People Operations and Employee Resources Department (POERD)

Zumba/ Latin Dance
2022-10-31 17:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York)
Break up your workout routine with our Latin dance class, where you’ll increase cardio endurance and have fun!

Understanding Cancer
2022-10-27 13:30 - 14:30
While cancer can be scary, we want to help you understand the types, common risk factors and prevention strategies.

Manager Training
2022-10-27 09:00 - 13:00
This 4 hour workshop is designed to provided managers (new and experienced) high level information regarding College tools, resources, systems, and policies for managers to use in achieving leadership success.

Managing Remote Work
2022-10-20 10:00 - 11:00, 2022-10-12 15:00 - 16:00
This 1 hour workshop is designed to provide leaders with tips to help tackle the challenges of managing remote employees.

Managing Performance
2022-10-18 14:00 - 15:00
This 1 hour workshop is designed to take leaders through each step of performance management and the continuous feedback process. Managers will learn how to establish goals and objectives, give continuous feedback, conduct quarterly reviews or “check-ins,” document performance issues, prepare the annual performance evaluation, and conduct the annual performance meeting.

Create Your Own Happiness and Live Your Best Life
2022-10-18 13:00 - 14:00
Your happiness does not depend on others, and we’ll show you how you can create happiness and live your best life.

Mental Health: Common Diagnoses and Wellness Strategies
2022-10-12 12:00 - 13:00
If you’re dealing with emotional distress, you’re not alone; we’ll share common diagnoses and wellness strategies.

Women's Health Webinar
2022-10-07 12:00 - 13:00
Friday, October 7th, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m
This session is designed to teach women how to be proactive with their health. We’ll discuss factors that impact women as they age, providing tips to keep you feeling healthy and strong.

Overview for Employees in the DCRP
2022-08-23 10:00 - 10:45, 2022-07-19 10:00 - 11:00
This seminar is exclusively about the Defined Contribution Retirement Program (DCRP). The session provides information about DCRP eligibility, contributions rates, investment funds that are available within the DCRP, the Goalmaker investment allocation tool, withdrawals, and the overall rules of the plan. We also take a look at Empower’s DCRP website and how to process all changes such as adding a beneficiary and processing a withdrawal online. Sessions are approximately 45 minutes in duration and conclude with a Q&A period.

Retirement Planning for PERS
2022-08-03 13:00 - 15:30
This is a live, interactive web presentation designed for State PERS & TPAF Employees (PERS and TPAF members employed by a N.J. State department, State agency, State Institution, or a N.J. State College/University) who are planning to retire. This webinar takes a step-by-step approach to the retirement process and explains what happens after you submit your application. We explain your benefits, survivor options, group life insurance, loan repayment provisions, and the taxability of your pension. There is also a brief discussion of State Health Benefits Program (SHBP) coverage in retirement. This webinar is approximately 2 ½ to 3 hours in duration including a Q&A period.

Social Security Benefits for Members of PERS, TPAF, PFRS, SPRS, JRS, ABP and DCRP
2022-07-28 13:00 - 14:00
Social Security Benefits seminars are designed to complement our Retirement Planning webinars/seminars. Sessions are presented by an Empower retirement counselor for the New Jersey State Employees Deferred Compensation Plan. When it comes to retirement planning, what you don’t know about Social Security could hurt you. Learning all you can about your future Social Security benefits today can give you a more financially secure tomorrow. Topics covered include your eligibility for Social Security benefits, how the Social Security Administration calculates your benefits, maximization strategies that can help you get the most out of your Social Security benefits, spousal benefits and valuable tips for incorporating what you’ve learned about your future Social Security benefits. The webinar is approximately one hour in duration including a Q&A period.

Social Security Benefits for Members of PERS, ABP & DCRP
2022-07-28 13:00 - 14:00
When it comes to retirement planning, what you don’t know about Social Security could hurt you. Learning all you can about your future Social Security benefits today can give you a more financially secure tomorrow. Topics covered include your eligibility for Social Security benefits, how the Social Security Administration calculates your benefits, maximization strategies that can help you get the most out of your Social Security benefits, spousal benefits and valuable tips for incorporating what you’ve learned about your future Social Security benefits. The webinar is approximately one hour in duration including a Q&A period.

5 Steps to Retirement Readiness for State Employees ONLY
2022-07-28 10:00 - 11:00
Prepare for your better tomorrow…TODAY You can help yourself plan for a more secure retirement in just five steps! This presentation is designed to help you create financial and emotional pictures for your retirement. Topics include: Step 1 – What will your retirement be like? Step 2 – What will your expenses be today and tomorrow? Step 3 – Where will your money in retirement come from? Step 4 – What can you do today? Step 5 – How can you help protect your future income? The webinar is approximately one hour in duration including a Q&A period.

PERS and TPAF Pension Payment Options
2022-07-27 11:00 - 11:30
This webinar explains the various pension options for PERS and TPAF members that add financial flexibility when there is a need to provide for others after your death. The options are described in detail so that you can make an informed choice on this very important decision. We will discuss the different options that are available, who can be named as a beneficiary, the effect each option has on your own monthly benefit, and other important advantages and limitations to consider. This webinar is approximately 30 minutes in duration including a Q&A period.

Retirement Types, Eligibility, & Calculations - For PERS and TPAF Members
2022-07-27 09:00 - 10:00, 2022-05-16 09:00 - 09:45
In this session, we discuss all six retirement types available to PERS and TPAF members. We explain the eligibility criteria for each as well as the formulas used to calculate the benefit. This webinar is approximately 45 minutes in duration including a Q&A period.

Purchasing Service Credit for PERS Members
2022-07-18 10:00 - 11:00, 2022-06-03 10:00 - 10:45
In this live webinar, we discuss the benefits of purchasing service credit and the types of service that may be eligible to be purchased. We will explain how a purchase is calculated and review the estimate and application process. The session is approximately 45 minutes in duration including a Q&A period.

Social Security Benefits for Members of all N.J. State Administered Retirement Systems
2022-06-06 10:00 - 11:00

Purchasing Service Credit for PERS, & TPAF Members
2022-06-03 10:00 - 10:45

Live Q&A for PERS and TPAF - State Employees Only
2022-06-02 13:00 - 14:00
New Jersey PERS & TPAF Members employed by State employers are invited to join the NJDPB for a Live Q&A Webinar where they can have their pension-related questions answered in real time! This live Q&A session will be approximately 1 hour in duration. Note: Account-specific questions will not be answered during this session. Due to time constraints, all questions may not be able to be answered. This webinar is designed specifically for PERS and TPAF members employed by a N.J. State department, State agency, State Institution, or a N.J. State College/University

DCRP Account Overview for Employees
2022-05-26 11:00 - 11:45

5 Steps to Retirement Readiness for State Employees ONLY
2022-05-26 09:00 - 10:00
**State Employees are employed by a N.J. State Department, State Agency, State Institution, or a N.J. State College or University.*** ***This session is NOT designed for Local Education or Local Government Employees.*** Sessions are presented by an Empower retirement counselor for the New Jersey State Employees Deferred Compensation Plan. Prepare for your better tomorrow…TODAY You can help yourself plan for a more secure retirement in just five steps! This presentation is designed to help you create financial and emotional pictures for your retirement. Topics include: Step 1 – What will your retirement be like? Step 2 – What will your expenses be today and tomorrow? Step 3 – Where will your money in retirement come from? Step 4 – What can you do today? Step 5 – How can you help protect your future income? The webinar is approximately one hour in duration including a Q&A period.

Understanding Your Pension Benefits for PERS - State Employees Only
2022-05-24 13:00 - 14:30
Whether you are a new hire or have been a member of the PERS or the TPAF for a while, this class will give you a basic understanding of your pension benefits. Topics covered are enrollment criteria, membership tiers, the Member Benefits Online System (MBOS), beneficiary designation, group life insurance coverage, purchasing service credit, pension loans, retirement formulas and withdrawing. This webinar is approximately 1 ½ hours in duration including a Q&A period. Note: Retirement planning topics will not be discussed during this webinar. This webinar is designed specifically for State PERS and TPAF employees (PERS and TPAF members employed by a N.J. State department, State agency, State Institution, or a N.J. State College/University).

PERS and TPAF Pension Options
2022-05-16 10:00 - 10:30

Alice Active Shooter Training
2022-03-29 08:30 - 12:00 | Pavilion
This presentation is to provide Ramapo College students, faculty and staff with valuable information, the necessary proactive tools, and the knowledge to survive a violent critical incident on campus. This class empowers individuals to participate in their own survival until help arrives. This program is designed to ensure that any body -can employ the strategies presented.

Retirement Education Webinar Series - ASSET ALLOCATION: How Do I Choose My Investments
2022-03-24 13:00 - 14:00
Hosted by Prudential
