by Elaine Varelas, Managing Partner from Keystone Partners A hundred years ago, when company leaders discussed workforce planning, the talk centered around the production line: how to cover breaks, meals and sick days. Without adequate people power to cover the gaps, production could falter or even shut down and jeopardizing the output of the final product. Today, many companies don't even have a literal "production line." Technology, the global economy and evolving business models have morphed and transformed the traditional production line into something more sophisticated and abstract. Yet the final product remains fundamental to any organization's success. And all of these years later, people power is still the key to ensuring that the goods or services are delivered on time, on target and on budget.

 

This is a not-to-be-missed professional and personal development experience. Follow the link to learn more about overnight rooms, sessions and keynotes. Hope to see you there!

 

 

 

 

By Jessica Miller-Merrell, blogging4jobs The skills gap is reported as being a top concern for employers, but there may be more there than meets the eye. While nearly half of all employers report having a difficult time hiring employees to fill positions, many don't discuss the hidden reasons behind the difficulty of hiring. The skills gap is real and it certainly exists, but there tend to be a lot of myths surrounding it. We break some of those myths down and talk about what the skills gap really is and isn't.

 

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.

 

When: Oct. 1, 2013, 7:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Location: Forefront Conference Center, Waltham Cost:$149 HRCI Credits: 4 General Credit Hours

 

When: Oct. 9-10, 2013 Location: DCU Center Worcester Cost: $699 HRCI Credits: 9 General Credit Hours

 

When: Oct. 10, 2013, 8-9:30 a.m. Location: DCU Center, Worcester Cost: $25

 

When: Oct. 15, 2013, 7:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Location: Forefront Conference Center, Worcester Cost: $149 HRCI Credits: 4 General Credit Hours

 

When: Oct. 17-18, 2013 Location: Forefront Conference Center, Waltham Cost: Free membership for non-members

 

When: Oct. 21, 2013, 1-2 p.m. Location: Webinar Cost: FREE for members Credits: 1 General Credit Hours