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The New England Employer’s Guide to Training Grants (MA, CT, RI)
Key takeaways “Is this something that can be covered by the MA training grants?” We get that question constantly, almost always from someone who has already decided the training is worth doing and is trying to find a way to pay for it. The answer is usually yes. What stops employers is rarely the money.…
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Supervisor, Manager, and Leadership Training Providers in New England: A 2027 Buyer’s Guide
Who trains frontline supervisors and managers in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Maine, what it costs per person, and whether state grants will pay for it. Key takeaways Supervisor and Leadership Training Providers in New England, Compared Provider Best for Public classes Onsite group training Live virtual Price (per person) Grant help…
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Beyond Renewal Season: Taking a Strategic Approach to Your Broker Relationship
By Terri Patnode For many employers, the broker relationship receives the most attention during renewal season. Rates arrive, options are evaluated, and decisions are made. Then the relationship largely goes into maintenance mode until next year. But today’s benefits environment is more complex than ever. Rising healthcare costs, increasing compliance obligations, expanding technology solutions, and…
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Beyond a Simple “Thanks”:What Gen Z Wants from Recognition
By Samantha Borsari Think back to the last time you truly thanked someone on your team. I don’t mean saying something like “Hey! Thanks for your work today” or “Great job on that project!” No. I mean you truly spent a moment to mention the person by name, acknowledge what they did, and explain why…
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Massachusetts PFML Gets Some Practical Updates
By Mark Adams The Massachusetts Department of Family and Medical Leave (DFML) has rolled out a couple of practical improvements to the Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) system—and has another potentially helpful development on the horizon for smaller employers. First, employers should see less confusion when reviewing partially approved PFML applications. The employer portal…
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Trust, But Verify: Building Smarter AI Training for Your Team
By Gary Dawson More people are using artificial intelligence at work than ever before, yet most of them are teaching themselves. According to American AI Sentiment in 2026, a report from Gallup and the Special Competitive Studies Project, 51% of U.S. adults now use AI at least sometimes at work, at school, or in their…
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From Aircraft Carriers to Dog Leashes: Murdock Webbing Weaves Safety into Everyday Life
Since 1936, Murdock Webbing Company, Inc. has been manufacturing narrow woven fabrics right here in the United States. Headquartered in Central Falls, Rhode Island, this family-owned company combines nearly 90 years of textile manufacturing experience with modern technology and innovation. Today, Murdock produces medium- to heavy-weight webbing for an impressive variety of industries, including military,…
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New Supervisor Training in New England: What to Cover and What Each State Requires
The people skills are the part every course covers. What separates a well-trained supervisor in New England is knowing what they’re responsible for under their state’s law. That law changes when you cross from Connecticut into Massachusetts or from New Hampshire into Maine. Key takeaways Why Generic New Supervisor Training Falls Short Someone on your…