HR Hosts Zoom Meetings for Remote Supervisors to Connect and Learn
LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 15, 2020) — As many teams work remotely for the foreseeable future, University of Kentucky Human Resources continues to support the well-being of the staff and faculty managing those teams in this transition.
On Mondays and Wednesdays, HR professionals will host Zoom meetings for supervisors. All supervisors are invited to attend, whether you’re new or experienced with managing remote workers.
“These Zoom events are a safe space where supervisors can talk to each other,” said Azetta Beatty, HR manager of Work-Life. “As the host, we’ll share tips on an important topic to managing remote workers, but these meetings are about giving supervisors an opportunity to connect, encourage and learn from one another.”
Upcoming events:
- April 15 at 10 a.m. - Knowing when to say “when”
- April 20 at 1:30 p.m. - Coping with change using resiliency
- April 22 at 10 a.m. - Adapting meetings to a virtual setting
- April 27 at 1:30 p.m. - Managing the stress and expectations from home
- April 29 at 10 a.m. - Being emotionally wise at work
- May 4 at 1:30 p.m. - Caring for your team by striking a balance
- May 6 at 10 a.m. - Finding self-care that works
View the calendar for supervisors for more details about each event.
HR will continue to share opportunities for supervisors in the email newsletter Supervisor Solutions, which is now delivered every two weeks instead of monthly.
Additionally, a section for supervisors on the university’s Work Anywhere website continues to be updated with more guides and tips.
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