Do you get the Frontline Newsletter in your inbox? If not, here is a link to this month’s issue, covering such topics as confidentiality guidelines, tips for constructive feedback, support for employees with chronic pain, and addressing discriminatory language. The newsletter can be found by clicking on this link. You are encouraged to distribute to …
New research showed the recipients of an emailed expression of gratitude felt much more “ecstatic” than writers expected. Dear reader, We want to let you know that we are grateful that you are taking the time to click on this headline. Because without you reading the story, what’s the point? We are now going to …
A recommended reading piece from Kathleen A. Paris, last year’s Campus Supervisors Network Book Club author, about asking questions. Being able to listen and ask the right questions can help you in conflict, management of staff, or trouble-shooting issues. It’s a vital skill for any customer service position. The attached HBR article reinforces the power …
Last year CSN put on a session covering the Lynda.com training site, which all UW staff have free access to. Lynda.com is a leading online learning platform that helps learn business, software, technology and creative skills. The video courses are taught by recognized industry experts. If you are curious about this robust training tool, the …
As a leader, do you grant employees autonomy and let them take ownership of work outcomes? Doing so shows you appreciate their contributions and trust their decision-making ability. Demonstrating these traits to your employees builds on your relationship and helps to ensure they are engaged and involved in the company’s mission. Read this article for …
Dan from DoIT’s Academic Technology asked to borrow The Clover Practice from our CSN Library today (our featured book club reading last year). He’s the first to take advantage of the program we now have in place to supply leadership and management books to supervisors on campus. You can also enjoy a book from our …
CSN hosted an Early to Mid-Career Retirement Planning session on July 17. Some of the topics covered: Introduce you to the UW-Madison Benefits Services office Review shared retirement resources and process (UW & ETF) And provide basic information on: >> Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) >> How future WRS retirement annuity may be calculated >> Sick …
Nominations for the ELIZABETH S. PRINGLE AWARD are open, and will remain open until 17 August. This Award is made possible due to a generous endowment which was provided in order to create an award in the name of Ms. Pringle, a long time Classified Staff employee on campus. The University Staff Awards Selection Committee …
CSN presented a session this week on recognition and appreciation practices for managers. We discussed some strategies and methods of recognizing staff, above and beyond their paycheck. Some topics covered: • Intrinsic motivation – autonomy, mastery, and purpose • Flexible schedules and work/life balance • Happiness at work contributing to performance, fulfillment, and success • …
CSN recently held its second session about Fostering a Culture of Employee Appreciation and Recognition. If you were not able to attend but want to look over the outline, materials and handouts, go to https://uwmadison.box.com/v/Recognition and download some or all of the resources! Thank you to all that attended and contributed to the discussion. The …