Posts categorized Professional success

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,…

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,…

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…

In support of the University’s 2022 United Way Campaign, we asked staff from across the University of Rochester why they give. Their answers are touching, inspiring, and remind us why…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…