The role of a virtual moderator is vital to any online presentation or meeting and ensures a seamless experience for the participants. In this session, you will learn how to manage participants in your sessions while providing a positive interactive experience. 

This online orientation module focuses on welcoming new staff to the university community. It equips new employees with tools to navigate our decentralized institution. 

You will learn to:

• Define which U-M policies apply in various situations

• Utilize employee support resources and optional benefits

• Identify the benefits available to new employees

• Select benefits plans appropriate to individual needs

• Determine career and professional development resources that are available to employees 

The early stages of a new employee's U-M career is an exciting time. It is also a great opportunity to help them settle in and set them up for success in their new role. There are two redesigned tools intended to enhance the new employee experience. Join us during one of these sessions to learn about: 

Looking to practice your interviewing skills in a fun and engaging manner? This session will help you enhance your understanding of behavior-based interviewing techniques. You will also have a chance to practice with an avatar in a virtual environment. Done right, this approach promotes consistency. It also helps interviewers understand how candidates' skills align with the job requirements. 

You will learn to:

• Apply behavior-based interviewing techniques and avoid common pitfalls

• Evaluate your existing interview strategies and approaches 

Biases exist within everyone, and it is up to each individual to understand their biases and work to disrupt them to prevent negative impacts on others. In this course, you will learn about the fundamental concepts for understanding and disrupting your everyday biases. Together we will examine the PAUSE model for identifying and disrupting your biases, as developed by Be Equitable.  

You will learn to:

• Identify ways bias is shaped and shows up in the workplace

Leaders and supervisors play an important role in supporting the mental health and well-being of their teams. In this interactive session, you will learn best practices and strategies for recognizing and responding to mental and emotional health concerns in the workplace. It is part of the Leadership Development Curriculum.

A successful hiring process is an important part of building a positive organizational culture. It will help you find staff who can quickly contribute to your team. This course aims to equip hiring teams with:

• A comprehensive understanding of inclusive practices and tools

• A deep dive into all stages of the recruiting and hiring process

• Approaches to help mitigate potential biases throughout the hiring process 

Class discussions and activities will allow participants to put learning into practice. 

In June 2022, U-M enacted an official policy about digital accessibility. The policy covers digital formats such as websites, documents and software programs. Digital accessibility applied consistently avoids potential barriers for individuals with disabilities. This introductory course will provide an overview of:

• What digital accessibility is

• Why digital accessibility is important

• How everyone at the university plays a part in making digital content accessible

LinkedIn Learning offers a library of video based content designed to help you gain new skills and advance your career. All active faculty, staff (including temporary employees), and students have complimentary access to this ever-growing library of learning content. Through data driven insights from LinkedIn, the LinkedIn Learning platform allows you to see recommendations tailored to your specific needs. Bring your curiosity and questions.  

You will learn to:

• Access and navigate LinkedIn Learning

Leaders play an important role in helping to prevent workplace issues and wrongdoing. This course gives leaders tools and strategies to create a more welcoming and respectful work environment. Interactive discussions, case studies and role-playing exercises will enhance learning. Leaders will be more prepared to: