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H1N1 Has Hit Northeast Ohio - How Is Your Organization Preparing? According to the Plain Dealer, "Businesses...now face a brutal flu season that could strike four times as many employees as usual and challenge some companies' ability to operate." It was recently reported that "patients with flu symptoms coming to the [Cleveland] Clinic's ER nearly tripled over what the staff usually sees, from about 12 to about 30." (PD) How is your organization preparing? Attend ERC's upcoming workshop, H1N1 Prevention and Preparedness Strategies for Your Company on November 2nd to learn ways to reduce the risk of an outbreak in your workplace; and how to prepare your business and your employees if one should occur. Discounts from ERC's Newest Partner - Embrace Pet Insurance Embrace Pet Insurance is proudly headquartered in Cleveland, OH. They specialize in pet health insurance for cats and dogs. Embrace is very pleased to offer affordable pet insurance to the employees of ERC member companies. Embrace is offering ERC members a 12% discount on a monthly plan or a 17% discount on an annual plan. Just click here to get your FREE custom quote or call (800) 511-9172 from 8:30am to 6pm to speak with a member their friendly customer care team. For more information on Embrace Pet Insurance, click here... Free Workshop - Handling Our Generational Differences in the Workplace Join ERC on Friday, October 23rd for Woodstock vs. XBOX: Handling Our Generational Differences in the Workplace. This presentation will give you three straight-forward strategies for helping yourself and others, manage, what seems to be a chasm of differences between the Boomers and the Gen Xr’s. Click here for more information or to register at no cost... Senate Committee Passes Health Care Reform Bill According to the New York Times, "After months of relentless courting and suspense, Senator Olympia J. Snowe, Republican of Maine, cast her vote with Democrats on Tuesday as the Senate Finance Committee approved legislation to remake the health care system and provide coverage to millions of the uninsured." To stay up-to-date on health care reform, attend ERC's Health Care Reform 101 on November 4. Employers Concerned with Pending Legislation and Benefits Costs A recent study published by ERC, in conjunction with Staffing Solutions, shows that the top three HR business critical areas of concern during the economic recovery period for Northeast Ohio employers are concern around pending legislation, having talent available to respond quickly to client demand, and increasing benefits costs. continue reading... Sales Compensation & Practices Survey The 2009/2010 National Sales Compensation & Practices Survey collects compensation information on 21 sales positions spanning a full sales force including top sales executives, mid-level sales managers, sales representatives, and customer service personnel. The results of the survey will include information regarding how Northeast Ohio organizations' compensation, benefit, expense allowance, and incentive (bonus and commission) practices for sales employees. To participate in the survey, please click here and register as a new user. The deadline to complete this survey is October 30th. The 2010 ERC Paid Holiday Survey provides crucial benchmark information on which holidays Northeast Ohio organizations plan to observe as full or half day paid holidays in 2010. The survey also provides information on holiday shutdown practices and special issues pertaining to the 2010 holiday schedule. Please click here to participate in this survey. The deadline to complete this survey is November 13th. Employment Law Overview for HR Professionals This one-day workshop on October 22nd is designed for newer HR professionals, or those who have received limited formal Employment Law training. The program will address common legal concerns HR professionals deal with on a day-to-day basis. Participants will walk away with a better understanding of the origins of the laws, a sense for issues that can arise from common mistakes, and some tips to navigate their day-to-day responsibilities. click here to learn more or to register... Training in a Down Economy - Winning Management Support You're invited to attend this informative one-hour webinar on Thursday, October 15, which will teach you how to successfully get the support of your senior management team for your workplace learning initiatives even in a down economy. Click here to register... Training Requirements for the CPA’s at your Organization As December 31st rapidly approaches many of your organization’s certified public accountants will need to report their Continuing Professional Education hours to the State Accountancy Board to maintain their CPA certification. Now is a great time to make sure that the CPAs in your organization have earned enough CPE credits this year to keep their certifications up-to-date. continue reading... Ohio’s Only Crisis Communications Firm Changes Name Hennes Paynter Communications is the new name of Ohio’s only public relations agency – and one of the few in the country – focused exclusively on crisis communications. Founded in 1989 by Bruce Hennes, the firm added Barbara Paynter to the formal firm nameplate to recognize Paynter’s inclusion as a full partner in the firm and because of the contributions she has made to the firm’s growth over the past three years. continue reading...
Survey Spotlight - Free Webinar Exclusively for Non-Profits! Please join ERC on Friday, October 16th for a FREE one-hour webinar: "Survey Spotlight: 2009 Non-Profit Compensation & Benefits Surveys" in which we will explore the results of our recently published Non-Profit Compensation & Benefits Surveys. We'll discuss key findings and highlights from the 2009 ERC Non-Profit, Health, & Human Services Compensation Survey and 2009 ERC Non-Profit Benefits Survey and how to use and interpret the survey results when benchmarking your organization's compensation and benefits practices. Click here to register for this event... Date: Friday, October 16, 2009 For recent Quick Hits Issues, click below...
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