Buckeye Learning Burst
Trending Ideas – Quick and Curated
Grow your mind with the latest news on work-life, leadership, learning and much more curated from top sites and thought leaders.
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- Getting Started with Carmen Zoom
- CarmenZoom Instructions for Applicant
- Carmen Zoom Instructions for Scheduling Interviews
- Best Practices for Virtual Interviews
- Remote-Worker Onboarding Resource Packet
- Manager Checklist for Virtual Onboarding
- Virtual Performance Management Conversations
- How to Make Virtual Meetings Work – 10 tips for successful remote meetings
- Virtual Interviewing: Strategies and Tips for Employees and Employers
- How to Get People to Actually Participate in Virtual Meetings
Articles
- 31 Things Successful People Do To Increase Their Productivity at Work
- The Case for Doing Nothing
- 6 Types of Music for Maximum Productivity, According to Science
- What the Science Says about Meeting Agendas May Surprise You. Plus an Alternative Approach That Could be a Game Changer
- The Differences Between Busy and Productive People
- 10 Quick Tips for Avoiding Distractions at Work
- How to Overcome Your (Checks Email) Distraction Habit
- Protect Your Time at Work by Setting Better Boundaries
- How to Break Up with Your Bad Habits
- Why doing the easy parts of your to-do list first can be a bad idea
Video
Flexible work arrangements are becoming part of a modern work environment. Ohio State University currently has a flexible work policy 6.12) that allows employees to propose a flexible work arrangement. Colleges and units across campus have successfully navigated integrating flexible work into their workplace culture. Workplace flexibility provides a way to successfully manage people, time, space and workload. Studies have shown that flexible work arrangements can increase productivity, employee engagement and improve work-life balance. USAC has partnered with the President and Provost’s Council on Women (PPCW) to create a “Flex Work Toolkit,” to provide valuable resources that managers and employees across campus and the Medical Center can utilize when discussing flexible work arrangements. Click here to learn more.
New INTERNAL professional development resources:
Instructor-led programming
- Disabilities Etiquette: A 90-minute workshop examining stereotypes associated with common disabilities and offering tips on respectful etiquette and language.
- Speak with Ease: A four-hour workshop to enhance practical speaking skills for everyday work life.
A website for new employees
- New Employee Onboarding: An online guide for new Buckeyes as they transition into their roles, with practical suggestions for their first week through their first year.
Online learning opportunities
- Buckeye Learning Burst: Quick and curated trending ideas. Current topics include emotional intelligence at work, resilience and inclusive leadership.
- Diversity Basics: A 20-minute online course providing historical context and interactive scenarios for understanding diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Build Resiliency: Articles, assessments, and tips to help you move toward greater well-being and away from stress.
