Past Events

Kathleen Cashman

Every conversation today is laden with emotion, even if we are unaware. Our world has been challenged and changed. This change has had great impact on people, their work and their ability to work. Conversations that work to build relationships, exchange information and move us forward are the realm of leaders – whether you are leading others formally, informally or leading yourself. In this webinar, we explore the nature of the conversations you are having: What are you doing well? What could you be doing better? What are the challenges in communicating when emotions are present for you? Our goal is to help you move through the difficult exchanges and gain valuable experience to understand, build relationships and display the appropriate level of empathy.

Jessica Methot

Concerned about staying connected with colleagues while working remotely? Worried about who can help you find work if you are laid off? With this abrupt transition to physical and social distancing, it is more important than ever to prioritize human connection to curb the onset of loneliness, focus on our well-being, and manage our careers. Our social networks boost our health, build resilience, broaden our coping strategies, help us bounce back from adversity, and guide us to new opportunities, yet our prospects for networking have been brought to a standstill. In this 45-minute webinar, learn to build a toolkit for developing high quality personal and professional relationships while telecommuting or preparing to transition back into work.

Loubna Erraji, Bill Castellano, Dave Ferio, and Maryanne Spatola 

Are you leading virtual teams in these times of uncertainty? Are you concerned about your virtual team dynamics? Are you wondering about what makes a virtual team successful? This panel discussion provides clarity and insight for both new and veteran virtual team leaders on the following topics: what works well in a virtual team environment, leadership practices and critical components for virtual team success, developing a culture of resilience, building psychological safety and trust while working remotely.

Loubna Erraji and Ann Redler

In this encore presentation, EPE's Loubna Erraji, PhD, MBA, and Ann Redler discuss best practices for navigating the challenges of working remotely, including: managing disruptions & avoiding burnout, setting up your remote workplace, structuring your day, optimizing productivity.

Loubna Erraji and Ann Redler

Learn best practices for navigating the challenges of working remotely, including: managing disruptions & avoiding burnout, setting up your remote workplace, structuring your day, and optimizing productivity.

SMLR Future of Work(ers) Series, presented in conjunction with the Center for Women and Work and the Education and Employment Research Center.

Acclaimed Chinese director Jia Zhangke casts a compassionate eye on the daily loves, friendships and desperate dreams of the twenty-somethings from China's remote Provinces who come to live and work at Beijing's World Park, a bizarre cross-cultural pollination of Las Vegas and Epcot Center. Cosponsored along with the Rutgers SAS Signature Course "Global East Asia," Department of Geography, Confucius Institute, and Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy.