Gateway SHRM Jersey City #575

11/27/2024

Please join Gateway SHRM for our annual Holiday Party on Thursday, December 5th, 2024, 5:30 to 7:30. This is a great opportunity to network with your fellow Gateway members!

In 1992, Captain Mark Lee, Sr. of the JC Fire Department created the Jersey City Fire Department Christmas Fund Drive, collecting toys and clothing for local children in need. In 2014, Captain Lee passed away from 9/11 illnesses. In his honor, his family, along with his brother and sister firefighters are continuing his tradition of helping less fortunate children experience the joy of the holidays.

Remember, one small gift can make a world of difference to a child. In the spirit of the holiday season, we request that you bring an unwrapped toy or clothes (for ages 1 to 17) valued at $50 or above, in lieu of a $50 fee for the party. All donations will be donated to The JCFD Capt. Mark Lee, Sr. Toy Drive.

Our meeting will be held at Dorian’s Restaurant, 555 Washington Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ. This location is reachable via the Hudson Bergen Light Rail Newport stop, the PATH Newport stop; or there are parking lots in the area. Parking is available at the mall parking lot on Mall Drive West, which is to the right of the restaurant.

03/13/2024

Gateway SHRM March Meeting
"Generations in the Workplace: Focus on Z"
Thursday, March 21st - 5:30pm - 9PM
Join us for a fun, interactive discussion about the 4+ generations that are currently in the workforce. We will discuss the differences between these generations, what attracts them to the workforce, and what is needed to keep them engaged. We will also focus a bit more on Generation Z- the newest generation to enter the workforce.

PRESENTER: Jocelyn is the Principal at JVIRGIL-PHILLIPS HR Consulting. She is a High-impact HR / organizational change leader with far-reaching experience developing, implementing, and managing complex strategies in global environments. She has had extensive experience in best practices including achieving and sustaining quality standards across all levels of the organization. She has been successful in establishing HR departments from inception through growth, as well as turning around disparate departments, and has particular strength in creating ideas and concepts that elevate employee morale, increase communications, and drive bottom-line results.

Location: Dorian’s – 555 Washington Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ
This location is reachable via the Hudson Bergen Light Rail Newport stop, the PATH Newport stop; or there is a parking lot to the right of the restaurant on Mall Drive West.

Pre-Payment required:
Venmo: -Rowland-33
Eventbrite link: https://lnkd.in/eDhtSwU5
Gateway members: $35
Non-Gateway members: $40
In-transition/Students: $20.00

12/04/2023

Our venue for our holiday party has been changed to Los Cuernos located at 499 Washington Boulevard, Jersey City (next to the Westin) We’ll be on the first floor, in the back, with patio door access for our JCFD friends.
Please RSVP today - Please join Gateway SHRM for our annual Holiday Party on Thursday, December 7h, 2023, 5:30 to 8:30. This is a great opportunity to network with your fellow Gateway members, help children, and enjoy great food and an open bar! This year we’re also asking you to invite an HR associate, from your company, or another, to attend and familiarize them with our wonderful group of HR Professionals! If you’re a new Gateway member, this is a great opportunity to get to know the group.
In 1992, Captain Mark Lee, Sr. of the Jersey City Fire Department created the Jersey City Fire Department Christmas Fund Drive, collecting toys and clothing for local children in need. In 2014, Captain Lee passed away from 9/11 related illnesses. In his honor, his family, along with his brother and sister firefighters are continuing his tradition of helping less fortunate children experience the joy of the holidays.
Remember, one small gift can make a world of difference to a child. In the spirit of the holiday season, we request that you bring an unwrapped toy or clothes (for ages 1 to 17) valued at $50 or above, in lieu of a $50 fee for the party. All donations will be donated to The JCFD Capt. Mark Lee, Sr. Toy Drive.
If you are a National SHRM member but have not designated a home chapter, you may designate Gateway SHRM and attend our meetings at the lower Gateway SHRM member fee! You can designate our chapter by visiting SHRM.org and click on membership.

04/19/2023

Unpacking Trauma – Informed Workplace Culture & HR Practices
While many organizations have embraced using trauma-informed practices, it may be challenging to start implementing trauma-informed workplace policies. Using trauma-informed HR Practices provides a concrete opportunity to embed trust, transparency, safety, and collaboration into everyday practices.
This presentation aims to:

1) define trauma- informed care in the workplace
2) unpack it's connection to HR practices
3) provide tangible next steps to incorporate in HR practices

PRESENTER: Aneesa Holliday-Dingle is a licensed social worker (LSW) for the state of New Jersey where she has provided over 15+ years of clinical social work services to individuals with chronic and persistent emotional and physical care needs. Aneesa is also an Emotional Wellness Consultant & Training Facilitator with Decolonizing Therapy, LLC. Her work aims to provide an inclusive and healing space for marginalized communities; ensuring their lived experiences are affirmed and their emotions are validated. It is her belief that when centering healing we must discuss how systems are designed to keep you unwell- from the correlation between PTSD and heavy policing in communities of color, to exploring the connections between health care disparities and environmental racism, ableism, intergenerational trauma, etc. Everything is connected; and as professionals when we refuse to address the impact systems have on creating individual and communal dis-ease we have consciously and unconsciously created an incubator of harm.
WHERE: Dorian’s – 555 Washington Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ This location is reachable via the Hudson Bergen Light Rail Newport stop, the PATH Newport stop; or there is a parking lot to the left of the restaurant on Mall Drive West.

Fee: Gateway members: $40 / Non-Gateway members: $45 / In-transition: $20

09/28/2022

A few more days before the 2022 GSC-SHRM ANNUAL CONFERENCE & EXPO

https://gscshrm.org/index.php

09/26/2022

Join Gateway on Wednesday, September 28th, 2022, 5:30PM – 8:00PM

“Employee Retention and Engagement”
As unemployment continues to see record low numbers and voluntary terminations continue to soar (i.e., "The Great Resignation"), employers have one question on their mind....How do we retain our talent and keep them engaged? Secondly, how do we prevent unexpected resignations?
Our Presenter will be Danielle Martinez. Danielle is a part of the Executive Leadership Team, holding a position as a Senior HR Director of Solidia Technologies. Outside of work, she holds two board positions as a Diversity and inclusion Chair for HRMA of Princeton and Diversity and Inclusion Director for the Garden State Council – SHRM.

Some of the topics Danielle will cover include:
• Why do employees leave?
• What's the difference between retention elements and engagement elements?
• You've issued an employee satisfaction survey... NOW WHAT?
• Learn about creative, sustainable, and cost-effective ways to engage and retain your employees
• Engage employees while keeping your budget neutral or low cost.

WHERE: Our meeting will be held at Dorian’s Restaurant, 555 Washington Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ. This location is reachable via the Hudson Bergen Light Rail Newport stop, the PATH Newport stop; or there are parking lots in the area. I generally park at the mall parking lot on Mall Drive West which is to the right of the restaurant when facing it.
FEE: $40 for Gateway SHRM members; $45.00 for non-Gateway members. This covers meeting cost and dinner. (Cash bar) You may also pay in advance by visiting:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gateway-shrm-employee-retention-and-engagement-tickets-416006626017

“Employee Retention and Engagement” - Learn methods to keep your employees, YOUR employees!

04/21/2022

Gateway SHRM Member Meeting: Corporate Health & Performance in 2022 and More!
Wednesday, April 27, 2022 | 5:30pm-7:30pm
Approved for SHRM & HRCI Credit

Presented by experts from leading global insurance brokerage, HUB International, our program will outline corporate wellbeing and employee health & performance (H&P), reviewing pre-pandemic H&P trends, how COVID-19 has impacted areas such as workforce recruitment, retention, mental health and financial well-being.


Our presenters will outline how employers can adapt to permanent or long term hybrid environments, navigating the world of digital health solutions, best practices for vendor selection and more!
The presentation will be interactive, with ongoing opportunities for questions and answers throughout the program.

DATE/TIME:Wednesday, April 27, 2022 5:30pm - 7:30pm EST
LOCATION: Dorian’s 555 Washington Boulevard Jersey City, NJ
Parking: There’s a parking lot (paid parking) to the right of the restaurant.
Trains: Dorian’s is a short walk from the PATH and Light Rail station.
Please RSVP to [email protected]

12/09/2021

Great turn out for Gateway SHRM Holiday Toy Drive! Thank you for the support to the JCFD in memory of Captain Mark Lee, Sr. And the ongoing efforts of the JCFD Christmas Fund Drive.

12/09/2021

Great turn out for the Gateway SHRM Holiday Toy Drive!
Thank you for the support to the JCFD in memory of Captain Mark Lee, Sr. And the ongoing efforts of the JCFD Christmas Fund Drive.
See you in 2022!

11/17/2020

Join us on Wednesday, November 18th at 5pm for Gateway SHRM virtual meeting on Immigration.

Under the current administration, U.S. immigration has been under greater scrutiny and has experienced significant processing denials and delays. Add in a global pandemic, and the challenges multiply.
Please join us as our speaker, Devika Bhagwandas, provides an Immigration update and answers your questions. Areas covered will include:
· Understanding the Current Immigration Executive Order that was Released by the Current Administration
· COVID-19 Travel Restriction and Impact on Immigration
· Current Climate with U.S. Embassies and Consulates Around the World
· The Future of U.S. Immigration Under the Current Administration

Message: [email protected]
To RSVP

10/27/2020

Gateway SHRM Virtual Meeting:
“Immigration Update”
Virtual session + preapproced for HRCI & SHRM credits!

Under the current administration, U.S. immigration has been under greater scrutiny and has experienced significant processing denials and delays. Add in a global pandemic, and the challenges multiply.

Please join us as our speaker, Devika Bhagwandas, provides an Immigration update and answers your questions. Areas covered will include:

· Understanding the Current Immigration Executive Order that was Released by the Current Administration
· COVID-19 Travel Restriction and Impact on Immigration
· Current Climate with U.S. Embassies and Consulates Around the World
· The Future of U.S. Immigration Under the Current Administration

DATE/TIME:
Wednesday, November 18, 2020
5:00pm - 6:45pm EST

Please RSVP to [email protected] at your earliest convenience

02/25/2020

Join us on Wednesday, February, 26, 2020
5:30pm for our program will survey the rapidly changing employment law landscape, with practical takeaways for legal and human resources personnel in New Jersey and New York. The program will provide updates on a variety of important areas including increased Department of Labor enforcement activity, and trends in Wage and Hour compliance, with a discussion of Independent Contractors and Misclassification, the Wage Theft Act, Minimum Wage, and the Good Faith Defense. The program will also cover recent developments in Salary History Bans, Medical Cannabis Use Protections, Paid Family Leave Act Amendments, Anti-Discrimination measures regarding Hairstyle Type, and Confidentiality Bans & Arbitration Clause Limitations.

The program will conclude with an update on Protection of Business Information, Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation Agreements. The presentation will be interactive, with ongoing opportunities for questions and answers throughout the program.

DATE:
Wednesday, February, 26, 2020
5:30pm - 8:00pm EDT

LOCATION:
Dorian’s Red Hand
555 Washington Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ.

This location is reachable via the Hudson Bergen Light Rail Newport stop, the PATH Newport stop; or there are parking lots in the area. Park at the mall parking lot on Mall Drive West.

FEE:
$35.00 for Gateway SHRM member
40.00 for Non-Gateway members
$18.00 for In-transition attendees

Due to the cost of our venue, No-Shows will be billed.

RSVP today: [email protected]

PRESENTER:
Our Presenter is Gateway’s Legislative Affairs Chairperson, Lauren Paxton. Lauren is Counsel at Calcagni & Kanefsky, where she focuses on employment litigation, and counsels clients on a wide range of human resources issues, including employee hiring practices, workplace harassment, discrimination, and whistleblowing, as well as worker status, classification, and exemption. Lauren was also been an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) for six years handling prosecution of employees for embezzlement and theft, and defending federal agencies against employment discrimination claims. She graduated from TCNJ and Brooklyn Law School, and is licensed to practice law in New Jersey d New York.

SPONSOR:
Thank you to Gateway member Carolyn Andress for her company’s sponsorship of our meeting. HUB International, is a leading full service global insurance brokerage offering all lines of coverage, with a niche in Employee Benefits programs. When you work with HUB, you’ll find yourself at the center of a vast network of experts who will help you reach your goals. HUB’s team of experts advise you on how to confidently navigate change and tailor benefits strategies that support and engage your people. www.hubemployeebenefits.com

Work with HUB to develop a comprehensive employee benefits strategy that manages costs, ensures compliance, and improves employee engagement.