National Association of Mothers' Centers

12th Annual Work/Life Conference was the best yet!

November 3, 2007 - NAMC's 12th Annual Work/Life Conference on November 2, 2007 was the best yet. It is THE place to be for employees and employers alike.

Click here for a PDF of the conference brochure.

Speakers included:

• Judy Martin, broadcast journalist & Founder WorkLifeMonitor.com on Tethered to Technology: Work/Life Balance in a 24/7 World
• Lea Tyrrell, News 12 Long Island Anchor, moderating a panel on Flexible Policies That Really Work
• Matt Halpern, Esq., Jackson Lewis, back by popular demand, talking about The Flexible Workplace: From Employer Choice to a Matter of Law.

WORKSHOPS included:

• Designing an Employer of Choice Environment
• Eldercare "Jeopardy"
• Balance from Within
• How Being a "Family Friendly" Company Can Deliver Business Success
• Wellness Trends in Corporations
• Discovering Your Skills & Building Your Life Around Them
• The Life Balance Lifecycle: A Dynamic Approach
• Wellness Practices in the Workplace
• The Influence of Environment on Productivity

This event is brought to you annually by the NAMC's Corporate Committee headed by Co-chairs Kathleen Stanley, Vice President - Cash Management at State Bank of Long Island, Nancy Jacob, Director of Human Resources at Suffolk County National Bank and Cynthia Powers, Regional Director - Business Development at The Bristal Assisted Living, and our Conference Coordinator, Ellen Kramer.

This year's conference was also done in partnership with SHRM-Long Island, The Voice of HR on Long Island. Five HRCI Credits were awarded.

SPONSORS include:

Conference Sponsor: Jackson Lewis

Special Sponsor: Roslyn Savings Foundation

Luncheon Sponsor: PricewaterhouseCoopers

Exhibit Area Sponsor: Citibank

Major Sponsors:

• Bank of Smithtown
• Employee Support Network LLC
• Henry Schein, Inc.
• Margolin, Winer & Evens LLP
• Portnoy, Messinger, Pearl & Assocs. Inc.
• Rauch Foundation
• Sovereign Bank
• State Bank of Long Island
• Suffolk County National Bank
• USI
• Workshop Sponsor
• The Bristal Assisted Living
• Childcare Sponsor
• The Alcott Group
• Commerce Bank
• Family Sponsor
• On-Site Fitness, Inc.

The day's programming typically includes plenary sessions, workshops and panels with cutting edge information about work-life issues, legal issues, HR concerns and solutions, and policies and practices that really work for both employers and employees.

There are many ways to participate in our November 2008 this event:

• Become a SPONSOR and qualify for exhibit space and tickets for your employees or clients (Link below)
• Sign on as a VENDOR/EXHIBITOR
• ATTEND the conference

To receive a hard copy of 2008 conference materials or for more information call our Special Events line at 516-939-6667 x104.

This annual Conference brings together leaders in the field of work/life integration, as well as leading corporations. We present an overview of what works for corporations and for employees, and we demonstrate how policies and practices that acknowledge and support work/life struggles benefit an employer's bottom line. The conference is a chance for hands-on learning and exploration of programs and policies that work for both employers and employees.

10. Participate in a forum to share the latest information on Work-Life issues

Is your company considered an Employer of choice?

Does your company know how to implement flex options to build recruitment and retain high performing employees?

Does your company make it easy for managers to embrace work/life initiatives?

Do your employees consider you an excellent work/life company?

9. Hear nationally recognized speakers

8. Learn what works and why

7. Attend dynamite workshops

6. Earn HRCI credits

5. Learn about cutting edge research into what works for businesses

4. Opportunity for prime Networking

3. Visit our wonderful Exhibitors

2. Get a great Goody Bag

1. You'll be glad you did!

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