College to Implement Recruitment and Hiring Freeze December 14
On December 7, 2020, a memorandum from Senior Vice President Donna Schena was sent to MC employees with an update on the College’s response to the continuing uncertainty and challenges imposed by the coronavirus pandemic as the College plans for the FY22 budget. Anticipating these revenue impacts, the College has been conservative in hiring for the past several months, with hiring restrictions in place since April. However, the College has now implemented a hiring freeze on all regular budgeted positions for faculty and staff. The Senior Administrative Leadership Team (SALT) has considered and recommended this step to Dr. Pollard, who has approved it. This hiring freeze is effective December 14 and will be reassessed in April of 2021. View the full memo here.
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A Review of Talent Share
by Genet Aklilu, Office of Facilities
I find that the Talent Share Program is functional and effective. The timely action of the Office of Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management, and the system they implemented to facilitate the process within the departments or units, has been truly productive and encouraging. Through this program, our Facilities Office contributed Roberto Reyes and Martha Tsegaye to receive training, information, and knowledge on how the Occupational and Environmental Safety Office works. It is also important to mention that there could be challenges, but every challenge is simply another opportunity to learn and grow. The Talent Share Program works, provided we assign employees who are available to participate, acquire new skills, and adapt to a different work environment. The Talent Share Program shall continue to bring out the value of the human resources we have in our hands. Our office looks forward to continuing our support and our participation in the Talent Share Program.
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FY21 Second-Quarter Performance Goals Review
Second-quarter performance goals for FY21 reflect goals achieved during October 1, 2020–December 31, 2020. This is an opportune time for the supervisor/manager and team member to review performance goals developed for this quarter. Together, goals should be reviewed to determine if they are still relevant, align with department and College goals, or should be adjusted. Ongoing and frequent conversations during the year are highly recommended as a strategy for engaging conversations about the outcomes of goals and enhance performance.
In addition, start a discussion about third-quarter goals for the period January 1, 2021–March 31, 2021. Use the SMART goals tool below to create your goals:
- Specific: Define specifically what you expect to do/deliver.
- Measurable: Identify how success is measured (quantity, quality, timeliness, or cost).
- Achievable: Accomplishing the goal is within an employee’s realm of authority and capability.
- Relevant: Link goal to the department or College goal
- Time-bound: Date/time goal is to be completed.
Resources to help you with tracking quarterly goal plans and reviews, and a quarterly goal form are available on the Performance Management webpage.
Questions about developing and reviewing goals can be directed to your designated HRIC,or email your questions to Performance.
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Part-Time Faculty Virtual Conference January 16
The Institute for Part-Time Faculty Engagement and Support invites you to attend the virtual Spring 2021 Part-Time Faculty Conference on Saturday, January 16, 2021, at 9:15 a.m. The conference theme is “Building Resilience in the Face of Change: Tapping into Our Strengths.” Please register by January 6, 2021. Once you register, you will receive the Zoom meeting link for the conference with instructions on scheduling the invitation on your Outlook calendar.
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Check Out MC’s New Holiday-Themed Zoom Backgrounds
The Montgomery College Creative Services team in the Office of Communications has created four new holiday-themed Zoom background images. You can download them from the MC branding page, found under the heading “Zoom Profiles and Background Images.” Just right click and save!
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Retirement Income Strategies Webinar December 10
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HRSTM to Conduct Audit to Verify Dependents
You may receive an email from Nina Franklin, a contractor working in HRSTM’s benefits area, requesting proof of relationship for spouse and dependent children who are on your benefit plans. This is not a phishing scam and is indeed a legitimate email. Please upload documentation (marriage certificate and/or birth certificates for children) to the Workday system, our secure and confidential benefits system of record. This is a required condition of enrolling dependents in coverage and a dependent verification audit is something that most companies do at least every couple of years to remain compliant. If you have any questions or concerns, contact hrbenefits@montgomerycollege.edu.
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Back Issues of Employee Matters Newsletter Online
Miss an issue? Find current and previous issues of the Employee Matters newsletter, as well as other Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management news and employee communications here.
Suggestion for the Newsletter?
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| Important Dates
Thursday, December 10
Friday, December 11
Timesheets due by noon
Wednesday, December 16Timesheets due by noon. (Early timesheet deadline due to winter break; College closed December 24, 2020–January 3, 2021)
Friday, December 18
MC Learns goes live in Workday on MyMC.
Wednesday, December 23
Last day to use leave for the 2020 calendar year.
Daily Stretch Breaks
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Is Your Contact Information Up to Date in Workday?
In alignment with the College’s COVID-19 Health and Safety Plan, and to assist in contact tracing, we ask that all employees update their personal contact information in Workday. See the job aid for step-by-step instructions on updating your information. You can access Workday on MyMC.
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| College Resources and COVID-19 Information
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The College’s response to COVID-19, guidance, documents, and videos
Coronavirus: What You Need to KnowGuidance for MC students and employees
Most classes fully online
For employees, students, contractors, and visitors to take prior to arriving to MC campus or off-site location
Supports MC students impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic
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Wellness Update
The MC Next Generation Wellness program offers online classes daily, including arms and cardio, barre sculpt, cardio dance fitness, core power, legs and core, yoga, zumba, and more. See the wellness schedule for class days and times.
If you participate in the EAP Outside Gym Membership Reimbursement program, please check your gym’s website to see their policy regarding fees/dues.
Watch for email updates from India Hunter and the Wellness program as we stay healthy during this difficult time.
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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.
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