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(New!) Influencing Employee Retention through Onboarding


Program: Supervisor Support Chats
Presenter: Jordan Miller, Learning and Development Specialist
Organization Development
Workshop Type: Virtual
Date: 12/9/2025
Time: 10:00AM - 11:30AM
Who Should Attend: All faculty and staff who supervise the work of University staff

Your staff member’s experience in the first several months of employment can significantly influence engagement in their new role and their success on behalf of your organization. This session shares best practices for looking beyond paperwork to the experiences that help your new employees feel motivated by, and committed to, the work of your organization.





(New!) Supervisor FAQs and Answers on Staff Unionization


Program: Supervisor Support Chats
Presenter: Tonia Suber, Assistant Vice Chancellor, Employee and Labor Relations
Office of Human Resources
Workshop Type: Virtual
Date: 12/4/2025
Time: 10:00AM - 11:30AM
Who Should Attend: All faculty and staff who supervise the work of University staff

Department leaders play a significant role in building and maintaining a positive work environment. When staff ask questions about the University’s negotiations process with USW, it is important that department leadership respond with accurate and consistent information. In this workshop, supervisors will participate in an open dialogue that allows them to ask and hear answers to frequently asked questions. In addition, you will learn where to locate resource tools and information on staff unionization, among other topics.
Please note: registration for this workshop will close on November 24, 2025