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How to Better Manage Stress
Monday, July 29th 3-4 pm Online
Optum
Every day, there are more and more ways to communicate but that increase in quantity does not always mean an improvement in quality. Quite the opposite, as we get more hurried so too do the number of our meetings, emails, phone calls, texts, and posts. Whether communication is virtual or face to face there are some golden guidelines that help ensure people understand us and we have the desired impact. Learning to think, speak and write effectively is a life skill that underpins all successful careers. Register Here
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Crucial Learning’s Summer Webinar Series Continues!
Belonging at Work: How Community Drives Engagement and Retention
Tuesday, July 30th 1-2 pm Online
A sense of workplace belonging is connected to higher job satisfaction as well as positive mental health and well-being. In this interactive and data-driven webinar, Dr. Marisa G. Franco will guide you through the science of connection and how the same tools for building friendships can help initiate and maintain workplace relationships. Register Here
Leading with Relationship Intelligence
Tuesday, August 13th, 1-2 pm EST
Retaining top talent is critical for any organization’s success. Problems such as poor communication, disrespect, insensitivity, turnover and more are the result of weak relationships between leaders and their direct reports. However, there is a clear and executable solution. When leaders commit to developing relationship intelligence, retention and engagement increase as people feel seen, valued, and heard. Register Here.
Highlighted articles and resources:
Looking for an on-line Book Club? Try Arbinger’s Book Club to discuss The Outward Mindset (which you can get electronically from the UTC library) You can also join them on July 30 from 1-2pm for the Book Discussion! Too late to join in this time? Sign up to be notified for the next one!
Blog Post: Decide Your Limits – Then Communicate Those – Candid Culture
Article: The No. 1 way for introverts to gain influence at work – CNBC
Article: Post-Vacation Blues? Here’s How to Cope. Harvard Business Review
Article: 7 Ways to Weave Mindfulness into Your Workday Harvard Business Review
Did you know K@TE now has Open Sesame content??
This company provides online training courses for businesses and employees, specializing in technology, compliance, safety, business skills, leadership and management, etc.
Try one of these courses below by searching the title or just search the words Open Sesame or a key word of a topic that interests you in the search box for other courses.
We will be adding new courses monthly, so come back and look!
- Communicating Proactively
- Communicating Reactively
- Communicating with Respect and Appreciation
- 9 Skills for Communicating and Collaborating Across Differences
K@TE Courses: self-paced HR 0128 courses available on K@TE:
- Time Management Essentials
- Dealing with Stress, Pressure and Burnout
- Workplace Communication Basics
- A Guide to Workplace Integrity
- A Guide to Workplace Professionalism
- Workplace Distractions: How to Avoid Common Time-Wasting Traps
- Developing a Growth Mindset
- Problem-Solving Fundamentals
- Advanced Problem-Solving
- Scheduling 101
- Speaking up in Meetings
- Do You Have These Four Essential Customer Service Skills?
- A Guide to Empathy at Work
- Resolving Conflict with Coworkers
- Leading with Emotional Intelligence
- How to Build Better Relationships with Your Manager and Coworkers
- Receiving and Seeking Feedback
- How to Strengthen Your Critical Thinking Skills
Register for TIAA’s live webinars!
Each month, TIAA hosts several live webinars. You can also view recordings of past webinars.