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9/27/2018
5:00 PM - 6:45 PM

Please join us in a lively discussion on Thursday, September 27, 2018 and hear from Dawn Cacciotti, SPHR HCS SHRM-SCP, Owner of EngageHRnow and Edgar Ndjatou, Esq., a Partner with McCree Ndjatou, PLLC on:  

“Do’s & Don’ts to Consider That Could Impact Getting Hired/Staying Hired & the Law!”

This presentation will be moderated by Beth A. Berk, CPA, CGMA, Independent Recruiter, one of the Chapter’s Board Members and the Accounting Trends & Technology Special Interest Group’s Chairperson.  

Date:        Thursday, September 27, 2018

Time:        5-6:40 PM (eligible for 2 CPE)

Please try to arrive a few minutes early (and to network)

 

Where:     Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library

Conference Room

7584 Leesburg Pike

Falls Church, VA 22043

(free parking)

What will be discussed?
The job market seems to be tight (low unemployment) and competitive in the metro DC area. For the job seeker it can be considered an “employees’ market”, especially for CPAs. However, if you want to find the right fit vs. filling a role, come join us so you can walk away with a few if not many tips of what to do, or not to do, and understand your role in the hiring process too!

Whether a hiring professional or job seeker (or both), you may not want to miss out on attending this seminar where thought provoking questions will be discussed such as: 

-Have you ever experienced something during hiring/the interview process that you would describe as “bad behavior”?  
-As an employer, are you complying with all of the applicable employment related laws? 
-As a job seeker, have you ever stopped to consider how your behavior may impact getting hired, promoted, fired, etc.?
-For both the employer and job seeker, do you realize how small the business community can be around here (e.g. people may call friends/peers they know at other firms/companies to inquire about you with or without your permission, etc.)?

If you join us in the discussion, you will learn (CPE objectives) about: 

• Understanding employment laws and how they may impact you
• Hiring trends and tips that may help keep you ahead of future laws
• Key steps you can take prior to expressing interest in a position that will help get you noticed and allow you to stand out from the crowd
• Strategic aspects of talent acquisition that will allow businesses to not only secure top talent but ensure they retain them
• Best practices to avoid potential employment related legal traps (during the hiring process and after), and more!

About your speakers: 

Dawn Cacciotti, Founder of EngageHRnow® 
Dawn has over 25 years of strategic HR experience.  As a human resources strategist, contributing author for Cultivating Culture, and passionate speaker, Dawn is an advocate for the importance of strategic HR to the success of all organizations.  EngageHRnow, founded in 2014 is a human resources consulting and outsourcing firm specializing in employee engagement, organizational culture, and human capital solutions for small to mid-size associations and for-profit business.  
Dawn has won numerous honors for her leadership in the area of Engagement, Strategy and Well-being.  In 2014 she was recognized by Employee Benefits News as the “Benefits Leadership – Judges Choice” award winner, led the strategic human capital change at the National Restaurant Association allowing them to be awarded the coveted Washington Post Top Workplace list in Washington, D.C., and was a Human Resources Strategic Alignment honoree for the HRLA awards.
Dawn is experienced at advising senior executives and staff on HR best practices and provides essential leadership throughout the implementation of strategic HR solutions.  She assists organizations to effectively build their Human Resources infrastructure and guides the leadership team in developing the organizational culture while educating and engaging the staff on how they directly impact the overall success of the business.   
She holds certifications as a Senior Professional of Human Resources (SPHR), SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) and Human Capital Strategist (HCS) and has her Bachelors of Science in Human Resources Management.

Edgar Ndjatou, Esq., Partner, McCree Ndjatou, PLLC 
Edgar specializes in employment law representing employees as well as small businesses and non-profits. Originally, from Cameroon and raised in New York City, Edgar earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology and a minor in Economics, from Brandeis University. He received his Juris Doctor from American University, Washington College of Law. He is a member of both the Maryland and District of Columbia Bars. He is also a member of the bars for the U.S. District Courts of Maryland and the District of Columbia. He is involved in several professional and volunteer engagements. He is an Executive Board member of the Metropolitan Washington Employment Lawyers Association and National Employment Lawyers Association. In addition, Edgar serves as a Board Member for Open Arms Housing, Inc.