Author: gassen

We are excited to host a small group session this coming Monday for attendees of our recent Generational Differences class to talk in more detail about challenges, successes and more regarding this subject. Kayla Driscoll and I are facilitating discussions around communication, goal setting, process and change management, and work environment issues relating to the …

Just as committed employees already save lives by donating blood, signing up for organ donation or getting trained in CPR, learning simple skills to intervene with someone in crisis can support mental health and prevent suicide. Participants learn the warning signs of suicide, how to offer someone hope and where to seek help. Join the …

Construct Your Career: UW–Madison Employee Career Conference

You know, it’s just about time to start working on mid-year reviews on campus. The CSN had a great session last year about setting goals, and the materials are still available for you to download! Here are the details: Ready, Set, GOAL! Writing Effective Performance Review Goals and Other News on UW Performance Management (Held …

Do you supervise someone that has gone above and beyond this past year? Have they taken on more tasks than you expected? Are they working on a committee outside of their regular duties to make improvements to the campus? Recognize them! University Staff Recognition Awards are now open and names can be submitted until the …

UW–Madison Employee Career Conference Would you like to take a more active role in managing your career at UW–Madison? Make plans now to join us on March 6 at Union South for the UW–Madison Employee Career Conference, “Construct Your Career at UW.” At this free conference exclusively for UW–Madison employees, you can develop the skills …

Just added Heather R. Younger, J.D.‘s book “The 7 Intuitive Laws of Employee Loyalty” to our UW–Madison Campus Supervisors Network recommended reading list. This, along with several other selections we have included, will help you excel as a leader or supervisor. What books do you recommend for 2018? Our planning committee has seen a lot …

Does your department or work group have an annual holiday party? If not, why? Curious what different parts of campus engage in with their staff. (At DPPS where I work, we have a shared potluck celebration with our sister department in the building, Environmental Safety). Please share your experiences!! CSN wants to know.  Thanks! ~Rich …