UMass HR Insider—September 2024 | Volume 2, Issue 9
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Elevate Your Experience: Join Us at the ERG and Affinity Group Discovery Fair
Join us at the Employee Resource Group and Affinity Group Discovery Fair, supported by the Office of Human Resources and the Office of Equity and Inclusion, to explore new avenues for growth and connection! Enjoy live music and light refreshments while discovering our campus groups dedicated to veterans, faculty and staff of color, LGBTQIA+ employees, international employees, and Allies for Illness and Disability Access (UMAIDA). These Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are designed to foster networking, professional development, and mentorship with strong community support.
We’re also excited to introduce new Affinity Groups focused on building communities of practice and providing a space for members to connect and support each other around common backgrounds and shared experiences. At the fair, we’ll have a feedback table where you can suggest new Affinity Groups or express your interest in helping to lead one. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your UMass experience and strengthen connections within our community!
Date: Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Time: 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Location: Student Union Ballroom | 41 Campus Center Way
Navigate Life’s Challenges with ECCO and Mass4YOU
The Employee Counseling and Consultation Office (ECCO) is committed to your well-being and success at UMass Amherst. They offer a range of confidential counseling services to help you navigate life's challenges. Whether you need a one-time consultation about a work problem, a few sessions to discuss a family concern, or guidance on a significant mental health issue, ECCO is here to listen and provide support. They also offer resources for supervisors who may be dealing with employees facing mental health concerns.
UMass Amherst also provides our benefitted employees with additional confidential and free counseling, legal and financial, through Mass4You, our state employee assistance program offered through the MA Group Insurance Commission (GIC).
For more information go to: liveandworkwell.com and use access code: MassforYou.
Level-Up with LinkedIn Learning
Looking to advance to the next level within your role or enhance current skills for your current role? By acquiring new skills, you're not just learning: You're investing in your future growth. Check out these LinkedIn Learning Tracks:
Staff Competencies Track: These curated learning tracks allow you to expand your professional toolkit with extensive courses on productivity, change management, diversity, equity and inclusion, conflict resolution, and communication.
Role-Specific Career Paths (for Clerks and Accountants): Tailored courses designed for those in clerk and accountant roles in partnership with our USA union leadership. Develop skills crafted to enhance your current role and open doors for future opportunities.
How to Get Started:
Visit the Workplace Learning and Development page and consider joining an info session to get more insights about the learning tracks.
For any questions or assistance, please reach out through AskHR.
AskHR: For All of Your Human Resources Questions
AskHR provides enhanced customer support, a more efficient method for employees and guests to get answers, and new information tracking capabilities to provide better service over time.
AskHR enhances our customer support with a streamlined approach, making it easier and quicker for employees to find the answers to their HR questions. Plus, with our new information tracking capabilities, we’re committed to continuously improving our service. Experience the convenience and efficiency of AskHR today and easily get the support you need.
Our People Are Here for Good!
"I love UMass Amherst for many reasons! For example, the family culture of the campus is inviting for all diverse backgrounds, and I love the comradery around campus. Everyone is always working together to create the best experience for the students."
—Shardonay Blueford
Associate Athletics Director for Governance and Compliance
UMass Spirit!—Homecoming Weekend 2024
Homecoming weekend will have something for everyone. View the full schedule, plan your weekend, and register for the events that spark your interest today!
Professional Development
Workplace Learning and Development's Fall Sessions are Now Available for Registration.
This fall, Workplace Learning and Development is offering over 50 sessions to choose from covering workplace wellness, supervisor development, workplace skills, and working at UMass. New this semester is a full slate of workplace wellness classes, including Mindful Tech Use, Elevate Your Everyday Habits, and It's as Simple as Hello: Increasing Civility in the Workplace.
Register for a session today and join us!
The Partnership for Worker Education: Registration is Now Open for Fall 2024 Classes
The Partnership for Worker Education provides high-quality worker education to a wide range of employees—service maintenance, food service, clerical, and professional—through the development of stakeholder partnerships.
Fall courses in workplace computers, wellness, workplace English, caring for elders, writing and community, career advising, Building Bridges, and more are now available! Sign up today!
Career Opportunities—Tell a Friend!
Utility Electrical Engineer
This position is responsible for electrical engineering activities involved with the design, project management, maintenance, alteration, and repair of existing utility electrical distribution systems, including writing specifications and estimating material and labor costs.