Month: November 2018

How often do you interact with your staff? Studies show that regular conversations and encouragement from managers motivates employees, builds trust, and increases their willingness to meet the department’s mission. Don’t be the boss from …

Studies show gratitude could increase your happiness by 25 percent. See Amy Morin’s article about increasing your gratitude this coming year. https://thriveglobal.com/stories/5-creative-ways-to-experience-more-gratitude-and-how-it-can-change-your-life-right-now/?utm_source=LinkedIn&utm_medium=Arianna

Have you heard of the OMBUDS office on the UW Campus? I met with their group today, and talked about their services. The Ombuds Office is a safe place where UW-Madison employees can seek guidance …

I had the pleasure of having a conversation with Sarah Elkins, a podcaster that focuses on storytelling to get your information out. Much of our discussion was about managing people on the UW campus, lifelong …

If ever there was a leader to look up to, it’s Mike Leckrone of the UW Marching Band, who just finished a run of 50 years of leading students in song. Thank you for your …

On November 26, UW­–Madison will issue a survey to employees that will solicit feedback on what employees value in benefits programs. The survey results will help shape UW–Madison’s benefits offerings in the future. There is …

Want a better way to express your gratitude? Give one of these options a try. https://www.inc.com/kat-boogaard/4-more-powerful-ways-to-say-thank-you.html?elqTrackId=9589e1a83a6c4ce68467cc6bbb711679&elq=9b0d57cfe4b04d5bb9269bc2079146f7&elqaid=3969&elqat=1&elqCampaignId=1272

You know someone deserves to hear from you regarding something they did; went the extra mile, helped you with a project, stayed late to finish something up. Take a look at this infographic about how …

Excited for today’s CSN Event: The Holiday Mingle. Will you be there? Stop in, even if you hadn’t registered. Plenty of food and conversation with your peers! Fluno Center, 8th floor bar.

Did You Know? Did you know that CSN has a following of over 550 members on its email list? Did you know that CSN has been part of over 20 events in the past? Did …