By Rita Balian Allen, Rita B. Allen Associates
If you were asked to describe your organization's culture in one word, what would that word be? Is this culture consistent across buildings, locations, departments and teams? Does this culture support accomplishment of company goals and desired environment for employees? Identifying your organization's culture is a priority to be determined early in the employment process, actually one of the first questions to ask and assess during the interview process. Defining the ideal culture that is right for each of us is a key career management strategy, which requires prioritization of your own list of values compared to organization's values, then ensuring there is alignment between the two.

 

By Matt Jones
Human resources like a marathon can be an endurance event. It is easy to be caught up in the daily challenges in human resources. Ralph Waldo Emerson said, "Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm." Everyday as a human resources professional, you have the opportunity to make a difference and impact in the lives of others. In order to do be your best you need to stay energized to cross the finish line. In this article, you will learn how you can remain fired up, pumped up and inspired in human resources.

 

The American Society of Safety Engineers has an updated guide to help human resource professionals hire the best safety professionals. The free guide offers HR people hiring tips, recommended education, certifications and experience levels that safety professionals should have at different points in their careers, an interview guide and an FAQ.

 

Please note that you will no longer be receiving paper invoices for membership dues from NEHRA (Hooray for saving trees!). If you or your organization require a paper invoice for payment, you can easily print one from the new NEHRA.com under your profile.
Any questions, don't hesitate to contact us: info@nehra.com or 781.235.2700.

 

Join Boston Spirit magazine, the World Champion Boston Red Sox, and NEHRA in Cambridge on April 9 for an entertaining and informative breakfast discussion about Diversity Hiring and Staffing.

 

"We are terrifically happy with the quality and quantity of replies we got with our posting on NEHRA and will certainly be back when we have further needs. Truly a job board worth the money, filling a niche perfectly!"
–Matt J. Peter, VP, JP Media Inc.

 

When: March 27, 4:30–6:30 p.m.
Location: Quincy, MA
Cost: Free for Members

 

When: April 2, 5–7 p.m.
Location: Emmanuel College, Boston, MA
Cost: FREE for students

 

When: April 8, 7:30 a.m.–12 p.m.
Location: Forefront Conference Center, Waltham, MA
Cost: Members, $699; Non-Members, $899
Credits: 4 HR Credit Hours (24 hours over the full six-series course)

 

When: May 8, 2014
Location: Boston Renaissance Waterfront Hotel
Keynote: Liz Brunner
Cost: Tables of 10 and Individual Seats Available Now

 

When: May 14, 7:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
Location: Forefront Conference Center, Waltham, MA
Cost: Members, $595; Non-Members, $795
Credits: 7.5 HR Credit Hours
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EARLY BIRD RATES: Save $100 by registering before April 4, 2014!

 

When: October 8–9, 2014
Location: DCU Center, Worcester, MA
Cost: Early Bird Rates Available NOW