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    The NYC SHRM Mentoring Program
    Andrea Goldman
    Many members are not aware of the NYC SHRM Mentoring Program. It is a unique program that runs from March to December and pairs junior HR professionals with senior HR professionals to help them explore their career path in Human Resources. It is a highly customized program that assists in discovering the unique talents of the mentee and shapes their future goals and aspirations. In addition, through reverse mentoring, mentors...
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    5 Strategies for Reducing Health Benefits Costs in 2021
    Greg Puig
    Brought to you by Sentinel Benefits Health benefits costs are almost certainly going to rise in 2021. They’ve been trending upward for years—over 50% in the last decade, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation—and the current state of economic uncertainty over COVID-19 won’t slow things down. Realistically, after enduring months...
    Announcing the “Resourceful Humans” HR Podcast!
    Cori Haber
    NYC SHRM is proud to announce the launch of a new HR video podcast by Cori Harber. Please see image below for details and tune in on September 13th!
    Thank you so much for your contributions to the SHRM Cares Certification for Professional Development Grant program in NYC!
    NYCSHRM Blogger
    Your support is greatly appreciated and we are excited to provide career development for our NYC human resources professionals during this challenging time. Below, please find the link to the application system via our logo. Feel free to share this link in your network communications and social media posts! The SHRM...
    The Importance of Diversity in the Workplace
    Doug Crawford, job-applications.com
    Hiring people of different races, genders, and sexual orientations brings several advantages to a workplace. Although there are laws that prevent discrimination based on those differences, it takes effort to diversify a company and cultivate a welcoming environment. A diverse workforce can help a company succeed in new ways. That’s why more...
    Save The Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2020 5:00 pm. Activating Inclusion In Challenging Times Part II: A New York City SHRM Town Hall
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    Managing Employees Who Struggle in the Remote Environment
    Rosa Aguirre, Sentinel Benefits & Financial Group
    As many organizations are adapting to newly remote teams, leaders are challenged with addressing the challenges of the remote environment. Remote work remains a relevant topic for employers, and it will continue post-coronavirus. Many managers find themselves tasked with effectively leading remote employees and helping their teams adapt to the...
    Jackson Lewis NYC SHRM 4/2 webinar slide deck: Coronavirus in the Workplace: An Employer’s Guide to Key Leave Entitlements
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    Department of Labor Issues Final Rule on Calculating ‘Regular Rate’ of Pay
    SHRM Lisa Nagele-Piazza, J.D., SHRM-SCP
    Employers now have more clarity and flexibility about which perks they can include in workers' "regular rate" of pay, which is used to calculate overtime premiums under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The U.S. Department of Labor announced a final rule today that will take effect Jan. 15, 2020. Read...
    IRS Announces 2020 Limits for Retirement Plans
    IRS
    For 401(k) & 403(b) plans the elective deferral (contribution) limit increases from $19,000 for 2019 to $19,500 for 2020
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