EANE Discovery Tour
2025-02-05 09:00 - 09:45, 2025-03-05 09:00 - 09:45 (America/New_York) | Online
Jump into a resource that will save you time, enhance your professional development AND help you create a better workplace! Whether you’re working at a member organization and are new to EANE membership or you’re thinking about all the services that EANE has to offer, this discovery tour of EANE will show you all of the ways that our team can support you. From our HR service offerings, to training for leaders and HR pro’s, EANE has all the tools you need under one umbrella! Join us to explore why over 1000 members in our community partner with EANE!

Microsoft Office Excel for the HR Professional (Virtual)
2025-02-06 08:30 - 15:00 | Online
As an HR Professional your time is extremely valuable. Using examples that an HR professional faces this course is designed for you to learn Excel skills that will help them save time and make be more productive. Learn how to use CONCAT (pull names together), LOOKUP (pull information from other sources), IF statements and various DATE functions. Learn to use conditional formatting to “flag” items so they stand out and use filters in creative ways to “find” things you are looking for. Finally learn to create charts to visually represent these new skills. Basic knowledge of Excel is recommended prior to taking this course.
February 06
Online
THIS IS A VIRTUAL EVENT. MORE INFORMATION ON HOW TO LOG IN TO THE EVENT WILL BE SENT OUT 7 DAYS PRIOR TO THE EVENT DATE.

HR Game Changers for 2025: Winning Strategies to Stay Ahead
2025-02-07 12:00 - 12:45 | Online
Join us for an interactive 45-minute Lunch and Learn where we’ll explore the key priorities shaping the future of human resources in 2025. From navigating the evolving workplace landscape to addressing talent acquisition and retention, technology transformation and workload overwhelm, this session will provide valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities HR leaders are focusing on in the coming year. Through collaborative discussion and live polling, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of how these priorities align with your organization. Together, we’ll brainstorm ways to support HR through tailored programs, resources, and partnerships that will position your organization for success.

Building Strategic Relationships for HR Leaders with Business Acumen for HR Leaders
2025-02-11 08:30 - 11:30 | Online
As an HR professional, your relationship with the C-Suite can make or break your success in the role. Similarly, C-Suite leaders need a strong and effective relationship with the Chief People Person to deliver strategic initiatives and results to the bottom line. Building key strategic relationships requires a level of Business Acumen that often is missing from our HR Toolbox. This training session will ensure as an HR leader you will understand the data you need to make a business case; the more you understand about the financial aspects of your organization the stronger your voice will be at “the table.” Simply put, business acumen is understanding how a company makes money and achieves its goals and objectives. Business acumen, however, is not one skill but a set of skills that, working together, help to make a leader and their business prosperous.
Virtual Classroom
THIS IS A VIRTUAL EVENT. MORE INFORMATION ON HOW TO LOG IN TO THE EVENT WILL BE SENT OUT 7 DAYS PRIOR TO THE EVENT DATE.

Microsoft Office Excel | Level 2 (Virtual)
2025-02-11 08:30 - 15:00, 2025-03-04 08:30 - 15:00 | Online
Build on the Excel® skills you developed in Level 1 or increase your mastery of Excel® in this Level 2, one day workshop.
Calculate Data with Advanced Formulas; Organize Worksheet and Table Data Present Data Using Charts; Analyze Data Using PivotTables, Slicers, and PivotCharts; Insert Graphic Objects Customize and Enhance the Excel® Environment ® Workbook
Fee includes all training materials and 6 months of post-training phone or email support.
Virtual Classroom
Registration for this class will close at 12 pm 2 business days before the program begins.
THIS IS A VIRTUAL EVENT. MORE INFORMATION ON HOW TO LOG IN TO THE EVENT WILL BE SENT OUT 7 DAYS PRIOR TO THE EVENT DATE.

Winds of Change: New federal Initiatives and Their Impact on Employers (Webinar)
2025-02-12 08:30 - 09:30 | Online
With the new administration taking hold in Washington, changes have been instituted at an unprecedented pace. What are they? What is their impact upon employers? Join Mark Adams on Wednesday February 12th as he delves into these topics (such as affirmative action, DEI, immigration and more) and how employers can navigate these winds of change heading into 2025 and beyond.

What Do We Really Want?: Communication/Leadership Styles by Generation
2025-02-13 08:30 - 09:30 | Online
TOPIC: What Do We Really Want? Communication/Leadership Styles by Generation
Everyone wants something a little different from their employer and their work. What we want is greatly shaped by our perspective on the world, the big events we have experienced, and our philosophies on work-life balance, authority, and what “the meaning of life is”. Join us as we discuss what generations want from their employers in regard to communication, leadership, and culture.

Finance Roundtable - February
2025-02-14 08:00 - 09:30 | Online
Roundtables create an interactive environment for participants to exchange current practices in a confidential setting. Your willingness to share your insights in a peer-to-peer format will enhance the success of the roundtable.
2024- 2025 Schedule:
Oct 11 | Dec 13 | Feb 14 | Apr 11 | Jun 13
Substitutions are accepted at any time.

L&D Roundtable
2025-02-14 08:30 - 09:30 | Online
This highly interactive forum provides an environment for people with direct responsibilities for your organization’s Learning & Development. The format is designed to share best practices, discover new learning opportunities and trends, and to build a network of colleagues with similar responsibilities and goals.
What You Can Expect:

Participate in strategic discussions around best practices, key challenges and opportunities facing leaders today
Gain new insights and engage in idea exchanges to add value to your L&D strategic plan
Expand your networking group by connecting with other participants

All meetings are held via Zoom
Time: 8:30am to 9:30am

Principles of Leadership Series (Agawam)
2025-02-19 08:30 - 16:00 | Agawam MA Training Location, 67 Hunt Street, Agawam, MA, 01001, United States
Learn skills and behaviors critical to leadership success. Improve your ability to manage relationships with direct reports, peers & managers!
Agawam, MA
Feb. 19 | Feb. 26 | Mar. 05 | Mar. 11
HRCI™ & SHRM® Credits: 26
(26 HRCI™ Business Credits)
EANE IS COMMITTED TO THE HEALTH & SAFETY OF OUR LEARNERS!
Click Here to learn about the ways we’re keeping our in-person training spaces safe for you!

Designing and Implementing a Performance Review Process Workshop
2025-02-20 09:00 - 14:00 | Agawam MA Training Location, 67 Hunt Street, Agawam, MA, 01001, United States
This hands on workshop defines the steps of creating a total Performance Management process that supports managers and organizations in the timely monitoring and evaluating of their employee’s work against defined organizational standards. Leave with a toolkit that will ensure you have all the elements needed to execute your performance review implementation plan. A personal post-workshop 2 hours of consulting time is included with registration. This program is limited to 10 attendees.
Location: Agawam Training Center – 67 Hunt St. Agawam, MA 01001
Registration for this class will close at 12 pm two business days before the program begins. Seats may still be available after the closed of registrations. Please call our office to inquire.

Harassment & Discrimination Prevention Training for Supervisors (Virtual)
2025-02-25 08:30 - 11:00 | Online
Gain an understanding of the legal definitions, processes and ramifications for harassing and discriminatory behaviors in the workplace. Learn how to conduct a proper harassment investigation and mitigate company expenses related to harassment and discrimination.
This interactive and comprehensive training meets and exceeds the new CT Harassment & Discrimination Prevention Training requirements
Virtual Classroom
Feb 25
HRCI™ & SHRM® Credits: 2.5
Registration for this class will close at 12 pm two business days before the program begins.
THIS IS A VIRTUAL EVENT. MORE INFORMATION ON HOW TO LOG IN TO THE EVENT WILL BE SENT OUT 7 DAYS PRIOR TO THE EVENT DATE.

Influencing Without Authority (Virtual)
2025-02-25 08:30 - 12:00 | Online
The ability to positively influence others is vital to today’s collaborative organizations. Whenever you need action and commitment from employees and colleagues, you need to exert influence. Often times, individuals without direct authority over others are still expected to influence others and achieve results. You’ll learn to understand your role as an influencer, plan your approach with others and communicate your position positively and persuasively.
Virtual Classroom
February 25
THIS IS A VIRTUAL EVENT. MORE INFORMATION ON HOW TO LOG IN TO THE EVENT WILL BE SENT OUT 7 DAYS PRIOR TO THE EVENT DATE.

Assertiveness | The Art Of Tactful Communication
2025-02-25 08:30 - 12:00 | Online
Assertiveness impacts more than our communication styles. By increasing your ability to effectively assert your needs you’ll gain confidence, the respect of others and become more decisive – even in challenging situations. You’ll build skills to help express your feelings and make requests in an appropriately assertive manner.

Group-to-Medicare Hot Spots!
2025-02-26 11:30 - 12:30 | Online
This practical, understandable 60-minute training program focuses on four key elements of the highly consequential healthcare transition process from a Group Plan to Medicare for employees age 65+. This is need-to-know, but often hard-to-find, information that’s valued by HR and Benefits professionals. The session will cover the following topics and end with an interactive Question & Answer session…
Special Enrollment Period In-Depth
This process is the focal point for those who delay Medicare and remain on a Group Plan.
Secondary Payer: Options Diverge
Important changes to enrollment options when Medicare is the Primary claims payer.
It’s Complicated… COBRA + Medicare
Medicare eligibility raises complex, and highly consequential, issues for COBRA beneficiaries.
Confused Yet? HSAs and Medicare
Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) have soared in popularity… and so has the confusion!

HR Essentials Series (Agawam)
2025-02-27 08:30 - 16:00 | Agawam MA Training Location, 67 Hunt Street, Agawam, MA, 01001, United States
Could you use an in-depth refresher (or introduction) to the key functions and regulatory requirements of the HR industry? In this fact-packed program you’ll review the key functions and regulatory requirements affecting HR as well as updated content which reflects changes in CT-MA-RI employment legislation and provides critical knowledge to help reduce costs, avoid potential lawsuits and improve your ability to handle challenging HR issues.
Agawam, MA
Feb. 27 | Mar. 13 | Mar. 19
HRCI™ & SHRM® Credits: 19.5
Registration for this class will close at 12 pm two business days before the program begins.

Leading Different Workstyles (Virtual)
2025-03-04 08:30 - 12:00 | Online
Through the use of the DISC Assessment Tool, you’ll gain an understanding of the impact of your preferred work style on the way you communicate with individuals and your team. Improve overall performance by increasing your ability to motivate team members using a style that engages them individually. Reflect on your own DISC assessment results to identify strategies for capitalizing on your strengths and interact more effectively with styles that are different than your own.
Virtual Classroom
Registration for this class will close at 12 pm two business days before the program begins.
THIS IS A VIRTUAL EVENT. MORE INFORMATION ON HOW TO LOG IN TO THE EVENT WILL BE SENT OUT 7 DAYS PRIOR TO THE EVENT DATE.

Impactful Speaking (Agawam)
2025-03-05 08:00 - 17:00 | MA
You’ll learn to design and deliver presentations that meet audience needs and achieve desired objectives. Concepts and practice segments will address techniques for small, medium or larger scale presentation and audience sizes that consider both in-person and virtual delivery methods. Participant involvement is emphasized through skill practice and peer feedback, video recording and action planning to incorporate new skills and information into your workplace presentations.
Participants are encouraged to bring real-time topics to the workshop in order to maximize their time and help them to prepare for upcoming presentation.
Limited to 12 seats.
Agawam, MA
Registration for this class will close at 12 pm two business days before the program begins.

Self-Awareness & Adaptability (Virtual)
2025-03-06 08:30 - 12:00 | Online
Understanding how we work with others and how others perceive us, makes us more effective in our jobs. Through this highly interactive program, you’ll learn about your own communication style, debunk some misconceptions about others’ styles and develop a personal action plan to adapt more effectively.
Virtual Classroom
HRCI™ & SHRM® Credits: 3.5
This training is approved for 3.5 HRCI™ Business Credits
Registration for this class will close at 12 pm two business days before the program begins.
THIS IS A VIRTUAL EVENT. MORE INFORMATION ON HOW TO LOG IN TO THE EVENT WILL BE SENT OUT 7 DAYS PRIOR TO THE EVENT DATE.

Totally Responsible Person (Agawam)
2025-03-06 08:30 - 12:00 | Agawam MA Training Location, 67 Hunt Street, Agawam, MA, 01001, United States
Turn any situation into an opportunity for learning and growth by accepting the fact that we’re all accountable to others, as well as ourselves. Learn proven techniques to move yourself, and help others, move beyond blame and judgment and gain the confidence and tools needed to interact in a positive, constructive and respectful way.
Location: Agawam Training Center – 67 Hunt St. Agawam, MA 01001
HRCI™ & SHRM® Credits: 3.5This training is approved for 3.5 HRCI™ Business Credits
Registration for this class will close at 12 pm two business days before the program begins.

HR Professional Certification Study Group Series (Virtual)
2025-03-06 17:15 - 19:45 | Online
HR certification tests require a combination of experience and preparation in order to be successful. EANE’s HR Certification Study program combines the well-known Distinctive HR study materials, including a workbook, audio recordings, recorded webinars and sample tests with in-classroom discussions, activities and lectures led by EANE’s experienced (and certified) HR Professionals.
Virtual Classroom
Mar. 06 | Mar. 13 | Mar. 20 | Mar. 27 | Apr. 03 | Apr. 10 | Apr. 17 | May 01 | May 08 | May 15
EANE IS COMMITTED TO THE HEALTH & SAFETY OF OUR LEARNERS!
Click Here to learn about the ways we’re keeping our in-person training spaces safe for you!
Please note that registrations are closed on Friday, February 14th as we will need to mail materials in advance.

Hot Line Live – What’s Trending in Return To Office
2025-03-07 12:00 - 12:45 | Online
The return-to-office (RTO) debate is heating up—again! Whether your organization has called everyone back in or is leaving things status quo. leaders are navigating the complex landscape of employee expectations, productivity concerns, policy review and the ability to recruit and retain. In this fast-paced 45-minute session, we’ll unpack the latest RTO trends and challenges and explore how you can strategically look at your organization to understand what you might be facing. Join us for a candid discussion – what’s working, what’s not, and how you can strike the right balance to bring out the best in your workforce.

Developing your HR Business Plan
2025-03-11 08:30 - 10:00 | Online
If you don’t have a plan any road can take you there, however you may make a lot of wrong turns before you arrive! Planning is a crucial component in business and those who take the time to develop a Strategic Plan or Business Plan are likely to be more consistently successful in the long run. Human Resources departments are no different, if we invest the time in understanding where the business is going and how HR can support the efforts the entire organization is more likely to reach their goals. Real success for a business comes in the form of ensuring that all of the departments are working toward a common goal. A business plan is just a tool to ensure that success. If you are interested in learning about business planning and specifically creating an HR Business plan this course will get you there.
Virtual Classroom
THIS IS A VIRTUAL EVENT. MORE INFORMATION ON HOW TO LOG IN TO THE EVENT WILL BE SENT OUT 7 DAYS PRIOR TO THE EVENT DATE.

Microsoft Office Excel | Level 3 (Virtual)
2025-03-11 08:30 - 15:00 | Online
In this session you’ll work on creating and editing macros, learn how to apply conditional formatting and how to add data validation criteria. In addition, you’ll learn how to share, track, merge and restrict workbook access. Then you’ll learn how to link data from cell to cell, sheet to sheet, Excel file to Excel file and Excel file to Word/PowerPoint.
Fee includes all training materials and 6 months of post-training phone or email support.
Virtual Classroom
Registration for this class will close at 12 pm 2 business days before the program begins.
THIS IS A VIRTUAL EVENT. MORE INFORMATION ON HOW TO LOG IN TO THE EVENT WILL BE SENT OUT 7 DAYS PRIOR TO THE EVENT DATE.

Lunch & Learn - Digging Out of Debt: Financial Wellness Tips for Your Employees (WEBINAR)
2025-03-12 11:30 - 12:30 | Online
April is financial literacy month! Join the team from Cambridge Credit Counseling for an eye-opening look at the state of credit card debt in the US today and the huge impact this has on employee wellness and productivity. As employers and HR professionals, we are always looking for low cost or no cost ways to support our employees and help them achieve a better life inside and outside of their jobs with us. EANE partners with Cambridge Credit to offer their solutions to you employee group at no cost to you as the employer! Attendees will learn more about this powerful employee benefit AND receive a turn-key toolkit to promote financial literacy in your organization during the month of April!

Do I Really Know Wage and Hour?
2025-03-13 08:30 - 09:30 | Online
TOPIC: Do I Really Know Wage and Hour?
Wage and hour laws can be really complicated. Whether it’s about paying an hourly worker for non-worked time in the core job responsibilities or understanding when we deduct from a Salaried employee, it’s challenging to remember all the rules. Join us in this webinar to learn how to handle these challenges, and others that you may be encountering.

Reasonable Suspicion (Virtual)
2025-03-13 08:30 - 12:00 | Online
Learn about the signs of impairment so that you can properly intervene while keeping your employees and workspace safe throughout the process. Gain an understanding of the interplay among substance use and employment laws so you can make proactive policy changes that will mitigate your organization’s risk.
Virtual Classroom
HRCI™ & SHRM® Credits: 3.5
Registration for this class will close at 12 pm two business days before the program begins.

THIS IS A VIRTUAL EVENT. MORE INFORMATION ON HOW TO LOG IN TO THE EVENT WILL BE SENT OUT 7 DAYS PRIOR TO THE EVENT DATE.

Compensation Best Practices (Virtual)
2025-03-18 08:30 - 12:00 | Online
In today’s labor market, all employers must establish base pay structures and salary administration guidelines that support internal pay equity and external pay competitiveness. Explore the overall practice of compensation management and gain an understanding of the principles behind an effective compensation plan design and salary administration and have hands-on practice performing position evaluations.
Virtual Classroom
THIS IS A VIRTUAL EVENT. MORE INFORMATION ON HOW TO LOG IN TO THE EVENT WILL BE SENT OUT 7 DAYS PRIOR TO THE EVENT DATE.
