January 4, 2021

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January 27 Manage And Be Managed…Remotely

We’re living in a remote universe and making the transition goes well beyond Zooming. These times present an exciting opportunity to up your engagement and flex your manager-leader and individual performer muscles.

Led by Jennifer Patrick, Director, Executive Education & Leadership at Canisius College’s Wehle School of Business, you will receive practical tactics and advice to help you improve remote performance and employee engagement.

Don’t miss this engaging and interactive session with Jennifer and your HR peers!

ZOOM Meeting 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
$10 Members | $15 Guests

Pre-approved for recertification credit by SHRM and HRCI

February 25 "What About Us?" Diversity and Inclusion Issues in Financial Wellness

The financial services industry is set up really well to help people with money. For a long time, this business has in large part been staffed by older white men. As such, women, BIPOC and people without money are generally left underserved. We see this in 401(k) plan participation rates, debt accumulation, and most importantly, levels of financial stress your employees are taking to work with them. The system is set up, especially at work, to encourage, and sometimes even “force” people to choose retirement as their #1 savings priority. Interestingly when surveyed, there is only one group that prioritizes retirement as their #1 savings priority – white men. We have a lot of interesting stats, and some solutions.

presented by

Charles (Chuck) Privitera, Jr., AIF®, SHRM-SCP
Senior Consultant
Westminster Consulting

March 17 Legal Update Data Security/Employment Biometrics
presented by Linda Prestegaard and Anna Mercado Clark of Phillips Lytle LLP

March 23 The Importance Of Inclusion, Storytelling, And Being Your Authentic Self

Organizations that embrace diversity open the door to endless possibilities that can drive professional and financial success. However, without inclusion, that door becomes revolving and organizations may find their efforts are seen as “talk” with very little action. In this interactive presentation, Anthony will discuss inclusion and its impact on an organization’s retention along with higher levels of engagement and civility.

presented by

Anthony Paradiso, MS, SHRM-CP
(He/Him/His)
President & Founder, AllThingzAP LLC

May 6 Let’s Talk About It! Mental Health Awareness & Creating A Mental Health Friendly Workplace

The presentation will be about fostering mental health awareness in the workplace. You will learn:

- A basic understanding of mental health and some primary mental health disorders.
- Practices HR professionals can implement to reduce the stigma around mental health disorders in their workplaces.
- Examples of how various mental health disorders may present in the workplace & how to educate managers about them.
- How HR professionals can support individuals dealing with mental health disorders, both directly and indirectly.

presented by

Tamara M. Rasberry
Owner and Consultant
Rasberry Consulting, LLC
rasberryconsulting.com

May 19 Back To The Basic: Changing The World Through Service

presented by

Alexander Pullen, SHRM-SCP

Learn how HR leaders across organizations are focusing on service to build strong organizational cultures and delivering enhanced value. Discover how the science of leadership can increase your resilience in facing upcoming challenges that threaten to disrupt all industries.

June 2 She Partied Like A Rockstar...Now What?
presented by

Jenni Stone, SHRM-CP, PHR
HR Director, Partner HR Shield

Out of work conduct, such as employee behavior at social events, personal relationships in the workplace and recreational use of drugs and/or alcohol by employees has always been a gray area for employers. Today, employers have the technological means, and occasionally the inclination, to find out what workers are doing when outside of the workplace. However, your right to monitor your employees' conduct off the job and to make decisions based on that conduct is limited. If your investigation or questions invade an employee's right to privacy, you might end up in court defending those actions.

Save the Date - June 16 Legal Update presented by Phillips Lytle LLP

Call for Speakers!

Are you interested in speaking to the BNHRA at our monthly professional development meetings in 2021? Please contact Claire Petrie at [email protected] for more information.

Big congratulations to our fellow members, Kristen Fleischauer and Jillian Hackemer Murdoch, on their achievement of passing the SHRM-SCP!

SHRM Resume Sweepstakes! Upload your resume for free on SHRM HR Jobs by Jan 31 and you will be automatically entered to win!

Legal Update: Phillips Lytle LLP Alert for BNHRA Members: Labor & Employment

NYS Minimum Wage & Overtime-Exempt Salary Levels Will Increase For Employees Working Outside Of NYCity On Dec 31, 2020 (December 21, 2020)

The New York State minimum wage rates and minimum overtime-exempt salary levels for employees working outside of New York City will increase on December 31, 2020. New York State employers with employees working in the State and outside of New York City should review the changes and make the necessary adjustments to ensure they are in compliance with the new requirements when they become effective.

Minimum Wage Increases

New York State’s minimum hourly wage rates for non-fast-food workers outside of New York City will increase on December 31, 2020, as follows:

- Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester Counties: $13.00 to $14.00 per hour
- Remainder of the State outside of New York City: $11.80 to $12.50 per hour

The minimum hourly wage rate for fast-food workers outside of New York City will increase from $13.75 to $14.50 per hour on December 31, 2020.

Corporate Membership Spotlight

Remedy Intelligent Staffing is a full-service employment agency that specializes in providing contingent workforce solutions through temporary, temp-hire, and direct hire placement. As a locally owned franchise of the EmployBridge Company, Remedy is proud to be part of the largest industrial staffing firm in North America. Our tenured staff has over 100 years of combined experience in recruiting, staffing, and extra mile service. Remedy Intelligent Staffing is the 2018 Winner of the Best of Staffing ® Talent Satisfaction Award, and the 2017 Winner of the Best of Staffing ® Award.

Did you Know?

It’s time for equality for all, across every area of society. That’s why SHRM has introduced Together Forward @Work, a call to action to bring racial equity to the workplace—the place we know best and have served the longest. And a place where we, our members, and our business community can bring our unique professional talents to stand together against all forms of social injustice. Check out the SHRM Blog for new articles each week.

Get Involved and Give Back! Junior Achievement WNY Volunteer Opportunities
Sponsorship packages available for our monthly events! Check out bnhra.org/sponsors

Government Affairs Updates

SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act

The SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act (SUPPORT Act) was signed into law to address the U.S. opioid crisis and takes steps to augment and enhance the nationwide system for preventing and treating opioid addiction.

The SUPPORT Act makes changes to a variety of public health and law enforcement policies. Here’s an overview of some of the health care-related policy changes included in the law.

· Medicaid Institutions for Mental Diseases (IMD) Exclusion: Amends the IMD exclusion to allow state Medicaid programs to receive federal reimbursement for covering certain IMD services up to a total of 30 days annually.
· Telehealth: Expands coverage of telehealth services under Medicare for the treatment of substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health disorders beginning July 1, 2019. Also directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to issue guidance regarding federal reimbursement for telehealth services and treatment for substance use disorders under Medicaid.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Are you looking for more ways to get involved in the BNHRA and reach out to the BNHRA Community? The BNHRA offers a variety of ways to become a sponsor:

Website Sponsorships:

Website Logo Sponsorship
BNHRA Home Page Sponsorship
Career Center Page Sponsorship
Sponsorship of an Individual Website Page

Program Sponsorships:

Program Featured Sponsor
General Meeting Sponsor
Vendor Table
Sponsorship of Dessert and Coffee at a Dinner Meeting
Sponsorship of Social/Networking Event

Learn more about the Sponsorship Options here!

In Transition Memberships

Do you know of fellow HR professionals who are currently in between jobs? If so, please let them know BNHRA offers a NO cost In Transition membership package that includes our Goodwill Fund, sponsored by StaffBuffalo, LLC!

In-transition Committee

The In-transition Committee connects BNHRA members that are currently in-transition and also those seeking a new employment opportunity with one another, as well as services in the community such as training, career coaching, and networking. If you are interested in learning more, please contact Marge at [email protected]

Mentoring Opportunity

We are looking for BNHRA members to offer mentoring and support to members that are in-transition and for HR student members. This may include assistance with resumes, suggestions about interviewing or skills, career development, training, and making a career transition. If you are interested, please contact Marge at [email protected] or Collin at [email protected].

Helpful Resources

Check out this new resource for in-transition members: Grad's Guide to Getting Hired

SHRM In-transition members renew your SHRM membership through SHRM's one-time membership option at zero cost. For more details click here.

BNHRA Salary and Benefits Survey

2019 BNHRA Salary and Benefits Survey - sign up to participate in the 2019 survey and receive $150 off the annual subscription fee.

Other Professional Events

Other Professional Events - be sure to check out this page for many exciting events in WNY!

Job Postings!

Do you have an HR Position that you would like to share with the BNHRA Community? BNHRA Members can post HR jobs for FREE! Learn more here!