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Upcoming events

    • 07 Nov 2024
    • 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM
    • Northern Essex Community College 100 Elliott Street Haverhill, MA 01830 Room TC103AB
    Register

    Thursday, November 7, 2024


    In Person Meeting

    8:00 AM - 8:15 AM Networking Opportunity

    8:15 AM - 8:30 AM Welcome from Jennifer Vining

                 8:30 AM - 8:55 Legal Update and Q&A with our Legislative Director Debra Dyleski-Najjar, Esquire
                 9:00 - 10:30 Program

          1.5 SHRM & HRCI credits approved

    TOPIC: "I’m OK! You’re OK! We’re Just Different. Harnessing Personality Diversity: Building Stronger, More Effective Organizations Through Understanding and Integration"

    The modern workplace is a blend of diverse personalities, each contributing unique perspectives, communication styles, and decision-making approaches. These differences become especially evident in meetings, events, and one-on-one conversations. For instance:

    • Some individuals focus on the big picture, while others are more detail-oriented in how they present and process information.
    • People may make decisions based on objective data or prioritize empathy and personal values.
    • Organizational preferences vary between methodical structures and flexible, adaptable methods.
    • Team members may be expressive and outgoing or more reserved and reflective.

    Managing or working alongside such diverse personalities can be challenging but also rewarding. Each team member brings unique strengths and challenges that, when understood, can lead to more harmonious and productive teams. By embracing and utilizing these differences, organizations can unlock new levels of creativity, collaboration, and effectiveness.

    In this workshop, we will use the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) to explore personality types and how they "show up" in the workplace. Participants will learn how to navigate and leverage these differences to build stronger, more cohesive teams.

    Pre-Work: If you haven’t completed the MBTI in the past and/or don’t know your MBTI type, please complete the Truity TypeFinder before the workshop. This free tool, based on Myers-Briggs, can be found at Truity Typefinder.

    Join us to gain insights into your own personality type and discover practical strategies for working effectively with others across the spectrum of personality styles!


      Our Speaker:  Kevin Keleher

      With over 30 years of experience in the HR discipline, Kevin Keleher is the Principal Consultant at NextWave HR Solutions, where he specializes in providing comprehensive HR consulting services to a diverse array of organizations. His expertise spans compensation structure design, training development and facilitation, program design, leadership summit facilitation, management coaching, and team building.

      Throughout his career, Kevin has held several key positions, including Vice President of HR Operations and Information Management at Putnam Investments, Business Architect for Fidelity’s HR system, Director of HR at Boston Medical Center, Head of HR Operations for North and South America, Head of HR for Microsemi’s Discrete Products Division, and Director of HR at Mercury Systems.

      Kevin holds a B.A. in Economics and an M.Ed. with a focus on Organizational and Employee Development, along with additional coursework toward an MBA and Certified Compensation Professional credentials. He is accredited as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) and SHRM-SCP. Additionally, Kevin is a certified Myers-Briggs facilitator, which further enhances his ability to guide organizations in maximizing their human capital.

      Passionate about empowering organizations and their people, Kevin leverages his extensive knowledge and experience to drive impactful HR solutions that foster growth and development.



      Our Sponsor: Interesting in Sponsoring? Contact Julie Moore at jmoore@employmentpg.com


      Location: Northern Essex Community College 100 Elliott Street Haverhill, MA 01830 Room TC103AB


      For more information:

      Contact: Caitlin Clary

      Email:  cclary@borislow.com

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      • 05 Dec 2024
      • 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM
      • Webinar
      Register

      Thursday, December 5, 2024


      Remote Meeting

      8:00 AM - 8:15 AM Networking Opportunity

      8:15 AM - 8:30 AM Welcome from Jennifer Vining

                   8:30 AM - 8:55 Legal Update and Q&A with our Legislative Director Debra Dyleski-Najjar, Esquire
                   9:00 - 10:30 Program

            1.5 SHRM & HRCI credits pending

      TOPIC: "Legal Developments in Harassment Prevention"

      Whether workplaces are in person, on site or virtual, harassment and discrimination can (and does) happen. Employers need to stay up-to-date on best practices for promoting an inclusive workplace and avoiding unlawful harassment and discriminatory behavior. This presentation will look at the EEOC’s updated Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace and other legal trends so that HR and business professionals can develop and implement measures that go beyond just policies to implementing a culture of civility and inclusiveness. 

        Our Speaker: Andrea G. Chatfield, Esq.

        Andrea provides practical advice and guidance to employers on risk management issues in the workplace.  She also represents employers of all types and sizes before administrative agencies in discrimination, whistleblower, unemployment, and wage disputes. She conducts in-house trainings for employers and serves as an outside investigator for employers who need to respond to highly sensitive internal complaints of discrimination and harassment. She is a frequent public speaker on employment law issues.

        Andrea is admitted to practice in New Hampshire and Massachusetts. Andrea is listed in Chambers USA as one of the leading employment lawyers in New Hampshire and in Best Lawyers of America® for Employment Law – Management (recognized in 2019 as “Lawyer of the Year” in Manchester for Employment Law – Management). Andrea received the 2022 Ry Perry HR Hero Award at the Granite State HR Conference. In addition, she is the Government Relations & Legislative Chair for the HR State Council of New Hampshire. She also serves as the Vice Chair of the HR/Healthcare/Workforce Development Committee for the Business & Industry Association of NH.



        Our Sponsor: Interesting in Sponsoring? Contact Julie Moore at jmoore@employmentpg.com


        Location: Webinar


        For more information:

        Contact: Caitlin Clary

        Email:  cclary@borislow.com

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        • 02 Jan 2025
        • 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM
        • Webinar
        Register

        Thursday, January 2, 2025


        Remote Meeting

        8:00 AM - 8:15 AM Networking Opportunity

        8:15 AM - 8:30 AM Welcome from Jennifer Vining

                     8:30 AM - 8:55 Legal Update and Q&A with our Legislative Director Debra Dyleski-Najjar, Esquire
                     9:00 - 10:30 Program

              1.5 SHRM & HRCI credits pending

        TOPIC: " HR Audits: Red, Yellow, Green: What Does it Mean? "

        When was the last time your team conducted an HR Audit? Many HR professionals are intimidated to conduct a full audit of their organization and are anxious to uncover what they might find. In this session, people experts Melissa Tipton and Alisa Angelo will walk you through best practices when conducting an HR Audit. They will cover the steps of an audit, like locating the correct documents and analyzing the ten areas of the employee experience like Talent Acquisition, Training and Development, Compliance, and more through the stoplight approach. 

        The goal of a successful HR Audit is to get your organization to the desired future state of your employee experience by revealing your strengths and areas to improve. Doing the hard work now will ensure your team’s success for the future, and it can even be fun!

          Our Speaker: Melissa Tipton and Alisa Angelo

          Melissa is a visionary in rethinking the employee experience. Having worked across multiple industries including hospitality, healthcare, technology, and education, Melissa partners with clients to capture their culture, mission, and values to drive organizational performance. Her ability to connect quickly with people allows her the unique perspective of understanding how to build and retain high performing teams in a growing remote work environment. With an exceptional record in increasing engagement to training and equipping future leaders with the skills they need to lead successful teams, Melissa understands the importance of developing people and investing in their growth.

          Alisa is the tenacious partner business leaders rely on to realize their company’s true potential. With tremendous expertise in operations, corporate training, and executive coaching, she has defined her position as an organizational performance guru, working closely with leadership teams in a wide array of industries. Whether she is mentoring a single individual or advising an entire management team, Alisa is highly effective in maximizing achievement. It’s a skill she honed early in life training as an Elite gymnast, and a passion she shares with her own team of exceptional business strategists.



          Our Sponsor: Interesting in Sponsoring? Contact Julie Moore at jmoore@employmentpg.com


          Location: Webinar


          For more information:

          Contact: Caitlin Clary

          Email:  cclary@borislow.com

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