Agenda 9:30 a.m. Welcoming Remarks Vanessa Hale, MMHR Chair 9:35 a.m. MMHR Reflections & Intentions Roundtable Marie Buckner, MMHR Board and Program Committee Take some time to reflect and set intentions! Attendees will break into small groups to network, share their accomplishments, and brainstorm goals for the new year. 10:15 a.m. Beyond Benefits: Advancing Employee…
Massachusetts Municipal Human Resources will hold its annual Labor Relations Seminar on Oct. 25 in Devens. The registration fee is $90 for MMHR members and $110 for nonmembers. Agenda 8:30 a.m. Registration & Networking Breakfast 9 a.m. Welcome Remarks Vanessa Hale, Southborough Assistant Town Administrator & MMHR Chair 9:15 a.m. Labor Law Update Attorney Melissa…
Massachusetts Municipal Human Resources Fall Conference will include an MMA legislative update, networking opportunities, and workshops on key topics in municipal HR, including: • Artificial intelligence in the public sector • Mental wellness and work-life balance for HR professionals • Building community and resilience in the workplace The registration fee is $200 for the full…
Massachusetts Municipal Human Resources will hold its Annual Meeting on June 13 at the Hawthorne Hotel in Salem. The meeting will open with votes on the fiscal 2025 budget and board, along with other MMHR business. Agenda items include a legislative update and two sessions on key human resources topics. John Warner, archivist of the…
Massachusetts Municipal Human Resources will hold its annual “HR 101” boot camp on May 9 in Northampton. The boot camp is geared toward newer municipal human resources professionals and those with a background in the private sector, but veterans in the field are also welcome for a refresher. Program features • Paul Scott, vice president…
Massachusetts Municipal Human Resources will hold its free spring program webinar on April 25. Former City Manager Patrick Ibarra, co-founder and partner with the Mejorando Group, will present his workshop “A Healthy Workplace Culture Is the ‘Secret Sauce’ to Success.” The session will identify how workplace culture affects organizational performance, and present practical steps that…
Massachusetts Municipal Human Resources will hold its annual holiday meeting virtually on Dec. 7. Jon Wortmann, principal of Novel Communication, will present the workshop “Who Are You? Who Are They? How to Unstick Your Brain and Relationships.” The workshop will provide a framework for attendees to use to assess themselves and others in conflicts and…
Massachusetts Municipal Human Resources will hold its annual Labor Relations Seminar on Oct. 27 at the Devens Commons Center in Devens. The conference will open with a keynote session on diversity, equity and inclusion. MMHR Vice Chair Dolores Hamilton, the assistant town administrator in Stow, will then present the 2023 Emil S. Skop Award for…