More and more we hear about the business value of having HR at the table, yet daily I hear stories of HR struggling to even get their voice heard.
What challenges are you facing in your organization at getting your voice heard?
08/24/2010
Excellent Program for HR
Meeting Thursday, September 16, 2010 at the Grapone Center in Concord NH 7:30 am to 11:30
Conquering Adversity
Six Real‐World Strategies for Managing
Change, Challenge, or Crisis
Speaker
Christopher Novak, Author
to register simply go to MAHRA’s website
08/23/2010
City Year Participants are FREDS!
A few weeks ago I posted a call to action for HR professionals to become more involved with shaping our youth for the future. Since that time I had the pleasure of spending an evening with about 30 volunteers from City Year. City Year unites youth to commit to volunteering in the community. Recently, my daughter invited several of her City Year co-workers to our home to a get together. As the group arrived every one of them greeted my husband and me with a handshake and a sincere thank you for inviting them to our home. I took the time to get to know some of these young people and I learned they really are extraordinary, polite, compassionate and above all, humble. In a time where their peers are enjoying the last few weeks of summer on the beach or on a lake this group gets up at 6 am to start working in the community and doing their best to make the city of Manchester a better place for kids!
HR Professionals, if you come across a resume of a former City Year participant, I encourage you to take a second look. I can attest first hand this group of youths are future FREDS!
08/12/2010
Become better at HR!
Are you ready to step up at the front of the line in HR? Do you want to sharpen your HR Skills? Do you want to hear best practices that will help you in your organization? If you said yes to any of these questions then I have an opportunity for you. I am delighted to announce Clark & Lavey Benefits Solutions Inc., is hosting an all day HR BOOT camp. We are delighted to have first class speakers who will be presenting on the following topics; Social Media in the Workplace, Improving the Bottom Line with Wellness, Managing your Workers’ Comp., Improving Employee Productivity and Retention with the EAP, Best Strategic HR Practices for Organizational Growth and more! Our keynote Peter Marathas Jr. Esq., from Proskeaur will speak to Health Care Reform. You don’t want to miss this event! More details can be found on our website. www.clarklavey.com
08/4/2010
New NH Legislation.
This alert was released from NH Department of Labor. HR take note of the recent legislation.
The following bills have past and now are in effect. Relative to withholding of wages HB 1137 , Relative to whistleblower protection and wast prevention in state SB0358 , Relative to the Sate minimum hourly wage applicable to tipped SB0416
08/2/2010
Why do you work in HR?
I recently spoke with a group of college students taking an HR class at the local university about the challenges and changes in HR. During the class the subject came up of choosing a career in HR. I shared my story how I “fell” into HR. I would like to hear from you.
Why did you decide to work in HR?
07/30/2010
HR addressing the manager’s behavior!
Recently a friend who works in HR, asked me what I thought of the situation outlined below. I would like to hear from other HR Professionals what your thoughts and advice are.
I have worked with a co-manager for over three years named “Bill”. During our work together Bill has always been very cooperative, fair to his employees, engaging and I have always found him a pleasure to work with. More recently, Bill has become less engaged, he has experienced periods away from work and when I try to talk with him he has become withdrawn. His employees ask me what is going on with Bill constantly. His recent change has impacted his work and his supervisor has asked me to address this. I know Bill has some personal problems and have tried in the past to help him, but now he just won’t communicate. How do I get Bill back on track?
07/21/2010
Workforce Readiness and HR!
As an HR Professional I find the next generation is ill prepared to enter the workforce. As a volunteer with the Manchester Area Human Resources Association, I often speak with students about workforce readiness issues. I discuss the basics of the job search process , job searching, resume writing, cover letters, interviewing do’s and don’ts and etc. Every time I speak to a group of students I am amazed by the responses of appreciation for taking the time to help them understand the basics. While it is meaningful that they find these programs valuable, it is also disturbing that they are necessary. This generation is the next to work in our organizations, which, is an incentive to help. I would like to hear from you and your thoughts on this subject of workforce readiness. What skills are you finding are lacking in the upcoming workforce and what ideas do you have to help groups such as MAHRA help the next generation prepare.
07/18/2010
Freds with Nystagmus
This week’s Fred story comes from Philadelphia PA which is where the non-profit organization named the American Nystagmus Network’s (ANN) board of Directors met for their bi-annual retreat. Nystagmus is a rare eye condition that results in visual impairments and in some cases significantly poor vision that is defined as legally blind. ANN was incorporated in 1999 to help provide education, counseling and support for people living with nystagmus. What makes this group Fred like is the fact that this board is comprised of all volunteers who give tirelessly to helping individuals and families affected by nystagmus. When the board is not working to develop new programs such as scholarships, grants and educational programs, it is busy planning top notch conferences to help affected people meet others living with nystagmus and gain knowledge to improve their quality of life. This board gives generously of both of time and resources to sustain the work of ANN. It would be easy for these people to say they don’t have the time or resources to help. Their dedication to helping makes them extraordinary. I serve as its president and could not be more proud to serve alongside all these Fred like volunteers!
In HR we get caught up in the busy day to day world we work in, however, true Fred-like HR leaders stretch themselves and find a way to give back to the community. Giving back can be something as simple as serving as a mentor for a disadvantage youth, serving on a board or volunteering for a non-profit. I want to hear your Fred-like experiences in giving back!
New Legislation Changes Basic Employment Practices in Massachusetts
Two pieces of legislation recently signed into law by Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick contain provisions that will require employers in the Commonwealth to take immediate steps to change their current employment practice regarding negative information added to employee personnel files and inquiries regarding criminal history on job applications. Read this alert to learn more about the regulations and how it affects you.
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