Free for NEHRA Members, our community forums meet at least four times a year (currently virtually), speakers and topics vary. The forums are smaller, more informal meetings designed to help link members with an interest in DEI in the workplace. Community forums are not open to non-members.

Heather Borges, Chief People Officer with ESG, will review ESG’s approach to developing and implementing a hybrid remote work policy in preparation for a post-COVID world.

Human Resources professionals know that keeping abreast of current legal developments are of the highest importance. NEHRA'S Legal Update Webinars will run each quarter, covering the key developments in employment law and issues of current concern for employers and human resources professionals. Led by Dan Klein, a partner in the Labor and Employment Department of Seyfarth Shaw's Boston office, the Webinar will be an informative hour that will help ensure that you are up to speed in this vital area. Free to NEHRA members, we know that you won't want to miss this informative program!

In a situation that’s so dynamic it’s hard to plan ahead. Join us to hear the latest on vaccine availability, distribution options, regulatory updates and communicating with employees. Learn what other employers are doing and how your decisions around vaccine policies may impact your population’s return to the workplace.

The elections are over and the new year should bring new compliance initiatives.

Our 4th Annual DEI Symposium will be held virtually on December 3 & 10. The two-day symposium will feature topics including Fostering a DEI Program at Your Organization, Narrowing the Racial & Gender Wealth Gap, Understanding Trans & Nonbinary Identities, Race, Power & Privilege, and more.

Human Resources professionals know that keeping abreast of current legal developments are of the highest importance. NEHRA'S Legal Update Webinars will run each quarter, covering the key developments in employment law and issues of current concern for employers and human resources professionals. Led by Dan Klein, a partner in the Labor and Employment Department of Seyfarth Shaw's Boston office, the Webinar will be an informative hour that will help ensure that you are up to speed in this vital area. Free to NEHRA members, we know that you won't want to miss this informative program!

This session will cover the foundational elements of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) at the workplace. It will include DEI definitions, barriers and challenges, proven practices and everyday inclusive actions that everyone can take at work. Participants will leave the session with a solid understanding of the DEI concepts, how to advance DEI at their workplaces and what they can do everyday to be more inclusive at work.

The world of HR software is changing at a rapid clip. Utilizing the right software is also becoming more integral to HR's success, even as the tools landscape becomes more complicated. This webinar will show you an insider's guide to the right way of finding and buying HR and recruiting software for your organization. Specifically, we'll talk about how to research vendors, narrow down a short list, navigate the sales process, pick the right tool, and pay the right price. We'll also talk about some of the latest trends including AI, virtual reality, and where this exciting landscape is heading.

Join us for a session with NEHRA's Emerging HR Professionals Group. Our Emerging HR Professionals Group events are designed around HR content and career management practices with opportunities to build professional relationships. These are great chances to connect and have targeted conversation with other early- and mid-career HR professionals. Events will be posted directly to NEHRA's Events Calendar​. If you are interested in getting notified about in-person programming specific to this group, please join our online community​​ ​to get notified directly about Emerging HR Professionals events.​