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Utilizing these services is almost always FREE. In most cases, they receive their commission from the media, so you are only charged the current line rate for each publication. You are encouraged to take advantage of this service to guarantee you are meeting all University advertising requirements and to improve the quality, diversity and quantity of applicants for your vacant positions. For many positions you may wish to contact both the MMMC and Bayard.

Facilitators: Pat Ludlow, Heather Davis, and Rebecca Gish of Bayard Advertising.

Who should attend: deans, directors, supervisors, managers and search committee support staff.

Join Mary Harris to learn how UReturn - Employee Services can benefit employees with a medical condition or disability that interferes with their ability to return to work. She also works with departments and/or employees experiencing difficulty adjusting to medical conditions.

Facilitator: Mary Harris, M.S., CRC., is a Disability Specialist who provides services to University employees with medical conditions, and assistance to supervisors and departments who employ them.

Who should attend: Faculty and staff.

Tips in Preparing an Outstanding Service Award Nomination
Thu, 10/19
11:00-12:00
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Does it seem like too much work? Do you think you just don't have the time? Do you know of someone you think should be nominated but you're not sure if they're eligible? Or maybe you think you're not the right person to be the nominator.

This session is designed to address these issues, help you understand the
process, discuss tips in writing up an Outstanding Service Award nomination, and provide an opportunity to get your questions answered.

Facilitator: Judith S. Karon, Director, UMD Department of Human Resources

Who should attend: Faculty and staff who plans to nominate an employee.

Have you heard of those crazy, fish throwing guys from Seattle? Ever wonder how their approach could work at the University of Minnesota? This class will introduce you to the service philosophy used by the world famous Pike Place Fish Market in Seattle, Washington. Learn about one company's unique approach to delivering great service. Review the four principles that make Pike Place Fish Market successful. Explore how the four principles can be applied at the University of Minnesota.

Facilitator: Jessica Miller, University of Minnesota Training Services.

Who should attend: Faculty and staff.

UMD HR: Getting To Know Us
Mon, 11/06
12:00-1:00
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Of course we try to make our website easily accessible and user-friendly but this is an opportunity to meet the UMD HR Team and get your questions answered personally!

Gift provided for each participant.

Who should attend: faculty and staff