University of Wisconsin–Madison

Month: August 2020

Planners’ Picks Newsletter

Planners’ Picks: A collection of resources from CSN planning committee members worth mentioning Today we focus on staff working from home, especially alongside children in online school. _________________________________ Vital Smarts Work-from-home Habits Working from home is not a welcome treat for everyone. For 1 in 3 employees, being thrown into a new environment under new …

Workplace Flexibilities: Guidance for Supervisors Assisting Employees with Childcare Needs

Many area K-12 students are engaging in virtual learning and childcare facilities are closed or have reduced capacity. UW–Madison understands that employees who are parents, guardians, or caregivers may face unprecedented challenges in balancing family and work responsibilities. To help support employees and to lessen these challenges, the university expects supervisors and managers to work …

Smart Restart Sessions for Supervisors

Online training is being offered for managers and supervisors who would like to become more familiar with campus resources related to Smart Restart. In the hour-long session, supervisors will review the Smart Restart website and have an opportunity to ask questions. https://hr.wisc.edu/managers-and-supervisors/smart-restart/#upcoming-events

Planners’ Picks Newsletter

Welcome to the first installment of Planners’ Picks: A collection of resources from CSN planning committee members worth mentioning Today we focus on performance management, being productive, and checking in on employees. Performance Management Shelly Vils Havel of our planning committee compiled the following document for staff at Extension to prepare for the performance management …