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Past Events - 2009
June 18, 2009 - SPECIAL Meeting
FMLA Leave: Beyond the Basics
The presentation provided an overview of the new regulatory revisions to the Federal Family Medical Leave Act issued on 1/16/2009 by the US Dept of Labor, and the differences between those and the Connecticut FMLA.
Presented by Susan Krell of Jackson Lewis and Heidi Lane of the CT Dept of Labor
A copy of their presentation can be found under the Chapter News Tab
Sponsor for the Event : New York Life and Connecticut Media Group & The News Times
June 9, 2009 - Lunch Meeting
Making the Business Case for Health and Wellness
A growing number of senior executives embrace the notion that a healthier workforce is a more productive workforce. But few organizations have a long term plan to improve their employees' health, or even know where to start.
The presentation reviewed the business case and fundamentals of managing the health risks of the workforce. Discussed what employers are doing to engage their employees to build a culture of health withing their organizations.
Presented by Rich Babcock, Mercer
Click here for a copy of the presentation
Approved for HRCI Recertification Credits
Sponsor for the Event : New York Life and Connecticut Media Group & The News Times
May 12, 2009 - Breakfast Meeting
Six Sigma: An HR Case Study
Six Sigma is a disciplined, data-driven approach and methodology for eliminating defects in business and manufacturing processes. It has been adopted and proven effective at hundreds of organizations around the world.
Danbury Hospital's Terry Manning gave an introduction and overview of Six Sigma and Lean Sigma, and shared with us, their real-life effectivess and a case study of a hypothetical situation within a Human Resource Department.
A copy of the presentation can be found under the Chapter News Tab or Click Here
Approved for STRATEGIC HRCI Recertification Credits
Sponsor for the Event : New York Life and Connecticut Media Group & The News Times
April 14, 2009 - Lunch Meeting
Succession Planning: Insuring Tomorrow's Success
Why is succession planning critical? Who is responsible for the plan? How to develop a plan, the role of Human Resources and how to get buy in from executives and Board members.
Presented by Eugene P. Buccini, PH.D., management consultant and professor of management. Formerly Dean of the Ancell School of Business, Chairman of the Management Dept and Vice President and COO of Western Conn State University. Education background includes a Ph.D. from New York University, an MBA from Pace University as well as certificates from Harvard University and Cornell University.
A copy of the presentation can be found under the Chapter News Tab or Click Here
Approved for HRCI Recertification Credits
Sponsor for the Event : New York Life and Connecticut Media Group & The News Times
March 10, 2009 - Morning Business Kit
Leveraging and Strengthening for HR Effectiveness
Our speakers have generously shared their presentations with our membership.
Top 10 Common Mistakes Employers Make
Click here for a copy of the DOL Presentation
Balancing Religious Expression with Reasonable Accommodation
Click here for a copy of the Jackson Lewis Presentation
I Have a LinkedIn Profile - Now What?
Tim Stanton's presentation can be found on www.linkedin.com
Approved for HRCI Recertification Credits
Sponsor for the Event : New York Life and Connecticut Media Group & The News Times
February 10, 2009 Lunch Meeting
Internships & HR: Strengthening for Workforce Readiness
In this informative presentation, Nancy Scirocco, Chair of InternHere.com provided insights into internship programs, their benefits and drawbacks, tools for use in developing and practical approaches to administration.
Approved for HRCI Recertification Credits
Sponsor: Connecticut Media Group & The News Times (Art Randolph)
January 13,2009 Breakfast Meeting
21st Century Talent Acquistion: Upside Strategies in a Downside Economy
Timely and informative discussion of the current state of the U.S. and global talent markets, and competitive implications for organizations at the local level.
Presenter: Craige Wilds, Global Staffing Leader for GE Commerical Finance, Capital Solutions
Approved for HRCI Recertification Credits
Past Events - 2008
December 9, 2008 Holiday Social Event
Social and networking event in celebration of the holidays, to meet new members, renew old friendships and strengthen your professional development network!
Our Sponsors for the event: Union Savings Bank and Ultimate Software
November 11, 2008
Moving Beyond Diversity & Building Cultures of Inclusion
Come meet Boehringer Ingleheim USA's HR practitioners and learn how B.I. has established a national diversity and inclusion strategy, integrated and aligned its efforts with HR compliance, trained 9,000 employees in 5 years and achieved national recognition from the Human Rights Campaign.
This session is designed as an interactive roundtable to learn more about B.I.'s incusive policies and integrated compliant approach to becoming an employer of choice.
October 21, 2008
3 One Hour Professional Development Workshop - "Your Morning Business Kit"
Boosting Below Standard Performance - Rick Lepsinger, President, One Point Consulting
Does the Shoe Fit? Benefits of Behavorial Based Interviewing - Janet McLeod, Lead HR Partner, Alison Dores, HR Partner, Kathryn Novak, HR Partner, Danbury Health Systems/Danbury Hospital
It's All About Attitude: "The Power of Positive in the Workplace" - Mary Jane Paris, President, Positive Impact Consulting Services, Inc.
Approved for HRCI Recertification Credits
Sponsors:Benchmark Assisted Living and Merrill Lynch
This workshop was a great success. Check the upcoming calendar of events for more workshops.
September 9, 2008
Employment Law Update with Susan Krell of Jackson Lewis
Approved for HRCI Recertification Credits
Sponsor: Strategic Information Resources
June 10, 2008
Outsourcing Employee Health Services
Speaker: Roslyn Stone, Corporate Wellness
Approved for HRCI Recertification Credits
Sponsor: Staffing Now
May 13, 2008
Safety & HR: Trends and Practices
Speaker: Leona May, OSHA
Approved for HRCI Recertification Credits
April 10, 2008
Compensation: Trends and Developments
Speaker: Bill Brown, WNB Consulting
Approved for HRCI Recertification Credits
Sponsor: The Difference Card
March 11, 2008
Mediating Workplace Disputes
Speaker: Nancy Gardiner, Lori Matles, AMCR
Approved for HRCI Recertification Credits
February 12, 2008
HR Metrics: Building Your Toolkit
Speaker: Gregory J. Chartier
Approved for HRCI Recertification Credits
Sponsor: Cumulus Media
January 8, 2008
Guerilla Warfare for Talent
Speaker: Panel Presentation
Approved for HRCI Recertification Credits
Sponsor: J & M Safety Consulting
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