Question: What Do I Do if Someone is Disruptive in My Zoom Meeting? If they’re making noise, mute them. Look at the Participants Panel. The noisy person’s name will float toward the top of the list and their microphone icon will be moving up and down. Hover over their name and click MUTE. If they’re … Continued
Last weekend, Zoom released an update with additional features to further secure your Zoom meetings. Included in the update are additional password protections, one of the best options for securing your Zoom Cloud recordings. As a result, all Zoom Cloud recordings created since Monday, April 13, require users to enter a password to view the … Continued
If you have gotten the prompt on a Windows system to change your NVCC.edu password, you have a few options: (Directions for myNOVA are on the myNOVA login page.) Go the IT Help Desk website and select Change Password or go to https://www.nvcc.edu/ithd/faculty/pass.html Call the IT Help Desk at 703-426-4141, and they will assist you … Continued
Do you know what direction you should take to improve your skills? Do you have a plan that aligns your goals with your department’s goals? Are you aware of the professional development resources available to you? If you answered no to any of these questions, an individual development plan (IDP) is a good way to … Continued
TIP #5: Encourage Work/Life Balance Remote employees may have difficulty establishing a healthy work/life balance right now. Because there may not be a physical separation between their workspace and their personal space, employees may feel like they need to be available for work 24/7, which can lead to unnecessary stress and, eventually, burnout. Supervisors should … Continued
TIP #4: Listen to Concerns Remember that communication is a two-way street, and be sure to listen to any concerns employees may have. The COVID-19 pandemic has been a rapidly evolving situation, and many employees may be feeling overwhelmed or anxious. If employees express concerns along those lines, evaluate whether there is anything you can … Continued
If you are a NOVA faculty member who values lifelong learning and wants to hone your skills in teaching online and hybrid courses, we have good news for you! NOVA Online is offering the following professional development sessions before the start of the fall semester: Hybrid Certification Course Session 1: May 4 – 31 Session … Continued
TIP #3: Prioritize Communication Remote employees can often feel like they are left out of the loop. As such, it is important for supervisors to communicate on a daily basis. Consider scheduling a daily check-in to see how employees are doing with this new working arrangement and if you can do anything to help them … Continued
Update: COVID-19 Provisions Regarding Flexible Spending Account The recently signed Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, provides two updates that may be beneficial to participants in the state’s Health Flexible Spending Account. As part of the legislation, many medications are now over-the-counter and no longer require a prescription from a physician and feminine … Continued
TIP #2: Demonstrate a Collaborative Culture Employees tend to be more engaged when they feel like they are part of a team. While they are working from home, it can be hard to feel engaged. Even though we may not be in the office together, we are all working together toward a common goal!
