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Now that 2021 performance reviews are live in Perform, it’s time for employees to enter their performance goals for the year. Entering goals is the first process step in the Perform system. Goals should be entered in Perform by Feb. 10, 2021.
As a reminder, performance goals represent the “what” of performance and should cover the primary components of an employee’s annual work plan or key accountabilities. Goals may also include development objectives such as developing and applying competencies, formal training opportunities, certification programs, or leading special projects related to an employee’s position.
To help in the goal-setting process, there are many resources available on the Performance Management page on MetNet. Here are just a few:
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You are invited to attend a session by Brad McNaught with Sand Creek for "Coping with complex feelings." During these one-hour sessions, Brad will share information on how to adapt during these ever-changing times, focusing on self-care, coping strategies, and staying connected during this time. The chat box will be open for live Q&A with Brad.
Look for a calendar invite coming from Fit For Life with the link and directions to join these events.
Coping with complex feelings (vulnerability & fear)
Tuesday, Feb.16, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Coping with complex feelings (ambiguity & adapting)
Thursday, March 4, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Sand Creek is the Council's employee assistance program, which offers a wide array of services to employees. These services include a 24-hour crisis hotline, short-term counseling and professional counselor referrals, life coaching, medical advocacy, thousands of articles, videos, and online seminars.
For more information call Sand Creek at 1-888-243-5744 or visit Sandcreekeap.com.
Internship positions have been posted! Applications will be accepted Feb. 1 through Feb. 26. The Met Council is offering 43 internship positions for the 2021 program.
If you know someone who might be interested in applying for a Council internship please direct them to the Met Council's internship webpage and let them know about the virtual info session we are hosting on Feb. 22.
If you have any questions, please contact the Internship team at Internships@metc.state.mn.us.
Great teams use trust, honesty, hard work, and accountability to achieve a clear set of collective results. It’s a fact that an organization’s success is directly tied to the functioning of its teams.
This class, based on best-selling author Patrick Lencioni’s “Five Dysfunctions of a Team,” gives you a model and tools to excel in five main areas to help your team to be cohesive and high functioning. You’ll complete an assessment to identify areas where your team excels and where it may need attention. From there you’ll explore and practice proven techniques to take your team’s performance to the next level.
This class is open for project managers and managers with direct reports. Join our instructor-led, virtual class on Feb.10, from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. and learn how to tackle or keep your team free from dysfunction. For more information, view a list of Management Certificate classes and enroll now on Learn.
To enroll:
- Log into Learn.
- If you are not in MTPD: Go to the Talent Hub page on MetNet and click on Learn.
- If you are in MTPD: Go to the MTPD MetNet site and click on Learn. Log in using your 5-digit employee ID and your Learn password.
- Click the library book icon at the top of the page and scroll down to “A-Learning Institute” and click the arrow pointing to the right.
- Scroll to “LOD Classes Open for Registration.”
- Locate the class and register.
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Council managers and supervisors are encouraged to attend the special “Ask HR” Webex session on Feb. 5 at noon. Join in conversation and hear leadership perspectives on the recent training on the Foundations of Intercultural Competence.
In 2020, the American Psychological Association found in their "Stress in America"’ survey that 72% of Americans reported feeling stressed about money within the last month. While financial stress is very real, there are small ways to shift your mindset around money that prove to have big returns.
With all of the different experts out there on money mindset and money management, it can be difficult to know who to trust and where to start. Thankfully, across the various resources and expert opinions, a few key messages stay the same:
- Focus on what you have, not what you don’t have.
- Be on the lookout for opportunities and positive possibilities versus looking for challenges and "can’t haves."
- Learn how to manage your money and don’t fear opening your bank statement or paying attention to your finances.
- Acknowledge and face your financial fears – these fears often go deeper than money. Take some time to turn inward and explore your story and fear around money.
- Build wealth and give back.
Fit For Life has two upcoming live, online opportunities to work on your money mindset:
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Money: An Inside Story with Susan Shehata
Wednesday, Feb. 17 from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.
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Paycheck to Purpose four-week online class with Workplace Money Coach
Wednesdays, March 10 through March 31, noon to 1:00 p.m.
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