Work/Life Integration

The Myth of the Modern Dad

Moms and dads have been struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic, experiencing equal amounts of stress, despite stereotypes. Dads today are “all in” and more emotionally and physically involved at home than ever before. Josh Levs, an expert on modern dads in the workplace, shares how men can engage on issues of gender equality and diversity, how they can become co-champions for change, and strategies to offer work-life balance for both women and men.

By Katy Ahlvin on March 30, 2021

Helping the Pandemic Generation Thrive

How can we best support our children during this time? Dr. Borba explains why empathy and resilience are key and offers practical, evidence-based, and proven ways to reach kids and help them overcome adversity, be more resilient, and learn skills they will need both now – and in the future – to thrive.

This is a 1 hour webinar recording. Click "view more and register" to access the recording.

By Katy Ahlvin on March 29, 2021

Managing Staff Through Stressful Situations (for Supervisors)

When facing organizational change, intense project deadlines, or other stressful situations, employees react in diverse ways. For some, stress leads to a drop off in performance, lowered morale, or emotional outbursts. This workshop will help you plan for the expected and the unexpected and will provide practical tools for dealing with both positive and negative employee behaviors during stressful times.

This is a 1 hour webinar recording from April 2021. Click "view more and register" to access the recording*

By Katy Ahlvin on Feb. 19, 2021

Communicating Without Conflict With Your Significant Other

Communication is the cornerstone of all relationships. It reinforces trust and acts as a method by which you can share your problems, frustrations, fears, anxieties, hopes and successes. Conflict is a part of life and exists in relationships. In fact, a relationship with no apparent conflict may be unhealthier than one with frequent conflict. Conflicts are critical events that can weaken or strengthen a relationship.

By Katy Ahlvin on Feb. 19, 2021

Caring from a Distance

If you have an elder who requires assistance, yet does not live near you, helping out may seem difficult. However, distance doesn’t mean you can’t provide comfort and care for your elder. By devising care strategies, developing emergency plans and building a support system of family, friends and local resources, your elder can have the care and attention he or she needs.

This is a 1 hour webinar recording from February 2021. Click "view more and register" to access the recording*

By Katy Ahlvin on Feb. 4, 2021

Perfecting Your "No-Guilt" No

Saying no can be uncomfortable and awkward but it’s absolutely necessary to avoid burnout and help you remain focused on your most important goals. Learning how to say an effective and appropriate "no" is one of the most vital skills for leaders, yet research shows this is one of the most under-utilized tools, especially for women.

By Katy Ahlvin on Feb. 4, 2021

Helping Your Senior Loved One Be Independent and Safe

When our parents or other elderly relatives age independently in their own homes, we often fear for their safety and general well-being. Sometimes we don’t know how much assistance we should provide, when to step in, or even what would be helpful. Providing care for an older adult is a very personal matter and each situation is unique. However, there are practical guidelines and simple solutions to ensuring your loved one is healthy and safe.

By Katy Ahlvin on Feb. 4, 2021

Covid-19 Resources for OSU: LinkedIn Learning Collections

To support the university community during COVID-19, we have created several collections of recommended LinkedIn Learning courses. LinkedIn Learning collections are groups of self-paced online courses or videos related to relevant topics. Courses within a collection may be viewed independently and in any order.

Click this card and then click "learn more and register" to view any of the following OSU-curated collections:

By Katy Ahlvin on Feb. 4, 2021

Covid-19 Collection: Supervising Employees

Learn how to lead remote projects and virtual teams.

This OSU-curated LinkedIn Learning collection* features 1 hour of content, including:

  • Leading Virtually: Vulnerability and Presence when Working from Home (self-paced online course)
  • Leading Virtual Meetings (self-paced online course)  

 

*LinkedIn Learning collections are groups of courses or videos related to relevant topics. Courses within a collection may be viewed independently and in any order.

By Katy Ahlvin on Feb. 4, 2021