Login/Logout About AIM Contact AIM Join AIM Press Room Advanced Search >>   Calendar of Events   View All Events     Event Type: Please select Certificate Series HR Roundtable Seminars Select All Date Range Please Select 7 days 30 days 90 days Select All Region: Please Select Central Massachusetts Metro Boston Northeastern Massachusetts Southeastern Massachusetts Western Massachusetts   August 2010 Aug 10 - Dec 07 HR Roundtable Beverly - 2010 Season Pass Our roundtable brings together a network of HR Professionals. There are twelve meetings per year and each meeting is held from 8:00am-10:00am. Season Pass price is prorated for mid-year registration. Click on the link above to register for this event. For more detailed information about our roundtables please click on 'Learn More'. Learn More Beverly, MA Aug 18 - Dec 15 HR Roundtable Holyoke - 2010 Season Pass Our roundtable brings together a network of HR Professionals. There are twelve meetings per year and each meeting is held from 9:00am-11:00am. Season Pass price is prorated for mid-year registration. Click on the link above to register for this event. Holyoke, MA Aug 18 - Dec 15 HR Roundtable Woburn - 2010 Season Pass Our roundtable brings together a network of HR Professionals. There are twelve meetings per year and each meeting is held from 8:00am-10:00am. Season Pass price is prorated for mid-year registration. Click on the link above to register for this event. Woburn, MA Aug 24 - Dec 14 HR Roundtable MetroWest - 2010 Season Pass Our roundtable brings together a network of HR Professionals. There are twelve meetings per year and each meeting is held from 8:00am-10:00am. Season Pass price is prorated for mid-year registration. Click on the link above to register for this event. For more detailed information about our roundtables please click on 'Learn More'. Learn More Framingham, MA Aug 26 - Dec 16 HR Roundtable Taunton - 2010 Season Pass Our roundtable brings together a network of HR Professionals. There are twelve meetings per year and each meeting is held from noon-2pm, with lunch provided. Season Pass price is prorated for mid-year registration. Click on the link above to register for this event. Learn More Taunton, MA Aug 26 - Dec 16 HR Roundtable Worcester - 2010 Season Pass Our roundtable brings together a network of HR Professionals. There are twelve meetings per year and each meeting is held from 8:00am-10:00am. Season Pass price is prorated for mid-year registration. Click on the link above to register for this event. Worcester, MA     September 2010 Sep 02 - Sep 30 Human Resource Certificate Series - Level 1 This five-day series is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of the entire human resource function, including everything from employment law to benefits to performance management. This series is completed in five days (10 half-day modules, one day per week for five weeks) and provides a practical, real-world approach to HR. Click on the link above to register for this event. For more detailed information about this series, please click on 'Learn More'. Learn More Bridgewater, MA Sep 09 HR1 - Class 3: Managing Employee Leaves Learn about the complex laws regarding leaves of absence as well as the interplay between state and federal laws. The program will demonstrate which leave or leaves apply in which situations and how to manage the process. Mandatory and discretionary leaves will also be explored. Click on the link above to register for this event. For more detailed information, please click on 'Learn More'. Learn More Bridgewater, MA Sep 09 HR1 - Class 4: Employment Law - HR's Responsibility Organizations expect their human resources function to know employment law thoroughly - you are expected to be the expert. This program will enhance your knowledge of the most commonly encountered state and federal employment laws. Click on the link above to register for this event. For more detailed information, please click on 'Learn More'. Learn More Bridgewater, MA Sep 14 HR Roundtable Beverly - September Our roundtable brings together a network of HR Professionals. There are twelve meetings per year and each meeting is held from 8:00am-10:00am. Click on the link above to register for this event. For more detailed information about our roundtables please click on 'Learn More'. Learn More Beverly, MA Sep 14 Sup1 - Class 1: The Role of the Supervisor This program explores the complexities of the front-line supervisory role and the skills required to succeed as a member of management. Discussions center on the complex and often conflicting expectations placed on the supervisor by the company, staff and peers. Click on the link above to register for this event. For more detailed information about our series, please click on 'Learn More'. Learn More Chelmsford, MA Sep 14 Sup1 - Class 2: Setting Priorities and Objectives This program identifies and reinforces the skills of setting goals and priorities - with a heavy use of practice. The importance of planning and the work and aligning team efforts are discussed and reinforced throughout. Click on the link above to register for this event. For more detailed information about our series, please click on 'Learn More'. Learn More Chelmsford, MA Sep 14 Incident Investigations - Being Thorough and Objective Just-In-Time HR Webinar: 10-11 am You never know when an employee visit, email or phone call could be the beginning of a significant investigatory process. Your ability to remain objective, respectful, yet thorough will ensure credible outcomes and fair decision making. A lot is at stake - don't be caught unprepared. Webinar, Online Sep 14 - Oct 12 Supervisory Skills Certificate Series - Chelmsford This five-day series is designed to provide participants with practical skills and tools that can be applied in the workplace immediately. This series is completed in five days (10 half-day modules, one day per week for five weeks) and is designed for supervisors across all industries. Click on the link above to register for this event. For more detailed information about this series, please click on 'Learn More'. Learn More Chelmsford, MA Sep 15 HR Roundtable Woburn - September Our roundtable brings together a network of HR Professionals. This is an individual roundtable and is held from 8:00am-10:00am. Click on the link above to register for this event. For more detailed information about our roundtables please click on 'Learn More'. Learn More Woburn, MA Sep 15 HR Roundtable Holyoke - September Our roundtable brings together a network of HR Professionals. This is an individual roundtable and is held from 9am-11am. Click on the link above to register for this event. For more detailed information about our roundtables please click on 'Learn More'. Learn More Holyoke, MA Sep 16 HR1 - Class 5: Personnel Records and Employee Handbooks Learn about the legal requirements governing employee personnel files. Discuss the pros and cons of establishing an employee handbook, including design and policy considerations. The latest legal developments will be discussed. Click on the link above to register for this event. For more detailed information, please click on 'Learn More'. Learn More Bridgewater, MA Sep 16 HR1 - Class 6: Safety and Health, Worker's Comp and OSHA This course emphasizes the importance of safety and health in the workplace and includes and overview of safety programs, OSHA and what to do when the auditor calls. Learn about the workers compensation system, company compliance fundamentals and how to respond to a workplace injury. Click on the link above to register for this event. For more detailed information, please click on 'Learn More'. Learn More Bridgewater, MA Sep 17 - Dec 17 Health Reform Fridays - a Webinar Update Series Webinar: 9:30-10:30 am Subscribe to this series for a bi-weekly update on all things health reform. AIM will keep track of developments and make sure you have the latest information, filtered and analyzed from the employer perspective. Each of the hour-or-less sessions will be different, based on what has happened during the prior two weeks. Think of it as a Health Reform Roundtable - a group of people who get together every couple of weeks to get the latest news, ask related questions, and share implementation experiences. Available only as a series - you won't miss out even if you must miss a live session. Each Webinar will be recorded and made available to you! Webinar, Online Sep 21 Sup1 - Class 3: What Is Leadership? This program explores the concept of leadership in very personal and highly interactive ways. Participants will gain a better understanding of the important role of a leader as they also benefit from a heightened awareness of their own approach to the role. Click on the link above to register for this event. For more detailed information about our series, please click on 'Learn More'. Learn More Chelmsford, MA Sep 21 Sup1 - Class 4: Communication Skills This program provides managers with techniques for improving listening skills, non-verbal communication, and business writing. It enables participants to deliver more effective messages, bridge diverse communication styles and avoid common communication spoilers. Click on the link above to register for this event. For more detailed information about our series, please click on 'Learn More'.Learn More Chelmsford, MA Sep 22 HR Roundtable Pittsfield - September Our roundtable brings together a network of HR Professionals. There are five meetings per year and each meeting is held from 8:00am-10:00am. Click on the link above to register for this event. For more detailed information about our roundtables please click on 'Learn More'. Learn More Pittsfield, MA Sep 22 - Dec 01 HR Roundtable Pittsfield - 2010 Season Pass Our roundtable brings together a network of HR Professionals. There are five meetings per year and each meeting is held from 8:00am-10:00am. Season Pass price is prorated for mid-year registration. Click on the link above to register for this event. For more detailed information about our roundtables please click on 'Learn More'. Learn More Pittsfield, MA Sep 23 HR Roundtable Taunton - September Our roundtable brings together a network of HR Professionals. This is an individual roundtable and is held from noon-2pm. Click on the link above to register for this event. For more detailed information about our roundtables please click on 'Learn More'. Learn More Taunton, MA Sep 23 HR1 - Class 7: Compensation Basics This program is an introduction to the critical elements of a sound compensation program. If you have never taken a compensation class before, this class will teach you the terminology and concepts that are the basis of compensation management. Click on the link above to register for this event. For more detailed information, please click on 'Learn More'. Learn More Bridgewater, MA Sep 23 HR1 - Class 8: Employee Benefits Programs This program provides an overview of employee benefits and how they contribute to an employee's total compensation package. Examine benefits that are typically included and which are mandated by law. The participant will also receive an overview of regulatory issues, which apply to employee benefits. Click on the link above to register for this event. For more detailed information, please click on 'Learn More'. Learn More Bridgewater, MA Sep 23 HR Roundtable Worcester - September Our roundtable brings together a network of HR Professionals. This is an individual roundtable and is held from 8:00am-10:00am. Click on the link above to register for this event. For more detailed information about our roundtables please click on 'Learn More'. Learn More Worcester, MA Sep 24 AIM Exec. Forum Feat. Robert Reynolds, Putnam Investments Westin Hotel, Waltham, MA Registration: 7:30 a.m. Event: 8:00 a.m.-9:15 a.m. Robert L. Reynolds, CEO, Putnam Investments, will discuss world financial markets and the US economy. He will also discuss solutions to America's retirement savings challenge. Waltham, MA Sep 28 HR Roundtable MetroWest - September Our roundtable brings together a network of HR Professionals. There are twelve meetings per year and each meeting is held from 8:00am-10:00am. Click on the link above to register for this event. For more detailed information about our roundtables please click on 'Learn More'. Learn More Framingham, MA Sep 28 HR Roundtable Franklin County - September Our roundtable brings together a network of HR Professionals. There are five meetings per year and each meeting is held from 9am - 11am. Click on the link above to register for this event. For more detailed information about our roundtables please click on 'Learn More'. Learn More South Deerfield, MA Sep 28 Common Wealth | IssueConnect 9.28.10 Webinar: 9-10 am Lawmakers in Boston and Washington, D.C., are working at a breathtaking pace on laws and regulations that will affect the future of every employer in Massachusetts. Join the AIM Government Affairs team for a fast-paced look at the issues you need to understand. Webinar, Online Sep 28 Sup1 - Class 5: Staffing for Success This program provides managers with the skills to define and assess job requirements and the selection tools necessary to identify the best candidates. Participants will discuss the concept of using competencies and desired behaviors to create accurate job descriptions and to conduct more effective and legal interviews. Click on the link above to register for this event. For more detailed information about our series, please click on 'Learn More'.Learn More Chelmsford, MA Sep 28 Sup1 - Class 6: Developing Employee Performance This program helps build a manager's "toolkit" by teaching the skills necessary to develop and motivate employees. Delegation, coaching, training, corrective action and performance evaluation are all discussed, including the appropriate circumstances for each technique. Click on the link above to register for this event. For more detailed information about our series, please click on 'Learn More'. Learn More Chelmsford, MA Sep 28 - Nov 30 HR Roundtable Franklin County - 2010 Season Pass Our roundtable brings together a network of HR Professionals. There are five meetings per year and each meeting is held from 9am - 11am. Season Pass price is prorated for mid-year registration. Click on the link above to register for this event. For more detailed information about our roundtables please click on 'Learn More'. Learn More South Deerfield, MA Sep 29 OSHA-Class 1: Safety and Health Program Basics This session focuses on safety program basics and is designed to provide the solid foundation of knowledge needed for development, implementation and management of an effective safety program. It will provide a practical, time-tested approach for employers to follow to reduce accidents and their costs. Sample policies, programs and checklists will be available, as well as reference material. Learn More Worcester, MA Sep 29 - Nov 17 Safety, Health and OSHA Certificate Series This 8 class series provides a solid foundation of knowledge to help employers achieve legal occupational safety compliance. The program will also enhance employee well-being and productivity while minimizing costs and organizational risks. This program is a must for any individual involved in the development and implementation of programs related to safety, health and OSHA compliance. Learn More Worcester, MA Sep 30 HR1 - Class 10: Developing An Effective HR Style Identify your personal style and better understand the styles of others, enabling more collaboration with people whose styles are very different from your own. Appreciate the contributions to your organization from people with different perspectives. Click on the link above to register for this event. For more detailed information, please click on 'Learn More'. Learn More Bridgewater, MA Sep 30 HR1 - Class 9: Managing Difficult Discussions Learn about the process of corrective action, discipline and discharge. Review the fundamentals of effective performance management and the critical importance of documentation. Become better prepared for the inevitable time when you will have to let someone go. Click on the link above to register for this event. For more detailed information, please click on 'Learn More'. Learn More Bridgewater, MA     October 2010 Oct 01 HR1 - Class 2: Employee Selection Process This program explores the key ingredients necessary for a strong sourcing, recruiting and hiring system. It explores the role that HR can and must play to ensure the greatest amount of value to the organization. Ultimately, a good process hires the best person, at the least cost, in the least amount of time, without wasting anyone's time. Click on the link above to register for this event. For more detailed information, please click on 'Learn More'. Worcester, MA Oct 01 HR1 - Class 1: The Role of Human Resources This program reviews the variety of contributions that HR can make to organizational success. Traditional and emergent HR roles are explored, along with the competencies that support success in the field. Click on the link above to register for this event. For more detailed information, please click on 'Learn More'. Worcester, MA Oct 01 - Oct 29 Human Resource Certificate Series - Level 1 This five-day series is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of the entire human resource function, including everything from employment law to benefits to performance management. This series is completed in five days (10 half-day modules, one day per week for five weeks) and provides a practical, real-world approach to HR. Click on the link above to register for this event. For more detailed information about this series, please click on 'Learn More'. Learn More Worcester, MA Oct 05 HR Roundtable Beverly - October Our roundtable brings together a network of HR Professionals. There are twelve meetings per year and each meeting is held from 8:00am-10:00am. Click on the link above to register for this event. For more detailed information about our roundtables please click on 'Learn More'. Learn More Beverly, MA Oct 05 Discipline & Documentation - Protecting Your Organization Just-In-Time HR Webinar: 10-11 am If it's not in writing, it did not happen. When things get formal, proper documentation ensures that your organization remains defensible. With weak documentation, you might find yourself settling on the courthouse steps. Invite your managers and supervisors to join you on the call, as ultimately they're the ones who own and drive the process. Webinar, Online Oct 05 Sup1 - Class 7: Today's Legal Environment This program is designed to help participants understand how employment laws work in the real world - and how they apply very directly to the day-to-day duties, decisions and interactions of the managers and supervisors. Virtually all risk related employment law violation lies with uneducated, or undereducated, mangers and supervisors. Click on the link above to register for this event. For more detailed information about our series, please click on 'Learn More'.Learn More Chelmsford, MA Oct 05 Sup1 - Class 8: Problem Solving and Conflict Resolution This program provides managers with the tools to define, assess, manage and resolve problems and conflict in the workplace. Participants will gain insight into their personal style in the problem solving process and will learn techniques to make better decisions. Click on the link above to register for this event. For more detailed information about our series, please click on 'Learn More'. Learn More Chelmsford, MA Oct 06 OSHA-Class 2: Safety and Human Resources This session continues the discussion on safety program basics that was presented in "Safety and Health Program Basics." The content of this session focuses on areas that involve Human Resource Management and labor law issues, such as employee screening, return-to-work programs and safety program evaluation. Sample policies, programs and checklists will be distributed. Worcester, MA Oct 07 HR1 - Class 1: The Role of Human Resources This program reviews the variety of contributions that HR can make to organizational success. Traditional and emergent HR roles are explored, along with the competencies that support success in the field. Click on the link above to register for this event. For more detailed information, please click on 'Learn More'. Holyoke, MA Oct 07 HR1 - Class 2: Employee Selection Process This program explores the key ingredients necessary for a strong sourcing, recruiting and hiring system. It explores the role that HR can and must play to ensure the greatest amount of value to the organization. Ultimately, a good process hires the best person, at the least cost, in the least amount of time, without wasting anyone's time. Click on the link above to register for this event. For more detailed information, please click on 'Learn More'. Holyoke, MA Oct 07 - Nov 04 Human Resource Certificate Series - Level 1 This five-day series is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of the entire human resource function, including everything from employment law to benefits to performance management. This series is completed in five days (10 half-day modules, one day per week for five weeks) and provides a practical, real-world approach to HR. Click on the link above to register for this event. For more detailed information about this series, please click on 'Learn More'. Learn More Holyoke, MA Oct 08 HR1 - Class 3: Managing Employee Leaves Learn about the complex laws regarding leaves of absence as well as the interplay between state and federal laws. The program will demonstrate which leave or leaves apply in which situations and how to manage the process. Mandatory and discretionary leaves will also be explored. Click on the link above to register for this event. For more detailed information, please click on 'Learn More'. Worcester, MA Oct 08 HR1 - Class 4: Employment Law - HR's Responsibility Organizations expect their human resources function to know employment law thoroughly - you are expected to be the expert. This program will enhance your knowledge of the most commonly encountered state and federal employment laws. Click on the link above to register for this event. For more detailed information, please click on 'Learn More'. Worcester, MA Oct 08 SUP1 - Class 1: The Role of the Supervisor This program explores the complexities of the front-line supervisory role and the skills required to succeed as a member of management. Discussions center on the complex and often conflicting expectations placed on the supervisor by the company, staff and peers. Click on the link above to register for this event. For more detailed information about our series, please click on 'Learn More'. Learn More Marlborough, MA Oct 08 SUP1 - Class 2: Setting Priorities and Objectives This program identifies and reinforces the skills of setting goals and priorities - with a heavy use of practice. The importance of planning and the work and aligning team efforts are discussed and reinforced throughout. Click on the link above to register for this event. For more detailed information about our series, please click on 'Learn More'. Learn More Marlborough, MA Oct 08 - Nov 05 Supervisory Skills Certificate Series - Marlborough This five-day series is designed to provide participants with practical skills and tools that can be applied in the workplace immediately. This series is completed in five days (10 half-day modules, one day per week for five weeks) and is designed for supervisors across all industries. Click on the link above to register for this event. For more detailed information about this series, please click on 'Learn More'. Learn More Marlborough, MA Oct 12 Sup1 - Class 9: Building Your Team This program reviews the key ingredients for effective teamwork and the supervisor's role in keeping a team on track. Discussions center on the challenges of guiding a team to outstanding performance, while avoiding the pitfalls that can derail team efforts. Click on the link above to register for this event. For more detailed information about our series, please click on 'Learn More'. Learn More Chelmsford, MA Oct 12 Sup1 - Class 10: Utilizing Your Supervisory Toolkit This program reviews the key concepts brought out in a series of skills development programs and offers an opportunity for clarification and discussion of specific applications. Participants work through a case study that touches upon many of the critical areas of the training and then present recommendations to the group at large. Click on the link above to register for this event. For more detailed information about our series, please click on 'Learn More'. Learn More Chelmsford, MA Oct 13 OSHA-Class 3: Introduction To OSHA This session introduces the participants to the basic structure of operational aspects of OSHA and what the employer needs to be aware of. It reviews the key elements of the OSHA Act and 1970, how the regulations are structured and how to anticipate OSHA's priorities when conducting inspections. Reference material will be provided to all participants. Learn More Worcester, MA Oct 14 HR1 - Class 3: Managing Employee Leaves Learn about the complex laws regarding leaves of absence as well as the interplay between state and federal laws. The program will demonstrate which leave or leaves apply in which situations and how to manage the process. Mandatory and discretionary leaves will also be explored. Click on the link above to register for this event. For more detailed information, please click on 'Learn More'. Holyoke, MA Oct 14 HR1 - Class 4: Employment Law - HR's Responsibility Organizations expect their human resources function to know employment law thoroughly - you are expected to be the expert. This program will enhance your knowledge of the most commonly encountered state and federal employment laws. Click on the link above to register for this event. For more detailed information, please click on 'Learn More'. Holyoke, MA Oct 15 HR1 - Class 5: Personnel Records and Employee Handbooks Learn about the legal requirements governing employee personnel files. Discuss the pros and cons of establishing an employee handbook, including design and policy considerations. The latest legal developments will be discussed. Click on the link above to register for this event. For more detailed information, please click on 'Learn More'. Worcester, MA Oct 15 HR1 - Class 6: Safety and Health, Workers Comp and OSHA This course emphasizes the importance of safety and health in the workplace and includes and overview of safety programs, OSHA and what to do when the auditor calls. Learn about the workers compensation system, company compliance fundamentals and how to respond to a workplace injury. Click on the link above to register for this event. For more detailed information, please click on 'Learn More'. Worcester, MA Oct 15 SUP1 - Class 3: What Is Leadership? This program explores the concept of leadership in very personal and highly interactive ways. Participants will gain a better understanding of the important role of a leader as they also benefit from a heightened awareness of their own approach to the role. Click on the link above to register for this event. For more detailed information about our series, please click on 'Learn More'. Learn More Marlborough, MA Oct 15 SUP1 - Class 4: Communication Skills This program provides managers with techniques for improving listening skills, non-verbal communication, and business writing. It enables participants to deliver more effective messages, bridge diverse communication styles and avoid common communication spoilers. Click on the link above to register for this event. For more detailed information about our series, please click on 'Learn More'.Learn More Marlborough, MA Oct 19 HR2 - Class 1: Developing Effective Relationships This program explores the value of collaborative relationships for HR and the effort required to achieve that collaboration. Barriers to building partnerships are discussed and strategies developed for overcoming them. The dos and don'ts of building influence are learned and practiced and the major elements of trust building are learned. Click on the link above to register for this event. For more detailed information, please click on 'Learn More'. Learn More Marlborough, MA Oct 19 HR2 - Class 2: Effective Employee Communication This program delves into the importance of effective communication as well as the dysfunction that can arise when not done well. It emphasizes the unique perspective that HR holds by virtue of its view across multiple departments and levels, and its ability to locate and remedy trouble spots. Specific communications programs are reviewed - along with the risks and rewards of each - and experiences and best practices are shared amongst participants. Click on the link above to register for this event. For more detailed information, please click on 'Learn More'. Learn More Marlborough, MA Oct 19 - Nov 16 Human Resources Certificate Series - Level 2 - Marlborough This 10 class series provides a more in-depth and strategic review of human resource topics than that coverd in Human Resource Certificate Series - Level 1. It also covers topics designed to empower an HR practitioner in his or her critical role in a company as change agent, problem solver and relationship builder. This program is designed for individuals with 2 or more years of HR experience or who have completed our Level 1 series. Click on the link above to register for this event. For more detailed information, please click on 'Learn More'. Learn More Marlborough, MA Oct 20 HR Roundtable Holyoke - October Our roundtable brings together a network of HR Professionals. This is an individual roundtable and is held from 9am-11am. Click on the link above to register for this event. For more detailed information about our roundtables please click on 'Learn More'. Holyoke, MA Oct 20 HR Roundtable Woburn - October Our roundtable brings together a network of HR Professionals. This is an individual roundtable and is held from 8:00am-10:00am. Click on the link above to register for this event. For more detailed information about our roundtables please click on 'Learn More'. Woburn, MA Oct 20 OSHA-Class 4: OSHA Standards - Subparts D1 This session initiates the review of OSHA Standards. The review identifies key provisions of the standards that OSHA is likely to cite during a typical inspection. Extensive discussion and Q&A will be conducted, and reference materials distributed to assist participants. Worcester, MA Oct 21 HR1 - Class 5: Personnel Records and Employee Handbooks Learn about the legal requirements governing employee personnel files. Discuss the pros and cons of establishing an employee handbook, including design and policy considerations. The latest legal developments will be discussed. Click on the link above to register for this event. For more detailed information, please click on 'Learn More'. Holyoke, MA Oct 21 HR1 - Class 6: Safety & Health, Worker's Compensation & OSHA This course emphasizes the importance of safety and health in the workplace and includes and overview of safety programs, OSHA and what to do when the auditor calls. Learn about the workers compensation system, company compliance fundamentals and how to respond to a workplace injury. Click on the link above to register for this event. For more detailed information, please click on 'Learn More'. Holyoke, MA Oct 22 HR1 - Class 7: Compensation Basics This program is an introduction to the critical elements of a sound compensation program. If you have never taken a compensation class before, this class will teach you the terminology and concepts that are the basis of compensation management. Click on the link above to register for this event. For more detailed information, please click on 'Learn More'. Worcester, MA Oct 22 HR1 - Class 8: Employee Benefits Programs This program provides an overview of employee benefits and how they contribute to an employee's total compensation package. Examine benefits that are typically included and which are mandated by law. The participant will also receive an overview of regulatory issues, which apply to employee benefits. Click on the link above to register for this event. For more detailed information, please click on 'Learn More'. Worcester, MA Oct 22 SUP1 - Class 5: Staffing for Success This program provides managers with the skills to define and assess job requirements and the selection tools necessary to identify the best candidates. Participants will discuss the concept of using competencies and desired behaviors to create accurate job descriptions and to conduct more effective and legal interviews. Click on the link above to register for this event. For more detailed information about our series, please click on 'Learn More'.Learn More Marlborough, MA Oct 22 SUP1 - Class 6: Developing Employee Performance This program helps build a manager's "toolkit" by teaching the skills necessary to develop and motivate employees. Delegation, coaching, training, corrective action and performance evaluation are all discussed, including the appropriate circumstances for each technique. Click on the link above to register for this event. For more detailed information about our series, please click on 'Learn More'. Learn More Marlborough, MA Oct 26 HR2 - Class 3: Compensation Design In this class you will be given the tools to design a compensation program that is aligned with the business strategy of your company. Learn about business life cycles and competitive labor markets and how they affect compensation in a company. Click on the link above to register for this event. For more detailed information, please click on 'Learn More'. Learn More Marlborough, MA Oct 26 HR2 - Class 4: Performance Appraisal Programs This program will provide participants with the tools to make performance management more than a "paper exercise" that occurs once a year. Learn how a performance management system can help accomplish goals for individuals, departments and the entire company. Click on the link above to register for this event. For more detailed information, please click on 'Learn More'. Learn More Marlborough, MA Oct 26 HR Roundtable MetroWest - October Our roundtable brings together a network of HR Professionals. There are twelve meetings per year and each meeting is held from 8:00am-10:00am. Click on the link above to register for this event. For more detailed information about our roundtables please click on 'Learn More'. Learn More Framingham, MA Oct 27 OSHA-Class 5: OSHA Standards - Spaces, Materials, Machines This session continues the review of OSHA Standards begun in "OSHA Standards - Subparts D1" and pays particular attention to confined spaces, material handling, and machine safety. The review identifies key provisions of the standards that OSHA is likely to cite during a typical inspection. Extensive discussion and Q&A will be conducted, and reference materials distributed to assist participants. Worcester, MA Oct 28 HR Roundtable Worcester - October Our roundtable brings together a network of HR Professionals. This is an individual roundtable and is held from 8:00am-10:00am. Click on the link above to register for this event. For more detailed information about our roundtables please click on 'Learn More'. Worcester, MA Oct 28 HR Roundtable Taunton - October Our roundtable brings together a network of HR Professionals. This is an individual roundtable and is held from noon-2pm. Click on the link above to register for this event. For more detailed information about our roundtables please click on 'Learn More'. Taunton, MA Oct 28 HR1 - Class 7: Compensation Basics This program is an introduction to the critical elements of a sound compensation program. If you have never taken a compensation class before, this class will teach you the terminology and concepts that are the basis of compensation management. Click on the link above to register for this event. For more detailed information, please click on 'Learn More'. Holyoke, MA Oct 28 HR1 - Class 8: Employee Benefits Programs This program provides an overview of employee benefits and how they contribute to an employee's total compensation package. Examine benefits that are typically included and which are mandated by law. The participant will also receive an overview of regulatory issues, which apply to employee benefits. Click on the link above to register for this event. For more detailed information, please click on 'Learn More'. Holyoke, MA Oct 29 HR1 - Class 9: Managing Difficult Discussions Learn about the process of corrective action, discipline and discharge. Review the fundamentals of effective performance management and the critical importance of documentation. Become better prepared for the inevitable time when you will have to let someone go. Click on the link above to register for this event. For more detailed information, please click on 'Learn More'. Worcester, MA Oct 29 HR1 - Class 10: Developing An Effective HR Style Identify your personal style and better understand the styles of others, enabling more collaboration with people whose styles are very different from your own. Appreciate the contributions to your organization from people with different perspectives. Click on the link above to register for this event. For more detailed information, please click on 'Learn More'. Worcester, MA Oct 29 SUP1 - Class 7: Today's Legal Environment This program is designed to help participants understand how employment laws work in the real world - and how they apply very directly to the day-to-day duties, decisions and interactions of the managers and supervisors. Virtually all risk related employment law violation lies with uneducated, or undereducated, mangers and supervisors. Click on the link above to register for this event. For more detailed information about our series, please click on 'Learn More'.Learn More Marlborough, MA Oct 29 SUP1 - Class 8: Problem Solving and Conflict Resolution This program provides managers with the tools to define, assess, manage and resolve problems and conflict in the workplace. Participants will gain insight into their personal style in the problem solving process and will learn techniques to make better decisions. Click on the link above to register for this event. For more detailed information about our series, please click on 'Learn More'. Learn More Marlborough, MA     November 2010 Nov 02 Unemployment Insurance - Know the System & Contain Costs Just-In-Time HR Webinar: 10-11 am Hear from John Regan, Executive Vice President of Government Affairs at AIM, and Jay Rooney, Chair of the AIM Unemployment Insurance Committee, about the machinery that runs the Massachusetts unemployment insurance system. The webinar will cover best practices for minimizing what can be a significant expense. Stay alert and prepared. Complacency is not an option. Webinar, Online Nov 02 HR2 - Class 5: HR's Role in Managing Change This course takes the mystery out of change initiatives and the reasons they so often fail. It provides a virtual tool kit for HR professionals charged with leading change, maximizing the positive steps and minimizing resistance. Participants will learn and practice techniques for leading through transitions, and develop a personal plan to thrive. Click on the link above to register for this event. For more detailed information, please click on 'Learn More'. Learn More Marlborough, MA Nov 02 HR2 - Class 6: Ethics in Business - HR's Unique Position This program focuses on the practical, hands-on aspects of understanding and resolving ethical dilemmas by presenting a framework within which to examine ethical issues. Participants then engage in activities and discussions of a number of ethical scenarios likely to be faced by HR. These will challenge the participant's thinking and generate in-depth discussions as they contrast several "correct" courses of action against each other. Click on the link above to register for this event. For more detailed information, please click on 'Learn More'. Learn More Marlborough, MA Nov 03 OSHA-Class 6: OSHA Standards -Fire, Tool & Electrical Safety This session continues the review of OSHA Standards begun in "OSHA Standards - Subparts D1" and pays particular attention to fire, tool and electrical safety. The review identifies key provisions of the standards that OSHA is likely to cite during a typical inspection. Extensive discussion and Q&A will be conducted, and reference materials distributed to assist participants. Worcester, MA Nov 04 HR1 - Class 9: Managing Difficult Discussions Learn about the process of corrective action, discipline and discharge. Review the fundamentals of effective performance management and the critical importance of documentation. Become better prepared for the inevitable time when you will have to let someone go. Click on the link above to register for this event. For more detailed information, please click on 'Learn More'. Holyoke, MA Nov 04 HR1 - Class 10: Developing An Effective HR Style Identify your personal style and better understand the styles of others, enabling more collaboration with people whose styles are very different from your own. Appreciate the contributions to your organization from people with different perspectives. Click on the link above to register for this event. For more detailed information, please click on 'Learn More'. Holyoke, MA Nov 05 SUP1 - Class 9: Building Your Team This program reviews the key ingredients for effective teamwork and the supervisor's role in keeping a team on track. Discussions center on the challenges of guiding a team to outstanding performance, while avoiding the pitfalls that can derail team efforts. Click on the link above to register for this event. For more detailed information about our series, please click on 'Learn More'. Learn More Marlborough, MA Nov 05 SUP1 - Class 10: Utilizing Your Supervisory Toolkit This program reviews the key concepts brought out in a series of skills development programs and offers an opportunity for clarification and discussion of specific applications. Participants work through a case study that touches upon many of the critical areas of the training and then present recommendations to the group at large. Click on the link above to register for this event. For more detailed information about our series, please click on 'Learn More'. Learn More Marlborough, MA Nov 09 HR2 - Class 7: Employee Training and Development This program will help participants to assess their organizations' training needs and provide information about the resources and tools available to deliver training either internally or with external resources. participants will also be provided with information about the Massachusetts Workforce Training Fund, what these funds are used for and how to apply. Click on the link above to register for this event. For more detailed information, please click on 'Learn More'. Learn More Marlborough, MA Nov 09 HR2 - Class 8: Workforce Reductions and Terminations Conducting a Reduction in Force (RIF) or a termination is never an easy decision to make. This seminar will help participants determine if an RIF is an appropriate course of action, identify ways of mitigating risk and steps to follow to prepare for and conduct a reduction. Sample documents and other handouts will be provided. Click on the link above to register for this event. For more detailed information, please click on 'Learn More'. Learn More Marlborough, MA Nov 09 HR Roundtable Beverly - November Our roundtable brings together a network of HR Professionals. There are twelve meetings per year and each meeting is held from 8:00am-10:00am. Click on the link above to register for this event. For more detailed information about our roundtables please click on 'Learn More'. Learn More Beverly, MA Nov 10 OSHA-Class 7: OSHA Occupational Health Regulations This session concentrates on a review of the OSHA Occupational Health Regulations. The review identifies key provisions of the standards that, beginning with 29 CFR 1910.1000, may be of concern to the average employer. Worcester, MA Nov 16 HR Roundtable MetroWest - November Our roundtable brings together a network of HR Professionals. There are twelve meetings per year and each meeting is held from 8:00am-10:00am. Click on the link above to register for this event. For more detailed information about our roundtables please click on 'Learn More'. Learn More Framingham, MA Nov 16 HR2 - Class 9: Workplace Incident Investigations This program provides an in-depth examination of the process used in investigating all types of workplace incidents. Participants will acquire the skills to plan, conduct, document and conclude investigations. The impact of conducting, and failing to conduct, effective investigations is explored. A wealth of handouts on various types of investigations are provided. Click on the link above to register for this event. For more detailed information, please click on 'Learn More'. Learn More Marlborough, MA Nov 16 HR2 - Class 10: Problem Solving - Human Resources' Role This program builds useful skills for HR professionals by examining and practicing several problem-solving styles. Focus is placed on recognizing and working with others who use different styles than one's own. Clarifying and defining problems is an essential skill for any HR professional and the session provides a systematic approach. The class also examines the appropriate balance of assertiveness and cooperativeness when resolving conflict and the need to adopt the correct posture given the situation at hand. Click on the link above to register for this event. For more detailed information, please click on 'Learn More'. Learn More Marlborough, MA Nov 17 HR Roundtable Woburn - November Our roundtable brings together a network of HR Professionals. This is an individual roundtable and is held from 8:00am-10:00am. Click on the link above to register for this event. For more detailed information about our roundtables please click on 'Learn More'. Woburn, MA Nov 17 HR Roundtable Holyoke - November Our roundtable brings together a network of HR Professionals. This is an individual roundtable and is held from 9am-11am. Click on the link above to register for this event. For more detailed information about our roundtables please click on 'Learn More'. Holyoke, MA Nov 17 OSHA-Class 8: OSHA Issues Under the General Duty Clause This session introduces important issues that OSHA does not cover in its standards; but my cite under the General Duty Clause. All employers should be aware of these issues and evaluate their need to address them in the workplace. Worcester, MA Nov 18 HR Roundtable Worcester - November Our roundtable brings together a network of HR Professionals. This is an individual roundtable and is held from 8:00am-10:00am. Click on the link above to register for this event. For more detailed information about our roundtables please click on 'Learn More'. Worcester, MA Nov 18 HR Roundtable Taunton - November Our roundtable brings together a network of HR Professionals. This is an individual roundtable and is held from noon-2pm. Click on the link above to register for this event. For more detailed information about our roundtables please click on 'Learn More'. Taunton, MA Nov 23 Common Wealth | IssueConnect 11.23.10 Webinar: 9-10 am Lawmakers in Boston and Washington, D.C., are working at a breathtaking pace on laws and regulations that will affect the future of every employer in Massachusetts. Join the AIM Government Affairs team for a fast-paced look at the issues you need to understand. Webinar, Online Nov 30 HR Roundtable Franklin County - November Our roundtable brings together a network of HR Professionals. There are five meetings per year and each meeting is held from 9am - 11am. Click on the link above to register for this event. For more detailed information about our roundtables please click on 'Learn More'. Learn More South Deerfield, MA     December 2010 Dec 01 HR Roundtable Pittsfield - December Our roundtable brings together a network of HR Professionals. There are five meetings per year and each meeting is held from 8:00am-10:00am. Click on the link above to register for this event. For more detailed information about our roundtables please click on 'Learn More'. Learn More Pittsfield, MA Dec 07 The Most Common Pitfalls of Handbooks Just-In-Time HR Webinar: 10-11 am Employee handbooks, when well developed, can be a manager's best friend. When not well prepared, however, handbooks can create inequities, liability, and an overall poor impression. Participate in this webinar to learn how to avoid the most common pitfalls in the development and use of employee handbooks. Webinar, Online Dec 07 HR Roundtable Beverly - December Our roundtable brings together a network of HR Professionals. There are twelve meetings per year and each meeting is held from 8:00am-10:00am. Click on the link above to register for this event. For more detailed information about our roundtables please click on 'Learn More'. Learn More Beverly, MA Dec 14 HR Roundtable MetroWest - December Our roundtable brings together a network of HR Professionals. There are twelve meetings per year and each meeting is held from 8:00am-10:00am. Click on the link above to register for this event. For more detailed information about our roundtables please click on 'Learn More'. Learn More Framingham, MA Dec 15 HR Roundtable Woburn - December Our roundtable brings together a network of HR Professionals. This is an individual roundtable and is held from 8:00am-10:00am. Click on the link above to register for this event. For more detailed information about our roundtables please click on 'Learn More'. Woburn, MA Dec 15 HR Roundtable Holyoke - December Our roundtable brings together a network of HR Professionals. This is an individual roundtable and is held from 9am-11am. Click on the link above to register for this event. For more detailed information about our roundtables please click on 'Learn More'. Holyoke, MA Dec 16 HR Roundtable Taunton - December Our roundtable brings together a network of HR Professionals. This is an individual roundtable and is held from noon-2pm. Click on the link above to register for this event. For more detailed information about our roundtables please click on 'Learn More'. Taunton, MA Dec 16 HR Roundtable Worcester - December Our roundtable brings together a network of HR Professionals. This is an individual roundtable and is held from 8:00am-10:00am. Click on the link above to register for this event. 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