What We Do Friends in Need Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit charitable organization with a purpose of helping the less fortunate by providing food, clothing, and wellness programs, as well as working with other organizations dedicated to ending or minimizing hunger and hardship in our community. In addition, we donate food and volunteer time to established shelters and soup kitchens in need of financial and human resources. We also distribute warm clothing and accessories during the cold w …

The people economy, the human capital marketplace, is ~70% of the US economy and yet the mechanisms for educating, training, credentialing, hiring and managing people are antiquated and ripe for disruption. How people learn, are recognized/rewarded for that learning, and maximize that learning and knowledge in the right role are inexorably linked, and yet too often discussed separately. For example, exciting innovations in self-directed learning are much less valuable to people if they have no w …

We are a special breed who work well alone but even better in groups. This group is a medium for like minded individual to come together to share ideas, resources, experiences and, obvioiusly, make placements via splits. We will showcase the latest in recruiting technologies, methodologies and even some trade secrets from veterans.

With U.S. unemployment and layoffs reaching historically high levels, American workers are less secure in their jobs than ever before.  Experienced American workers in their prime earning years are being “downsized”, “right-sized” and “capsized”, even after years of dedicated and loyal service, because of structural factors beyond their control. And yet, these workers represent “human capital” ready, willing and able to continue to contribute to American Society and to the global economy. The Am …

… Cognitive Designers will study Information, Pattern, memory and the Connection to the Human Spirit. Each STEP will work towards a Human BRAIN-mind Graphic User Interface (GUI).                                     Who Would Benefit From The 6 STEPS Series?  Self-Development Seeker, Executives, Power Networkers, Small business owners, Entrepreneurs, I.T. professionals, Public Relations, Artists, Parents, Writers, Life Coaches, Sales Professionals, Marketers, Human Resources, You do Yoga and want t …

You in talent acquasition / recruitment? Then this group is for you!   Meet other local recruiters, HR professionals, ERE.net members, and hiring managers. Discuss topics including recruiting tactics, eRecruitment, social media, web 2.0/recruitment 2.0, talent management, best & next practices, and building business relationships. Corporate talent acquisition practitioners are especially encouraged to join to share your front line experience. Other Topics of discussion: metrics, recruitment tech …

… These events provide access to EO members where Accelerators can harness the experience and best practices of entrepreneurs from around the globe. »  • Peer Network – Accelerator introduces a community of first-stage entrepreneurs and access to peer resources and best practices. The peer network allows for the collaborative application of learning and a peer support for business and personal challenges.  • What Accelerator is not? Accelerator is not traditional classroom-based business education …

Are you social and like to have fun?  Are you also the kind of person who likes helping kids, animals, or people in need? Are you looking to meet new friends?  But you're also a good aunt, uncle, godmother, godfather, or just a really loyal and good friend?  Do you love life and love meeting others who do?  And are you a teacher, librarian, counselor, therapist, human resources person, social worker, personal trainer, or just someone who thinks of yourself as a giver, as someone who's there for …

… I specialize in catalyzing full-tilt 180° vocational flips, and I draw from my fancy-pants background as a Human Resources Organizational Development Consultant to diagnose suckdom, delineate strategies + drive you into your next Big-Ass Dream. If you feel like a bright orange starburst in a square-peg world, I’m the mentor you’ve been seeking. And I cannot wait to meet you! Here I announce all the events that I'm offering...free, paid, online, offline, the works!

… The new organizer of this group, Nancy Tetreaux, has more than 20 years of corporate human resources management experience, and is an adjunct professor of business management and communication courses in local universities.  Now the owner of her own communication and management skills consultancy called SpeakSpin, Nancy is also a certified Life Mastery Consultant.  She conducts workshops on communication strategies, life goal accomplishment, as well as career and interviewing skills. You can lis …

Got new career goals? Need advice or direction with what to do or where to get started? This is your opportunity to meet one-on-one with a Human Resources Professional & Career Coach!! Get support and coaching around your job search, create a winning resume, practice your interviewing skills, navigate through the hiring process & get support once you've landed your new job!! Additionally, we will host upcoming Career Coaching Roundtables where you will have the opportunity to meet with oth …

GSUMMITx - Gamification in NYC is a meetup for anyone involved in and/or interested in the topic of gamification, engagement and/or loyalty. A few times each year, we'll ask the community to come together to hear a speaker from the gamification space, 1-2 demos from companies using gamification in their business model, and our unique workshop-like game called "Play for a Cause." We'll have some grub and beverages for everyone as well. This meetup is run by the Team at Gamification.co and the Gam …

Recently started a career in HR? Are you interested in becoming an HR professional? Our group is for you!  We are dedicated to helping HR young professionals in the NYC area connect with each other and develop themselves to become the HR leaders of tomorrow.  We are the NYC SHRM HR Young Professionals group. We partner with HRNY to diversify the offerings for our members! 

Welcome IT Recruiters and HR professionals in a Tri-State area who is seeking to create a strong network and new profissional opportunities.

… And best of all, the opportunity to learn and practice in a real office environment, and be trained by a Human Resources executive with over ten years of experience, stellar academic credentials and an employment law degree! I'd like to make this opportunity available to everyone, so these classes are offered at a low price for all participants. If your big interview day is coming up soon and you can't wait until the next class, or if you prefer the privacy, attention and enhanced learning that …

… About the Organizer and Facilitator: Constance has been an Human Resources professional for over 20 years.  Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, she has travelled extensively and has lived in many places throughout the US.  She earned her BS in Industrial and Labor Relations for Cornell University, an MA in Organizational Psychology from Columbia and is currently pursuing an MS in Social Work from Fordham University.   Herself, a survivor of infidelity and staunch believer of progress, Constance is …