By Avram Nemetz, MD Medical Director, Affiliated Physicians As you probably remember, last year's flu season was one of the worst in years. It started earlier than usual, peaked earlier than usual and was responsible for more adult hospitalizations and child deaths than a typical year. (1) The flu dominated the headlines for most of December and January. Even with all of the media attention and the seriousness of the virus, only 35 percent of all adults got a flu shot last year, and only 24 percent of typical working-age adults (age 18-49) were vaccinated. (2)

 

By Elaine Varelas, Managing Partner, Keystone Partners

Human resources professionals typically fall into one of two camps when it comes to employer branding: the "Let's do it!" people and those who say, "Do we have to?" While employer branding is not mandatory for HR professionals, it conveys the organization's reputation and image as an employer internally and to outside audiences. Ironically, even those companies that choose not to actively pursue an employer brand get branded anyway. In these cases, employees and others outside of the company shape the brand — for better or worse. Which is why most organizations choose to take control of the branding message.

 

Register anytime between now and next Thursday, Aug. 1, and be entered into a drawing to win an iPad mini. All registrants who have registered prior to the raffle pull will be eligible to win too! NEHRA Annual Conference: Oct. 9-10, @DCUConventionCenter, Worcester, Mass.

 

Along with 15 other organizations as a supporting organizations for an upcoming series of sessions on Federal Health Care Reform and Your Company — Preparation and Implementation in Massachusetts. Check out the flyer to find a session near you. Get up-to-date information about the ACA and implementation in Massachusetts.

 

The Worksite Wellness Council of Massachusetts (WWCMA), in association with Northeast Human Resources Association, will be holding its second Annual Wellness Conference on Sept. 17, at the Westford Regency Inn Conference Center, 219 Littleton Road, Westford, Mass. Come and spend the day learning and networking with progressive worksite wellness professionals and leaders in the industry. Internationally known keynote speaker Ron Goetzel will present "Transforming Worksite Wellness Beyond ROI." Come and spend the day learning and networking with progressive worksite wellness professionals and leaders in the industry. Register by July 31 for the early bird rate; use the NEHRA code for discounted registration. HRCI credits will be offered.

 

More than 800 companies repeatedly use the NEHRA Job Board! It's the best way to target your search for the very best in HR. You already know that to recruit the best employees, you need the help of experienced HR professionals. What you may not know is that NEHRA's Career Center is viewed more than 40,000 times a month — by experienced HR professionals! Find, keep and grow the right people to drive success and move your organization forward - through NEHRA's Career Center.

 

 

Date: Sept. 5-6, 2013 Location: Forefront Conference Center, Waltham Cost: NEHRA members receive a 10 percent discount HRCI Credits: 16 General Credit Hours

 

Date: Sept. 12, 2013; 3-4:30 p.m. Location: KGA, Inc., Framingham Cost: FREE for NEHRA Members HRCI Credits: 1.5 General Credit Hours

 

Date: Sept. 16, 2013; 1-2 p.m. Location: Webinar Cost: FREE for NEHRA Members HRCI Credits: 1 General Credit Hours

 

Date: Every other Tuesday, Sept. 17-Dec. 3; 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Location: Forefront Conference Center, Waltham Cost: $499, members; $649, non-members HRCI Credits: 24 General Credit Hours

 

Date: Oct. 9-10, 2013
Location: DCU Center Worcester
Cost: Early Bird Special on Now!
HRCI Credits: 9 General Credit Hours