Typical mental health awareness campaigns are not designed to speak to men and their unique mental health needs. Men account for only one in 10 diagnosed cases of depression. However, in the United States, four out of every five people who die by suicide are men, according to the CDC.

Between 2003 and 2010, the suicide rate among working age men in Massachusetts increased by 45 percent. In response, Screening for Mental Health, Inc., a nonprofit organization, and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health have partnered to fight this public health crisis by introducing a brand new initiative called Mass Men (MassMen.org).

 

Whether we like it or not, feedback is the key ingredient to our self-development. Some people cannot get enough of it, while others don’t want it at all. For most of us, we understand the importance of outside perspective to gain a better view of ourselves and put a certain emphasis on self-development through feedback.

How do you handle all the feedback provided and remain authentic to who you are?

 

By learning and implementing the key skills that lead to employee engagement within your organization, you will establish yourself as the resident employee engagement expert.

Based on the top-selling engagement books, Louder than Words and Employee Engagement for Dummies, this 10-session program will help you to increase your professional credibility!

 

The MCG Partners Leadership Institute’s Executive Development Program is a fast-paced, one-day intensive program where senior leaders build the foundation for their leadership strategy, and will be held May 5 at the Harvard Club in Boston.

The Management Development Program is designed to help you take the next step in your career as a manager and a leader, and will be held May 19 at the Forefront Conference Center in Waltham.

 

Join us for a night of food, drink, giveaways and, most importantly, amazing companies! The convention brings together creative solutions for the office that improve workplace culture, create convenience and increase happiness!

The convention will be held on Tuesday, April 7, 5-8 p.m., at the Microsoft NERD Center in Cambridge, Mass.

 

Find (or post) your job today by checking out the career center at nehra.com!

 

When it comes to employee retention, the best offense can be a good defense. While many organizations offer training for new hires, it's important to consider the development needs of staff at all levels in your organization. Not only does comprehensive training and development improve job performance, it also helps employees understand their growth potential within your organization. Pairing staff members with mentors and coaches and ensuring they receive regular developmental check-ins and discussions on goals helps them feel positive about their trajectory within the organization and can increase employee retention.

 

Location: Boston, Mass.
Cost: Members, FREE; Non-members, $25

 

Location: Norwood, Mass.
Cost: Members, $699; Non-members, $899
Credits: 24.0 General HRCI & SHRM-CP Credit Hours

 

Location: Norwood, Mass.
Cost: Members and 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)