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Unlocking Employee Engagement Insights

Results from the 2023 Employee Engagement Survey are in! 74% of eligible employees responded to the survey last October and many are wondering – what’s next? This newsletter dives into fostering employee engagement within your team or department, whether or not you have a survey report.

About Meetings

We explored the topic of meetings in a recent supervisory development event and found the following takeaways and recommendations particularly helpful.

Leading Purposeful Team Gatherings

Team gatherings, sometimes referred to as team retreats, extend beyond the day-to-day work tasks and team check-ins often utilized by supervisors. Now is an especially important time for leaders to emphasize the human aspects of work and offer options for team members to connect with each other.

Supervising Undergraduate Student Employees

One-third of all supervisors at the University manage at least one undergraduate student, which isn’t surprising given there are more than 10,000 students employees across the University system. These students support research labs, offices, transportation, and many more areas all while pursuing their degrees.

Managing Generations at Work

As a leader, you may find yourself managing a team that spans five generations. Supporting your employees solely based on their ‘generation’ minimizes the unique, individual experiences they bring to your team. This issue of Leadership Insights invites you to reflect on generational biases that could arise as you consider the individual needs and accomplishments of each employee.