HR

HR News Professional & Personal Programming | November 2021

The Professional & Personal Development Program highlights the following discussions, training sessions, and development workshops available to you. Explore the items below for more information.

Marilyn Magaram Center Presents: Fun Family Recipes for Halloween | October 26

Tuesday, October 26, 2021 - 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Location:

Online via Zoom; Connection details provided upon registration

Facilitated By:

Nahal Danesh, Registered Dietician Nutritionist
CSUN Marilyn Magaram Center

Description:

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Nahal Danesh, will share inspiration for fun recipes the whole family can enjoy for Halloween.

Check back here for recipes that will be showcased.


Faculty & Staff – To register for this Workshop/Session:

  1. When ready, select the CSU Learn button below.
  2. Log into with your myNorthridge Portal credentials.
  3. Select the “Register” button.
  4. On the next page select "Add" then "Register."

If you require an accommodation to attend this program, please contact Human Resources at x5168 at least seven business days in advance of the program.

Withdraw from Session: If you need to cancel your registration, select the “Self” icon in CSU Learn.  Select “Learning,” then “Registrations.”  Select the box next to the session you need to cancel, and select “Cancel Registration.”  In the next window, select “Confirm Cancellation.”

Return to CSUN's Professional & Personal Development Training Calendar at: http://www.csun.edu/development/training.

CSU's Got Talent | Better Business Writing: Lessons in Power and Persuasion | October 27

Facilitated By:

Nancy Flynn, M.A., Writing Skills Trainer, Business Writer & Author

Employees for Success

If viewing online on your own, the webcast is limited to the first 200 logins (multiple viewers can sit in the same room and use one link.)  Please login as a “guest” and then type in your CAMPUS/Your Full Name (i.e CSUN/Steven Spielberg).  Listen to the audio via your computer speakers. Also available: join from your mobile device by downloading the Adobe Connect app! To view, visit: https://calstate.adobeconnect.com/CGT

You can view/download a pdf version of the following flyer here.

QPR Suicide Prevention Training for Faculty and Staff | November 4

Thursday, November 4, 2021 - 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Location:

Zoom

Cost:

Free

University Counseling Services presents Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR): Suicide Prevention Training for Faculty and Staff with Dr. Anne Eipe. [background: two hands stretched out towards one another as a sign of support and offering of help.]

Knowing how to assist your family, friends, students or colleagues may be difficult without the necessary tools.  Join us for this training as we provide you with insightful suicide data and trends, useful resource information, tips for recognizing signs of suicidal thoughts in others and ways to help prevent suicide.  Register for this training to receive the Zoom meeting information and online training materials information.  Please email us if you have any questions regarding this training or contact our main office at (818) 677-2366, option 1.  

QPR Suicide Prevention Training for Faculty and Staff | November 9

Tuesday, November 9, 2021 - 12:00pm to 1:30pm

Location:

Zoom

Cost:

Free

University Counseling Services presents Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR): Suicide Prevention Training for Faculty and Staff with Dr. Anne Eipe. [background: two hands stretched out towards one another as a sign of support and offering of help.]

Knowing how to assist your family, friends, students or colleagues may be difficult without the necessary tools.  Join us for this training as we provide you with insightful suicide data and trends, useful resource information, tips for recognizing signs of suicidal thoughts in others and ways to help prevent suicide.  Register for this training to receive the Zoom meeting information and online training materials information.  Please email us if you have any questions regarding this training or contact our main office at (818)677-2366, option 1. 

HR Insights: Learning Can Be Fun and Almost Free - CSU Fee Waiver & Reduction Benefit | November 9

Tuesday, November 9, 2021 - 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Location:

Online via Zoom; Connection details provided upon registration

Facilitated By:

Nick Alexander, Admissions & Records
Frank Calderon, Admissions & Records
Shen Milunovic, Student Finance
Kristina Serrano, Human Resources

Description:

Are you interested in furthering your educational goals or transferring the CSU Fee Waiver & Reduction Program benefit to an eligible family member? If so, you will want to attend this session so you can maximize this wonderful benefit to help achieve educational goals.

For immediate information on the Fee Waiver and Reduction benefit program, visit the  Benefits Fee Waiver website.

 Employees for Success


Faculty & Staff – To register for this Workshop/Session:

  1. When ready, select the CSU Learn button below.
  2. Log into with your myNorthridge Portal credentials.
  3. Select the “Register” button.
  4. On the next page select "Add" then "Register."

If you require an accommodation to attend this program, please contact Human Resources at x5168 at least seven business days in advance of the program.

Withdraw from Session: If you need to cancel your registration, select the “Self” icon in CSU Learn.  Select “Learning,” then “Registrations.”  Select the box next to the session you need to cancel, and select “Cancel Registration.”  In the next window, select “Confirm Cancellation.”

Return to CSUN's Professional & Personal Development Training Calendar at: http://www.csun.edu/development/training.

CalPERS Webinar | CalPERS Member Education Resources | November 10

Wednesday, November 10, 2021 - 11:00 a.m. to 11:20 a.m.

Location:

Online, Pre-Registration Required

Facilitated by: 

CalPERS Staff

Description:

Whether you're early in your career or nearing retirement, we have resources to help you plan for your financial future. Join us to learn where you can find instructor-led or self-paced classes and other education resources.


Registration:

CSU's Got Talent | Digital Health: De-Guilt Your Tech-Use and Optimize Your Digital Wellbeing | November 16

Tuesday, November 16, 2021 - 10:00am to 11:00am

Location:

Online

Facilitated By:

Jocelyn Brewer, Registered Psychologist and Cyberpsychology Researcher

Employees for Success

If viewing online on your own, the webcast is limited to the first 200 logins (multiple viewers can sit in the same room and use one link.)  Please login as a “guest” and then type in your CAMPUS/Your Full Name (i.e CSUN/Steven Spielberg).  Listen to the audio via your computer speakers. Also available: join from your mobile device by downloading the Adobe Connect app! To view, visit: https://calstate.adobeconnect.com/CGT

 

CalPERS Seminar: Planning Your Retirement - For Members within 10 Years of Retirement | November 17

Wednesday, November 17, 2021 - 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Location:

Online

Facilitated By:

Christopher Huante, Retirement Benefits Counselor CalPERS

Description:

This session is ideal for members within 10 years of retirement

This is our most comprehensive benefits education class that provides a deeper understanding of your benefits as you begin to prepare for retirement. Learn how your pension is calculated, ways to increase it, and the payment options available upon retirement to provide for a beneficiary.  In this class, you’ll also learn about the CalPERS Special Power of Attorney and employer contracted CalPERS health benefits.


To Register:

  • Visit my.calpers.ca.gov
  • Select Active Members & Retirees
  • Log in to your account
  • In the top navigation bar, select Education, and then Classes
  • Select View Class Details from the bottom of the Instructor-Led Class: Planning Your Retirement - For members within 10 years of retirement (Sponsored By California State University at Northridge)

CalPERS One-on-One Retirement Consultations | November 17

Wednesday, November 17, 2021 - 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Location:

Via Telephone

Facilitated By:

CalPERS Staff

Description:

A CalPERS retirement specialist will be available to conduct one-on-one retirement planning/consultation meetings. Each meeting is 30 minutes and is available by appointment only.  This appointment is in lieu of visiting the Glendale CalPERS office.

Registrants must:

  • provide their CalPERS ID and a telephone number in advance of the appointment.
  • be online and logged into their my|CalPERS account at the time of the appointment. 

Financial Wellness


 Faculty & Staff – To register for this Workshop/Session:

  1. When ready, select the time from the list below (there is only one spot per time).
  2. Log into CSU Learn with your myNorthridge Portal credentials.
  3. Select the “Register” button.
  4. Click on the bullet next to the CSUN HR icon, and select “Submit” to enroll in this session.
 

 

If you require an accommodation to attend this program, please contact Human Resources at x5168 at least seven business days in advance of the program.

Withdraw from Session: If you need to cancel your registration, select the “Self” icon in CSU Learn.  Select “Learning,” then “Registrations.”  Select the box next to the session you need to cancel, and select “Cancel Registration.”  In the next window, select “Confirm Cancellation.”

Return to CSUN's Professional & Personal Development Training Calendar at: http://www.csun.edu/development/training.

LifeMatters Webinar | Personal Resilience | November 24

Wednesday, November 24, 2021 - 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Location:

Online

Facilitated By:

Life Matters

Description

One factor influencing our stress level is how well we manage our energy. The concept of energy management is based on a new way of looking at self-discipline. It challenges the widely held view that time management is key to work/life balance.

Register for the live webinar at 10 a.m. PT


To access the webinars:

  • Go to www.mylifematters.com/my/webinars and follow the directions on that page. Please sign in with your company password - MATADORS
  • For live webinars, click on the link for the webinar you would like to attend and follow the registration instructions. You must register prior to the start of the webinar to attend.
  • Transcripts for non-captioned, archived webinars are available upon request.
  • If you are unable to attend the live webinar, it will be available in the WorkLife Balance Webinar archives.

Save the Date: Join Marilyn Magaram Center for Reduce Your Risk of Type 2 Diabetes Workshop | December 2

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, Jeri Gertzman, will share steps you can take to prevent diabetes.

Date:

Thursday, December 2, 2021

Time:

12:00 - 12:45 p.m.

Register: