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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.

September 10, 2020

How to create employee awards at the college or division level

Recognition can feel most meaningful when it happens among the co-workers you work with every day. There are many reasons to create an award at the level of your division, college or even your team. Consider the morale boost getting recognized provides for individuals, and how awards set and reset the bar for continued achievements among the entire group. Because Staff Senate hosts the university-wide Outstanding Staff Awards, we're often asked by leaders how to start an award program in their area.

September 09, 2020

How to say thanks on LinkedIn

When someone makes a difference in your workweek, there are many ways to tell them you noticed, including on LinkedIn. Saying thank you and recognizing coworkers happens all the time on LinkedIn, so it’s an easy platform to give shout outs because it’s expected.