Weekly Meditation-Free Virtual Sessions Every Tuesday at Noon!

Tuesdays through December 12:00-12:30 pm Registration link This workshop is a mindful approach to well-being and managing stress through gentle movements, breathing techniques, and an introduction to Sudarshan Kriya (SKY) meditation. During this 30 minute session, participants will be guided through evidence-based breathing techniques for deep relaxation. This course is intended for Harvard Longwood Campus … Continue reading “Weekly Meditation-Free Virtual Sessions Every Tuesday at Noon!”

Presidential search feedback sessions

The Harvard presidential search is underway and we as staff members at Harvard Chan School have the opportunity to offer input to the University as it searches for its next leader. Below are two upcoming virtual feedback sessions and an in-person session where you can share your perspective and thoughts: Harvard Chan Sessions October 25, … Continue reading “Presidential search feedback sessions”

Collaborative Research: What Are My Options?

Wednesday, October 26th, 11:00am-12:00pm Are you working with non-Harvard Longwood Campus collaborators? Would you like to cut back on the administrative burden of multiple IRB reviews and designate one institution as the IRB of record? Come to this QIP Education Session to find out what options are available to you when working with investigators outside … Continue reading “Collaborative Research: What Are My Options?”

Important 2023 Dental Insurance Change Information

For 2023, MetLife Dental is replacing Delta Dental of Massachusetts as Harvard’s dental insurance. If you are currently enrolled in the dental plan, you will automatically be moved to the MetLife plan. You don’t need to take any action unless you want to make a change. MetLife Dental will have a booth at the virtual … Continue reading “Important 2023 Dental Insurance Change Information”

Harvard Longwood Campus Mentoring Program Mentee Virtual Info Session November 2 12pm-1pm

Registration link The Longwood Mentoring Program facilitates one-to-one virtual mentoring relationships that will connect individuals across our unique campus environment to help those involved expand their networks, gain new knowledge and insights, work towards career advancement, and build new skills. Join us for an information session that will give potential mentees an overview of the … Continue reading “Harvard Longwood Campus Mentoring Program Mentee Virtual Info Session November 2 12pm-1pm”

November 17: Managing Your Paper Records: Off-Site Records Storage

Run out of room for files in your office that you need to keep? The Harvard Depository records center is the perfect place for your office, department, or lab to store records that you need to keep but don’t use every day. In this online workshop, we’ll review step-by-step instructions. For more information and to … Continue reading “November 17: Managing Your Paper Records: Off-Site Records Storage”

December 9: Managing Your Electronic Records: Shared Drives and Email

Does it take ages to find a file in your shared drive? Are you running out of room in your email? Save yourself and your office time and money by learning to manage your electronic records. In this workshop, we’ll help you manage your email and electronic records efficiently and effectively. For more information and … Continue reading “December 9: Managing Your Electronic Records: Shared Drives and Email”

PeopleSoft Changes this Fall 2022

There are some upcoming PeopleSoft changes that were recently outlined in the latest eNews edition that you should be aware of.  We want to specifically highlight the absence approvals change that starting in September Absence Manager Self Service pages will display direct and indirect reports based on Supervisor ID instead of Absence Management (AM) group … Continue reading “PeopleSoft Changes this Fall 2022”

Did you know? When Requesting Absences in PeopleSoft Absence Management

Many staff are not aware that a notification email can be sent right away to the staff members approver or back-up approver.  Years ago the automated functionality was taken away in PeopleSoft, but was brought back in the form of the notify link/button. It’s pretty easy and straightforward:  The Notify button will appear on the … Continue reading “Did you know? When Requesting Absences in PeopleSoft Absence Management”