Take part in development and learning presentations during Staff Appreciation Week

The following presentations are planned to mark Staff Appreciation Week:

Tuesday, February 18

12:10-12:50 p.m.

‘Appreciation in the Flow of Work’

Jaime Green, Director of Talent, Recognition and Enhancement
Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine

Feeling genuinely appreciated is one of the key drivers of workplace satisfaction. Yet many feel that expressing appreciation for co-workers seems awkward or contrived and that it takes too much time. In this hands-on workshop, you will learn how to incorporate genuine appreciation into your workflow; how to make small, yet meaningful, shifts in behavior that can have a huge impact on your daily work life, and how expressing appreciation can build confidence.

Locations
Spokane: SAC 347 (Host location); Pullman: LIGHTY 401; Tri-Cities: TLO 247; Vancouver: VECS 120; Everett: Zoom Meeting

Zoom Meeting
https://wsu.zoom.us/j/586836317


Wednesday, February 19

2:10-2:50 p.m.

‘Investing Beyond Your Retirement Account’

Rich Ronnestad, Director of Financial Education and Scholarship Support
Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine

Join this informative session to learn what steps to take before investing, including which debts to pay off, how to establish an emergency fund and what insurances to consider. Discover what minimum time frame can be used to lay the framework for investing and hear considerations for either investing yourself or hiring a professional.

Locations
Spokane: SAC 249 (Host location); Pullman: LIGHTY 403; Tri-Cities: Zoom Meeting; Vancouver: VECS 209; Everett: Zoom Meeting

Zoom Meeting
https://wsu.zoom.us/j/370245020


Thursday, February 20

12:10-12:50 p.m.

‘Holding Difficult Conversations’

Craig Fischer, Director of Leadership and Organizational Development
Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine

In this session, we will discuss research-based ways to reduce and manage conflict, and participants will leave with practical tips for how to have difficult conversations at work and elsewhere.

Locations
Spokane: SAC 345 (Host location); Pullman: LIGHTY 401; Tri-Cities: TLO 247; Vancouver: VECS 120; Everett: Zoom Meeting

Zoom Meeting
https://wsu.zoom.us/j/544088877


Friday, February 21

12:10-12:50 p.m.

‘Smart Health’

Maria Royall, HRS Benefits & Wellness Coordinator
WSU Pullman HR

Learn more about the Smart Health voluntary and confidential wellness program. The interactive website helps you to take steps to improve your health and well-being while having fun and connecting with others online. You can earn a $125 wellness incentive if you are enrolled in the Washington State’s Public Employees Benefits Program.

Locations
Spokane: SAC 501; Pullman: LIGHTY 401 (Host location); Tri-Cities: TLO 210; Vancouver: VECS 122; Everett: Zoom Meeting

Zoom Meeting
https://wsu.zoom.us/j/856624931

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