Successful Onboarding in a Virtual World

From setting up technology to providing introductions and building camaraderie, bringing on a new staff member can feel like a lot of work. Add in our new virtual environment, and it borders on overwhelming! 

Community Housing Network, Inc., in Troy has years of experience with remote work, and has implemented new practices in light of the pandemic. Join us as a staff panel shares the ways they ensure the onboarding process is as seamless as possible for new staff and veteran employees alike.

Alex Oh and Nikolay Borisov are the founders of Ohlay, a culture consultancy focused on building more meaningful connections. Their shared vision is to spark a cultural shift in the way that people connect with themselves, with others, and with their work. They believe in a world where people show up fully in every aspect of their lives. People who lead with heart and purpose, and where meaningful work and connections are the norm.  They want to build strong communities and organizations by building strong connections from within.

Ohlay partners with leaders, entrepreneurs, and advocates to explore different channels and possibilities for engagement and communication. They have worked with over a hundred startups and businesses to co-create spaces, platforms, and content that reflect the people and communities that share it.

In partnership with CEDAM, Ohlay will be facilitating Building Self-Empathy Through Social Journaling which is an interactive workshop that breaks down three areas of self-empathy and creates a personalized plan for participants. Bring a journal and pen because you won't want to miss this dynamic session. 

Leveraging Social Media and News Media in Your Community

Join us on July 22nd for a webinar with Matt Bach, communications expert and Director of Communications at the Michigan Municipal League). His presentation will cover strategies for using social media to effectively and positively engage community members, suggested social media platforms to use, and how to work with local reporters to tell your story.

Financial capabilities, financial stability, financial education… The financial empowerment world is an alphabet soup of terms! CEDAM’s Brian Rakovitis will unpack what financial empowerment means and share examples of ways that Michgian communities are implementing best practices to raise the bar in their communities.