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Beyond the pursuit of profit, forward-thinking organisations are investing in something equally crucial – the intellectual capital of their workforce. Matt Price, Assistant Director of People and Organisational Development at Havebury Housing Partnership, sat down with GoodCourse to discuss issues ranging from the challenges of building an innovative and inclusive culture to the importance of self-directed learning in the workplace. Read the full interview here 👇 https://lnkd.in/g8thzcz4

I can honestly say that this is the best graduate course I have taken so far as I continue my path to move over on our district's pay scale. I 100% wholeheartedly believe that every teacher and administrator needs to take this course." Client testimonial for Colleen's Building Resilience course https://lnkd.in/gbq_HpGQ #continuingeducation #continuelearning #BuildingResilience

I'm speaking at The ESOP Association CA/NV Chapter Annual Conference on September 27, 2024! Speakers: Marc Schechter, Esq. & Steve Ward (Government Liaison, Pavement Recycling Systems, Inc.) Topic: The Case for Employee Ownership: Corporate Social Responsibility and Political Advocacy Date: Friday, September 27, 2024 Time: 9:30 am - 10:30 am PT Registration Information: https://lnkd.in/gWqRayjh Event Description: With the California Employee Ownership Act recently passed and pro-ESOP legislation in place, ESOPs are primed to pave the way for other western states to follow suit. Even the U.S. Department of Labor launched the Employee Ownership Initiative within its Employee Benefits Security Administration that will support the creation and expansion of worker-owned businesses. Whether an s-corp or c-corp, government regulation affects every aspect of your ESOP structure. Communicating your needs and concerns to your elected officials can seem intimidating to employee owners who have little or no experience in the government area. In this discussion, we will explore relatively easy ways to make your voices heard in the halls of congress. This session will also provide tools and resources for fostering dynamic workplace cultures that attract and retain top talent as well as discussion around developing strategies to build a pro-ESOP community within and around the western states. #esop #esops #employeeownership

Our Bridging the Opportunity Gap series continues this week with a spotlight on inclusive recruiting programs from the Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation, the Partnership for Public Service, and the Providers' Council (Massachusetts Council of Human Service Providers, Inc.). Learn more about this event and the kickoff of our Inclusive Allyship in the Workplace program in our latest newsletter (check our comments 👇 for the link)!

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🔎Looking for ways to overcome the substitute #teachershortage? Dive into this in-depth guide to learn how adopting an employee-first mindset can help strengthen your district’s substitute pool, boost engagement, and more! https://lnkd.in/eqe77Mvp

The British Chambers of Commerce have released the latest Quarterly Recruitment Outlook, as most businesses still struggle to increase investment in workplace training with construction/engineering firms bearing the brunt of staffing issues. Our Policy & Impact Officer, Gemma Edwards responds: "We look forward to the King’s Speech tomorrow which we hope will include policy for improving the skills of the workforce." See full article ➡️ loom.ly/P9HjgGI #BusinessIsDoneBetterTogether #BlackCountry #BusinessSupport #Policy

This week in our newsletter we talked about the importance of ED&I in the workplace. Here are a few facts that didn't make it in!💡 What do you think about these stats?🔍

BIG NEWS: The Healey-Driscoll Administration today announced $10.9 million in Workforce Training Fund Program (WTFP) Awards have been awarded to 125 businesses statewide to date in 2024. The grants, administered and distributed by the Commonwealth Corporation, aim to address business productivity and competitiveness by providing funding to Massachusetts businesses to train current and newly hired employees. Commonwealth Corporation projects more than 6,600 workers will receive skills training in the workplace and grant recipients will add more than 1,400 additional employees in Massachusetts over the next two years. “Through the Workforce Training Fund Program, our grantee partners are making a profound impact on the future of our workforce and economy,” said Molly Jacobson, President and CEO of Commonwealth Corporation. “Their dedication to delivering effective, customized training programs is essential to keeping Massachusetts’ businesses competitive and our workers thriving. We deeply value their commitment and proudly applaud their efforts to build a stronger, more resilient economy.” Read the full announcement: https://lnkd.in/dw6Bets9

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