Recordings
Webinar and Podcast Recordings
From Seed to Success: HR Strategies for Cannabis Businesses
The cannabis industry is evolving fast, and as markets mature across New England, small businesses are facing new challenges – especially when it comes to hiring and retaining employees, and staying compliant. Yet only 44% of cannabis companies report having an HR function. We discuss how outsourced HR can be a true partnership, helping you build strong hiring practices, reduce turnover, and ensure your policies support your long-term success.
Managing Employment Law Through Times of Change with Katy Rand of Pierce Atwood
With shifting regulations, polarized views on social and cultural issues, and a new administration shaping the legal landscape, employers are facing unprecedented change and uncertainty. Compliance and proactivity have never been more critical. In this webinar, Katy Rand of Pierce Atwood and Leora Kirk of KMA discuss some of the top legal issues employers are facing now.
The Community Cast: HR Strategies for Business Success with Kim Anania
Dottie Chalmers Cutter of Chalmers Insurance interviews Kim Anania in episode 124 of her Community Cast podcast series. Kim discusses the inspiration behind her women-owned HR consulting firm and the services KMA offers. She also talks about her passion for community and her involvement in various organizations. Additionally, Kim highlights the most common HR pitfalls businesses face and how KMA helps mitigate them.
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Preparing for Maine’s Paid Family Medical Leave Act with guest presenters Aimee Parsons of Ogletree Deakins, and Shelly Paules of Acadia Benefits
As Maine prepares to roll out its Paid Family Medical Leave program (PFMLA) with contributions beginning in January 2025, businesses need to understand the new regulations and the impact to operations. In this webinar, we provide a basic understanding of the law as it stands now, its implications for your business, and how you can begin preparing.
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Demystifying the Interplay Between ADA and FMLA for Enhanced Workplace Compliance with Fran DeLuca
In this webinar, Fran DeLuca, attorney at Epstein Becker Green, and Cindy Letourneau, Consultant at KMA, dive into the complex overlap between the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
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Talent Acquisition and Retention in a Competitive Landscape, with KMA’s Holly Lancaster and Kari Meillat
Our expert speakers delve into key strategies for recruiting, building an irresistible Employer Value Proposition (EVP), crafting compelling compensation packages, and establishing a robust employer brand that not only attracts but also retains the top talent.
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Navigating the ADA’s Reasonable Accommodation Requirements: In Conversation with Francesco (Fran) DeLuca of Epstein Becker Green
In this webinar, Rachel Flynn, HR Services Manager, Compliance at KMA, sits down with Fran DeLuca, attorney at Epstein Becker Green, to clarify some of the more confounding aspects of the ADA’s reasonable accommodation requirements.
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How to Conduct Candidate Interviews Like an Expert
KMA recruiting consultants, Johnna Major and Jenn Bradford, dicuss best practices for interviewing candidates.
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Year End Best Practices for HR
Karin Nicoll presented on year end reporting requirements and deadlines to keep in mind for human resources.
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Lunch + Legal Conversations with Al Gray
Rhoda McVeigh, and Al Gray, Jr. of Rubin and Rudman, discussed the challenges associated with bringing employees back to the workplace.
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Immigration Law Essentials for Employers
Rhoda McVeigh interviewed John Wilson of GoffWilson on everything you need to know about hiring foreign nationals.
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Portland Chamber Growth Basics for Business
Johnna Major presented on Internal Communications: A Strategy for Employee Engagement.
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Lunch + Legal Conversations with Aimee Parsons
Aimee Parsons, an employment attorney with Ogletree Deakins, discussed the legal and cultural implications of prioritizing mental health in the workplace.
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Lunch + Legal Conversations with Karen Whitley
Rhoda McVeigh discussed the status of Federal vaccine mandates with Karen Whitley of Sheehan Phinney.
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Lunch + Legal Conversations with Peg O’Brien
Check out Rhoda McVeigh’s conversation with Margaret “Peg” O’Brien of McLane Middleton discussing the hot button issues employment law attorneys are being asked about. View recording here.
Why You Need a Compensation Strategy
Rhoda McVeigh recently discussed compensation strategies with Kari Meillat, KMA’s Compensation Manager. View recording here.
Portland Maine Business Podcast with Shelby Turcotte
Kim Anania recently sat down with Shelby Turcotte to discuss her journey as a founder of KMA Human Resources. This podcast details the highlights of what it’s like to start a business from the ground up, the challenges and opportunities along the way, and why the mantra “Do the right thing” has been so key to KMA’s success.
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Lunch + Legal Conversations: Addressing the Long-Term Impacts of COVID-19 in the Workplace
Michael Messerschmidt of Preti Flaherty and Rhoda McVeigh of KMA explored the benchmarks and policies needed to help employees safely return to the workplace. View recording here.
Lunch + Legal Conversations: The Crisis of the She-cession and How Employers Can Address it
Laura Rideout of Preti Flaherty and Rhoda McVeigh of KMA discussed how the COVID-19 pandemic has uniquely, and negatively, impacted women in the workforce and explored ways employers can address it head on in 2021 and beyond.
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Making Bold, Confident Decisions with Chris Yonker:
How to use the secrets of elite athletes and business phenoms to stabilize and grow your business in the face of chaos.
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