Preparing Employees for Virtual Work
As virtual (geographically-distributed) work becomes increasingly common, employers are beginning to realize their employees are increasingly in need of virtual work skills, even if they don't telecommute or work on virtual teams.
This session will highlight human resource practices and research on virtual work, identifying skills needed and opportunities to train employees to help them become more successful in working virtually.
Facilitated by: Dr. Erin E. Makarius
Bio: Dr. Erin E. Makarius is an Associate Professor of Human Resources in the Management Department of the College of Business Administration at the University of Akron.
She received her Ph.D. from The Ohio State University.
Dr. Makarius has several years of experience in human resources and management, including working at and consulting with a variety of companies in the financial, insurance, and consumer products industries. Her research interests include boundary spanning in the form of technological, international, and organizational boundaries, with emphasis on the role of relationships and reputation in these processes. Her work has been widely published in journals such as Journal of Management, Organization Science, and Harvard Business Review, among others.
She is active in professional organizations and sits on the executive board of the regional Society of Human Resource Management and the Careers Division of the Academy of Management.
What is Coffee, Chat & Contacts?
A morning meeting where talent development professionals gather to share ideas.
We hold discussions about topics trending in the Talent Development (TD) Magazine and other relevant issues.
This is an opportunity to network with other talent development professionals.
Where: Acme Fresh Market - MONTROSE
Community Room
3979 Medina Rd. (OH-18)
Akron, OH 44333
When:
7:30 am to 8:00 am - Gather, network, eat
8:00 am to 9:00 am - Discuss topic, network
9:00 am to 9:30 am - Stay as you wish and continue to network
Cost:
Free - all you have to pay for is your breakfast
Bring your appetite and your curiosity!
