Past Events

Past Events - 2010

Most Meetings Were Approved for HRCI Recertification Credits

Copies of presentations can be found under the Chapter News Tab

June 8, 2010

Breakthrough Ideas for Engaging Employees with Disabilities

Presented by Mark Soycher, CBIA

May 11, 2009

How to Effectively Manage and Interview in a Multigenerational Workplace

Presented by MaryAnn Gotin, OI Partners

April 20, 2010- SPECIAL Meeting

Health Care Reform

Presented by Ida Schnipper

April 13, 2010- Half Day Professional Workshop

Beyond Overload: 10 Secrets to Get Back Control

Presented by Abby Marks Beal from the Corporate Educator

How to Conduct an Investigation

Presented by Rosann Padula ESQ of Sullivan, Schoen, Campane & Connon LLC

HR and Financial Intelligence

Presented by Ken Moore of Ken Moore Associates

March 9, 2010 Lunch

Current Trends in Employee Benefits

Presented by Peter Breslin of Tower Perrins

February 9, 2010 Breakfast

Beyond the Bonus:Maintaining Morale and Productivity During Tough Times

Presented by Rick Lepsinger of Onpoint Consulting

  January 12, 2010 Lunch

Turning Crisis into Opportunity

Presented by Dr. Eugene Buccini of Buccini Associates, Inc.

  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