Sage Abra partner, Dresser & Associates, to hold workshops on topics of importance to executives and HR and IT professionals this autumn of 2010.

Atlanta, Georgia – October 12, 2010 – Dresser & Associates, the country’s top Sage Abra HRMS (Human Resource Management System) provider, is hosting free Legal and Technology Improvement executive workshops in Atlanta, Clearwater, Florida and Boston this fall.

The workshops, sponsored in conjunction with Constangy, Brooks & Smith, LLP and SWK Technologies, Inc. will focus on topics surrounding Legal Issues and Technology Opportunities, and are open to area executives, plus HR and IT professionals. The Atlanta conference is scheduled for October 20 and 21, 2010, Clearwater on October 27, 2010, and Boston on November 17, 2010.

“We are bringing together experts in the legal and technology fields to share information, answer questions, and offer advice,” said Mark Dresser, president of Dresser & Associates. “These discussions will be of interest to professionals across all industries, who will walk away with new information they can put to use immediately.”

Among the topics scheduled for discussion from the Legal perspective are:

• The Latest on Wage & Hour Compliance (one of the costliest mistakes you can make)
• Health Care Reform – How it will impact your business
• The Social Networking Boom
• The EEOC’s New E-Race and Other Initiatives
• Late Breaking Cases that Every HR Professional Should Know

Topics from the Technology Improvement perspective include:

• Using Technology to Cut Operational Costs and to Offer Superior Service
• Staying Competitive by Using New Ideas In HRIS (Human Resource Information systems)
• System Controls/Streamlined Operations
• Lot Traceability
• Governmental Compliancy (HAAC, CFR Part 11)

“To remain competitive, today’s executive teams must stay abreast of trends, actions, and legislation that have the power to impact their businesses,” added Dresser. “Access to current information allows us to make the best decisions affecting the direction of our organizations and helps avoid costly mistakes.”

Seating is limited for these free events, so responses are encouraged before October 15, 2010. For additional information or to register, contact Audrey Hodgdon of Dresser & Associates at 866-885-7212 or visit our Technology and Legal Workshops page.

About Dresser & Associates

Dresser & Associates was founded in 1991 as a management consulting firm and became a Sage North America business partner in 1997. Headquartered in Scarborough, Maine, Dresser has regional offices in Georgia and Florida. Dresser is one of the leading National Partners for Sage with customers in 38 states offering Sage Abra HRMS (formerly ABRA Suite), Abra HR and payroll software from Sage North America. They have been named to the Sage Chairman’s Club for four consecutive years. Dresser also offers on-going human resource management services on a consultant or outsourced basis, providing consulting services to improve operational and management performance. Dresser is dedicated to the continuing professional success of its customers and business partners. Learn more at www.dresserassociates.com or by calling (866) 885-7212.