It's hard to believe that the 2014 NEHRA Annual Conference has already come and gone! Although we are already knee deep in planning for NEHRA 2015, I wanted to take a minute to capture the highlights from this year. It truly was a special event, and one we will be referring to as we look back someday on this point in NEHRA's history.

 

As we head into the final months of 2014, many HR departments are focusing on their strategies to create a strong talented workforce in 2015. Recently, I have had the opportunity to speak with many HR executives about their approach to workforce planning (from both a hiring and retention perspective). Below are some "Do's and Don'ts" to consider, as you strive to establish your best workforce yet.

 

Employees who feel a sense of purpose in their work tend be happier, healthier, and more productive! Check out this blog post by Kaitlyn Carr of The Employee Engagement Group - and register today (at www.nehra.com) for the upcoming workshop with nationally-known engagement thought leader, Bob Kelleher on Oct. 29 in Waltham!

 

Work Without Limits is a state-wide network of engaged employers and innovative, collaborative partners that aims to increase employment among individuals with disabilities.

The goal of WWL is to position Massachusetts as the first state in the nation where the employment rate of people with disabilities is equal to that of the general population.

 

Mercer has extended an invitation to their upcoming Gender Diversity Conference, "When Women Thrive, Businesses Win," to NEHRA members! The conference is being held Nov. 5-6 in Washington, D.C.

 

Fifth Annual National Association of Asian MBAs (NAAMBA) Leadership Conference & Career Exposition
When: Nov. 7-9, 2014
Where: Boston, Mass.

 

This offer includes traditional classroom and blended learning courses held before March 31, 2015, and 60-day e-learning purchased before Oct. 31, 2014.

 

 

Cost: $75 for Members and Non-members
Credits: 2.0 HRCI General Credit Hours

 

Cost: Members, $595; Non-members, $795
Bonus: Bring an Operations Executive Partner (CEO/COO/VP Ops) for FREE when you register a practitioner
Credits: 7.5 STRATEGIC HRCI Credit Hours

 

Location: Westin Waltham Hotel
Cost: Members, FREE; Non-members, $25