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Elder care specialist

Tobacco cessation specialist

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News

September 16, 2020

Thanks for your appreciation survey response

When events were canceled in spring 2020, including Appreciation Day from Staff Senate and Well-Being Week from HR, both event planning groups recognized this was an opportunity to create something new later in 2020. Fall planning began with Staff Senate surveying all employees in May. The goal of the survey was to understand the ways in which our colleagues across the university already feel appreciated, the ways in which you might feel more appreciated, in addition to the role of events and topics of interest.

September 16, 2020

Parents' Night Off: Anytime Stories for Children

Join HR Work-Life Manager, Azetta Beatty, for three great stories: Tiger Can't Sleep: My Lucky Day: Love Is A Family:

September 14, 2020

"I value my education and development"

That's one message a colleague recently shared in response to a survey conducted by Staff Senate in May 2020 about employee appreciation. The desire for professional growth and learning was a top theme among respondents in regards to how they would feel more appreciated. Employees and supervisors have a role to play in strengthening our university's culture of learning and development. Here are several more comments from the survey expressing this theme of valuing learning opportunities.

September 10, 2020

4 ways to show your team their well-being matters

Nothing says “I appreciate you” more than showing someone that you care. That’s why, as a supervisor, one important way you can show that you care is by supporting your employees in their well-being.Try any or all of these four ideas to create a positive work environment. Showing you care about each of your team members' well-being can have such a great impact on their lives.