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  What if your next great hire is someone your usual screening process might overlook? Join Springfield WORKS for a free, one-hour virtual conversation about fair chance hiring. Hear from employers and workforce partners about what it looks like in practice, how older CORI records can create barriers for qualified candidates, and what organizations can…

Organization launches search for next Executive Director to build on its strong foundation and lead the next chapter SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – August 20, 2026 – Springfield WORKS today announced that founding Executive Director Anne Kandilis will retire from her role at the end of the year, concluding a decade of leadership. The organization has launched…

Thank You for Joining Our Bridge to Prosperity Webinar Thank you to everyone who joined our Bridge to Prosperity Cliff Effect Pilot Webinar: Initial Evaluation Findings & Progress Update. We appreciate your time, engagement, and commitment to advancing economic mobility for workers and families across Massachusetts. During the webinar, we shared updates on the pilot’s…

For many low-income workers, earning more money does not always lead to greater financial stability. Instead, it can trigger what is commonly known as the “benefits cliff,” where a small increase in income results in the loss of essential public assistance like food or childcare support. This challenge has affected many families across Massachusetts. One…

While most employees would normally welcome a raise or promotion, that is not always the case for everyone. Some workers are actually turning down opportunities to earn more money, leaving employers confused about why. According to leaders at Springfield WORKS, the answer often lies in what is known as the “cliff effect.” This happens when…

A growing number of employers are beginning to confront an unexpected challenge affecting their workforce called the “benefits cliff.” This issue occurs when employees receive a raise or accept a promotion but lose access to public assistance such as food, housing, or childcare support. In many cases, this leaves them in a worse financial position…

For many Americans, earning more money is supposed to mean greater financial stability. But for some working families, even a small increase in income can trigger unexpected consequences, leaving them struggling more than before. A growing issue known as the “benefit cliff” occurs when individuals earn just enough to lose access to public assistance programs,…