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SUMMARY:The Resilient Workplace: Proactive Strategies for Managing People Risk and Your Responsibilities Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Date: Tuesday\, June 3\, 2025\nTime: 8:30AM to 12:00PM\nLocation: The Westin Waltham Boston – 70 3rd Ave Waltham\, MA 02451 \nBreakfast will be served.\nContinuing Education Credits will be provided. \nWho should attend?\nPlease note there is a limit of up to three representatives per company.\nHuman Resource Professionals: CHROs\, VPs\, Directors\, Managers\nFinance Department Professionals: CFOs\, VPs\, Directors\, Managers\nCEOs\, Owners\, Presidents \nThe ever-evolving landscape of workplace compliance\, risk management\, and employment liability is more complex than ever. \nWe encourage you to join HUB International\, Jackson Lewis PC and Travelers for three dynamic panel discussions featuring industry experts and thought leaders who will provide critical insights on safeguarding your organization\, mitigating risk\, and making informed decisions that drive long-term success. From understanding leave policies and employment practices liability to navigating OSHA compliance\, these discussions will equip you with the knowledge and strategies needed to stay ahead in the modern workplace. \nThroughout the day\, you’ll gain cutting-edge perspectives from three insightful panel discussions: \nThe Evolving Landscape of Paid and Unpaid Leave\nRussell Denver\, Esq.\, Chief Compliance Officer\, HUB International | Eve Keller\, Associate\, Jackson Lewis PC | Stacey Hyland\, President\, Employee Benefits\, HUB International | Trevor Watson\, Vice President\, Workforce Absence Management Consulting\, Team Lead\, HUB International \n\nState-specific and local leave law updates and their growing impact on employers\nHow paid leave policies intersect with unpaid leave requirements\nCommon legal pitfalls and the role of documentation and communication in defending against claims\n\nEPLI Uncovered: Safeguarding Your Organization from Employment Lawsuits\nMatthew Freeman\, Principal\, Labor & Employment Attorney\, Jackson Lewis PC | Jamie Kessler\, Principal\, Jackson Lewis PC | Chris Taylor\, ProEx Practice Leader\, HUB International\, Chris Williams\, Employment Practices Liability Product Manager\, Travelers \n\nThe role of EPL insurance and proactive strategies to protect against legal action\nCommon workplace compliance failures that lead to EPL claims\nHow insurers assess risk and what businesses can do to secure better policy terms\n\nThe Silent Dangers in Your Workplace That Could Lead to OSHA Violations\nCarmine Cimetti\, Vice President\, Construction Specialties Group\, HUB International | Karl Kumli\, Associate\, Jackson Lewis PC | Kasey Lam\, Associate Attorney\, Jackson Lewis PC | Lindsay Young\, Vice President\, Risk Services Manager\, HUB International \n\nKey OSHA compliance requirements and enforcement trends on employers\nUnderstanding employer rights and responsibilities during an OSHA inspection\nThe importance of hazard assessments\, safety training\, and emergency prepardness\nProactive steps to take before OSHA is involved\n\nDo not miss this opportunity to learn and network with industry professionals and elevate your expertise. Secure your spot today! \nIn Partnership with our sponsors:\nJackson Lewis PC\nTravelers \n 
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/the-resilient-workplace-proactive-strategies-for-managing-people-risk-and-your-responsibilities-seminar/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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SUMMARY:Amherst Survival Center Benefit Show
DESCRIPTION:Check out this star-studded concert performance to benefit the Amherst Survival Center\, just two weeks away at TheDrake in downtown Amherst! Join us for the “Living to the Fullest” album release show by Donnie Gallagher & Friends\, with special guests Peter Newland and Radio X\, and more. \nWednesday\, June 4\, 2025The Drake Performance Venue7:00 PM (Doors open at 6PM)General Admission (Seated)$25 advanced\, $30 at the doorTicket and merchandise proceeds will directly benefit the Amherst Survival Center and can be found on the Drake’s website: www.thedrakeamherst.org
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/amherst-survival-center-benefit-show/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T160000
DTSTAMP:20260502T040122
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SUMMARY:33rd Annual Western Mass Elder Care Conference
DESCRIPTION:— Time to Reflect!\nWHEN: June 5th – Thursday\nWHERE: Holyoke Community College – Kittredge Center \nRegistration begins at 8AM\nOpening remarks begin at 8:45AM\nConference runs until 4PM \n*** Must be present and accounted for in order to receive CEU’s. There will be sign in sheets for every workshop\, be sure you are signed in.\n*** Workshop Presenters — be sure to drop sign in sheets back at registration after your workshops ends. \nSPONSORSHIPS NOW OPEN! Two new Sponsor opportunities added – Marketing Sponsorship as well as Conference Lanyard Sponsorship – Go to Sponsors Page for more information.\nVENDOR TABLES NOW OPEN! Go to Vendors Page for more information. \nThis is a perfect opportunity to get in front of 300 of our local eldercare professionals. Thank you.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/33rd-annual-western-mass-elder-care-conference/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T123000
DTSTAMP:20260502T040122
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SUMMARY:Supervisory Skills Certificate Series: Spring 2025
DESCRIPTION:HSF’s most popular workshop series is returning for Spring. \nGive new supervisors the skills they need to succeed.  If you are planning on promoting\, or have just promoted someone to a supervisory position help them hit the ground running with this 8 week course.  With HSF’s strong team of seasoned presenters covering a wide range of knowledge from different points of view\, we cover theory\, soft skills\, and hard facts.  Conversation topics range from harassment law and insurance liability to finding common purpose in a team and how to show faith in those who work for you\, and much much more. \nRegister an individual who is eligible for a certificate\, or a space for your agency to send someone different to each session depending on who the topic will benefit most. \nThis series is presented over Zoom. Series runs 8 consecutive weeks starting  May 7th 9am-12:30pm all session.  Full series is $600 for members\, $1200 for nonmembers. \n \nSeries Dates and Topics: \n\nLeadership Communication Wed May 7th 2025\n\nThis session looks at the building blocks of communicating clear messages to others.  In a core aspect of leadership that is often taken for granted\, those who excel at communicating often excel in supervision.  Learn to avoid noise and interference\, and how to properly process feedback to fine tune your messages for clearer understanding. \nPresented by Jeff Tingley; Human Service Forum \n\nEmployment Law Wed May 14th 2025\n\nAvoid missteps that can lead to expensive and time-consuming litigation.  Learn from practicing attorneys on the wording of the law\, along with how that wording is actually applied. Covering a wide range of subjects to clear up misconceptions and acknowledging pitfalls\, this session is packed with useful information that every organization needs. \nPresented by Skoler-Abbott \n\nCyber Security Wed May 21st 2025\n\nWith the threat of cyber attacks continuing to rise\, with an increased focus on social engineering\, no one can afford to hide their heads in the sand and pretend that everything is ok.  With a focus on practical\, simple\, daily steps that one can take\, this session seeks to minimize risk to you\, your organization\, and your clients. \nPresented by Chris Wisneski; Whittlesey \n\nTeam Building and Conflict Resolution Wed May 28th 2025\n\nThrough discussions that will include team activities and individual reflection\, forge a shared understanding of team-building and the essential skills for conflict resolution and negotiation that facilitate the development of strong\, cohesive\, effective teams. Make your team stronger than the sum of their parts\, drive unity\, and be able to address conflict when it does happen. \nPresented by Dr. Lucie Lewis and Janine Fondon \n\nLiability and Benefit- Thurs June 5th 2025\n\nGain a better understanding of Insurance\, and how it affects you\, your team and your organizations. Understand what coverage you have\, and might need\, in a variety of situations from daily operations to special fundraising events.  Learn the various forms of benefits available to understand what you have and be able to help explain to your team what their options are. \nPresented by Ben Garvey and Val Francis; Hub International \n\nCulturally Responsive Supervision- Wed June 11th 2025\n\nJoin us as we take a deep look at the many aspects that make up our identities and how they impact our leadership\,  our organizations and the people we serve.  Improve our skills in having conversations about our differences in a way that encourages learning and growth while building intersectional resilience.  We will strengthen our ability to have important dialogues\, navigate predictable tensions and avoid pitfalls that lead to disconnection. This session helps supervisors cultivate trusting\, creative and connected diverse working relationships. \nPresented by Regi Wingo and JAC Patriss; Growing a New Heart \n\nLead with Influence- Wed June 18th 2025\n\nWhether they mean to or not\, each person exerts influence over others.  With this session learn 10 steps a person could take to add intentionality to that and influence people like a leader. Create a sphere of impact that leaves a lasting positing impression on those you work closely with\, leading to them influencing others positively as well. \nPresented by Will Weche; Willful Change LLC \n\nRetention: Rewards and Accountability Wed June 25th 2025\n\nPeople don’t leave jobs; they leave bad supervisors. This session puts a focus on how a supervisor can strengthen and grow those who report to them\, creating an environment where employees want to stay.  Covering how to multiple the strengths of your team\, how to discipline in a way that productive\, and how to praise\, we will learn how to create a work environment centered on retention. \nPresented by Diana Brooks; Diana Brooks Associates \nSupervisory Skills Series Sponsor: \n \nHSF Annual Sponsors: \n     \n     \n\n     \n\n    \n\n 
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/supervisory-skills-certificate-series-spring-2025/2025-06-05/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Event,HSF Member Event,HSF Non Member Event,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Liability and Benefits
DESCRIPTION:HSF’s most popular workshop series is returning for Spring. \nGive new supervisors the skills they need to succeed.  If you are planning on promoting\, or have just promoted someone to a supervisory position help them hit the ground running with this 8 week course.  With HSF’s strong team of seasoned presenters covering a wide range of knowledge from different points of view\, we cover theory\, soft skills\, and hard facts.  Conversation topics range from harassment law and insurance liability to finding common purpose in a team and how to show faith in those who work for you\, and much much more. \nRegister an individual who is eligible for a certificate\, or a space for your agency to send someone different to each session depending on who the topic will benefit most. \nThis series is presented over Zoom and runs 8 consecutive weeks starting  May 7th 9am-12:30pm all session. \n \nSeries Dates and Topics: \n\nLiability and Benefit- Thurs June 5th 2025\n\nGain a better understanding of Insurance\, and how it affects you\, your team and your organizations. Understand what coverage you have\, and might need\, in a variety of situations from daily operations to special fundraising events.  Learn the various forms of benefits available to understand what you have and be able to help explain to your team what their options are. \nPresented by Ben Garvey and Val Francis; Hub International \n\nCulturally Responsive Supervision- Wed June 11th 2025\n\nJoin us as we take a deep look at the many aspects that make up our identities and how they impact our leadership\,  our organizations and the people we serve.  Improve our skills in having conversations about our differences in a way that encourages learning and growth while building intersectional resilience.  We will strengthen our ability to have important dialogues\, navigate predictable tensions and avoid pitfalls that lead to disconnection. This session helps supervisors cultivate trusting\, creative and connected diverse working relationships. \nPresented by Regi Wingo and JAC Patriss; Growing a New Heart \n\nLead with Influence- Wed June 18th 2025\n\nWhether they mean to or not\, each person exerts influence over others.  With this session learn 10 steps a person could take to add intentionality to that and influence people like a leader. Create a sphere of impact that leaves a lasting positing impression on those you work closely with\, leading to them influencing others positively as well. \nPresented by Will Weche; Willful Change LLC \n\nRetention: Rewards and Accountability Wed June 25th 2025\n\nPeople don’t leave jobs; they leave bad supervisors. This session puts a focus on how a supervisor can strengthen and grow those who report to them\, creating an environment where employees want to stay.  Covering how to multiple the strengths of your team\, how to discipline in a way that productive\, and how to praise\, we will learn how to create a work environment centered on retention. \nPresented by Diana Brooks; Diana Brooks Associates \nSupervisory Skills Series Sponsor: \n \nHSF Annual Sponsors: \n     \n     \n\n     \n\n    \n\n 
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/choose-your-training-supervisory-skills-certificate-series-spring-2025-5/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Event,HSF Member Event,HSF Non Member Event,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250606T150000
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SUMMARY:Springfield Rise and Thrive Youth Mental Health Awareness Day
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URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/springfield-rise-and-thrive-youth-mental-health-awareness-day/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250606T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250606T190000
DTSTAMP:20260502T040122
CREATED:20250521T142242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T142242Z
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SUMMARY:Purse Bingo
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URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/purse-bingo/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250606T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250606T213000
DTSTAMP:20260502T040122
CREATED:20250515T163452Z
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SUMMARY:Bingo Bonanza
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to shout BINGO! for a great cause! Join us for a lively evening of fun\, prizes\, and community spirit at our Bingo Bonanza\, hosted at the spacious and stylish Raymour & Flanigan Outlet. \nWhether you’re a seasoned bingo pro or a first-timer\, you’ll love the energy\, excitement\, and surprises in store. We’ve got fabulous prizes\, delicious refreshments\, and a few special twists to keep you on your toes. \nBring your lucky charms\, your friends\, and your best bingo voice\, it’s going to be a night to remember! \nDoors open at 5:30 PM – Games begin shortly after\nAll proceeds benefit Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity. Help build strength\, stability\, and self-reliance through shelter one bingo card at a time! \nReserve your spot today: bit.ly/4jks7X5
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/bingo-bonanza/
LOCATION:Raymour & Flanigan West Springfield Outlet\, 1406 Elm Street\, West Springfield\, MA\, 01089\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T143000
DTSTAMP:20260502T040122
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SUMMARY:June First-time Homebuyer Workshop (English)
DESCRIPTION:June 7 @ 9:00 am – 2:30 pm\n$50\n\n\n\n\nBecome a certified first-time homebuyer with Way Finders! Learn from local real estate professionals about the homebuying process. \nThe course covers finding\, financing\, purchasing\, and maintaining a home. Participants receive a certificate of completion that is necessary to access several down payment assistance programs and special mortgage products. \nThis is a two-part in person workshop: \nSaturdays\, 9:00am-2:30pm\nJune 7 and 14 \nWalk-ins are not accepted. Attendance for this workshop will be limited. \nCost of the workshop is $50 per household\, nonrefundable.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/june-first-time-homebuyer-workshop-english/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T140000
DTSTAMP:20260502T040122
CREATED:20250415T143107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T130016Z
UID:10005899-1749292200-1749304800@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:2025 Flutie 5K for Autism
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, June 7th as the Flutie 5K for Autism comes to Bernardston\, MA! Together with The United Arc\, this fully inclusive event will make a difference in the autism community across Massachusetts!
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/2025-flutie-5k-for-autism/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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