Vol. 18, No. 8	Oct. 22, 1998

Training for Supervisors

Supervising and motivating student employees

Supervising students in the workplace presents a unique challenge. This workshop examines typical problems associated with student workers and includes ways to help students improve their on-the-job performance.
Date: Friday, Oct. 30
Time: 9 a.m.-noon
Location: To be announced
Deadline: Friday, Oct. 23

Motivating your employees

Getting others to work hard and give their best to an organization isn't always easy. This workshop will explore positive ideas, concepts, methods and approaches to motivate others effectively.
Date: Tuesday, Nov. 17
Time: 9 a.m.-noon
Location: To be announced
Deadline: Tuesday, Nov. 10

Delegating for success

One of the most common weaknesses among managers is the inability to delegate effectively. Learn the basics on how effective delegation can add to a motivated and productive organization.
Date: Wednesday, Dec. 2
Time: 8:30-11:30 a.m.
Location: To be announced
Deadline: Wednesday, Nov. 25

Effective meeting skills

Whether you are leading or attending a meeting, you possess the skills to eliminate time-wasting components and foster productive and effective sessions. Participants in this session will discover ways to help plan, conduct and improve any meeting-large or small.
Date: Friday, Dec. 4
Time: 9 a.m.- noon
Location: To be announced
Deadline: Wednesday, Nov. 25

Labor Relations Training Series

This series of six workshops is designed to provide managers and other supervisory personnel with an overview of current labor and employment issues. These sessions are geared toward personnel with all levels of experience in the labor management area.

Session IV: Collective bargaining/contract negotiation

This session will examine the elements of a collective bargaining agreement, contract administration, grievances and arbitration and the Public Employment Relations Board.
Date: Thursday, Oct. 29
Time: 1:30-3 p.m.
Location: To be announced
Deadline: Thursday, Oct. 22

Session V: Unemployment and workers' compensation/ FMLA

Participants will receive information related to unemployment and workers' compensation, including eligibility and financial criteria, the Unemployment Compensation Appeals Board and Industrial Accident Board and the interface between Workers Compensation, the ADA and the FMLA.
Date: Thursday, Nov. 12
Time: 1:30-3 p.m.
Location: To be announced
Deadline: Thursday, Nov. 5

Session VI: Violence in the American workplace

This session will examine the nature and magnitude of the workplace violence problem, sources of employer liability, civil liability to third parties and issues around negligent hiring, retention and supervision.
Date: Thursday, Nov. 19
Time: 1:30-3 p.m.
Location: To be announced
Deadline: Thursday, Nov. 12

Personal Productivity in the Workplace

This series of workshops is designed to assist employees with managing their workspace, workstyle and daily work routines.

Planning your work

Preventing job burnout

Money Management

This six-part Money Management Program is designed to provide individuals with practical ideas for managing their money and developing saving strategies. The program is jointly sponsored by Benefits Services, Cooperative Extension and Employee Training and Career Development. Workshop facilitators include both University and external professionals.

Session IV: Savings and investments

Explore savings objectives-safety, income and growth. Understand your risk tolerance. Learn about various investments, e.g., bonds, stocks, mutual funds, annuities, real estate, IRAs. Review UD retirement savings programs.
Date: Thursday, Nov. 5
Time: Noon-1:30 p.m.
Location: To be announced
Deadline: Thursday, Oct. 29

Session V: Protecting income and assets

Understand the concept of financial risk. Discuss tools for managing risk. Evaluate different types of insurance, including programs offered through the University's benefit package. Prepare an asset inventory.
Date: Thursday, Nov. 19
Time: Noon-1:30 p.m.
Location: To be announced
Deadline: Thursday, Nov. 12

Session VI: Wills and estate planning

Date: Thursday, Dec. 3
Time: Noon-1:30 p.m.
Location: To be announced
Deadline: Wednesday, Nov. 25

Asserting Yourself on the Job

Passive? Assertive? Aggressive? Which are you? What are some of the components of assertive behavior? Why is being assertive especially important for women? What are some of the blocks to acting assertively? Every day in job dealings with co-workers, supervisors, those we supervise, parents, students and others-many occasions arise where assertive behavior could benefit us in our communications. This workshop will answer questions about assertiveness and provide opportunities to discuss its application in the workplace.
Date: Monday, Nov. 16
Time: Noon-1:30 p.m.
Location: To be announced
Deadline: Monday, Nov. 9

Other courses

Accounting workshop

An overview of the University accounting system, as well as an introduction to the responsibilities of the General Accounting Department, will be provided in this session. Topics will include an overview of account codes and their structure, exploring General Accounting on the web for object code and transaction code information, request for service(FAI/RFS) and journal voucher(JV) preparation and basic accounting rules for submitting JVs. Also included will be information on how to track electronic forms on the web, exploring General Accounting's online query and reading account statements.
Date: Tuesday, Dec. 8
Time: 8:30 a.m.-noon
Location: To be announced
Deadline: Tuesday, Dec. 1