Jim Kendall
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Series of listening sessions on racial injustice scheduled for this week
In the wake of George Floyd’s death at the hands of a Minneapolis police officer and subsequent protests for racial justice in a number of cities, the university will host a series of listening sessions for students, staff, faculty and postdoctoral scholars. Read MoreJun 1, 2020
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Chief HR officer directs CUPA-HR award money to support Employee Hardship Fund
Barbara Carroll, Vanderbilt’s chief human resources officer, has received the Donald E. Dickason Award from the national College and University Professional Association for Human Resources and has directed its prize money to the Vanderbilt University Employee Hardship Fund. Read MoreDec 10, 2018
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Wellcast: How to be purposeful with resilience through the holidays
The Work/Life Connections–Employee Assistance Program interviews manager Jim Kendall about the secret of becoming “holiday resilient.” Listen to the wellcast to discover the best ways to manage the potential stress and chaos of the season. Read MoreNov 20, 2018
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Be sure to practice self-care during stressful times
Learning to practice self-care can be a difficult process, but it is becoming a necessity for dealing with constant coverage of world events, work demands, and the needs of family and loved ones. Read MoreFeb 1, 2017
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Get help with the holiday blues from Vanderbilt EAP, benefit providers
The holidays can be a difficult time, but VU’s benefit providers and Work/Life Connections-EAP, also known as the Employee Assistance Program, can help. Read MoreNov 16, 2016
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Women’s Center Work-Life Workshops: ‘Building Stress Resilience’ Sept. 29
Jim Kendall, manager of Work/Life Connections-EAP, will present "Building Stress Resilience" Thursday, Sept. 29, in Sarratt Student Center, Room 363. The workshop will begin at noon, and lunch will be provided. Read MoreSep 14, 2016
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Commodore Award winners, longtime staff recognized at campus celebration
The Commodore Award, Vanderbilt’s highest staff honor, was presented to two staff members during the Service Award Celebration Sept. 29 in Langford Auditorium. Read MoreSep 30, 2015
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Dealing with holiday stress the subject of Nov. 4 talk
(iStock Photo) While the holidays can bring us much joy, they also can add extra work, tension and frenzy to our already hectic lives. Community Connections and Work/Life Connections-EAP are working together to provide a little relief. Work/Life Connections-EAP Manager Jim Kendall will discuss “Dealing… Read MoreNov 2, 2011
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Training in Cultural Diversity and Workplace Stress offered April 19
Cultural diversity in the workforce may create both opportunities and potential complications. Differences in language and in the meaning of words and phrases may sometimes complicate communication. These, in turn, may create potential stressors for both the International employee and for their supervisors and colleagues. This presentation explores the… Read MoreApr 8, 2011
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Career Ladder Series offering class in communication styles
Work/Life Connections-EAP is offering a Career Ladder Series class in communication styles. Read MoreMar 28, 2011