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Retiring from the State Employees Retirement System

Retiring from the State Employees Retirement System

Workshop Date: 
Monday 12/4/23
Time: 
9:00 AM to Noon
Location: 
Zoom

This workshop provides employees important information about the: State Employees' Retirement System/MERS pension, the impact of retirement on their Social Security income & University benefits and the retirement application process. Participants who seek a pension projection should complete and submit the a pension estimate form directly to the MA Retirement Board. This workshop will be approximately 3 hours long including Q&A.

 
 
Effective Communication

Effective Communication

Workshop Date: 
Tuesday 12/5/23
Time: 
10am - 11am
Location: 
Flint Laboratory
Room: 
106

There are a variety of generations, identities, and other factors to consider when communicating with coworkers, supervisors, and colleagues in the workplace. Learn how to effectively communicate with those around you at work and how to adapt your communication style to best fit your workplace. 

 
 
Goal Setting for the Employee Performance Management Cycle
 
 
Strategies to Shorten Meetings
 
 
Weekly Meditation

Weekly Meditation

Workshop Date: 
Wednesday 12/6/23
Time: 
12 noon
Location: 
Zoom

Please join us for weekly meditations at noon on Wednesdays starting on October 25th. These are beginner friendly meditations. They will last 10 or 15 minutes and there will be time afterwards for questions. Brief meditations like this can be great for your mental and physical health!

Wednesdays at noon for the rest of the semester. 

Zoom Link

 

Join Zoom Meeting

https://umass-amherst.zoom.us/j/95398700101

 

Meeting ID: 953 9870 0101

Passcode: compassion

 
 
Communication Fundamentals for Supervisory Skill Development

Communication Fundamentals for Supervisory Skill Development

Workshop Date: 
Thursday 12/7/23
Time: 
9am - 3pm
Location: 
Campus Center
Room: 
904

For current supervisors or any employee interested in growing their career. 

Communicating effectively includes many essential skills to help your employees succeed. In this intensive class, you will learn and practice these skill sets: 1) fostering psychological safety, 2) active listening, 3) powerful questioning, and 4) providing positive and constructive feedback. 

With your new tools, increased understanding, and practice, you will be better equipped to develop employees, address concerns, improve employee performance, and set the stage for inclusive practices.

 
 
Summit Financials Reporting - December

Summit Financials Reporting - December

Workshop Date: 
Thursday 12/7/23
Time: 
2:30pm - 4:00pm
Location: 
Zoom

This workshop is offered via Zoom.  The Zoom meeting connection information will be sent out to attendees a day prior to the training. If you have not received the link by that time, please check your "Junk" folder. 

This training gives a comprehensive overview of financials reporting in Summit, including how to access fund and grant balances, summaries, and transactional detail with ease. It is useful for anyone who needs to review financial activity on their grants or funds.

 
 
 
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Become an Agent of Change: Building Resilience and Adaptability

Become an Agent of Change: Building Resilience and Adaptability

Workshop Date: 
Tuesday 12/12/23
Time: 
9:30am-11am
Location: 
Flint Laboratory
Room: 
106

Change is coming to UMass Amherst. With the arrival of a new chancellor, new directors, and other work transitions, it is crucial to prepare yourself for the upcoming shifts. 

Learn essential skills to navigate change, advocate for yourself and others, and embrace adaptability. Gain insights from the research on organizational change, and develop practical strategies for effective communication, stress management, and goal setting. Learn how to build resilience and thrive amidst organizational transformations.

 
 
Building Confidence: The Secret to Great Leadership

Building Confidence: The Secret to Great Leadership

Workshop Date: 
Wednesday 12/13/23
Time: 
1:30 - 3pm
Location: 
Flint Laboratory
Room: 
106

Studies show that confidence impacts how we function in the workplace, from career success, to leadership potential, to how much you earn. Dr. Karyn Gordon, author of "The Three Chairs", theorizes that there are three kinds of leaders-the avoidant, the disguised, and the confident. In this session, learn about what being a confident leader looks like, how you can become a confident leader, and recognize how each style of leadership impacts you in your work and in life.

 
 
Creating De-Stressing Micro-Moments
 
 
Talent Acquisition – Staff Search Training

Talent Acquisition – Staff Search Training

Workshop Date: 
Wednesday 12/13/23
Time: 
10:30am-12pm
Location: 
Zoom

The process of hiring staff at the university can seem complex. This workshop can simplify the experience by providing a better understanding of the steps involved. Our training refreshes employees’ knowledge of hiring procedures and, by doing so, helps ensure that the university complies with the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP).

 
 
 
 
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Goal Setting for the Employee Performance Management Cycle
 
 
Creating an Inclusive Work Environment
 
 
 
 
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