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River Valley Human Resource Association

RVHRA serves human resource professionals in NH and VT along the Connecticut River from Brattleboro, VT to the Canadian Border. and last for 2.5 hours.

Meetings are held monthly ten months of the year, alternating between White River Junction, VT and Claremont, NH. Meetings are typically the 2nd Thursday of each month at 8 a.m. Most meetings are free as part of the membership fee.

03/26/2026

Meeting notice! Register at rvhra.org today!

Legal Update with Downs Rachlin Martin

Thursday, April 9, 2026 | 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Virtual meeting

Join RVHRA and Sarah Butson from Downs Rachlin Martin to hear about important legal updates in the Vermont and New Hampshire areas as we move forward through 2026.

Speaker Bio:
Sarah J. Butson focuses her practice on all avenues of employment and labor law. Sarah counsels employers on a myriad of employment law compliance and human resource issues including hiring, discipline, termination, reductions in force, wage and hour practices, investigations, and sexual harassment. She is an experienced litigator and has defended employers in complex class and collective actions and has represented employers in federal and state court and administrative tribunals in matters involving wrongful discharge, discrimination, and wage and hour disputes. Sarah was previously a Labor & Employment Associate with an international law firm in Boston, Massachusetts

03/06/2026

Please join us in welcoming David Twitchell to lead our monthly member call! Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 8:30am. Register at rvhra.org today!

He'll talk about Developing a Compensation Philosophy: Why and How/Aligning Pay Strategies with Business Goals

Summary:

The takeaways will be:
Why develop a compensation philosophy
What are the key components of a compensation philosophy
The process of developing a compensation philosophy
Common challenges and solutions

Presenter: David Twitchell
Bio: David Twitchell is a Strategic HR Business Advisor for the Richards Group. Dave helps organizations focus on pay equity, ensures compensation is market appropriate, and provides constructive advice for utilizing job descriptions that assist with benchmarking. Additionally, he provides helpful advice and coaching to enhance all cash rewards to assist organizations to achieve their desired outcomes. David is a 45-year HR Professional whose career spans the area of non-profit and healthcare organizations. Dave retired as the Vice President, Human Resources for Catholic Charities NH in 2022, where his focus was split between healthcare facilities and social service programming. Since March of 2023 he has been providing consulting services to the Richards Group clients as well as his own clients thru Upper Valley HRPro. LLC.

David received his undergraduate degree from the University of New Hampshire and his graduate degree from Southern NH University. David has held several adjunct faculty positions and has been a SHRM prep and Compensation instructor. He is a SHRM Senior Certified Professional and is also certified through WorldatWork as a Certified Compensation and Benefits Professional. He has been active in many volunteer leadership positions, locally as Chair of the School Board to locally, regionally, and nationally with SHRM. He is a former MAC representative for the Northeast and a former State Director for VT and NH. He is the 2018 recipient of the Ry Perry HR Hero Award presented to NH HR professionals who have made a difference in the HR community.

Meet the board! This team of HR leaders makes things happen for RVHRA!Interested in service? Email info@rvhra.org today!

02/05/2026

Meet the board! This team of HR leaders makes things happen for RVHRA!

Interested in service? Email [email protected] today!

12/30/2025

Meeting notice! The January, 2026 RVHRA meeting will be held on Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 8:30am, online.

Topic: Maximizing ROI from Departing Employees: Insights and Strategies

This presentation highlights the critical importance of managing employee departures strategically. It addresses the financial, cultural, and reputational implications of employee exits and provides actionable strategies to maximize ROI through effective exit processes, confidentiality protection, and support programs for transitioning employees.

Kanya and Ebony Olivier are seasoned Company Transition Specialists and founders of the Company Bridge Program. They specialize in guiding organizations and employees through layoff planning and workforce transitions. The twins help businesses maximize their ROI from departing employees while fostering goodwill and protecting institutional knowledge.

Register at rvhra.org today!

12/04/2025

Meeting notice! The December RVHRA meeting will be held on Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 8:30am, online. Maggie Platzer, attorney at law from Dinse, will present: 2025 Trends and Compliance Issues in Health and Retirement Benefits

Register at rvhra.org today!

11/10/2025

We regret to share that we need to cancel the RVHRA meeting that was scheduled for Thursday, November 13 at 8:30am. We are sorry for any inconvenience.

Please plan to join us for an online RVHRA meeting on Thursday, December 11 at 8:30am. More information to come!

10/24/2025

Meeting notice! The November RVHRA meeting will be held on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 8:30am, Mascoma Bank Operations Center, 243 Sykes Mountain Avenue, White River Junction, VT. Belinda Peavey will present on the Evolving Role of Human Resources. Register at rvhra.org today!

09/24/2025

It’s time for our annual meeting! Join us at the Courtyard by Marriott on Thursday, October 23 starting at 8:00am for engaging presentations, important chapter business and networking! Guests are welcome!

05/30/2025

Join RVHRA at Salt Hill Pub in downtown Lebanon on Wednesday, June 4 for a social and networking event with your HR colleagues and friends! Cash bar and appetizers will be available.

05/07/2025

Meeting Reminder! Thursday, May 8, 2025, 8:30am - 10:00am, online. Register today at rvhra.org!

The Business of Engagement: Tools & Strategies for HR Leaders

Presenters: Dr. Brooke Moran & Paul Tame

One of the most powerful—but often underleveraged—drivers of engagement is employee purpose: the connection between personal meaning and organizational mission. Based on Path Collective’s original Purpose-Driven Employee Engagement Model, this session offers HR professionals a clear, structured framework to build and strengthen engagement through purpose. Using content from Path Collective’s workbook The Business of Purpose, this interactive session will guide participants through assessing current engagement levels, identifying key drivers of purpose, and developing actionable roadmaps to embed engagement strategies across teams and departments.

The Case for Purpose-Driven Engagement
Engaged employees aren’t just more productive—they’re healthier, safer, happier at work and at home, and more likely to stay loyal to their organizations. Studies show that organizations with highly engaged employees benefit from:
59% lower turnover rates
41% lower absenteeism
70% fewer safety incidents
10% higher customer satisfaction
20% higher sales productivity
21% higher profitability
Moreover, purpose is now recognized as one of the most powerful predictors of employee engagement, particularly among younger generations seeking meaningful work that aligns with their values. (Quantum Workplace, 2020)

Dr. Brooke Moran is a leadership development strategist and co-author of The Business of Purpose. She works at the intersection of organizational design, sustainability, and human potential, helping organizations cultivate thriving, resilient cultures.

Paul Tame is an executive coach and organizational consultant who helps businesses bring strategy to life through values-driven engagement and people-centered leadership development.

Register today at www.rvhra.org!

04/29/2025

Meeting Notice! Thursday, May 8, 2025, 8:30am - 10:00am, online. Register today at rvhra.org!

The Business of Engagement: Tools & Strategies for HR Leaders

Presenters: Dr. Brooke Moran & Paul Tame

One of the most powerful—but often underleveraged—drivers of engagement is employee purpose: the connection between personal meaning and organizational mission. Based on Path Collective’s original Purpose-Driven Employee Engagement Model, this session offers HR professionals a clear, structured framework to build and strengthen engagement through purpose. Using content from Path Collective’s workbook The Business of Purpose, this interactive session will guide participants through assessing current engagement levels, identifying key drivers of purpose, and developing actionable roadmaps to embed engagement strategies across teams and departments.

The Case for Purpose-Driven Engagement
Engaged employees aren’t just more productive—they’re healthier, safer, happier at work and at home, and more likely to stay loyal to their organizations. Studies show that organizations with highly engaged employees benefit from:
59% lower turnover rates
41% lower absenteeism
70% fewer safety incidents
10% higher customer satisfaction
20% higher sales productivity
21% higher profitability
Moreover, purpose is now recognized as one of the most powerful predictors of employee engagement, particularly among younger generations seeking meaningful work that aligns with their values. (Quantum Workplace, 2020)

Dr. Brooke Moran is a leadership development strategist and co-author of The Business of Purpose. She works at the intersection of organizational design, sustainability, and human potential, helping organizations cultivate thriving, resilient cultures.

Paul Tame is an executive coach and organizational consultant who helps businesses bring strategy to life through values-driven engagement and people-centered leadership development.

Register today at www.rvhra.org!

04/04/2025

Register today at rvhra.org!

Join us on Thursday, April 10, 2025 from 9am - 11am for a legal and employment law update from our colleagues at Downs Rachlin Martin.

Our presenters will review recent legislative and case law developments from both sides of the river.

We'll meet at Hypertherm, 71 Heater Road, Lebanon, NH; registration is required - seats fill up quickly! Please register at www.rvhra.org by Wednesday, April 9. Snacks and drinks provided.

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White River Junction, VT
05001

Website

http://www.rvhra.org/

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