NEHRA’s Developing HR Fundamentals Program provides HR professionals who are new to the HR field, are moving from a specialist to a generalist role, or who work within smaller organizations and wear many hats, with a solid foundation for a well-rounded career in human resources. This program provides instruction over two full days, as well as interactions and sharing through a community portal; enabling participants to be engaged prior to, throughout, and after the program. 

The online community portal will provide access to:

- Any articles and white papers shared by facilitators
- A glossary of HR terms
- A listing of recommended books and websites/blogs
- A forum for sharing best practices and addressing common HR challenges
- A place to keep connected with your program colleagues

Pre-Program and Post-Program collaboration via the community portal enables for more robust and fulfilling two-day sessions

Thursday, May 2:

Opening Remarks, Participant Introductions and Introduction to the HR Profession

9:00am - 12:00pm
Module 1: Talent Management
Presenter - Calista Thompson, Bell Xcel

This session provides a foundation for managing talent within the organization, a key responsibility for HR professionals. This session covers the role of HR in talent management, enabling for achieving the strategic goals of the organization and ensuring the right people are brought on board at the right time.

Participants will learn best practices, tools and techniques around:

- Workforce planning
- Talent acquisition – from hiring to interviewing to selecting through to onboarding new hires
- Employee development

12:00pm – 1:00pm
Lunch

1:00 – 4:00
Module 2: Compensation Fundamentals
Presenter - Dave Weaver, President, Compensation and HR Group

This session enables participants to learn and apply basic elements of a total compensation system. Such systems, when well-planned and implemented, enable for a total rewards package that attracts, motivates and retains top talent in the organization.

Participants will learn:

- Considerations and the intersection of base pay, incentives and differentials in employee compensation
- Participants will be able to participate in an online benefits session after the program ends


Friday, May 3:

9:00am – 12:00pm
Welcome Back & Module 3: Employment Law Basics
Presenter - Daniel Klein, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw

This session provides participants with key facts about federal, state, and local legislation with which organizations must comply; reducing risk in organizations when rules and regulations are followed. This key module enables for an improved understanding of the responsibility of HR as it relates to various legislation and regulations.

Participants will learn:

- Applicable employment laws that impact organizations
- Conducting and using background checks
- Pre-employment considerations

12:00pm – 1:00pm
Lunch

1:00pm – 4:00pm
Module 4: Employee Relations
Presenter - Gina Abudi, President, Abudi Consulting Group, LLC

This session covers key considerations in developing and maintaining employee-employer relationships that contribute to productivity, engagement, and morale. Best practices in how to identify and manage through conflict as well as communicating in ways that works to engage employees are shared in this session.

Participants will learn:

- Techniques to prevent and resolve employee problems that can affect work situations
- Their communication style and how to use that information effectively when communicating with and engaging employees
- Best practices to identify and resolve conflicts in the workplace

Closing Activity: Summary, Wrap Up and Action Planning
Facilitator - Gina Abudi, President, Abudi Consulting Group, LLC

Action planning will be done at the end of the second day, enabling participants to detail how they will apply what they learned in the two-day program back on the job. Participants will be provided an action plan template to capture learnings from the program as well as to detail their next steps. 

Cancellation Policy: Requests for cancellations must be received via email a minimum of 5 days prior to the event.  The refund will be subject to a $100 cancellation fee.  If a request for refund/ cancellation is received within 5 days prior to the event, you will have the option to transfer the registration to another individual or forfeit the registration fee.

MHA Conference Center

500 District Ave
Burlington, MA 01803

OFFICE HOURS: 

During Office Hours, subject matter experts will join us online for an hour to share a brief overview of a particular topic (i.e., ChatGPT, Inclusive Hiring, Benefit Updates, etc.), and answer questions that you have – share your topic suggestions for future sessions here! You may come and go as you please during this hour. Once topics are confirmed for each month, they will be added here to the event description. Office Hours are a member only benefit and available at no additional cost.

Are you part of a 'lean' (read: small but mighty, solo, stretched thin, understaffed, etc.) HR department looking to drive impactful change and shape a thriving workplace culture? This workshop is designed just for you! Through knowledge-share, group discussions, and case studies, this engaging half-day session will explore effective strategies and best practices specifically tailored to your unique HR needs.

In recent years, managing people has become more complex and the demand for strong HR leadership has increased exponentially. Many small organizations that started out with the owner or another executive handling employment issues are now looking to their small HR departments to lead change and influence the direction of the organization. Join us for this workshop, where we’ll review effective strategies for leading organizational change and culture shifts, while ensuring your company’s HR policies, processes, and practices unlock the full potential of your workforce.

Workshop Highlights:

✅ Leading change: Even with limited resources.

✅ Culture Shaping: Learn to create a culture that inspires success and innovation.

✅ Strategic Communication: Discover communication strategies that resonate with your team.

✅ Process Excellence: Identify tailored process improvements to boost efficiency.

✅ Quick Wins: Find immediate, actionable steps to make a positive impact.

✅ End Goals: Define a vision and create a roadmap for HR success in smaller departments.

Whether you're a one-person HR powerhouse or part of a small HR team, this interactive workshop is your opportunity to gain the knowledge, strategies, confidence, and support you need to make a big impact!

Registration Rates:
$249 members
$349 Non-members

Cancellation Policy: Requests for cancellations must be received via email a minimum of 5 days prior to the event.  The refund will be subject to a $100 cancellation fee.  If a request for refund/ cancellation is received within 5 days prior to the event, you will have the option to transfer the registration to another individual or forfeit the registration fee.

Thursday, November 9, 2023

Imprivata, Inc.
20 CityPoint, Totten Pond Road
Waltham, MA 02451

NEHRA’s Developing HR Fundamentals Program provides HR professionals who are new to the HR field, are moving from a specialist to a generalist role, or who work within smaller organizations and wear many hats, with a solid foundation for a well-rounded career in human resources. This program provides instruction over two full days, as well as interactions and sharing through a community portal; enabling participants to be engaged prior to, throughout, and after the program. 

The online community portal will provide access to:

- Any articles and white papers shared by facilitators
- A glossary of HR terms
- A listing of recommended books and websites/blogs
- A forum for sharing best practices and addressing common HR challenges
- A place to keep connected with your program colleagues

Pre-Program and Post-Program collaboration via the community portal enables for more robust and fulfilling two-day sessions

Thursday, February 29:

9:00am
Opening Remarks, Participant Introductions and Introduction to the HR Profession

9:30am - 12:00pm
Module 1: Talent Management
Presenter - Calista Thompson, Bell Xcel

This session provides a foundation for managing talent within the organization, a key responsibility for HR professionals. This session covers the role of HR in talent management, enabling for achieving the strategic goals of the organization and ensuring the right people are brought on board at the right time.

Participants will learn best practices, tools and techniques around:

- Workforce planning
- Talent acquisition – from hiring to interviewing to selecting through to onboarding new hires
- Employee development

12:00pm – 1:00pm
Offline Break for Lunch

1:00 – 4:00
Module 2: Compensation Fundamentals
Presenter - Dave Weaver, President, Compensation and HR Group

This session enables participants to learn and apply basic elements of a total compensation system. Such systems, when well-planned and implemented, enable for a total rewards package that attracts, motivates and retains top talent in the organization.

Participants will learn:

- Considerations and the intersection of base pay, incentives and differentials in employee compensation
- Participants will be able to participate in an online benefits session after the program ends


Thursday, March 7:

9:00am – 12:00pm
Welcome Back & Module 3: Compliance and Employment Law
Presenter - Dan Klein, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw

This session provides participants with key facts about federal, state, and local legislation with which organizations must comply; reducing risk in organizations when rules and regulations are followed. This key module enables for an improved understanding of the responsibility of HR as it relates to various legislation and regulations.

Participants will learn:

- Applicable employment laws that impact organizations
- Conducting and using background checks
- Pre-employment considerations

12:00pm – 1:00pm
Offline Break for Lunch

1:00pm – 4:00pm
Module 4: Employee Relations
Presenter - Gina Abudi, President, Abudi Consulting Group, LLC

This session covers key considerations in developing and maintaining employee-employer relationships that contribute to productivity, engagement, and morale. Best practices in how to identify and manage through conflict as well as communicating in ways that works to engage employees are shared in this session.

Participants will learn:

- Techniques to prevent and resolve employee problems that can affect work situations
- Their communication style and how to use that information effectively when communicating with and engaging employees
- Best practices to identify and resolve conflicts in the workplace

Closing Activity: Summary, Wrap Up and Action Planning
Facilitator - Gina Abudi, President, Abudi Consulting Group, LLC

Action planning will be done at the end of the second day, enabling participants to detail how they will apply what they learned in the two-day program back on the job. Participants will be provided an action plan template to capture learnings from the program as well as to detail their next steps. 

Cancellation Policy: Requests for cancellations must be received via email a minimum of 5 days prior to the event.  The refund will be subject to a $100 cancellation fee.  If a request for refund/ cancellation is received within 5 days prior to the event, you will have the option to transfer the registration to another individual or forfeit the registration fee.

Join us for a special one-day event dedicated to DEI, created for both HR and non-HR leaders alike. This is not just another DEI Conference, workshop, or event; it's an immersive exploration of workplace belonging that takes a fresh and unconventional approach.

Together, we will delve into the vital elements of creating a sense of belonging in the workplace – from self-awareness and challenging assumptions to fostering curiosity, trust, and empowering employee action within your organization. 

Dynamic facilitators will guide attendees through thoughtful discussions and interactive activities that will challenge preconceptions and broaden perspectives. Use the power of shifting mindsets and actions in order to foster innovation, creativity, and genuine connections at work.

Whether you're a seasoned DE&I champion, just starting your journey, or simply curious about the possibilities, this one-day event extends a warm welcome to all. Your unique perspective is valuable, and we encourage you to contribute to an ongoing and open dialogue that plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of workplaces.

By participating in this program, you will not only gain valuable insights, you’ll also be part of a community that values humanity through diversity, equity, and inclusion. Together, let's create a future where our workplaces are spaces of authentic connection, understanding, and growth.

BRING YOUR NON-HR BUSINESS UNIT MANAGERS/LEADERS FOR A SPECIAL RATE
Wish you could get your non-HR business unit leaders/managers to get more involved in DE&I efforts at your organization? NEHRA wants to make it a little easier. Invite them to join you at a reduced rate. To register, make sure they provide your name as their HR colleague and use code: DEIFriend2023 at checkout to get a reduced rate of $349. To get the discount the non-HR business unit leader/manager must provide a registered attendee’s name, otherwise full rate applies.

Interested in sponsoring? Contact Stacey Shipman, Director of Sponsor & Member Relations at sshipman@nehra.com for more information. 

*Cancellation Policy: Requests for cancellations must be received via email a minimum of 5 days prior to the event.  The refund will be subject to a $100 cancellation fee.  If a request for refund/ cancellation is received within 5 days prior to the event, you will have the option to transfer the registration to another individual or forfeit the registration fee.

Details coming soon!

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NEHRA offers 12+ webinars a year on topics ranging from new developments in employment law, DEIB strategies, leadership, Employee Benefit updates, and much more. 

Past webinars include FMLA Updates, Workplace Wellness, Immigration Considerations, Compliant Background Screenings, People Analytics, Systemic Bias and more. Check out our full list of past/archived webinars here – these are free to NEHRA members (non-members are welcome to purchase) and are archived for at least 12 months on our Online Learning Platform.

Details Coming Soon!

This is an interactive workshop! Attendees will be provided a PDF manual to use throughout the session.

Organizations increasingly require employees to evaluate business practices, apply values and experience to address ethical issues, and make sound decisions that align with business and societal values. Many organizations look to HR teams to foster ethical work environments grounded in such principles.

HR professionals play a pivotal role in establishing a fair, morally principled workplace, including increasing awareness of organizational ethics, and decreasing ambiguity regarding ethical decisions. In this virtual workshop, we’ll discuss the components of an effective ethics program and how HR professionals can impact individual factors of this program. This includes affecting ethical awareness, judgement, and decision making in the organization on topics such as protected characteristics including age and gender (including gender transition). 

How can HR work to align the cultivated character traits of employees with those of the organization? We’ll discuss strategies to encourage individual virtue and integrity leveraging their knowledge, skills, and experience. We’ll also discuss how to help organization members align their goals with that of the organization using trust, empathy, fairness, truthfulness, responsibility, and organizational citizenship. 

At the end of this interactive workshop, attendees will be able to: 

·       Define their role in shaping and influencing organizational culture.

·       Use the Managers Guide to Influencing Culture (provided) and its guiding principles for creating a more productive and engaging workplace. 

·       Identify and incorporate strategies for five organizational values including trust, empathy, fairness, truthfulness, and responsibility, for establishing conduct and behavior in the workplace. 

·       Learn from successful organizations, and incorporate similar best practices and policies in their organizations to enhance retention. 

·       Influence individuals’ judgement and decision making on sensitive work topics.

Registration Rates: 

$99 for members/$149 for non-members;

Cancellation Policy: Requests for cancellations must be received via email a minimum of 5 days prior to the event.  The refund will be subject to a $100 cancellation fee.  If a request for refund/ cancellation is received within 5 days prior to the event, you will have the option to transfer the registration to another individual or forfeit the registration fee.

NEHRA CAFÉ:

The NEHRA Café is held virtually, and is an upbeat, facilitated, connection-focused opportunity to talk with peers, discuss challenges, and celebrate wins. The Café is a member only benefit and available at no additional cost.