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October 2021
Best Practices for a Disability Inclusive Workplace Culture
Register Now! This workshop will help HR professionals and agency leaders and decision makers gain confidence in increasing their disability inclusion in the workplace. This is designed especially for human service agencies of all sizes including small organizations who do not have large HR departments. This session will address: Disability etiquette and how to have effective interactions with employees and candidates with a variety of disabilities Reasonable accommodations and how they really work Legal concerns for hiring, employing and terminating…
Find out more »Cybersecurity: Nuts and Bolts
Register Now! This training will provide an introductory look at Cybersecurity. Our presenter will cover cybersecurity risks, what to look out for, and best practices to avoid threats. Topics covered include: Massachusetts Data Privacy Act HIPPA Social Engineering attacks and how to protect ourselves Password Complexity Mobile Device Security This training is part of our Supervisory Certificate Series and is open for individual registrations. Presented by: Chris Wisneski, Whittlesey Advising Thank you to our Series Sponsor: and our Annual…
Find out more »HSF Virtual HR Roundtable
HSF is pleased to host roundtable forums around topics important to non-profit HR and fiscal management. Roundtables are led by senior leaders from HSF member organizations, and we often bring in experts to discuss trending topics. One price registers your organization for both roundtables. Email rcoolong@humanserviceforum.org for more information! HSF Roundtable Benefits include: Facilitated discussions with colleagues across the human service industry on up to date trending topics Presentations from industry experts Special Cross Roundtable Events bringing HR and Fiscal…
Find out more »Employment Law 101
Register Now! Many supervisors do not understand how their decisions about employee issues can create liability, not only for the agency but also for themselves personally. This program will give supervisors basic information about employment law; plus skills and strategies for managing agency staff that can help to avoid employment litigation. This is a great program for new supervisors learning the material, and seasoned supervisors needing a refresher! This 2 day training is a part of our Fall 2021 Supervisory…
Find out more »November 2021
HSF November Breakfast with Secretary Acosta
Register Now! HSF is thrilled to welcome MA Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development Rosalin Acosta to our Fall Breakfast. The Secretary will be joining us LIVE to discuss the current staffing crisis and the future of the human service workforce in Western MA. There will be a Q&A section, so bring your questions! Rosalin Acosta is the Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. In her role, Secretary Acosta manages the Commonwealth’s workforce development and labor departments…
Find out more »Liability and Benefit Strategy
Register Now! Gain insights on how to mitigate and reduce risks in programs to ensure an effective and efficient delivery of services to clients. Workshop will cover: The importance of knowing your company’s insurance policies Different types of liability coverages and understanding your policies Tips & tricks to improve employee benefits communication and enrollment. This training is part of our Supervisory Certificate Series and is open for individual registrations. Presented by: Valerie Francis & Ben Garvey; Hub Insurance Center of New England Series Sponsor Thank…
Find out more »Approaches to Difficult Conversations & Managing Up
Register Now! We have all encountered both inspiring and challenging relationships with both supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates at work. In this workshop, you will develop personal strategies that promote productive workplace outcomes through emphasis on effective communication, relationship building, and conflict resolution. Participants will also explore “Managing Up”, the concept of having a healthy, positive relationship with your supervisor. We will assess the needs of your supervisor against your needs as an employee. We will review best practices to strengthen this important relationship…
Find out more »How to Relieve Stress and Increase Joy!
Register Now! In addition to mental and emotional impact of COVID 19, human service professionals have the added stress of caring for our most vulnerable populations. This workshop will explore how to bring more happiness and joy into our every day lives and take more time for ourselves to help us serve others in a happier, healthier way. Presenter, Robert Rivest is a funny guy, and sees the world in a humorous way. This workshop combines his background as a comic mime…
Find out more »Time & Attention Management: Managing Your Time, Talents & Productivity
Register Now! NEW DATE: November 30th This session will focus on putting YOU in the driver’s seat by examining both attention and time management from many perspectives. You will be guided to examine what kind of focus and attention you give to work tasks, how you use your time, what things always get done and why some things just do NOT get done. We will review your personal self-management of work priorities, the role of technology in our lives and determine…
Find out more »December 2021
Say it with Confidence
Discover the confidence you need to finally speak up and feel good about it. Register Now! Do you hold back from sharing your opinion, your ideas, or your suggestions, because you lack confidence? Being a good speaker is not something we are born knowing how to do. It's not a talent. It's a skill we can learn, practice, and continually improve. In Say it with Confidence, you are going to learn the three essential task you must do to become an…
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