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State of Rhode Island, Recovery Friendly Workplace , Helping employers respond to substance use and mental health conditions in the Rhode Island workforce

Strengthening Your Workplace: Recovery-Friendly Hiring Incentives

Date
10-22-2025
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November Webinar

Creating a workplace that supports employees in recovery isn’t just the right thing to do—it can also create meaningful opportunities for your business. Employers in Rhode Island have access to a variety of state and federal financial incentives designed to encourage inclusive hiring and workforce development. These programs can help your organization reduce costs while promoting a workplace culture that values recovery and second chances.

Our upcoming webinar, Maximizing Workforce Potential: Incentives Every Employer Should Know, will provide a comprehensive overview of these incentives. During this one-hour session, participants will learn how to identify which programs their business may qualify for, understand the eligibility requirements, and gain guidance on the application process.

Attending this webinar is a chance to:

  • Explore financial incentives available for hiring and supporting employees in recovery
  • Understand how these programs can align with your organization’s hiring goals
  • Learn practical ways to integrate incentives into workforce planning

Whether you’re an HR professional, business owner, or part of a leadership team, this session will equip you with knowledge to make informed decisions that benefit both your organization and the individuals you employ.

Webinar Details:
📅 Date: Thursday, November 20th, 2025
🕒 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EST
🎤 Speaker: Chris Tanguay, Department of Labor and Training
🔗 Reserve your seat: RecoveryFriendly.RI.Gov/Contact-Us

A Zoom link will be shared closer to the webinar. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how your organization can take advantage of financial incentives while strengthening your workforce and supporting recovery-friendly hiring practices.