Growth happens in many forms. Here are a few upcoming opportunities at K. Many colleagues have already reserved their spots. Please join us if you can. Navigating Difficult Conversations with Skill and Grace Wednesday, January 24, 202411am – noonOlmsted Room, Mandelle HallFacilitator: Renee Boelcke Refresh the key principles for effective communication while learning techniques and […]
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HR Buzz: Happy 2023!
Has someone ever reached out to you? Have you ever felt seen? Have you ever taken a moment to see someone else? To see who they are? Have you ever been a Mr. Jensen? Take 3 minutes to fill your heart and give purpose to your day. Happy 2023! May your year be filled with […]
HR Buzz: Happy Holidays!
No matter what you are celebrating this holiday season, your Human Resources Team sends a message of peace. Whether you are near or far, know that you are in our hearts. We close out 2022 with the silly virtual holiday card. Happy Holidays! Renee, Miasha, and Crimson
HR Buzz: Personal Finance 101 on Demand
What is personal finance? How can one save money for the future while also meeting current financial responsibilities? What is the best way to reduce personal debt? These questions and more are addressed in Personal Finance 101. Recorded on November 17, 2022 for Kalamazoo College faculty and staff, this one-hour session provides practical tips for […]
Expressions of Gratitude
Your Human Resources team takes a moment to express sentiments of deep gratitude. Additionally, please be invited to express gratitude as you move through your day. We feel a sense of gratitude for many reasons, including Community and connectedness; Brilliant minds dedicated to making the world a better place for all of us; Creative, curious, […]
Five Tips to Enjoy the Holidays
Around this time each year, there are images that imply that the holidays are supposed to be a time for mythical groups of people to gather around a perfectly set table. Real-life gatherings are more complicated than that.In many cases, the holidays bring people together who we don’t often see during the rest of the […]
National Diabetes Month
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 37 million Americans are living with diabetes. With diabetes, your body stops making — or becomes resistant to — insulin, the hormone the body needs to effectively use glucose. In people with diabetes, glucose builds up in the blood. Over time, this can lead to […]
25 hour day
Clocks “fall back” at 2am on Sunday, November 6, 2022, making November 6 a 25-hour day. Suggestion: Update your clocks before going to bed on Saturday evening. Hints on which clocks to adjust. While our computers and smartphones will adjust to the time change automatically, these gadgets may have to be updated manually. Kitchen Oven/Stove […]
What’s going on?
Campus is a buzz and there is lots of activities that vie for our attention. Here is a reminder about some of the HR-related items before you. Cookbook Recipes due October 7 Visit the Cookbook page for more details. United Way Visit the United Way page for more details. Brainstorming Professional development brainstorming, that is. […]
Buy one, get five free!
Six southwest Michigan cultural institutions partner to benefit their collective membership. From October 1-31, 2022, membership at any of the listed cultural institutions includes FREE admission to the other five! Learn more about the program by visiting Southwest Michigan Cultural Membership Exchange. Click the buttons below to plan your visits.