Cheryl Jacobs, SVP at MCG Partners, outlines definitive success factors in managing a team beyond a physical office. More formal responsibilities, the use of technology to maintain relationships and a concrete communication structure are key to creating a productive telework environment.

 

As we approach the end of June, immigration lawyers know what to expect in the mail – H-1B visa petitions that were not selected in the random lottery held in April. When we notify our clients about the unselected petitions, the first question is always the same – how can we keep employing our foreign national employee?

 

The push for diversity in corporations, law firms, non-profits and other industries has never been stronger than it is today. Leaders no longer see diversity and inclusion as compliance exercises or community-relations gestures, but as a smart way to increase profitability by leveraging the innovation and productivity of their hard-won talent. Sarah Babineau, Managing Partner at CompassMetrics, addresses the chasm between diversity training and workforce diversity, and highlights several potential successes that you can apply to your organization.

 

Ron Cort, Senior Consultant at MCG Partners, outlines a brief history of meditation, defines its benefits, and highlights ways that organizations have found ways to work meditation into their corporate culture.

 

In case you missed the announcement, here's a snapshot of the #NEHRA2016 Conference program! We hope you'll be able to join us in Falmouth in September!

 

Since the DOL's announcement of new regulations governing overtime eligibility, many outlets have chimed in to provide their input. Here's the top two resources without all the extra noise!

 

 

 

The best way to tailor your resume to a specific job opportunity is to use bullet points that directly correlate to job responsibilities. Highlight your current responsibilities that match those in the open job. Again, it’s not about highlighting what you think are your best attributes, it’s about highlighting the experiences that are most relevant to the job and those that best match what the employer is looking for. For more insight on how to tailor a resume, visit PSG's blog post, 'Ask a Recruiter'.

 

 

One key to peak performance in the workplace is understanding the impact that stress has on employee engagement and performance. By providing tools around mindfulness, employees are able to decrease stress and increase productivity. We look forward to sharing some thoughts and experiences on how being mindful helps reduce stress and allows one to become more self-aware. We will start with breakfast and networking, followed by our discussion led by Kip Hollister, Founder & CEO of Hollister Staffing and Hollister Institute, and closing with an optional guided meditation to launch you in to your day!

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Are You Prepared to Comply With New Proposed FLSA Overtime Regulations?
Presented by Morgan, Brown & Joy, LLP

Cost: Members - FREE, Non-Members - $80

In 2015, the United States Department of Labor announced a proposed change to overtime regulations that will limit the number of white-collar workers who will qualify for exemption from the overtime requirement. In May 2016, the DOL finally announced the changes, which will be effective in the coming months. Businesses should consider how the regulations will impact their pay practices. We will discuss basic concepts of overtime and exemptions, with a focus on the changes and strategies complying with the new salary rules.

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