to the Event Page to register.
 
Career Center
Wondering what to wear to your next job interview? Here are some tips to determine the right look for a specific company interview: ask the interviewer or recruiter what the dress code is — e.g. smart business casual vs. business casual vs. business professional attire vs. creative dress — and consider asking for examples if you’re not clear on what to expect. Also consider that, within the organization, the department the job is in, the level of the role and the culture all play a part in determining what’s appropriate to wear.

 
To view all job and internship postings, visit the NEHRA Career Center here.
 
Jordan's Furniture is searching for a full-time Payroll Coordinator! Ideal candidate will have 3-5 years experience and will be responsible for multi-state weekly payroll for salaried, non-exempt and commissioned employees. See the full job posting here!
 
Lahey Health seeks a Senior Organization Development Consultant to join their team. The Consultant will be responsible for the Lahey Leadership Academy, including developing curriculum, designing programs, marketing, and vendor selection and management. Apply today!
 
Be sure to visit the NEHRA Career Center - more positions are added regularly!
 
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Educational Opportunities

Accounting and Finance for the HR Professional (T2)

Learn to Speak the Language of Business

This course presents an introduction to U.S. accounting regulations and practices. It will provide you with the understanding you need to interact effectively with accounting and finance departments in your company.

  • Identify the key financial components of the annual report.
  • Describe the importance of cash flow to companies and shareholders.
  • Focus on the measures and processes used to assess companies' financial health.
  • Recognize the measures that are affected directly or indirectly by the HR function.
  • Explore methods of financing the business and financial planning issues.
  • Focus on the relationship between the HR department and the finance department.

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Strategies for Phasing Out Performance Appraisals:
How to Create a System That Improves Performance

Cost: Members - $499, Non-Members: $699
 
The pressure is on for HR to introduce new thinking on a practice long overdue for change. Performance management should and can drive performance and business results. HR is poised to create a system that engages everyone, boosts organizational results and creates a strategic advantage. Your prime goal in 2016 should be to fix performance management, regardless of your industry, geographical location or size.
 
Objectives and Takeaways:
  1. Explore the reasons behind why the continual redesign of legacy processes such as ratings and review forms continue falling short of expectations.
  2. Alternatives to managing pay and performance without the use of performance appraisals and ratings.
  3. Clearly see your high, mid-level, new-developing, low results-good behaviors, mid-high results/disruptive behavior and low results/low behavior employees without using ratings or performance reviews.
  4. Re-shape and strengthen manager and employee communications with more frequent forward-looking dialogue [versus reviewing past performance].
  5. Acquire proven communication strategies designed to socialize alternatives to performance appraisal, involve your change sponsors and influence change resisters.
 
 

Benefits Strategy & Design

Cost: $179 Members, $199 Non-Members

Explore all aspects of benefit plan design, including how to align your offerings with the organizational strategic objectives. We'll cover key components of how to successfully transition from being a content expert to a more strategic role, by helping you understand the big picture implications of changes in benefit plan design.

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Employment Law Update

 

Cost: Member - $FREE; Non-Member: $79

Human Resources professionals know that keeping abreast of current legal developments are of the highest importance. NEHRA'S Legal Update Webinars will run each quarter, covering the key developments in employment law and issues of current concern for employers and human resources professionals.

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Benefits Outsourcing - Selecting, Contracting and Managing Service Partners

Take the Guesswork Out of Outsourcing

This course covers the steps for selecting, contracting and managing primarily benefits service partners, with application to other areas of HR and total rewards. Participants will have an opportunity to discuss issues that arise when deciding whether outsourcing a particular function is appropriate for the organization. In addition, the course addresses which type of service partner a company may need, what performance expectations are appropriate and how to know if a service partner’s resources and expertise are appropriate for the organization’s needs.

  • Gain an understanding of the types of outsourcing.
  • Learn about service partner selection, examining the situations and needs that drive selection, the processes for identifying suitable service partners and the methodologies for evaluating them.
  • Find out how to work with consultants, brokers and service partners to design a benefits plan.
  • Learn the steps involved in negotiating and finalizing a contract, once a suitable service partner is identified.
  • Learn tips for terminating and re-bidding if the decision is made to end the service partner relationship.

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This month's topic will be Understanding the Transgender Workforce, hosted at Eversource.

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Employee Engagement

Cost: $179 Members, $199 Non-Members

Uncover the differences between employee satisfaction and engagement. We'll take a broad look at both and then deep dive into the Gallup 12. You'll also learn tips and tools you can use to measure engagement in your own organization.

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Are You Prepared to Comply With New Proposed FLSA Overtime Regulations?
Presented by Morgan, Brown & Joy, LLP

Cost: Members - FREE, Non-Members - $80

In 2015, the United States Department of Labor announced a proposed change to overtime regulations that will limit the number of white-collar workers who will qualify for exemption from the overtime requirement. In May 2016, the DOL finally announced the changes, which will be effective in the coming months. Businesses should consider how the regulations will impact their pay practices. We will discuss basic concepts of overtime and exemptions, with a focus on the changes and strategies complying with the new salary rules.

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