The Office of Benefits & Worklife is continuing to host several recurring virtual networking groups for employees. Caregiving for Children With Disabilities, Adult Caregiving, Employee Young Professionals, and Retirement Readiness provide an opportunity to connect with Hopkins peers who may be going through similar life experiences.
In addition, Work Stride: Cancer Prevention, Navigation, and Support hosts a monthly support group for employees with cancer and another for those caring for a loved one with cancer.
To ensure privacy, these sessions will not be recorded and are available only to Johns Hopkins affiliates.
Caregiving for Children With Disabilities Networking Group
If you care for a child with disabilities, finding support and integrating your own personal care and everyday needs into your routine can be challenging. This group is an opportunity to connect with Hopkins peers who may be facing similar challenges.
Meetings are scheduled for noon to 1 p.m. on the first Tuesday of the month. Upcoming dates are Sept. 12 and Oct. 3. Click here to register for this group; you need to register only once to access all sessions.
Adult Caregiving Networking Group
Adult caregivers might struggle with financial, emotional, and physical challenges as they navigate caring for an elderly loved one while managing other life priorities. For those wanting a forum to connect with other Hopkins employees about adult caregiving issues, the networking group will resume in September after a summer break.
Meetings are scheduled for noon to 1 p.m. on the third Wednesday of the month. Upcoming dates are Sept. 20 and Oct. 18. Click here to register for this group; you need to register only once to access all sessions.
Employee Young Professional Networking Group
Are you just starting your career? Is working at Hopkins your first professional job? Are you looking to establish or expand your network of peers? Navigating this stage of life can have many challenges—including financial, social, emotional, and physical.
This networking group is an opportunity to connect with other young professionals at Hopkins who may be navigating similar issues early in their careers. Additionally, this is an opportunity to learn and share resources and information.
Meetings are scheduled for noon to 1 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday of the month. Upcoming dates are Aug. 23, Sept. 27, and Oct. 25. Click here to register for this group; you need to register only once to access all sessions.
Retirement Readiness Networking Group
For those whose career is a large part of their identity, the journey to retirement can fuel a lot of emotions. Are you feeling anxious, dread, or even excitement as you approach your retirement and want to network with others having the same pre-retirement feelings? Join colleagues in a conversation about getting ready for their post-work lives. This networking group will resume in September after a summer break.
Meetings are scheduled from noon to 1 p.m. on the second Friday of the month. Upcoming dates are Sept. 8 and Oct. 13. Click here to register for this group; you need to register only once to access all sessions.
Work Stride: Cancer Prevention, Navigation, and Support
This employer-sponsored benefits program provides comprehensive information and nurse navigator support to help all Johns Hopkins employees and managers understand and navigate the cancer journey. Work Stride support groups are hosted monthly by the oncology nurse navigator, who offers cancer-related information and education and can answer your specific questions.
The Employee Support Group meets on the first Wednesday of the month, from noon to 1 p.m. The Caregiver Support Group meets on the second Wednesday of the month, from noon to 1 p.m.
For more information about the Work Stride program and its support groups, email ManageCancer@jh.edu.
Networking group FAQ
Registration is required for each of the networking groups. To ensure privacy, these sessions will not be recorded and are available only to Johns Hopkins affiliates.
If there is a support group topic in which you are interested but is not yet offered, or if you have questions about the existing groups, email worklife@jhu.edu.
Visit the Workshops & Webinars page of the Benefits & Worklife website for more upcoming events. For additional resources and information, contact the Benefits Service Center at 410-516-2000 or benefits@jhu.edu.
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