How to Address Performance Concerns

This training explores how to better address performance concerns in the workplace ·       Discuss effective strategies for confronting employees ·       Create a plan on how to deal with performance concerns ·       Discuss why addressing performance concerns is critical to success ·       Discuss how to reimagine confrontation as an overall positive process Targeted Audience: Supervisors and…

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OPTUM – Coping with Stress – Conference Call (Open to all UTC Staff/Faulty) with Individual Sessions Offered

We recognize that our employees and teams are still feeling various types of stress and strain caused by this pandemic and we want to continue to provide additional support and resources to assist you. The UTC Office of Human Resources is once again sponsoring a series of CONFERENCE CALL events through our Employee Assistance Program…

Search Committee Training

This training provides essential information and resources for search committee members.  It includes an overview of the search process, compliance guidelines, the roles and responsibilities of search committee chairs and members, and an overview of Taleo, our online applicant tracking system. Registration is required and can be found by found here.

EOD Topic of the Month: Skills and Competencies

Thu, Feb 25, 2021, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM EST We will talk about ways to take inventory and identify skills gaps.  The EOD presenter will share resources you can use to create development solutions based on your goals and integrate learning options for success. Targeted Audience: All UTC employees Presenter:  Debra Alley, UT Employee…

Annual Performance Review Drop-In

Are you a UTC Manager and have a question about the Annual Performance Review? Drop in anytime within the hour and get your question answered by an HR representative. Targeted Audience: Supervisors and Managers Presenter:  UTC Human Resources Check your emails for Zoom link!

Optum Opportunities for Managers

Here4TN powered by Optum is your EAP, BH and WorkLife provider. In this session participants will learn about the benefits and resources that Here4TN provides such as: 5 free confidential sessions with a licensed clinician (per year, per issue, per individual) Access to digital resources such as Sanvello, Talkspace and Virtual Visits Support services for…

Search Committee Training

This training provides essential information and resources for search committee members.  It includes an overview of the search process, compliance guidelines, the roles and responsibilities of search committee chairs and members, and an overview of Taleo, our online applicant tracking system. Registration is required and can be found by found here.

How to Recognize Changes in Employee Behavior and Take Appropriate Action

It’s not uncommon for managers to see troublesome or even confusing behavior in the workplace. This program offers support and ways to deal with employees exhibiting symptoms of depression, anxiety, technostress, addiction and potentially violent behavior. Taking appropriate action early on can contribute to successful conflict resolution. Participants will: Identify steps for negotiating conflict Differentiate…

Optum Conference Calls – Free 15 Minute Session!!

Human Resources is once again sponsoring a series of Conference Call events with a licensed psychologist (see attached bio) through Optum. On Wednesday, March 17th  at 12:00 ET, you will be able to call-in to Zoom number to participate in, or just listen to, a discussion (via phone) on the effects of stress and coping…

Beyond the Basics of Stress

This is a theory-light program on stress and assumes that participants have attended one of our other tutorials on stress (for example, Get the Best of Stress or Preventing Burnout). It is important that anyone attending this seminar knows about issues such as, “what stress is” and “how it affects us”. This background understanding allows…

New Hire Paperwork Training

Join this one-hour session to walk through completion of new hire paperwork including the New Hire/Rehire Form, Form I-9, W-4, and Direct Deposit form.  We will cover common errors and provide time for Questions and Answers Presenter:  UTC Human Resources, Employment Services Targeted Audience:  Departmental Administrative Support Staff and Budget Coordinators   Register HERE You…

Search Committee Training

This training provides essential information and resources for search committee members.  It includes an overview of the search process, compliance guidelines, the roles and responsibilities of search committee chairs and members, and an overview of Taleo, our online applicant tracking system. Registration is required and can be found by found here.

Legal Aspects for Supervisors

Friday, April 9  9:00am -12:00pm EST Managers face rules and procedures of ever-increasing complexity. This program will provide guidance in the consideration and application of state and federal laws and university policies and procedures as they pertain to university employees. Regulations to be discussed will include FMLA, ADA, disciplinary procedures, discrimination procedures, sexual harassment policies,…

New Hire Paperwork Training

Join this one-hour session to walk through completion of new hire paperwork including the New Hire/Rehire Form, Form I-9, W-4, and Direct Deposit form.  We will cover common errors and provide time for Questions and Answers Presenter:  UTC Human Resources, Employment Services Targeted Audience:  Departmental Administrative Support Staff and Budget Coordinators   Register HERE You…

New Hire Paperwork Training

Join this one-hour session to walk through completion of new hire paperwork including the New Hire/Rehire Form, Form I-9, W-4, and Direct Deposit form.  We will cover common errors and provide time for Questions and Answers Presenter:  UTC Human Resources, Employment Services Targeted Audience:  Departmental Administrative Support Staff and Budget Coordinators   Register HERE You…

Leading at the Speed of Trust

Leading at the Speed of Trust includes powerful tools to help leaders improve trust—the trust people have in them and the trust on their teams. Fri, Apr 16, 2021, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT Presenter:  UT System, EOD Audience:  Leaders at UTC Register HERE

Effective Decision Making

Making high-impact decisions are foundational skills in supervision. This course will explore types of decisions, decision-making styles, and methods to enhance decision-making ability. Participants will gain an understanding of what is expected of supervisors in terms of decision-making and ways to develop confidence in decision-making. Thursday, April 22 10:00-12:00 EST Targeted Audience: Supervisors and Managers…

Search Committee Training

This training provides essential information and resources for search committee members.  It includes an overview of the search process, compliance guidelines, the roles and responsibilities of search committee chairs and members, and an overview of Taleo, our online applicant tracking system. Registration is required and can be found by found here.

How to Recognize Changes in Employee Behavior and Take Appropriate Action

It is not uncommon for managers to see troublesome or even confusing behavior in the workplace. This program offers support and ways to deal with employees exhibiting symptoms of depression, anxiety, technostress, addiction and potentially violent behavior. Taking appropriate action early on can contribute to successful conflict resolution. Participants will: Identify steps for negotiating conflict…

Intercultural Development Inventory Information Session

Intercultural Development Inventory Information Session The Intercultural Development Inventory® (IDI®) is the premier cross-cultural assessment of intercultural competence that is used by thousands of individuals and organizations to build intercultural competence to achieve international and domestic diversity and inclusion goals and outcomes. IDI research in organizations and educational institutions confirms two central findings when using the…

EOD Topic of the Month: April: Active Engagement

The uncertainty of the pandemic means that employee engagement is at higher risk. The changing way of work triggered by this pandemic means engagement efforts must be easy to implement and targeted way.  This webinar will focus on identifying key drivers and quick-win tactics to leverage during the pandemic to sustain and boost engagement. Targeted…

Search Committee Training

This training provides essential information and resources for search committee members.  It includes an overview of the search process, compliance guidelines, the roles and responsibilities of search committee chairs and members, and an overview of Taleo, our online applicant tracking system. Registration is required and can be found by found here.

Sick Leave Bank Information Session

WHAT IS THE SICK LEAVE BANK? The sick leave bank is a common pool of hours to which staff and 12-month faculty initially donate 24 hours of their accumulated sick leave for membership.  If a member of the sick leave bank suffers a serious illness or injury and has exhausted all of his/her sick and…

How to Support Mental Health Concerns with Family and Friends

From time to time we all have friends or family who suffer with low mood. When low mood persists, it is hard to know what to do, especially when you worry about making things worse. This is not a program about your mental and emotional health, but it is about the very positive role you…

Introduction to K@TE

Interested in finding out more about UT's learning management system?  Interesting in learning tricks for navigating within K@TE? This one-hour ZOOM session will give you a broad overview of what you can see and do in K@TE. Register HERE

How to Address Performance Concerns

How you handle performance concerns as a manager is central to your organization’s success, as well as your own. How can you be fair yet firm? This training program for managers uses lecture, written exercises and group discussion to explore how to better address performance concerns in the workplace. In this session, UTC Managers will:…

Search Committee Training

This training provides essential information and resources for search committee members.  It includes an overview of the search process, compliance guidelines, the roles and responsibilities of search committee chairs and members, and an overview of Taleo, our online applicant tracking system. Registration is required and can be found by found here.

OPTUM: How to Use Conflict as Opportunity

OPTUM: How to Use Conflict as Opportunity Tuesday, June 22nd  9:30-11:30 In addition to the general information covered in the employee conflict presentation, this program focuses on sources of initial and ongoing conflict, negotiations, conflict analysis, the benefits of conflict, case studies and the anatomy of an argument. It also covers setting the stage, ground…

OPTUM:  How to Make the Most of Feedback

Wednesday, June 23rd 9:00-10:00 Giving and receiving feedback is not only important to improve individual performance or behavior, it is critical in building trust and maintaining relationships. This session explores how to avoid negative experiences when giving and receiving feedback. Participants will: Learn how to give positive, negative and constructive feedback, regardless if you are…

Optum – Creating a Healthier Lifestyle

Wellness is much more than simply avoiding disease. This program introduces how proper nutrition, regular exercise, balanced lifestyle and stress management all contribute to wellness. It also includes specific nutritional information and tips for a healthy heart. Participants will: • Identify benefits of exercise • Examine barriers to living healthier • Apply MyPlate guidelines to…

Search Committee Training

Search Committee Training is mandatory for anyone serving on a faculty or exempt staff search committee at UTC, and the training must be repeated after 2 years. This Zoom training provides essential information and resources for search committee members.  It includes an overview of the search process, compliance guidelines, the roles and responsibilities of search…

How to Create a Healthy Workplace

“How to Create a Healthy Workplace” empowers employees to take action. This session will share how to focus on the positive while using respectful communication, employing problem-solving skills, valuing differences and having fun. Participants will: • Identify challenging workplace issues • Describe how change impacts all aspects of life • Apply positive communication and conflict…

Paid Parental Leave Informational Session

Eligible UTC faculty and staff are entitled to six weeks (30 days or 240 hours) of paid parental leave within the first twelve months following adoption or childbirth on or after July 1, 2021. This benefit is available to regular, active employees (including 9-month faculty), as defined in HR0105, assigned to work at least 75…

Search Committee Training

Search Committee Training is mandatory for anyone serving on a faculty or exempt staff search committee at UTC, and the training must be repeated after 2 years. This Zoom training provides essential information and resources for search committee members.  It includes an overview of the search process, compliance guidelines, the roles and responsibilities of search…

6 Steps to Successfully Onboarding your New Hire

6 Steps to Successfully Onboarding your New Hire: A session for Managers A thorough onboarding process helps new hires acclimate to their role and team, better understand the expectations of the job and sets them up for success. Successful new hire onboarding also leads to better job performance, increased efficiency and higher employee satisfaction — which…

Market proof your retirement

Market proof your retirement Throughout your career, you probably heard repeatedly how important saving for retirement is. However, as the day approaches, there are additional questions you’ll have to ask yourself. Am I overexposed to market losses? Will I outlive my money? Am I confident that I can retire on my terms? In retirement—and the…

Money at Work 1: Foundations of investing

Money at Work 1: Foundations of investing The formula for successful investing? You plus knowledge. It doesn’t matter how old you are, where you are in your career or how much you make. Reaching retirement goals requires the same things: spend less, save more. It’s really that simple. We’ll give you information to help you…

Search Committee Training

Search Committee Training is mandatory for anyone serving on a faculty or exempt staff search committee at UTC, and the training must be repeated after 2 years. This Zoom training provides essential information and resources for search committee members.  It includes an overview of the search process, compliance guidelines, the roles and responsibilities of search…

Looking to turn your retirement savings into a “paycheck” for life?

Looking to turn your retirement savings into a “paycheck” for life? You diversify your investment portfolio before retirement to help offset risk. A similar strategy can help see you through retirement. Learn how creating a diversified income plan—one that uses a combination of income sources and includes annuity income that’s guaranteed for life1—can help reduce…

Postcards from the Future: A woman’s guide to saving and investing

Postcards from the Future: A woman’s guide to saving and investing Financial knowledge for women nearing retirement. Retirement is not as far away as you think! Learn what you can do to help plan for your retirement dream to come true on schedule. We’ll share retirement strategies to: W Identify your “retirement vision”—how much you’ll…

OPTUM: How to Understand and Develop Emotional Intelligence 

Attendees will learn all about Emotional Intelligence (EQ) – from its definition to strategies for enhancing it. This program will help participants identify stress reduction techniques and guide them through writing their own action plan for developing their EQ. Participants will: • Define EQ • Assess individual EQs • Develop a “feeling” vocabulary • Examine…

Social Security strategies for married couples

Social Security strategies for married couples Married couples can take advantage of strategies that may help to increase lifetime Social Security benefits. You can learn the basics about: W Spousal benefits W Understand the many variables involved in claiming strategies W How married couples can boost their benefits by coordinating the timing of their claims…

Financial housekeeping for now and later

Financial housekeeping for now and later Get insights into your current financial situation and learn some practical steps you can take to help position yourself for future success. Register today for this live webinar on Thursday, August 19, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. (ET) Featured speaker Shelly-Ann N. Eweka, CFP®, ChFC® Senior Director, Financial…

Managing Employees in a Heightened Emotional State (Managers)

Given the current conditions, it is no surprise that many employees are succumbing to heightened emotions. This program will talk through some of the challenge’s employees are facing and participants will learn how to take care of themselves in ways that can alleviate emotional distress and make an action plan for success Participants will: •…

Search Committee Training

Search Committee Training is mandatory for anyone serving on a faculty or exempt staff search committee at UTC, and the training must be repeated after 2 years. This Zoom training provides essential information and resources for search committee members.  It includes an overview of the search process, compliance guidelines, the roles and responsibilities of search…

Optum Financial Webinar: Flexible Spending Accounts. 

Upcoming Webinars: Optum Financial will host webinars for members who want to learn more about the health savings account and/or flexible spending account. No registration is required, and both webinars are open to all interested employees. WHAT: Why to consider enrolling in an FSA. The webinar, available to state and higher education employees only, will explain what a…

OPTUM: Planning Your Retirement

This program puts participants on a path to satisfying life changes after retirement with useful information on planning for this next life stage. Participants will: • Explore retirement options • Define the “new retirement” • Create a personal retirement action plan • Identify ways retirement affects sense of self • Examine the impact career has…

Building Resiliency (Managers)

Do you wake up with energy and vitality for the day ahead? Do you come home with enough energy left for your family, friends and yourself? Most people say a resounding “no” to these questions. The way we manage the demands in our lives can leave us energized or drained. This session looks at how…

TIAA Webinar: Inside Money: Managing income and debt

Discover how to help make your money work harder by using your cash flow more effectively, developing good saving habits and better managing debt. September 14 at 3 p.m. (ET) Register at: www.tiaa.org/webinars

TIAA Webinar: Start to Finish: The early career woman’s guide to financial wisdom

When women are starting their careers, there’s a lot to consider—career goals, job satisfaction, achieving a work/life balance. But it’s important to also consider retirement. Discover how establishing a plan now can help build your financial future. September 15 at 12 p.m. (ET) Register at: www.tiaa.org/webinars

Insurance Carrier Webinar: Health savings account (all members) and flexible spending account options

ANNUAL ENROLLMENT Informational Insurance Carrier Webinars Join these webinars where our insurance carriers will present their product options and you can ask questions about your insurance choices. A recording of each session will be posted on the Partners for Health YouTube page Health savings account (all members) and flexible spending account options Register HERE

TIAA Webinar: Understanding Medicare

Paying for healthcare in retirement is a critical part of financial planning, and it is important to understand how Medicare operates and what choices you have. This webinar will help you understand some aspects of Medicare, including eligibility and what plans are available to you. September 16 at 12 p.m. (ET) Register at: www.tiaa.org/webinars

TIAA Webinar: Well – Rounded Retirement overview

Planning for retirement goes beyond just thinking about money. A full-picture plan starts with considering the many non-financial aspects of retirement, too. This webinar provides a high-level view of the model for a well-rounded retirement. September 16 at 4 p.m. (ET) Register at: www.tiaa.org/webinars

Informational Insurance Carrier Webinar: Disability Plan Options

ANNUAL ENROLLMENT Informational Insurance Carrier Webinars Join these webinars where our insurance carriers will present their product options and you can ask questions about your insurance choices. A recording of each session will be posted on the Partners for Health YouTube page Disability Plan Options Register HERE

Optum Financial Webinar: Health Saving Accounts

WHAT: Why to consider enrolling in an HSA. The webinar, available to all employees, will explain what a health savings account is, cost-saving benefits, investment opportunities and more. WHEN: Friday, Sept. 17, starting at 12 p.m. EST HOW TO JOIN: When it's time, click the link:  https://tn.webex.com/meet/brady.delander *Please note: You must enroll in a consumer-driven health plan, or…

Search Committee Training

Search Committee Training is mandatory for anyone serving on a faculty or exempt staff search committee at UTC, and the training must be repeated after 2 years. This Zoom training provides essential information and resources for search committee members.  It includes an overview of the search process, compliance guidelines, the roles and responsibilities of search…

Critical Incident Stress for Managers

Workplace trauma or critical incidents can impact any of us, regardless of our position, level of experience or degree of involvement. Shock, confusion and exhaustion are a few of the reactions we encounter following these events. When a critical or traumatic incident occurs, employees will turn to their managers for direction and guidance. This session…

Insurance Carrier Webinar: Life Insurance Options

ANNUAL ENROLLMENT Informational Insurance Carrier Webinars Join these webinars where our insurance carriers will present their product options and you can ask questions about your insurance choices. A recording of each session will be posted on the Partners for Health YouTube page Life Insurance Options Register HERE

Insurance Carrier Webinar: Medical Network Options

ANNUAL ENROLLMENT Informational Insurance Carrier Webinars Join these webinars where our insurance carriers will present their product options and you can ask questions about your insurance choices. A recording of each session will be posted on the Partners for Health YouTube page Life Insurance Options Register HERE

Annual Enrollment Webinar: ParTNers For Health

Join our benefits webinar! Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about your 2022 benefits options. Get information about health, dental, vision, pharmacy and more. Our team of experts will be available to answer your questions. See below for registration details Register HERE

OPTUM: How to Manage Change

Change, especially rapid, stressful change, can be challenging and difficult – even for the most resilient employee, but change can bring opportunities for growth and positive transformation.  This program introduces a healthy process for navigating change. Participants will: -        Assess the impact of multiple changes in one’s life -        Identify the emotional phases associated with…

6 Steps to Successfully Onboarding your New Hire (Managers)

A thorough onboarding process helps new hires acclimate to their role and team, better understand the expectations of the job and sets them up for success. Successful new hire onboarding also leads to better job performance, increased efficiency and higher employee satisfaction — which contributes to higher engagement and employee retention rates. This session will offer…

Insurance Carrier Webinars: Vision Options

ANNUAL ENROLLMENT Informational Insurance Carrier Webinars Join these webinars where our insurance carriers will present their product options and you can ask questions about your insurance choices. A recording of each session will be posted on the Partners for Health YouTube page Vision Options Register HERE

Insurance Carrier Webinar: Dental Options

ANNUAL ENROLLMENT Informational Insurance Carrier Webinars Join these webinars where our insurance carriers will present their product options and you can ask questions about your insurance choices. A recording of each session will be posted on the Partners for Health YouTube page Dental Option Register HERE

Annual Enrollment Webinar: ParTNers For Health

Join our benefits webinar! Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about your 2022 benefits options. Get information about health, dental, vision, pharmacy and more. Our team of experts will be available to answer your questions. See below for registration details Register HERE

Annual Enrollment Webinars: ParTNers For Health

Join our benefits webinar! Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about your 2022 benefits options. Get information about health, dental, vision, pharmacy and more. Our team of experts will be available to answer your questions. See below for registration details Register HERE

Understanding Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)

You may know about the tax advantages of contributing to a Health Savings Account (HSA), but did you know that HSAs are also a way to save for health care in retirement? This webinar will help you understand unique aspects of HSAs, including how they help account owners pay for current health care expenses and…

Annual Enrollment Webinars: ParTNers For Health

Join our benefits webinar! Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about your 2022 benefits options. Get information about health, dental, vision, pharmacy and more. Our team of experts will be available to answer your questions. See below for registration details Register HERE

Search Committee Training

Search Committee Training is mandatory for anyone serving on a faculty or exempt staff search committee at UTC, and the training must be repeated after 2 years. This Zoom training provides essential information and resources for search committee members.  It includes an overview of the search process, compliance guidelines, the roles and responsibilities of search…

Turn your retirement savings into a “paycheck” for life

You diversify your investment portfolio before retirement to help offset risk. A similar strategy can help see you through retirement. Learn how creating a diversified income plan—one that uses a combination of income sources and includes annuity income that’s guaranteed for life1—can help reduce the risks you may face in retirement and ensure you have…

Paying Yourself: Income options in retirement

It’s time to consider a little payback. You’ve made a lot of sacrifices in order to put away enough money to retire. When it’s finally time, do you know how to get the money back? There are lots of considerations, rules and tax implications that make these decisions very important and more complex. Relax. We…

Within Reach: Transitioning from career to retirement

Get ready for a new journey. Getting to this point is quite a feat. But the journey isn’t over until you’ve reached the peak. There are more adventures yet to come. Once you reach retirement, you may have 20 or 30 years to enjoy it. TIAA’s webinar host will help you imagine your ideal retirement…

Be a Cyber-Hero: Help protect you, your family and your money

Are you concerned about identity theft and your family’s security online? TIAA’s Information Security team will discuss how you can protect yourself and your family from cybercriminal social engineering. Register today for this live webinar on Thursday, October 14 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. (ET) October FE Cyber Hero Flyer_ADA

Annual Enrollment Webinars: ParTNers for Health

Join our benefits webinar! Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about your 2022 benefits options. Get information about health, dental, vision, pharmacy and more. Our team of experts will be available to answer your questions. See below for registration details Register HERE

Legal Aspects of Management and Supervision with Michael Fitzgerald

Managers face rules and procedures of ever-increasing complexity. This program will provide guidance in the consideration and application of state and federal laws and university policies and procedures as they pertain to university employees. Regulations to be discussed will include FMLA, ADA, disciplinary procedures, discrimination procedures, sexual harassment policies, and more. Register Here

The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – What’s in it for UTC Managers?

Here4TN powered by Optum is your EAP, BH and WorkLife provider. In this session participants will learn about the benefits and resources that Here4TN provides such as: 5 free confidential sessions with a licensed clinician (per year, per issue, per individual) Access to digital resources such as Sanvello, Talkspace and Virtual Visits Support services for…

Search Committee Training

Search Committee Training is mandatory for anyone serving on a faculty or exempt staff search committee at UTC, and the training must be repeated after 2 years. This Zoom training provides essential information and resources for search committee members.  It includes an overview of the search process, compliance guidelines, the roles and responsibilities of search…

New Hire Paperwork Training

New Hire Paperwork Training Join this one-hour session to walk through the completion of new hire paperwork including the New Hire/Rehire Form, Form I-9, W-4, and Direct Deposit form.  We will cover common errors and provide time for Questions and Answers. Presenter:  UTC Human Resources, Employment Services Targeted Audience:  Departmental Administrative Support Staff and Budget…

New Hire Paperwork Training

New Hire Paperwork Training Join this one-hour session to walk through the completion of new hire paperwork including the New Hire/Rehire Form, Form I-9, W-4, and Direct Deposit form.  We will cover common errors and provide time for Questions and Answers.   Presenter:  UTC Human Resources, Employment Services Targeted Audience:  Departmental Administrative Support Staff and…

The Secure Act revealed

The SECURE Act (Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act) passed on December 20, 2019 and made sweeping changes to the retirement plan landscape. Learn about the changes and how they impact your retirement planning considerations.

Optum online: Making Holidays Happier

This session helps employees identify some of the factors that contribute to holiday stress. It also explores a variety of ways to create the kind of holiday celebration that meets individual needs. Attendees will be able to make better choices for the holidays while lowering stress levels, improving family relationships and having more fun. “Making…

Financial housekeeping for now and later

Get insights into your current financial situation and learn some practical steps you can take to help position yourself for future success

Lifetime Income: Market proof your retirement

You’ve worked hard to save for retirement. TIAA can help you understand how to create a diversified retirement income plan that protects you against key retirement risks.

UT Employee and Organizational Development Online Topic of the Month: Managing Change

We have been immersed in a time of charge over the last year. Change can be very difficult and people can resist it. In this session we will discuss approaches to prepare, support, and sustain changes that benefit the people and the organization. Online via zoom and open to all UTC faculty/staff Register HERE

Attention to Detail: Financial finishing touches for women

Am I ready to retire? How do I know if I have enough? How do I plan my income? What should I look out for as I plan and even after I am retired? Financial success can often complicate your life, and we are going to try to help you answer those questions and more.

Strategies for staying on track

No matter how much or how little money you can save for retirement, it’s important that you start now and stay invested for your future. You can learn how taking smart financial steps today may help lead you to a solid financial future after you’ve stopped working.

Search Committee Training

Search Committee Training is mandatory for anyone serving on a faculty or exempt staff search committee at UTC, and the training must be repeated after 2 years. This Zoom training provides essential information and resources for search committee members.  It includes an overview of the search process, compliance guidelines, the roles and responsibilities of search…

Real Colors® Workshop: Online!

Like True Colors?  You love this Real Colors® Workshop!! Imagine having the ability to clearly communicate your thoughts and ideas to clients, friends and family. Picture yourself having a unique level of insight into the things that motivate you and others. Envision achieving all the things you want from life, both personally and professionally. You…

Optum Conference Call: Managing Grief This Holiday Season

We recognize that UTC employees may still be experiencing feelings of grief, sadness and other emotions as we enter the upcoming holiday season.  We want to offer an opportunity to call-in to participate, or just listen to, a discussion (via phone) on coping with grief led by an OPTUM psychologist (this is a closed discussion…

New Hire Paperwork Training

New Hire Paperwork Training Join this one-hour session to walk through the completion of new hire paperwork including the New Hire/Rehire Form, Form I-9, W-4, and Direct Deposit form.  We will cover common errors and provide time for Questions and Answers.   Presenter:  UTC Human Resources, Employment Services Targeted Audience:  Departmental Administrative Support Staff and…

Optum: How to Address Performance Problems (for Managers)

How you handle performance concerns as a manager is central to your organization’s success, as well as your own. How can you be fair yet firm? Participants will: Discuss effective strategies for confronting employees Create a plan for how to handle verbal or physical abuse Provide insight into the necessity for solid documentation Discuss why…

Search Committee Training

Search Committee Training is mandatory for anyone serving on a faculty or exempt staff search committee at UTC, and the training must be repeated after 2 years. This Zoom training provides essential information and resources for search committee members.  It includes an overview of the search process, compliance guidelines, the roles and responsibilities of search…

UT Office of Employee Development (EOD) Topic of the Month: Critical Thinking

December: Critical Thinking How often do you think about thinking? Critical thinking is an essential skill to be innovative and invigorated in the workplace. In this session we will investigate the meaning of critical thinking and how it is utilized to solve problems, build strategies, and increase engagement. Zoom session: Register HERE

Social Security Considerations

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Still Living in Uncertain Times COVID-19

We are all still living in unprecedented times, which foster worry and anxiety. Heightened worry and fear can only make trigger events worse than they already are. Controlling the way that we process the events is the goal of this seminar. Participants will: • Explore options to help us continue to adjust as best as…

COVID-19: Still Living in Uncertain Times

We are all still living in unprecedented times, which still fosters worry and anxiety. Heightened worry and fear can only make trigger events worse than they already are. Controlling the way that we continue to process events is the goal of this seminar. Participants will: • Learn to accept the new reality and new expectations…

TIAA Webinar : Inside Money, Managing Income and Debt

TIAA Webinar : Inside Money, Managing Income and Debt How to help make money work, the importance of cash flow and how to use it, saving and spending, understanding debt and how to manage it. Zoom Information is below. One tap mobile: US: 8884754499,,98373347041# (Toll Free) or 8335480276,,98373347041# (Toll Free) Meeting URL: https://tiaa.zoom.us/j/98373347041?pwd=SFc1UkRUK1F6ZFpyV3Q5NEFqdkh4QT09 Meeting ID:…

Staff Annual Performance Review Drop-In Sessions

Have a question about the Staff Annual Performance Review process?  The Office of Human Resources is sponsoring four drop-in sessions to help you get your questions answered.  The first one is Thursday! Virtually drop-in anytime during one of the sessions scheduled below, and the HR leadership team and members of the Division of Diversity & Engagement…

Market proof your retirement

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Strategies for staying on track

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Staff Annual Performance Review Drop-In Sessions

Have a question about the Staff Annual Performance Review process?  The Office of Human Resources is sponsoring four drop-in sessions to help you get your questions answered.  The first one is Thursday! Virtually drop-in anytime during one of the sessions scheduled below, and the HR leadership team and members of the Division of Diversity & Engagement…

Estate Planning Considerations

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Staff Annual Performance Review Drop-In Sessions

Have a question about the Staff Annual Performance Review process?  The Office of Human Resources is sponsoring four drop-in sessions to help you get your questions answered.  The first one is Thursday! Virtually drop-in anytime during one of the sessions scheduled below, and the HR leadership team and members of the Division of Diversity & Engagement…

Relaxation Techniques

A This session identifies the importance of relaxation in a high-stress world, defining what relaxation is and why it is important, as well as offers tips to insert relaxation practices into your daily life. Participants will: • Learn tips for energizing to improve effectiveness at work and at home • Consider why relaxation skills are…

Tax planning considerations

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ParTNers for Health Lunch and Learn: Social Media Use and Misuse

In this workshop, Optum explores both the benefits and negative impacts of social media. While we recognize there are many reasons to engage with others through social media, there is a downside if it becomes too compulsive and if we can’t switch it off. You may have read about how social media can be addictive…

ParTNers for Health Lunch and Learn – Increase Your Healthcare IQ

Our mission at Benefits Administration is to deliver comprehensive, affordable, dependable and sustainable benefits to all of our plan members. In recent years, we’ve added new and innovative programs and benefit improvements to help our members live their best lives. Learn about the range of benefit programs available to you and your dependents Ensure you’re…

How to Improve Communication Skills – Optum

Communication is at the heart of professional and personal interactions. Depending on skill level, the ways we communicate can open doors to productive relationships, a good working climate and opportunities. But lack of solid skills can close doors. This training offers participants a chance to apply skills that are critical to good communication. And, they’ll…

How to Improve Communication Skills – Managers – Optum

The level of a manager’s influence relies heavily on their communication skills. This program will address the communication concerns managers uniquely face, exploring the skills required to be effective. Register here

Conference for Women’s Leadership: E4 Symposium

*EMPOWERED * ENCOURAGED * ENRICHED * ENLIGHTENED * The in-person E4 Symposium will build community through engagement in learning and professional development opportunities in a one-and-half-day format delivered through four leadership areas of emphasis. The four tracks are: (a) emerging; (b) early; (c) mid-level; and (d) executive. There will be time and space to engage…

How to Build Successful Teams – Managers – Optum

Managers will learn to identify the characteristics of effective teamwork, influence the work group function and recognize the signs of difficulty on a team. This program will also help participants form and maintain effective teams and improve productivity and morale. Participants will: Define teamwork Determine their individual work style Learn how to modify work style…

How to Build Successful Teams – Employees – Optum

Participants will discover their own work style and how that personal style interacts within the team. This program features exercises that prompt employees to maintain effective teams and work together to reduce tension and stress and improve morale and productivity. Participants will: Identify warning signs Explore the benefits of teamwork Determine strategies for interaction Identify…

Crucial Learning Webinar: Courageous Humility: Leading With Resilience In These Challenging Times

Bonnie St. John, former Paralympic skier, former director of the White House National Economic Council and author of Micro-Resilience: Minor Shifts for Major Boosts in Focus, Drive, and Energy, teaches skills for leading with humility in the face of modern-day social and emotional challenges. Register for the Crucial Learning Summer Webinar Series: Bright Minds and Big…

*NEW* One-day Certificate Program: Leading From Where You Are

“You don’t need a title to show some leadership.” – Robin Sharma Program Objectives: “Leading from Where You Are” is a certificate program designed for the professional development of all employees regardless of status, classification, or title. The program is the preliminary learning opportunity that anchors the overall leadership development focus of UT System HR…

UT Risk Management

This zoom training session will include but is not limited to: an overview of what the Office of Risk Management does, policies that dictate UT’s risk management practices, and procedures for filing claims, insurance management, and general risk mitigation. Objectives: Introduce new or updated procedures, explain risk management practices, answer questions, and make UTC employees…

How to Prevent Burnout – Managers – Optum

Recent evidence suggests that managers can influence employee burnout, directly and indirectly, through the actions they take and the health models that they too live by. What managers do and say matters. Even managers and supervisors who do not think they have a role as a health leader should consider attending this session because it…

Crucial Learning Webinar: How to Become a Better Listener

Rapid technological advances have given us infinitely more ways to communicate with people across time and space. Yet many of us feel more disconnected than ever from other human beings. Why? What drives our sense of connection or disconnection to others? How can we use (or step away from) technology to foster more meaningful connections?…

Leading From Where You Are In-Person Session

University Center Chickamauga Room

*BACK AGAIN!* One-day Certificate Program: Leading From Where You Are “You don’t need a title to show some leadership.” – Robin Sharma September 22, 8:30am-5:00pm, Chickamauga Room Program Objectives: “Leading from Where You Are” is a certificate program designed for the professional development of all employees regardless of status, classification, or title. The program is…

Search Committee Training

The Offices of Equity and Inclusion and Human Resources are pleased to announce Search Committee Training for Fall 2022.  Search Committee Training is mandatory for anyone serving on a faculty or exempt staff search committee at UTC, and the training must be repeated after 2 years.  This Zoom training provides essential information and resources for…

LeadHERship Panel Luncheon: Building Your Personal Brand

Please join us for lunch October 17 to continue our UTC LeadHERship journey, as we remain committed to embracing and engaging our diverse community. Luncheon Session Topic Building Your Personal Brand Speaker(s) This leadership development topic will be addressed with an engaging panelist discussion among women representing various perspectives of leadership and the journey of…

Free Webinar: Skills to Manage Disengaged and Burned Out Employees

Join the team at Crucial Learning and the NY Times bestselling author Joseph Grenny as he shares the skills needed to manage performance in today’s modern workforce. You’ll learn: How to build accountability and trust in a team—wherever they are located How to diagnose if disengagement is caused by a lack of ability or a…

Search Committee Training

The Offices of Equity and Inclusion and Human Resources are pleased to announce Search Committee Training for Fall 2022.  Search Committee Training is mandatory for anyone serving on a faculty or exempt staff search committee at UTC, and the training must be repeated after 2 years.  This Zoom training provides essential information and resources for…

NEXT Conference

UT System HR, EOD invites non-exempt staff from across the state to register for the second-annual NEXT Conference. NEXT is a one-day learning event designed to meet the specific needs of non-exempt staff on all campuses. This conference is an investment in the growth and development of non-exempt staff who serve and support our campuses;…

5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace

University Center Ocoee Room

Appreciation is not one-size-fits-all. In fact, appreciation looks different to different people. This session will assist supervisors and managers in effectively communicating appreciation and encouragement to their employees, resulting in higher levels of job satisfaction, healthier relationships between managers and employees, and decreased cases of burnout for staff. Program Highlights: Identify core concepts of appreciation…

CliftonStrengths for Staff: Now What?

Have you completed the CliftonStrengths assessment producing your “Top 5 Strengths”, but don’t really know what to do next?  This is your opportunity to take a deeper dive into understanding your individual strengths and how to incorporate them into your work.  *Note-you will need a copy of your strengths report prior to attending this session.…

Search Committee Training

The Offices of Equity and Inclusion and Human Resources are pleased to announce Search Committee Training for Fall 2022.  Search Committee Training is mandatory for anyone serving on a faculty or exempt staff search committee at UTC, and the training must be repeated after 2 years.  This Zoom training provides essential information and resources for…

Administrative Professionals Summit

UT System HR Employee and Organizational Development is proud to host the first-annual Administrative Professionals Summit: A system-wide event designed for rigorous learning for administrative professionals from across the state. This conference will provide professional growth and leadership development relative to the roles and responsibilities of administrative professionals. We appreciate your dedication to your professional…

CliftonStrengths for Supervisors, Now What?

Has your team taken the CliftonStrengths assessment and you find yourself wanting to utilize the results in your office more effectively? This is your opportunity to learn and apply strength-based supervision strategies for your team ultimately leading towards speaking the same language while encouraging growth and employee success.   *Note-you will need a copy of your…

LeadHERShip Luncheon: Bend Don’t Break: Self-Care in Extreme Environments

Jennifer Pharr Davis Internationally recognized adventurer, speaker, author, and entrepreneur. How do you deliver your best when your best never feels like enough? The journey of optimizing performance without sacrificing wellbeing demands organization, communication, and adaptability - plus humor, forgiveness and good friends. Gain insight to better embrace discomfort and succeed personally and professionally. You…

Success Using Your True Colors®

The True Colors® Personal Success Workshop is a hands-on and interactive personality workshop that guides participants through the foundational concepts of the True Colors personality system as it applies to our personal and professional lives. Come and experience a lively, informative and engaging class that will give you tools to better understand yourself and those around you at…

Search Committee Training

The Offices of Equity and Inclusion and Human Resources are pleased to announce Search Committee Training for Fall 2022.  Search Committee Training is mandatory for anyone serving on a faculty or exempt staff search committee at UTC, and the training must be repeated after 2 years.  This Zoom training provides essential information and resources for…

Performance Reviews: 4 Things Managers Can Start Doing Today

This is one in a series of Performance Management sessions offered for UTC managers.  You can come to one or all. Performance Reviews: 4 Things Managers Can Start Doing Today: As Performance Review season approaches, what are some things you can start doing today to prepare? Come find out! Register for all or some of…

How to Be a Great Boss – for Managers!

Description:  If you’re tired of tolerating poor performance from your staff, then please join us for a Sketch & Seminar on Building Better Bosses.  Organizational Repair Expert, Mack Munro, will show you new processes and models that will enable you to train you and your managers to:   Identify why your employees show low motivation and ownership. Take steps…

Search Committee Training

The Offices of Equity and Inclusion and Human Resources are pleased to announce Search Committee Training for Fall 2022.  Search Committee Training is mandatory for anyone serving on a faculty or exempt staff search committee at UTC, and the training must be repeated after 2 years.  This Zoom training provides essential information and resources for…

Performance Management at UTC for New Managers

This is one in a series of Performance Management sessions offered for UTC managers.  You can come to one or all. Performance Management at UTC for New Managers: New to UTC or Performance Management? Come and learn about the Performance Management cycle used here at UTC.  Register for all or some of the sessions HERE. …

Overview of the Performance Management Cycle at UTC for Staff

New to UTC or interested in the Performance Management Cycle that is used here?  This virtual course for staff is an introduction to and overview of the Performance Management at UTC.  Bring your questions and join us! Register HERE  

Feedback: Making the Most of Your Performance Review Comments

This is one in a series of Performance Management sessions offered for UTC managers.  You can come to one or all. Feedback: Making the Most of Your Performance Review Comments: Let’s talk about how to make the most of the comments sections of the Performance Review Summary form.   Register for all or some of the…

Annual Review Conversations: Best Practices

This is one in a series of Performance Management sessions offered for UTC managers.  You can come to one or all. Annual Review Conversations: Best Practices:Come and learn some best practices that can be utilized during the annual performance review meetings.  Register for all or some of the sessions HERE.  Click on the date of…

Performance Management: Planning for the New Year

This is one in a series of Performance Management sessions offered for UTC managers.  You can come to one or all. Performance Management: Planning for the New Year: Make the most of your annual review conversations and use it to plan the new year.  What might that look like? Come and find out!  Register for…

Leading from Where You Are

LIMITED to 35 participants – Registration is Required “Leading from Where You Are” is a certificate program designed for the professional development of all employees regardless of status, classification, or title. The program is the preliminary learning opportunity that anchors the overall leadership development focus of UT System HR Employee and Organizational Development. The program…

5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace

University Center Ocoee Room

Appreciation is not one-size-fits-all. In fact, appreciation looks different to different people. This session will assist supervisors and managers in effectively communicating appreciation and encouragement to their employees, resulting in higher levels of job satisfaction, healthier relationships between managers and employees, and decreased cases of burnout for staff. Program Highlights: ·       Identify core…

Conference for Women’s Leadership

  Register Here! UT System Administration HR, EOD presents the Conference for Women’s Leadership (CWL) to address the professional development needs of UT women. The conference provides sessions on topics relevant to women at varying stages on the leadership journey, from those who are emerging as leaders to women in advanced leadership roles. The Conference…

Creating Harmony Between Generations at Work

Today’s workplace dynamics are rapidly changing. It’s possible for one workplace to have four different generations on the same team sharing the same space. Because different generations bring their own values, rules and styles, that can sometimes lead to conflict or unproductive competition. This program can help participants understand generational differences — and get tips…

How to Manage People Effectively

This session is for managers and supervisors, this program can help take the guesswork out of managing people effectively. By applying the information presented, participants will inspire better working relationships, improved morale and motivation, and increased trust and productivity.  Registration coming soon.

How to Manage People Effectively

This session is for managers and supervisors, this program can help take the guesswork out of managing people effectively. By applying the information presented, participants will inspire better working relationships, improved morale and motivation, and increased trust and productivity.  Registration coming soon.

Best Man Forum

September 19th – 20th, 2023 UT Conference Center Building Knoxville, TN Register Here! The concept of the “best man” has its origin in medieval Germany when the best man was identified as that trusted individual who had your back, supported you, who would go to battle with you and for you. The BEST Man Forum…

NEXT Conference

October 20th, 2023 UT Space Institute Tullahoma, TN Register Here! The NEXT “Non-Exempt Employees Excelling Together” Conference is an exciting learning opportunity presented by UT System Administration HR, Employee & Organizational Development. NEXT is designed to meet the specific needs of non-exempt staff on all campuses. This conference is an investment in the growth and…

Performance Management Session for Managers: Performance Reviews: 4 Things Managers Can Start Doing Today

Performance reviews offer a great opportunity to celebrate high performers, address performance issues and align individual and team objectives with the departmental and overall UTC vision and strategy. Performance reviews can also improve employee engagement, motivation, and satisfaction by showing them that their work is valued and recognized here at UTC.   As we approach…

Administrative Professionals Summit

November 8th- 9th, 2023 Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown Register Here! UT System Administration HR Employee and Organizational Development is proud to host the second-annual Administrative Professionals Summit: A system-wide event designed for rigorous learning for administrative professionals from across the state. This conference will provide professional growth and leadership development relative to the roles and…

Performance Management for New Managers

Performance reviews offer a great opportunity to celebrate high performers, address performance issues and align individual and team objectives with the departmental and overall UTC vision and strategy. Performance reviews can also improve employee engagement, motivation, and satisfaction by showing them that their work is valued and recognized here at UTC.   As we approach…

Performance Management for Managers: Feedback: Making the Most of Your Performance Review Comments

Performance reviews offer a great opportunity to celebrate high performers, address performance issues and align individual and team objectives with the departmental and overall UTC vision and strategy. Performance reviews can also improve employee engagement, motivation, and satisfaction by showing them that their work is valued and recognized here at UTC. The upcoming sessions are…

Performance Management for Managers: Annual Review Conversations: Best Practices

Performance reviews offer a great opportunity to celebrate high performers, address performance issues and align individual and team objectives with the departmental and overall UTC vision and strategy. Performance reviews can also improve employee engagement, motivation, and satisfaction by showing them that their work is valued and recognized here at UTC.   The upcoming sessions…

Performance Management for Managers: Planning for the New Year

Performance reviews offer a great opportunity to celebrate high performers, address performance issues and align individual and team objectives with the departmental and overall UTC vision and strategy. Performance reviews can also improve employee engagement, motivation, and satisfaction by showing them that their work is valued and recognized here at UTC.  Thursday, March 14th 1-2pm…