Get Ready for 2026: Essential HR and Finance Insights

Summary
This 90-minute session will provide essential updates and best practices for navigating your HR and finance management. We will cover recent changes, new regulations, and practical reminders for year-end and start-of-year preparations. We will also offer a dedicated Q&A segment. 

About this event
As 2026 approaches, staying ahead of critical HR and finance changes is vital for organizational success. This training event will equip you with the latest updates on regulations and practical strategies for managing end-of-year and new-year transitions. 501 Commons experts will share actionable insights into HR and finance matters, best practices for year-end preparation, and practical strategies for a smooth transition into the new year. The value of this information cannot be overstated, and this event will provide you with the tools and knowledge to navigate these topics confidently.

Event Outcomes
After attending, you'll be able to:

• Describe the recent and upcoming HR and finance changes and their implications for your organization.

• Know how to implement best practices for managing calendar and fiscal year-end HR and finance tasks.

• Apply practical strategies to comply with regulations and optimize organizational processes.
  

Who Should Attend
This event is ideal for:

• Directors and managers looking to stay updated on new regulations and best practices.

• Organizational leaders and staff responsible for overseeing HR and finance operations.

• Those involved in planning and executing end-of-year and start-of-year HR and financial activities.

A presentation recording will be available the next business day after the event for those who want to view it again.

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Presentors

Susan Davis, Financial Services Program Manager at 501 Commons
Susan leads the Financial Services team at 501 Commons, a position she has held for four years. She developed her organizational and finance skills as an entrepreneur, starting and running two successful small businesses in Seattle. Susan honed her skills at Seattle Opera, where she was in charge of their costumes production department, managing and meeting performance goals for a $500,000 to $1 million department. Her philosophy of work is centered in clear and direct communication, mutual respect, and supporting others in doing their best work by providing guidance, resources, and training. She brings this same mindset and leadership to our Financial Services team and nonprofit partners.

Claudia Malone, Human Resource Consultant at 501 Commons
Claudia, who has over 30 years of HR and training experience, helps organizations enhance their human capital management for improved outcomes. As a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) with a psychology degree from the University of Rhode Island, she is dedicated to supporting nonprofits and teaching HR courses. Claudia is semi-retired and based on Whidbey Island; in addition to her work with 501 Commons she also volunteers with KidVantage (formerly Eastside Baby Corner), a nonprofit aiding children and families in need.

Danielle Lyda, Human Resource Program Manager at 501 Commons
Danielle is a seasoned HR professional with over 25 years of experience in nonprofits and HR outsourcing, serves as the HR Programs Manager for Washington, Oregon, and Idaho at 501 Commons. With a BA from Idaho State University, where she studied Pre-Colombian Art and Art History, Danielle brings a unique perspective to her practice, embracing diversity and assisting individuals, organizations, and communities in achieving their goals.