The four Wednesday courses in the Morale/Burnout Track of the webinar series for Charlotte employees will tackle issues concerning well-being and self-care. Each webinar is free, interactive and runs from noon to 1 p.m. All sessions will be recorded and available to registered participants. Bonus content will be emailed after each webinar to help participants continue their professional development journeys.
March 15: Recognizing and Managing Burnout
Participants will learn how to spot the signs of burnout, complete an inventory to determine if they are burned out and how to recognize the distinction between internal and external causes of burnout. The course explains ways participants can address behaviors, conditions and mindsets that lead to burnout - including overworking, unproductive responses to stress and negative thought patterns. Register.
April 5: Self-Care 101: Pressing Your Reset Button
This course will provide inspiration and encouragement to tackle the toughest of circumstances ahead. Participants will experience strategies to cope with stress, manage difficult situations and negative energy. Register.
June 13: Making Your Work More Meaningful
What's your purpose at work? Are you lacking the enjoyment or passion that you once had? Are you lacking the connection of seeing how your work benefits others and adds value to your organization? In this program, we'll talk about how to make your work more meaningful. Register.
August 23: Managing the Work / Life Balance
This course is designed to boost productivity by providing tools and techniques that participants can utilize to attain a higher level of achievement and enjoyment every day, both on and off the job. Register.
Additional tracks of the webinar series
Productivity/Efficiency Track
A four-course track on becoming more productive and planning your time, with courses on the following Wednesdays: April 19, May 17, July 19, and August 16. Register.
For Managers
A five-course track addressing leadership challenges faced by managers, with courses on the following Wednesdays: March 22, April 26, May 24, June 21, and July 26. Register.
About the webinar series for Charlotte employees
The webinar series for Charlotte employees was developed after unprecedented numbers of employees left the University during the past couple of years (which is consistent with other institutions of higher education, as well as private corporations). Provost Emerita Joan Lorden held an online listening session in winter 2022 to gain a better understanding of why employees were leaving and to hear suggestions on what the administration could do to improve things.
The listening session led to the formation of a task force composed of select individuals from across campus. The task force reviewed survey data from the listening session attendees, along with employment data provided by human resources. As a result, the webinar series was developed by UNC Charlotte’s School of Professional Studies.