University of Wisconsin–Madison

Month: April 2021

FP&M Recognition Rewards being accepted through May 7

IT’S ALWAYS A GOOD TIME FOR RECOGNITION! There are many ways to recognize our co-workers! FP&M is currently accepting nominations for their annual recognition awards program. Nominating someone for a Recognition Award is an excellent way to highlight FP&M employees’ contributions, accomplishments, and service to a unit or department. This can be over time. The …

Planners’ Picks — April 27, 2021

Planners’ Picks: A collection of resources from CSN planning committee members worth mentioning In honor of the UW Women’s Volleyball team’s success, this week we are all about the TEAM. Working on inclusiveness, trust, a sense of purpose, and resilience within your team is critical to success. They have exhibited all of these traits on …

OHR wants feedback on Return to Campus policies!

Campus Supervisors Network (CSN) members, Campus leadership is asking for feedback on the idea of employees returning to work on campus this fall. I have personally been involved in many conversations with CSN members about this topic in recent weeks, and have heard a range of responses and concerns from supervisors about their unit’s return …

Two Learning Opportunities for Those Supervising Student Employees

Student Employment Podcast Series: Trauma Informed Care Thursday, April 22 @ 2:00 pm The Podcast Series seeks to support our supervisory and leadership skills with student employees by focusing on diversity, equity, and inclusion topics. No matter whether you supervise students or not, everyone is welcome and encouraged to participate in discussions. HOW TO PARTICIPATE: Listen …

Planners’ Picks – April 20, 2021

Planners’ Picks: A collection of resources from CSN planning committee members worth mentioning Caring Leadership is an art. Learn about it, along with humor and happiness, in today’s PP. _________________________________ The Next Great Disruption Is Hybrid Work—Are We Ready? At last week’s CSN What Matters at Work Book Club, our group discussed the physical spaces …

Previous Planners’ Picks Posts Relating to the Wellness Wheel

Here is a collection of previous Planners’ Picks newsletter posts, related to employee wellness and well-being. If you missed them before, enjoy them! How Couples Can Find Balance While Working from Home Couples working from home during the pandemic face the challenge of balancing work and domestic responsibilities in a way that’s fair, and so …

Planners’ Picks – April 13, 2021

Planners’ Picks: A collection of resources from CSN planning committee members worth mentioning We’ve got a mixed bag of links for you today, ranging from boundaries and freedom of work flow to leadership growth. _________________________________ Set Better Boundaries and Stop Pleasing People Do you always get last minute requests? Do you work after-hours to get …

Planners’ Picks – April 6, 2021

Planners’ Picks: A collection of resources from CSN planning committee members worth mentioning We’ll work on uncertainty, leading with heart, and amplifying appreciation today. _________________________________ Instead Of Saying ‘Hey, Guys!’ At Work, Try These Gender-Neutral Alternatives “Hey, guys!” It’s the greeting that launched a thousand meetings and Zoom calls.  But when used to address your …