Month: April 2018

Autism: As We Are. An evening of growth and challenge. Tuesday, April 24, 2018 – 6:00 p.m. John D. Wiley Conference Center 2nd Floor North Tower (T216) Waisman Center, UW–Madison EVERYONE WELCOME Experience an evening of discussions with individuals on the autism spectrum as they share their perspectives on a broad range of themes such …

Join colleagues at this exciting leadership event on June 7th — A day of networking, professional development, learning from women leaders, and sharing of best practices. The Women and Leadership Symposium is open to anyone interested in women’s advancement. For more information, contact Nancy Kujak-Ford: conferences@ohr.wisc.edu / 608-265-8982. Register Here: https://wisc.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=8cfb50758e658a0601b0ac460&id=f4a0122a25&e=13d311be66

Please mark your calendars for May 23 from 12 – 12:45 p.m. for a campus-wide workout with Bucky on the field of Camp Randall! This is a great opportunity to join others, be active, and get refreshed before heading back to work for the remainder of your day. Register Today →

You do not have to be a mental health professional to help someone in your life who may be struggling. Most people experiencing suicidal thoughts will show outward signs of distress, and recognizing these common warning signs could help identify a person in need. Responding to someone in crisis can be intimidating but it is …

On 4 April 2018, the School of Education held the 2018 Faculty & Staff Distinguished Achievement Awards reception, where Bonnie Sullivan received the University Staff Distinguished Achievement Award. She works as a Computer Print Tech at the Wisconsin Center for Education Research and she serves on the Selection Committee for the University Staff Recognition Awards (USRA). Bonnie goes above and beyond her job title and continues to be a positive influence in her workplace. Congratulations Bonnie!

Eight members of the University of Wisconsin–Madison community have been selected by the University Staff Awards Selection Committee to receive the 2018 University Staff Recognition Award. They were recognized for their achievement at an event in March. Congratulations to all of you!

Are you looking for ideas or guidance on how to drive innovation within your teams and projects? This year’s April 17 Information and Technology Leadership Conference (I&TLC) features exciting keynote and breakout session speakers presenting topics relating to the theme of Leadership: Inspiring Innovation. Look for Campus Supervisors Network member Rich Gassen at the Communities of Practice panel discussion.

Happy employees are more productive than unhappy employees. That’s a no-brainer, and we all know that. Every company tries every day to create an environment to make their employees happy. Read this article for some helpful tips on recognition and appreciation in the workplace.

Shelly Vils Havel asked CSN to pass on information for some newly released courses at the UW–Madison: NEW: To Get What You Want, You Have to Talk about it: Employee’s Role in the Performance Management Process Have you thought about what your role is in your performance management & development conversations? Several people share the …