Developing HR Fundamentals - May 7 & 8, 2025 (IN-PERSON)

Pricing
Members - $899
Non-Members - $1099 (Comes with one year NEHRA membership starting the day of the first session)

Schedule:
Wednesday, May 7 & Thursday, May 8

Location:
Four Points by Sheraton, Norwood, MA

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. 

Facilitated as a cohort, the program provides engaging instruction over two full days from industry leaders, leaving participants well equipped to add immediate value to their organization.

Wednesday, May 7:
8:30 - 9:00am
Continental breakfast, registration, & connecting with fellow attendees

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

9:30am - 12:00pm
Module 1: Talent Management
Facilitator - Liz Woodhouse, Director, Americas - PSX, A division of Thermo Fisher Company

This session will begin with an introduction to the HR profession and an opportunity for participants to get to know each other. The module will establish a solid foundation for managing talent, one of the core responsibilities of HR leaders. We’ll explore the pivotal role HR plays in aligning talent management with the strategic goals of the organization, ensuring the right people are hired at the right time.

Key Learnings:

• Workforce Planning: Developing strategies to anticipate and meet future talent needs.
• Talent Acquisition: Navigating the complete hiring process, from sourcing and interviewing to selecting and onboarding new employees.
• Employee Development: Supporting ongoing growth and development to retain top talent and foster a high-performing workforce.

12:00 – 1:00pm Lunch (included)

1:00 – 4:00pm
Module 2: Compensation Fundamentals
Facilitator - Dave Weaver, Founder, Compensation and HR Group

This session will guide participants through the core elements of a total compensation system and its impact on attracting, motivating, and retaining top talent. HR professionals will learn how to create comprehensive rewards packages that align with business goals while enhancing employee satisfaction.

Key Learnings:

• Considerations and the intersection of base pay, incentives and differentials in employee compensation 

Thursday, May 8:
8:30 - 9:00am
Welcome back, continental breakfast & connecting with fellow attendees

9:00am – 12:00pm
Module 3: Employment Law Basics
Facilitator - Daniel Klein, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw

This session provides participants with key concepts and takeaways about federal and state employments laws with which organizations must comply, reducing risk in organizations for non-compliance. This key module enables for an improved understanding of the responsibility of HR as it relates to various employment laws and regulations.

Key Learnings:

• Key Employment Laws: Applicable employment laws and key concepts that impact organizations, including coverage of discrimination, harassment, leave and accommodation management, wage and hour compliance, NLRA, background checks, etc.
• Compliance Risks: Identify common compliance risks and how to avoid them.
• Employer Obligations: Understand other important legal responsibilities and considerations for employers.

12:00 – 1:00pm Lunch (included)

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

This session focuses on the key elements of fostering positive employee-employer relationships that enhance productivity, engagement, and morale. Participants will learn best practices for identifying and managing workplace conflicts while developing communication strategies that effectively engage employees.

Key Learnings:

• Conflict Prevention and Resolution: Discover techniques to prevent and address employee issues that impact work environments.
• Effective Communication: Understand your communication style and how to leverage it to engage and motivate employees.
• Conflict Management: Learn proven methods for identifying and resolving 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.

Four Points by Sheraton 
Norwood, MA