Recommendations on onboarding new employees
A major event that occurred in our office recently was the onboarding of new colleagues – 2 full-time staff and 13 student workers – within 2 weeks. The process was…complicated,…
Take ‘Advantage’ of the University’s Credit Union
Serving the University since 1985, Advantage Federal Credit Union (AFCU) has seven full-service branches across the Rochester area, with one branch conveniently located inside the University of Rochester Medical Center,…
How-to leave a job on good terms
Employee turnover in the higher education industry is not a new concept. As I approach my last few weeks at the University of Rochester before moving on with my career…
Meet the new survey tool: Qualtrics
Like many other departments across the University of Rochester, my office uses surveys to collect feedback from students, faculty, staff, and other populations. When I first started developing assessment initiatives…
Become a Microsoft Word power user
Are You Using Microsoft Word to its Fullest Capability? Microsoft Word might be one of the most common tools used within the workplace and a word-processing program you probably use…
Tips to conquer your Outlook calendar
Like many employees, my Outlook calendar keeps me on track for where I should be and when. However, until recently, I realized I wasn’t using my calendar to its fullest…
The art of the ‘Thank You’ note
You may know it’s proper etiquette to send a “thank you” note after an interview, but did you know there are far more common situations that call for a simple…
Five tips for returning to the office
As the fall semester quickly approaches, many of us will be returning to campus. Here are a few tips that can help you make a smooth transition back to the…
How-to build a better survey
Are leading words causing you biased survey results? Many departments use surveys to collect information about peoples’ opinions and experiences; however, if a survey isn’t designed correctly and uses improper…