Office of Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management | Vol. 1, No. 16 | August 5, 2020

Required Online Training and Webinar for Employees Returning to Work On-Site

All MC employees who are returning to work on-site at one of the College's campuses or locations must complete the online training course, Safety Short: Coronaviruses and COVID-19, and the webinar, Return to Campus Webinar for Employees: COVID-19 Changes to Your Workplace. The online course and webinar are both offered in English and Spanish.

The webinar COVID-19 Changes to Your Workplace is presented by the Office of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), Office of Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management (HRSTM), and ELITE to provide guidance on how to help prevent the transmission of COVID-19 at MC locations. Topics to be covered include new workplace procedures; the process of reporting cases or concerns; and additional resources and guidance for employees working on-site.

The webinar is offered at the times listed below:

English
August 6, 9–10 a.m. • August 12, 9–10 a.m. • August 12, 2–3 p.m.

Spanish
August 13, 9–10 a.m. • August 13, 2–3 p.m.

Visit MC Learns to register.
MC Learns > Schedule of Classes and Events > Policies, Operations & Legal

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Search Advocate Certification Opportunity

Learn how to promote equity, validity and diversity at Montgomery College. These workshops will address current research about implicit bias, diversity, the changing legal landscape in hiring, inclusive employment principles, practical strategies for each stage of the search process and effective ways to be an advocate and advisor for MC search committees. Learn more about the Search Advocate Program and how to apply.

If you have previously applied to the program, it is unnecessary to apply again. Attendance at all three sessions is required.

TRAINING DATES AND TIMES VIA ZOOM:
August 26 and 27, 11:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
August 28, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

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Coping with Pandemic Anxiety As Children Return to School

As the end of summer break nears, many parents and caregivers are anxious about sending their children back to school regardless of the teaching modality. Coping With Pandemic Anxiety As Kids Return To School is here to help and will be offered twice. This workshop is designed to help people cope with emotions and anxiety in response to returning to school during the pandemic. We’ll provide an understanding of the types of reactions people may experience during this time, and offer practical tips for coping. As well as the Back to School Toolkit.

All employees and family members impacted by the coronavirus are invited to attend.

August 17, 2 p.m. (EST) – Register here.
August 24, 2 p.m. (EST) – Register here.

Performance Evaluations Due to HRSTM August 14

FY20 Performance Evaluations for staff, department chairs, and administrators are due to HRSTM by 5 p.m. on Friday, August 14, 2020.

Tips to assist you to complete this year's performance evaluation:

Download the evaluation form and save it before entering data into the fillable PDF.
Save the document in the following format: Last Name_First Name_FY2020
Use a Word document to capture the information that does not fit into the text boxes. Include this document when the evaluation is submitted.

Supervisors: Please submit FY20 Performance Evaluations to Performance by 5 p.m. on Friday, August 14.

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Meet with a Fidelity Retirement Planner

Schedule an appointment to discuss your current financial concerns. In order to proactively protect you and your family from any potential exposure to COVID-19 (coronavirus), it has been determined that meetings with your Fidelity Investments Retirement Planner will be conducted over the phone for the foreseeable future. Schedule an appointment.

Thank You from the American Red Cross

Montgomery College hosted a three-day blood drive at the Germantown Campus July 29, 30, and 31. The event was a huge success!

• 209 donors • 207 pints donated
• 42 first-time donors
• 531 potential lives saved

The American Red Cross is grateful to all of those who supported the event in every aspect of the way.

Important Dates

Thursday, August 6

Timesheets due at noon

“Oh, My Aching Back”
Wellness Webinar
Register for the webinar.

Webinar: “COVID-19 Changes to Your Workplace,” 9–10 a.m.
Register on MC Learns.

Wednesday, August 12
Webinars: “COVID-19 Changes to Your Workplace”
9–10 a.m. • 2–3 p.m
Register on MC Learns

Thursday, August 13

Webinars: “COVID-19 Changes to Your Workplace” (Spanish)
9–10 a.m. • 2–3 p.m.
Register on MC Learns.

Friday, August 14

Performance Evaluations due by 5 p.m. to Performance

Daily Stretch Breaks

Join us virtually for daily stretch breaks. View the schedule.

Visit Workday for Careers @ MC

Find career opportunities at the College by logging into MyMC and clicking on the Workday logo. Click on the Career icon in the Workday Applications group to view current job openings.

New this week:

Instructional Lab Coordinator

Human Resource Specialist II (Employee and Labor Relations)

Enrollment and Student Access Specialist

Assistant General Counsel

Group Fitness Instructor Evaluation

Your feedback is requested to further support the health and wellness needs of Montgomery College. Please take a moment to complete the group fitness instructor evaluation for the class(es) you have attended. Please complete separate forms to evaluate multiple instructors.

College Resources

COVID-19 Guidance for MC Student and Employees

COVID-19 Employee Assistance

Join MC Employee Facebook Group

Stay up to date on the latest news by joining our private MC employee Facebook group. This group is only open to MC employees and will require approval to join.

Let’s stay connected.

More Information

For contact information by person or topic, please visit the Office of Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management website for the Points of Contact link.

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