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SUMMARY:Free\, Members-Only Webinar: From Candidate to Committed Employee - Building Engagement from Hiring Through Onboarding
DESCRIPTION:Date and Time: May 14; 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. \nLocation: Online via Zoom \nIntended Audience: Human Resources\, Administration & Finance \nLearning Track: Workforce Development & Staff Engagement\, Finance & Sustainability \nCulture and engagement start well before day one. This webinar explores how early hiring touchpoints—such as job postings\, recruiter interactions\, and your Applicant Tracking System (ATS)—shape trust\, belonging\, and long‑term engagement. Participants will also examine how intentional onboarding reinforces culture and sets employees up for success. Through practical examples\, the session highlights how a thoughtful ATS strategy and strong manager involvement help move candidates from initial interest to fully engaged contributors. \nRegister Here! \n  \nAt the end of this session\, participants will be able to: \n– Understand the business value of an ATS and how a strategic approach improves consistency\, efficiency\, and the candidate experience. \n– Recognize how early systems\, messaging\, and behaviors influence trust\, commitment\, and engagement. \n– Apply practical strategies to better connect recruiting\, onboarding\, and culture‑building efforts. \n  \nPresented by: \nLily Rancatore\, Performance Specialist\, Insperity \nMartha Vera\, Manager\, Talent Acquisition Services\, Insperity \n  \nCost: \nFree for members \n  \nConfirmation Policy: We only send confirmations via email. Please email Nina Lamarre at nlamarre@providers.org if you do not receive a confirmation email. \n\nAccommodation Policy: We will do our best to accommodate individuals needing services. Requests for accommodations need to be made at least 14 days prior to the scheduled webinar\, workshop or training event. Please indicate the specific type of service being requested.
URL:https://providers.org/trainings/free-members-only-webinar-from-candidate-to-committed-employee-building-engagement-from-hiring-through-onboarding/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Free,Members Only,Webinar,Workforce Development & Staff Engagement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T100000
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SUMMARY:2026 Free\, Members-Only University Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Date and Time: Tuesday\, May 19; 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. \nLocation: 100 Crossing Blvd\, Framingham\, MA 01702 \nIntended Audience: Human Resources and Workforce Development Staff\, Executive Leaders \nLearning Track: Workforce Development and Staff Engagement \nJoin us for this in-person\, members-only University Roundtable as we bring together representatives from local colleges and universities with strong Social Work and Human Services programs to explore meaningful ways to connect students and graduates with your organization’s employment opportunities. This year’s session will feature both a panel discussion and an expo-style format\, giving attendees the opportunity to hear directly from representatives at William James College\, Urban College of Boston\, Worcester State University\, and Northern Essex Community College. Panelists will discuss academic programs related to human services\, along with insights into their internship and co-op opportunities\, career services\, and strategies for building strong partnerships with human services organizations. \nAttendees will have dedicated time to connect more closely with each institution in an expo-style setting\, allowing for more personalized conversations and relationship-building. \nUniversity representatives will discuss: \n– How their internship\, co-op\, and field placement programs are structured \n– Best practices for successful student placements and partnerships with agencies \n– Opportunities and challenges related to connecting students with jobs and internship opportunities \nPanelists:  \nSandy Rochon\, Director of Career Services; Northern Essex Community College \nCalvin Conyers\, Associate Vice President of Enrollment Management; Urban College of Boston. \nDannie Lacks\, Director\, Career Development Center; Worcester State University. \nMaryanne Chow\, Manager of Clinical Training\, Center for Workforce Development & Carolyn Cross\, Associate Director of Recruitment\, Employer Partnerships; William James College. \n  \nRegister Here! \n  \nCost: \nFree for members \n  \nConfirmation Policy: We only send confirmations via email. Please email us at education@providers.org if you do not receive a confirmation email. \n\nAccommodation Policy: We will do our best to accommodate individuals needing services. Requests for accommodations need to be made at least 14 days prior to the scheduled webinar\, workshop or training event. Please indicate the specific type of service being requested.
URL:https://providers.org/trainings/2026-free-members-only-university-roundtable/
LOCATION:Providers’ Council\, 100 Crossing Blvd.\, Suite 100\, Framingham\, MA\, 01702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,In-Person,Workforce Development & Staff Engagement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T103000
DTSTAMP:20260625T094316
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SUMMARY:Workshop Series: Surefire Retention Strategies When You Can't Compete on Pay
DESCRIPTION:Date and Time: May 21\, May 28\, June 4 and June 11; all sessions 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. \nLocation: Online via Zoom \nIntended Audience: Human Resources\, Supervisors & Managers\, Executive Leadership \nLearning Tracks: Workforce Development & Staff Engagement\, Leadership & Organizational Development \nFunding pressures. State restrictions on compensation. A revolving door with frequent turnover. The impact of lower retention rates is\, ultimately\, that your organization can’t make the impact it wants to in your community. \nIn this 4-part series\, we’ll examine the issues that impair your impact. Better yet\, we’ll offer real\, practical\, tactical\, no-cost solutions that you can implement immediately to improve the employee experience and boost your retention rates. Yes\, you can retain employees even though they could find jobs elsewhere that pay more money! \nOur solutions will be evidence-based and field-tested. Our interactive workshops will include idea exchanges with others who face exactly the same challenges that you do. You’ll have a takeaway assignment each week + job aids to help you get started with each strategy. \nAttendance at all 4 sessions is required to receive a certificate of completion. This session has been submitted for 6 PDCs for SHRM. \nPlease note that registrations are for the complete series. \nRegister Here! \n  \nSessions: \n– Session I: What to Stop Doing… It’s Backfiring Despite Your Good Intentions \nYour company culture has taken a hit post-pandemic and – despite your best intentions – it’s been really difficult to bounce back. Low retention and low engagement are constant headaches. Managers have given up and are inadvertently exacerbating the problem. In an effort to protect or spare employees\, your managers could actually be depriving them of opportunities that would improve morale and boost retention! \n– Session II: Servant Leadership: It May Not Be What You Think It Is \nThe term “servant leadership” is so appealing that many adopt it or favor it without fully understanding it. Those misunderstandings can be costly to leaders who exhibit behaviors that are overly protective and deprive employees of opportunities to learn and grow. Learn how to embed the ideals of servant leadership in your company culture without compromising employee engagement or business growth. Find out what’s really needed in management and how talent development and delegating are the missing links that so many overlook when they attempt servant leadership. \n– Session III: The Links between Employee Engagement & Organizational Impact \nThe most effective and highly esteemed managers know that their job is about both managing work AND leading people. They develop the skills that set them apart and unleash engagement. In this workshop\, we’ll focus on the specific skills that highly effectively managers rely on to enable\, ennoble\, empower\, engage and inspire employees. We’ll also talk about the HR practices and company-wide mixed messages that inadvertently inhibit engagement. \n– Session IV: Putting People First to Build Organizational Strength \nOrganizations grow when people grow. People grow when they feel rooted in an organization. It may seem like a “chicken or egg” question: Which comes first? People grow because they stay or people stay because they grow? Research tells us that people stay in organizations they feel emotionally connected to… organizations that give them a sense of belonging and purpose… organizations that invest in their growth… organizations that dignify them\, solicit their ideas\, encourage them to use their voice… organizations where they feel trusted and valued. \n  \nPresented by: \nDeb Calvert\, President\, People First Productivity Solutions\nFounder\, People First Leadership Academy\nAuthor\, DISCOVER Questions® for Connections\, Clarity & Control \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nCost: \nMember price: $200  $175 (complete series price) \nNon-member price: $500  $475 (complete series price) \nPlease note that registrations are for the complete series. \n  \n  \nCancellation Policy: Reimbursement only for cancellations received at least 5 business days before the event. \nConfirmation Policy: We only send confirmations via email. Please email Nina Lamarre at nlamarre@providers.org if you do not receive a confirmation email. \n\nAccommodation Policy: We will do our best to accommodate individuals needing services. Requests for accommodations need to be made at least 14 days prior to the scheduled webinar\, workshop or training event. Please indicate the specific type of service being requested.
URL:https://providers.org/trainings/workshop-series-surefire-retention-strategies-when-you-cant-compete-on-pay/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Leadership & Organizational Development,Virtual,Workforce Development & Staff Engagement,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T140000
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SUMMARY:Free\, Members-Only Webinar: Navigating Workforce Training Grants for Nonprofit Workforce Development & Capacity Building in Massachusetts
DESCRIPTION:Date and Time: May 28; 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. \nLocation: Online via Zoom \nIntended Audience: Human Resources\, Administration & Finance\, Executive Leadership \nLearning Track: Workforce Development & Staff Engagement \nThis session equips nonprofit leaders\, program managers\, and workforce development professionals with the knowledge and tools needed to successfully access and leverage workforce training grants in Massachusetts. Participants will gain a clear understanding of key funding sources such as Workforce Training Fund Programs (WTFP)\, and how to align them with organizational goals for workforce development and capacity building. \nThe session will demystify the grant application process\, highlight common pitfalls\, and provide practical strategies for designing competitive proposals that demonstrate impact\, equity\, and sustainability. By the end of the session\, participants will be better prepared to secure funding that strengthens their workforce and advances their mission. \nRegister Here! \n  \nAt the end of this session\, participants will be able to: \n– Develop a strategic approach to aligning workforce development and capacity-building initiatives with grant priorities and funding criteria. \n– Apply best practices to prepare a competitive grant application\, including articulating outcomes\, measuring impact\, and demonstrating organizational readiness. \n– Identify key Massachusetts workforce training grant opportunities and determine eligibility requirements relevant to nonprofit organizations. \n  \n  \nPresented by: \nAdriana Vaccaro\, CEO\, Culture Redesigned \n  \nCost: \nFree for members \n  \nConfirmation Policy: We only send confirmations via email. Please email Nina Lamarre at nlamarre@providers.org if you do not receive a confirmation email. \n\nAccommodation Policy: We will do our best to accommodate individuals needing services. Requests for accommodations need to be made at least 14 days prior to the scheduled webinar\, workshop or training event. Please indicate the specific type of service being requested.
URL:https://providers.org/trainings/free-members-only-webinar-navigating-workforce-training-grants-for-nonprofit-workforce-development-capacity-building-in-massachusetts/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Free,Members Only,Webinar,Workforce Development & Staff Engagement
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