February is American Heart Health month. Most of us know it’s important to take care of our heart but what does that actually mean and how do we do that? Join us for this one-hour session to learn practical ways to take care of your heart through stress management, healthy eating, and simple movement. Recipes will be provided! Audience: HLC Faculty, Staff, Postdocs Pre-Requisites: None Cost: None Late Drop/Cancel Fee:…
This workshop is a mindful approach to well-being and managing stress through, breathing techniques, and an introduction to Sudarshan KriyaTM (SKY) meditation. To begin, we will discuss ways to manage stress that comes up in our lives. After that, participants will be guided through evidence-based breathing techniques for deeper relaxation. After these initial relaxation techniques, the course leader will guide participants through a 20-minute meditation, with time for reflection afterwards.…
We all know the feeling, a pit in our stomach when we know we must have a difficult conversation. We know our jobs well, but how proficient do you feel when it comes to managing conflict well? When a conflict surfaces, we generally feel ill-equipped at best. At our worst, we may cause the situation to escalate and erode our relationships even further. Based on the book Crucial Conversations, this two-hour…
Harvard Longwood Campus New Employees! Join us for an interactive opportunity to learn about the resources and support that are available to you. This session offers a unique opportunity to meet & engage with fellow new HLC employees. Please only register for this event if you are a new employee on the Harvard Longwood Campus (Harvard Medical School, T. H. Chan School of Public Health, Harvard School of Dental Medicine).…
This gentle vinyasa flow yoga class with leave you balanced, energized, and restored. We will integrate movement with the breath as part of a gentle and creative vinyasa yoga flow. You will tune into your body and bring a sense of calm to the mind. Suited for all levels. No prior yoga experience necessary. Audience: This course is intended for Harvard staff, faculty, post docs and affiliates. Pre-requisites: None Pre-work:…
This workshop is a mindful approach to well-being and managing stress through, breathing techniques, and an introduction to Sudarshan KriyaTM (SKY) meditation. To begin, we will discuss ways to manage stress that comes up in our lives. After that, participants will be guided through evidence-based breathing techniques for deeper relaxation. After these initial relaxation techniques, the course leader will guide participants through a 20-minute meditation, with time for reflection afterwards.…
This gentle vinyasa flow yoga class with leave you balanced, energized, and restored. We will integrate movement with the breath as part of a gentle and creative vinyasa yoga flow. You will tune into your body and bring a sense of calm to the mind. Suited for all levels. No prior yoga experience necessary. Audience: This course is intended for Harvard staff, faculty, post docs and affiliates. Pre-requisites: None Pre-work:…
This workshop is a mindful approach to well-being and managing stress through, breathing techniques, and an introduction to Sudarshan KriyaTM (SKY) meditation. To begin, we will discuss ways to manage stress that comes up in our lives. After that, participants will be guided through evidence-based breathing techniques for deeper relaxation. After these initial relaxation techniques, the course leader will guide participants through a 20-minute meditation, with time for reflection afterwards.…
Session Dates: 3/14 - 4/18 Thursdays 10am-12pm The MSS program focuses on increasing your leadership effectiveness by analyzing your personal leadership style and personal communication preferences. After a personal analysis the program will examine communication strategies to assist leaders in the day-to-day situations encountered when leading a team. It consists of six 2-hour segments, and a goal of the program is to be interactive allowing participants to share their personal…
This gentle vinyasa flow yoga class with leave you balanced, energized, and restored. We will integrate movement with the breath as part of a gentle and creative vinyasa yoga flow. You will tune into your body and bring a sense of calm to the mind. Suited for all levels. No prior yoga experience necessary. Audience: This course is intended for Harvard staff, faculty, post docs and affiliates. Pre-requisites: None Pre-work:…
Performance assessment and feedback conversations are critical for employee growth and retention, and for the success of teams. At times, these can be some of the most challenging conversations, and preparing for them can seem daunting and time consuming. During this live webinar you’ll have the opportunity to review a framework for performance discussions, review the performance ratings definitions and gain some tips for utilizing PeopleSoft. Agenda Review of Performance…
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This workshop is a mindful approach to well-being and managing stress through, breathing techniques, and an introduction to Sudarshan KriyaTM (SKY) meditation. To begin, we will discuss ways to manage stress that comes up in our lives. After that, participants will be guided through evidence-based breathing techniques for deeper relaxation. After these initial relaxation techniques, the course leader will guide participants through a 20-minute meditation, with time for reflection afterwards.…
Over the last few years, studies have shown that social interactions and connections have significantly decreased, directly impacting our mental and physical health. This workshop will discuss the three vital components of social connection, why it matters, and how to boost our social well-being in a meaningful way. Join our EAP team at KGA for this session! Attendees will: learn how social connection influences overall health talk about the negative…
Managing A Leave of Absence will help provide an understanding of the Leave of Absence process, including the roles and responsibilities of both the employee and manager involved before, during and after a leave. The discussion will include an overview of eligibility for each employee class (Admin & Professional, Non-Exempt, Post Doc), types of leaves and guidelines. The leave types covered will include: FMLA, Short Term Disability, Maternity and Parental,…
Performance assessment and feedback conversations are critical for employee growth and for the success of teams, and yet the uncertainty around how to navigate these conversations can lead to avoidance, anxiety, and stress. During this live webinar you’ll have the opportunity to learn best practices for demonstrating your achievements and navigating these conversations in the most skillful way. Agenda Tips & Tools to assist you in preparing for your performance…
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This gentle vinyasa flow yoga class with leave you balanced, energized, and restored. We will integrate movement with the breath as part of a gentle and creative vinyasa yoga flow. You will tune into your body and bring a sense of calm to the mind. Suited for all levels. No prior yoga experience necessary. Audience: This course is intended for Harvard staff, faculty, post docs and affiliates. Pre-requisites: None Pre-work:…
Harvard Longwood Campus New Employees! Join us for an interactive opportunity to learn about the resources and support that are available to you. This session offers a unique opportunity to meet & engage with fellow new HLC employees. Please only register for this event if you are a new employee on the Harvard Longwood Campus (Harvard Medical School, T. H. Chan School of Public Health, Harvard School of Dental Medicine).…
Fuel your body with knowledge! Join this nutrition workshop and discover the secrets to achieving a healthier and happier you. Bring your pencil and notebook because you will leave with tons of tips to transform your nutritional habits. In this session, you will learn about: Nutrition fundamentals A run down on human metabolism:  How does it work? What makes it run smoothly and efficiently? What are the benefits of a healthy metabolism? Four essential…
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This workshop is a mindful approach to well-being and managing stress through, breathing techniques, and an introduction to Sudarshan KriyaTM (SKY) meditation. To begin, we will discuss ways to manage stress that comes up in our lives. After that, participants will be guided through evidence-based breathing techniques for deeper relaxation. After these initial relaxation techniques, the course leader will guide participants through a 20-minute meditation, with time for reflection afterwards.…
Performance assessment and feedback conversations are critical for employee growth and retention, and for the success of teams. At times, these can be some of the most challenging conversations, and preparing for them can seem daunting and time consuming. During this live webinar you’ll have the opportunity to review a framework for performance discussions, review the performance ratings definitions and gain some tips for utilizing PeopleSoft. Agenda Review of Performance…
Continue reading "Preparing for Performance Discussions – Managers (HLC)"
This gentle vinyasa flow yoga class with leave you balanced, energized, and restored. We will integrate movement with the breath as part of a gentle and creative vinyasa yoga flow. You will tune into your body and bring a sense of calm to the mind. Suited for all levels. No prior yoga experience necessary. Audience: This course is intended for Harvard staff, faculty, post docs and affiliates. Pre-requisites: None Pre-work:…
