Over the past decade, companies that have embraced employee engagement as a means of attracting and retaining the best employees will be in a better position to capture their employees' discretionary effort (and help your bottom line).

However, despite some gains in boosting employee engagement in North America, a recent Gallup 2015 study still places employee disengagement at a whopping 68 percent. That means only 32 percent of people are engaged!

 

The H-1B is the most popular visa category to employ foreign nationals, as it allows professionals with a bachelor's degree to work in the U.S. Unfortunately, H-1Bs are subject to an annual numerical cap, requiring all employers to plan and file far in advance, to have the opportunity to obtain an H-1B.

 

It is well known that volunteers often get as much — or more — out of working with charities than the recipients themselves. The sheer act of giving is its own reward. The same can be true for organizations. While companies are supporting charities and non-profit groups, they are also reaping benefits from these programs within their organizations. Of course, employers shouldn't develop corporate philanthropy programs solely to experience these rewards. Yet, these initiatives provide pleasant residual benefits, in addition to providing an opportunity to do good. Today, businesses of all sizes and types are discovering that they can do well by doing right.

 

March 17, Newton Marriott, free!

In our latest seminar, you will learn how to take advantage of the misunderstood components of Health Care Reform and develop a sustainable health plan strategy through risk pool management. If you are a HR or finance leader seeking to navigate through this complicated law, you will find this educational session invaluable!

PLUS: All attendees will be eligible to win an iPad mini!

 

Dialogue Review is an original, practical and world-class journal, which focuses on key issues and challenges encountered by business leaders and managers around the world. The content of Dialogue covers a wide range of topics relevant to leaders in different management functions and geographic locations.

All this is supported by video interviews with authors and business leaders, books and app reviews, research, infographics and much more.

 

Here you can get the latest information on staffing and employment trends in the Boston marketplace, as well as other workforce news. You can subscribe to the blog by clicking on the "Entries RSS" link on the right side under the META Section.

 

Visit NEHRA's job board and click on "Subscribe" to create job alerts and never let a matching job opportunity pass you by! New jobs that match your search criteria will be emailed directly to you.

 

Location: Waltham, Mass.
Cost: Members & Non-members, $149
Credits: 4.0 General HRCI Credit Hours

 

Location: Dedham, Mass.
Cost: Members, $499; Non-members, $649 (Includes a one-year NEHRA membership)

 

Location: Waltham, Mass.
Cost: Members & Non-members, $149
Credits: 4.0 General HRCI Credit Hours

 

Location: Boston Renaissance Waterfront Hotel
Cost: Contact cedson@nehra.com for Table of 10 and Sponsorship Rates

 

Location: Sea Crest Beach Hotel, Falmouth, Mass.
Cost: Members: $599; Non-members: $699; Groups of three or more: $499 (prices increase after March 1)