On June 19th, we observe the commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. A day marked with celebration and rejoicing, it is also a time for reflection and growth. We invite people of all backgrounds and abilities to join us in honoring this important day by coming together to celebrate our differences,
The Commonwealth’s Supplier Diversity Office (SDO) fosters business relationships between state contractors and minority-, women-, veteran-, disability-, and LGBT-owned businesses. Purchase of service providers on state contracts are required to develop partnerships with certified diverse vendors. To ensure that health and human service contractors achieve this goal, the Commonwealth’s contracts for Purchase of Service (POS)
Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave provides employees with paid leave for a variety of personal reasons and offers job-protected leave and wage replacement benefits to support employees during a time when they are unable to work. Please join the virtual conversation with Insource Services to learn about tools that employers should have in place
Delegation is beneficial to both the manager and employee. When effective delegation occurs, the manager is able to focus on strategic tasks, and the employee is learning and developing new skills. Effective delegation requires identifying the appropriate task and the team member fit for an assignment, a discussion that is thorough and sets an individual
Join the Providers' Council and AAFCPAs for an informative webinar on the preparation of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Uniform Financial Statement (UFR). This session will expand your knowledge of the UFR and help you navigate and mitigate common reporting errors in the filing. Register Here! In this webinar, leaders in AAFCPAs’ Human & Social
Staffing agencies should do more than simply provide relief personnel; they should also provide you with critical “decision support” data. Knowledge is power. Agencies should be providing you with detailed quarterly analytics about your staffing usage with them so you can best manage your team, maximize your resources, and minimize your costs. Join the Providers'
Strong leaders take initiative, think strategically, empower others and set and carry out a vision. The supervisor, in particular, plays a key role in the success of any organization. Attendees will explore and define many of the competencies required of those who serve in the role of supervisor. This training is for current and newly
Join the Providers' Council and JRI for a free webinar on the Zero Suicide Framework to learn more during National Suicide Prevention Month. In this presentation, colleagues from JRI will share their experience using the Zero Suicide Framework to bring attention, focus, and action to suicide prevention on an organizational level. Zero Suicide will be
The long-awaited and much anticipated "SECURE 2.0" is here. Join Mike Barry, Senior Consultant and Speaker for Retirement Learning Center and President of O3 Plan Advisory Services LLC, as he provides an overview of the many aspects of the new retirement-related legislation known as SECURE 2.0. This bill makes significant changes to most aspects of
Join the Providers' Council and Unemployment Tax Management Corporation for a webinar to learn the origin, issues concerning and the current status of fraud that has flooded the Massachusetts unemployment system in 2023. These fraudulent claims have caused significant liability to human service providers, as well as causing tax and legal issues for those employees
Dates and Times: October 18 and 25, and November 1, 8, 15, 21; 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Attendance at each session is mandatory for certificates of completion. Join the Council’s most popular, six-session training series before it sells out! Being a supervisor is one of the most challenging roles in today’s workplace. Supervisors convey standards
We have all encountered both inspiring and challenging relationships with co-workers, business associates and other parties with whom we need to work. Through a self-discovery process, gain a better understanding of the emotional and physical forces you may be experiencing. Develop personal strategies that minimize stress, promote productive workplace outcomes and enhance workplace satisfaction through
Join Hirsch Roberts Weinstein LLP for a fast-paced review of important recent developments in employment law including: 1. Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) Updates 2. Parental Leave 3. Pay Transparency 4. Political Speech and the Workplace 5. Practical Pressing Personnel Predicaments Presented by: Register Here! This webinar is hosted by Providers' Council Associate Member,
This webinar is hosted by Providers' Council Associate Member, Resonant Energy. Join us for a webinar discussing the solar energy options available to nonprofit organizations, including the new policies available under the Inflation Reduction Act. We'll discuss the state of solar for nonprofits and Discovery Museum’s unique solar system that is allowing them to share the
This webinar is hosted by Providers' Council Associate Member, Inclusive Fitness. There’s a silent crisis happening right now: People who are autistic, have Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, brain injury, and other intellectual and social disabilities and delays are getting less meaningful physical activity regularly… and it’s evident. As a result, neurodivergent people suffer from more
Providers' Council's staff will review the Council's mission to promote a healthy, productive and diverse human services sector through its programming: Join us for this free webinar to explore all the benefits your Providers’ Council membership has to offer! Learn about our public policy initiatives and The Caring Force, robust educational and professional development
This expert-led webinar will dive into the crucial elements of nonprofit cybersecurity. Discover the unique challenges and regulations facing nonprofits, gain insights into the impact of human behavior on cybersecurity, and learn practical strategies for maintaining security and fostering a cybersecurity culture within your nonprofit. Leave the webinar equipped with a list of cybersecurity resources
Dates and Times: January 17, 24, 31, and February 7, 14 and 21; 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Attendance at each session is mandatory for a certificate of completion. Start your year right with the Council’s most popular, six-session training series! Being a supervisor is one of the most challenging roles in today’s workplace. Supervisors
This Webinar is hosted by CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (CLA), an Associate member of the Providers' Council. Recent advances in artificial intelligence as highlighted by ChatGPT are changing how we conduct business. You may be wondering how to distinguish opportunities from the hype. Join CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (CLA) for the first of three sessions designed to help you
Dates and Times: January 30 and February 13; 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Attendance at both sessions is mandatory for a certificate of completion. Strong leaders take initiative, think strategically, empower others and set and carry out a vision. The supervisor, in particular, plays a key role in the success of any organization. Attendees will
