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The Connector Ed: 66

Mar 15th, 2023 | The Connector


Have you heard about TOC's Gameday? Gameday is our team member onboarding program...and it is loads of FUN!

TOC's Gameday is not your typical team member onboarding program, it's an exciting and engaging experience designed to create an unforgettable first impression!

Last week, our office was buzzing with enthusiastic team members who were eager to welcome the next class of TOC! We believe that a positive first impression is critical in ensuring that new team members feel comfortable and valued from day one.

If you're looking to elevate your new employee onboarding program, let us help you take it to the next level! Don't miss out on the opportunity to create a memorable onboarding experience for your new hires and the chance to increase your employee retention.

Contact us today!

1. 12 Successful Entrepreneurs on What It Takes to Launch and Grow--Fast

To build a fast-growing enterprise, start from the bottom and establish policies and structures early on to get from point A to point B and point C with minimal issues. Avoid overspending on fancy office space and hiring too many people before identifying your needs. Additionally, don't pitch your product without a solid plan. A solid foundation is essential to prevent cracks or collapse under the weight of your company's growth.

Read more here!

2. 4 Simple Ways to Make Yourself Really Happy in 10 Minutes or Less, Backed by Harvard Research

The Harvard Study of Adult Development, the longest-running scientific study of happiness for 85 years, indicates that the most significant factor in long-term happiness is not wealth, achievement, or pleasure, but rather the relationships we establish with people in our lives, workplaces, and communities. Read the article below for 4 simple ways to increase your happiness.

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3. PAnonprofitlaw.com is officially LAUNCHED!

Legal tools for Pennsylvania nonprofits and those who serve them!

Cheshire Law Group, a woman-owned law firm serving the legal needs of nonprofit organizations, just launched a new educational website, PAnonprofitlaw.com – a legal resource for Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and the professionals who serve them. This new website provides state-specific legal tools and templates to help serve the day-to-day and strategic needs of Pennsylvania’s nonprofits.

The launch is kicking off with a silo specifically for startups – which provides a step-by-step how-to guide for starting a 501(c)(3) Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation – and with resources for lawyers: an annotated version of Pennsylvania’s Nonprofit Corporation Law and an executive summary the recent 2022 amendments that were very recently made to this law.

If you’re a board member or a professional that serves nonprofits, be sure to visit PAnonprofitlaw.com, sign up for the mailing list, and share your input so that this site can continue to grow to better serve the legal needs of Pennsylvania’s nonprofits!

Learn more here!

4. Upcoming TOC March Signature Events

TOC HR Office Hours

Join us for TOC HR Office Hours where our dedicated HR experts address some of the critical Human Resources issues we are all facing in the workplace. We are now an SHRM Recertification Provider and an HRCI Provider.

Upcoming Session:

Thursday, March 23rd 🔷 3:00 - 4:00 PM EST

How to Join:

Please register here!

  • HRCI 1.0 Credit
    The use of this official seal confirms that this Activity has met HR Certification Institute’s®’s (HRCI®) criteria for recertification credit pre-approval.

5. Thought Leadership - The Latest Trends!

Each month our Human Resources and Talent Acquisition team members deliver this valuable resource to keep you in the know of the latest topics and trends impacting the people part of your business.

One of the most important and challenging tasks a company leader has is developing the people on their team. The days are long, and the weeks are short, so making time to develop people can be difficult.

In our newly branded HireWire Blog (previously Hire Design), "Creating a Culture That Focuses on Talent Development," Manager, Human Capital Practice, Partner Division, Elena Reeves, SHRM CP, outlines the importance of making people development a priority.

Read more blogs here!


This information is provided for informational purposes only and should not be taken as legal advice. The O’Connor Group makes no representations as to the completeness, suitability, or validity of any information contained herein and will not be liable for any errors or omissions.

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