Today's talk is The difference between being "not racist" and antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi. There is no such thing as being "not racist," says author and historian Ibram X. Kendi. In this vital conversation, he defines the transformative concept of antiracism to help us more clearly recognize, take responsibility for and reject prejudices in our public policies, workplaces and personal beliefs. Learn how you can actively use this awareness to uproot injustice and inequality in the world -- and replace it with love. (This virtual interview, hosted by TED's current affairs curator Whitney Pennington Rodgers and speaker development curator Cloe Shasha, was recorded June 9, 2020.)
Today's talk is The Urgency of Intersectionality by Kimberlé Crenshaw. Now more than ever, it's important to look boldly at the reality of race and gender bias -- and understand how the two can combine to create even more harm. Kimberlé Crenshaw uses the term "intersectionality" to describe this phenomenon; as she says, if you're standing in the path of multiple forms of exclusion, you're likely to get hit by both. In this moving talk, she calls on us to bear witness to this reality and speak up for victims of prejudice.
Employees who have supplemental retirement accounts and are experiencing financial hardship have new withdrawal and loan options under the Federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act).
The USM Supplemental Retirement Plans (SRA) adopted changes under the CARES act to its TIAA and Fidelity 401(a), 403(b), and 457(b) plans. The CARES Act was created to provide financial relief to individuals and families, small businesses, and the aviation, healthcare, and education sectors.
Please see the following USM memo.
Coronavirus-related Distributions
Coronavirus-related Loans
Employees experiencing hardship can contact their respective retirement vendors for rules, details, and to start the distribution process.
Employees who wish to change their contributions can do so by completing an SRA change/enrollment form. Forms can be found here.
]]>Today's talk is Why being respectful to your coworkers is good for business by Christine Porath. Looking to get ahead in your career? Start by being respectful to your coworkers, says leadership researcher Christine Porath. In this science-backed talk, she shares surprising insights about the costs of rudeness and shows how little acts of respect can boost your professional success -- and your company's bottom line.
#1 Visit new OneLogin link: https://stateofmaryland.onelogin.com/#2 Enter your SPS ID/W# (Your SPS ID can be found on your timesheet, POSC, and your myUMBC profile)#3 Enter the Temporary password* made up of the following digits (your current password will not work here):
- Capital first letter of your first name
- Lower case first letter of your last name
- 4 digit birth year
- Last 4 digits of your social security number
- End by entering $ (the dollar sign character on your keyboard)
*Temporary Password Example:
For employee John Smith, birth year 1960, last 4 digits of his SSN 8567Password is: Js19608567$