As summer slows down and meetings start to pick up speed, you may be looking ahead to plan the coming year. Here is a reminder to make time on your calendar to connect with your Johns Hopkins colleagues and build your community by joining a networking group, which provides a safe space to share experiences, resources, encouragement, and advice.
Five recurring networking groups provide opportunities for employees to connect with others who may be going through similar life experiences. Meetings are virtual and are not recorded.
Get connected
Are you within your first year at JHU? This group for new hires is ready to connect you with peers from across the university to share resources and experiences, and to pave the way for future collaborations and growth. Meetings are scheduled from noon to 1 p.m. on the third Thursday of the month. Upcoming dates are Sept. 19, Oct. 17, Nov. 21, and Dec. 19.
Click here to register.
Young Professionals Networking Group
This group for young professionals offers an opportunity to connect with peers who are navigating their early careers and to exchange resources and information. Meetings occur every fourth Wednesday of the month. Upcoming dates are Aug. 28, Sept. 25, and Oct. 23.
Join the group and gain access to the meeting here.
Retirement Readiness Networking Group
The journey to retirement can fuel a lot of emotions. Are you feeling anxiety, dread, or excitement as you approach your post-work life? Do you want to connect with others also experiencing pre-retirement feelings? Join colleagues in a conversation about this important milestone. This group meets from noon to 1 p.m. on the second Friday of the month. Upcoming dates are Sept. 13, Oct. 11, Nov. 8, and Dec. 13.
Register for all sessions here.
Adult Caregiving Networking Group
Caregivers for adults might struggle with financial, emotional, and physical challenges as they navigate the needs of a loved one while managing other life priorities. A forum for connecting with others about adult caregiving issues meets monthly from noon to 1 p.m. on the third Wednesday of every month. Upcoming dates are Sept. 18, Oct. 16, Nov. 20, and Dec. 18.
Click here to register for this group and gain access to all sessions.
Caregiving for Children With Disabilities Networking Group
If you care for a child with disabilities, finding support and integrating your own needs into your routine can be challenging. This group provides an opportunity to connect with peers who may be facing similar concerns. Meetings take place quarterly, from noon to 1 p.m. on the second Monday of the designated month, and the next session is on Nov. 11.
Click here to register for this group.
Important to know
Registration is required for all networking groups. You are encouraged to attend all sessions but may choose to attend select ones as your availability allows. The sessions are confidential, not recorded, and available only to Johns Hopkins affiliates.
A Microsoft Teams group exists for each networking group for resource sharing and networking; if you would like to be added, email worklife@jhu.edu. Be sure to include the name of the group(s) you would like to join.
If there is a topic in which you are interested but is not yet offered for an affinity group, or if you have questions about existing groups, email worklife@jhu.edu.
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