The year 2020 was associated with loss and challenging times for many, and the grief didn't simply disappear when the clock struck midnight on January 1. Loss is something that binds us together as human beings, and grief is a part of life that all of us experience when we suffer loss. If a colleague has a shorter fuse than usual or has been bringing a poor attitude into the workplace, it is possible they are going through a difficult time. We cannot control the actions or attitude of others, but we can control how we react and treat them in turn. We can choose to treat others with kindness.
This March, Employee Wellness offerings will focus on addressing grief and approaching workplace interactions with positivity and kindness. Click here to learn more about our March Wellness Focus, including the monthly Wellness Your Way Spotlight and featured offerings, such as a two-part guided book discussion, Mindful Mondays with Daron, and several webinars. Read below for a preview of March webinars. Click on the titles to register.
Social Security and Your Retirement on Tuesday, March 2, from 9 - 10:30 a.m.
This webinar will address the role of Social Security in retirement planning and the effect of the Windfall Elimination and Government Offset Provision as it relates to OPERS/STRS. It will also cover the costs associated with retirement and will help attendees calculate the amount of income they will need and how social security fits in to their overall retirement income plan.
Positive Interactions and Respectful Communication on Thursday, March 11, from noon - 1 p.m.
This webinar will explore what is and what isn't respectful behavior and then move into communication techniques and how to effectively conduct conflict negotiation using the MEET model: M (make time to discuss), E (explore differences), E (encourage respect) and T (take personal responsibility).
TWO-PART GRIEF SERIES
Part 1 of this series will provide an overview of grief and how to move through the complex process of healing. Part 2 will explore how grief manifests in the workplace and provide insight to better understand the needs of grieving colleagues.
Part 1 - Grief: It's Complicated on Thursday, March 18, from 9 - 10 a.m.
Part 2 - Understanding Grief at Work on Wednesday, March 24, from 9 - 10 a.m.
For questions regarding wellness offerings for faculty and staff, please contact Employee Wellness at wellness@kent.edu, or 330-672-0392.