Hiring Series Part 1: Job Postings
The new Staff Job Posting will make us more efficient and effective once we all get comfortable using it. Join us for a 30 minute session covering how to complete the form, the timeline for job postings, and some common errors to avoid so that you don't encounter unnecessary delays during this important process.
Hiring Series Part 2: Applicant Selection and Interviewing
Join us for part 2 of our hiring series. In this session, we will be providing guidance and best practices around reviewing applications, reducing interviewer bias, making an offer, and your steps to complete the process within eRecruit.
Flex Work Series: Flex Work 101 for Supervisors
During this session for supervisors, we will answer questions like what is flex work and what are the different types? Why is offering flex work important and is it really worth the extra effort? We will also offer strategies for determining whether flex work is appropriate for your direct reports, communicating flex work decisions, establishing and managing a team schedule that includes flex workers, evaluating flex-worker performance, and fostering team cohesion on a team with flex workers.
Flex Work Series: Flex Work 101 for All Employees
During this session we will answer questions like what is flex work and what are the different types? What exactly is our flex work policy? What makes some positions more or less suitable for flex work than others? We will also offer strategies for having conversations about flex work with your supervisor.
Flex Work Series Part 2 | Best Practices Panel Discussion for Supervisors
Offering flex work can improve employee job satisfaction, increase productivity, and grow your applicant pool. Come hear from our panelists about why they value flex work, how they approach flex work on their teams, and what strategies they use to manage flex worker performance.
Flex Work Series Part 2 | Flex Work Best Practices Panel Discussion for All Employees
Flex work has proven benefits but it may also require team members to employ new strategies. Come hear from our panelists about why they value flex work, how they approach flex work on their teams, and how supervisors and direct reports work together to ensure flex work runs smoothly.
Campus Community "Key Topic" Conversation: Facilities
The focus group sessions held in the Fall generated the idea of hosting campus community conversations on some key topics. One of those key topics identified by the groups was facilities. If you desire to gain a greater understanding of the priorities of, would like to learn more about or have questions regarding facilities, please join us for this session.
Campus Community "Key Topic" Conversation: UMSL PD & Campus Safety
The focus group sessions held in the Fall generated the idea of hosting campus community conversations on some key topics. One of those key topics identified by the groups was UMSL PD and campus safety. If you desire to gain a greater understanding of the priorities of, would like to learn more about or have questions regarding UMSL PD and campus safety, please join us for this session.
FMLA & Shared Leave
During this session, you'll learn more about the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and how it is administered at the university. FMLA is a federal law that provides employees the right to take a leave of absence for family and medical reasons as well as leave for military families while maintaining job protection. The session will also highlight the university's Shared Leave Program, which enables eligible employees to donate accrued vacation benefits to a pool to be used for other employees who have experienced a catastrophic event.
Wellness Team
There are numerous benefits and resources that are a part of the university’s UnitedHealthcare (UHC) benefits package. In this session, you’ll meet with UHC representatives who work specifically with UMSL employees. They will share resources and answer questions about the wellness events and services that are available to you.
Sharpen Your Saw: Carving out Time for Professional Development
In this fast-paced environment it can be difficult to carve out time for your own growth and development. But taking time to sharpen your saw will make you more effective and save you time in the long run. Join us to discuss strategies for prioritizing your own growth and to preview what is available to you in Percepio.
Performance Appraisals & Self-Appraisals
Performance appraisals and self-appraisals are just getting started. Join us for this session to help get prepared. During this session we will have discussion about calibrating our approach to enhance clarity and consistency in the way performance appraisals are conducted across the university. This session will also highlight the ways implicit bias can influence performance appraisals and become a barrier to consistency and equity. Finally, this session will provide strategies for crafting feedback in a constructive way.
Merit Calibration
Join us for a calibration session designed to create a common, consistent language from which to clearly communicate performance expectations and standards.
