Baystate Franklin to Launch Pilot Program for Stress Management

 Baystate Franklin Medical Center announced it will offer the Stress Management and Resiliency Training (SMART) course beginning Monday, Jan. 28. Developed by the Benson-Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital, the SMART program helps participants achieve greater quality of life and an enhanced sense of well-being. The program teaches self-care practices that…

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Springfield Leadership Institute to Begin 2019 Session on Feb. 28

The 2019 Springfield Leadership Institute will focus on core management and leadership skills for increasing personal and organizational effectiveness. The practical and applied program will equip participants with the knowledge and skills to take their leadership to the next level. The Institute, which begins on Feb. 28, runs through June 6 on Thursdays from 1…

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West of the River Chamber Welcomes Box Paper Scissors to Agawam

The West of the River Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed Box Paper Scissors to the Agawam community. Business owner Bryant Whitsett opened the store on Dec. 22, offering a wide variety of products and services, including key cutting, notary, DVD transfer, office supplies, conference-room rental, space to sell and promote local products and services, shipping,…

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MassMutual Significantly Expands Suite of Employee Benefits | Business Wire

To better meet the needs of a diverse and growing workforce and continue to attract top talent, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) has announced a significant expansion of its employee benefit offerings. The introduction of several brand new offerings complements enhancements to existing benefits, providing a comprehensive suite of options available to employees of…

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Cool STUFF Made in Western Massachusetts

Manufacturing jobs have been hard to fill and qualified employees difficult to find – While the manufacturing sector represents a robust 160,000 jobs in the state, the industry has a PR problem, especially with younger workers. The message of GOOD JOBS AT GOOD WAGES and a future career offering advancement in a growing company is…

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