How to Build Workplace Motivation and Morale

Participants will connect with practical, timely tips that can contribute to employee motivation, boost morale and increase productivity ·       Identify and apply strategies for maintaining and rebuilding employee morale ·       Assess current level of motivation and morale for your workgroup and yourself ·       Identify and apply strategies for helping employees become motivated to obtain organizational…

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 here.

Overview of UT System Compensation Project for UTC Employees

Overview of UT System Compensation Project for UTC Employees. UTC employees are invited to attend this educational forum that provides a comprehensive overview of the UT System Compensation Project initiated in 2017. Registration is required.  Register in K@TE.

Performance Management

2020 has not been a “normal” year. However, as normal, 2020 employee performance evaluations are due to be completed by March 31, 2021. This session will provide some performance management 101 basics as well as discussions around nuances of 2020 that impact the performance evaluation. A review of goal setting relative to the new inclusion,…

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 here.

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…