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For the Community. For Good.

At The Richards Group we believe in community.
In an effort to strengthen our community we offer classes and educational opportunities.


Upcoming Education Workshops


The Keys to a Great Medical Renewal? “It’s just math!”

Presented by John Round, Principal, Total Rewards
Learn why the medical carriers don’t always have to win, why settling for a flat or single-digit increase isn’t necessarily the final solution, and how to strategically negotiate a fair medical renewal based on just the numbers. 

Recommended for CEO, Finance & HR Leadership. 

This program will be appropriate for organizations, if fully-insured, with 50+ eligible employees in NH & 100+ in Vermont.   If not fully-insured, it should be appropriate for any size. 

Date: POSTPONED
Time: Noon (1 hour & includes lunch)
Location: TRG Community Room & Training Center, 51 Railroad St., Keene, NH 03431
Cost: FREE TO ALL!

 

OSHA 10-HR Construction

The 10-hour Construction Training Program is intended to provide workers with general awareness of recognizing and preventing hazards on the worksite.

Dates: April 17 & 18
Time: 9:00 AM- 3:00 PM
Location: The MINT-Rutland’s Makerspace, 112 Quality Ln, Rutland, VT 05701

Cost: Free for TRG Clients, $125 for non-clients

 

Why Your Mod Matters

The term Workers Compensation can make many people cringe, employers and employees alike. But it is something employers must learn to administer properly. In this session, we will cover 5 key pieces to any Workers Comp program that can help us better understand this specific insurance, how to control claims when they do happen and how our safety programs play a key role in prevention. This workshop is intended for anyone in a Human Resources or Safety role and would benefit supervisory/management positions as well. However, we invite you to pass this along, within your organization, to anyone who you feel would benefit from the work-session.

Facilitator:

Shannon Prescott – Shannon is the Director of Risk Control for our property and casualty clients. She is a licensed P&C Producer, a Certified WorkComp Advisor, Certified Occupational Safety Specialist and is an Authorized OSHA Outreach Trainer for General Industry and Construction industries. She assists clients with compliance and safety program evaluation and implementation, helping them achieve compliance with OSHA, DOT and DOL regulations. In addition, she provides First Aid/CPR and Mental Health First Aid courses. Shannon serves on the VT Safety &amp; Health Council and is also an active member of the Massachusetts based, Franklin County Young Professionals, currently serving as the organization’s Chairperson.

Dates: July 10
Time: 10 AM-12 PM
Location: Virtual

Cost: Free for client, $100 non-client.

 

OSHA 30-HR General Industry Course

The General Industry, Outreach Training Program, is intended to provide workers with a general awareness of recognizing and preventing hazards on the worksite. The training covers a variety of safety and health hazards that workers may encounter on a daily basis.

Dates: July 11, 18, 25, August 1, 8
Time: 8:30 AM- 3:30 PM
Location: The Richards Group Community & Training Room, 51 Railroad St. Keene, NH

Cost: Free for clients, $200 non-clients


Additional Offerings

Check back regularly for our other workshop opportunities throughout the year!


Virtual OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Course

The 10-hour General Industry Outreach Training Program is intended to provide workers with general awareness of recognizing and preventing hazards on the worksite.


5 Things to Know About Workers Compensation

The term Workers Compensation can make many people cringe, employers and employees alike. But it is something employers must learn to administer properly. This session covers 5 key pieces to any Workers Comp program.


What’s a Business Continuity Plan?

Business continuity management can be the difference between successfully recovering from a disaster and going out of business. This session covers how business continuity management can help your business get back on its feet after a disaster strikes.


Developing Psychological Safety in the Workplace

Increasingly, organizations have come to understand that one of the true keys to organizational wellness and business success is increasing the level of Employee Engagement within their organizations. 


Mental Health in the Workplace

More than ever employers are seeing the effects of mental health on their employees. Productivity, safety, and attendance issues are just a few of the outcomes employers can face when an employee is struggling.


Mental Health First Aid

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adults.