CUPA-HR National Conference 2009

Where Now Meets Next

Concurrent Sessions: Wednesday, October 21 • 11:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

4J: Dealing With Uncertainty: Managing in Times of Change

For many in higher education, this is a time of change, uncertainty and anxiety. As an HR professional, you are caught in the middle of these changes. You may have a lot, some or virtually no input in how the changes impact your department or institution. Yet, you have a responsibility to keep your organization functioning effectively. You also have feelings about these changes — as do most employees. Learn how to manage staff reductions, the “survivors” of those reductions and reduce personal stress to cope with periods of change. The key to dealing with uncertainty is knowledge of the change process and how people react to change. This session provides a solution-driven approach to this important issue using real-life scenarios.

Presented By:
Nancy Costikyan, Director of Office of Work/Life Resources, Harvard University; Hamish Blackman, President, The Wellness Corporation