While some are still debating what to call the previous decade, many more are simply glad the past year is history. We all know that 2009 was a rough year for employers and employees alike, and while some forecasters don't believe 2010 promises much better for the economy and employment, there are plenty of actions institution leaders can take to make this year better for workers.
Casey Wilson, author of The Cornerstones of Engaging Leadership, discusses the importance of building trusting relationships with employees as a foundation for developing and maintaining employee engagement.
Read a summary of lessons gleaned from studying what one administrative unit of a major U.S. university did in the midst of declining morale and imminent budget cuts to find ways to make a difference in its work environment.
Recent surveys provide a glimpse of the future labor pool and how more employees might work.
A NACUBO webcast offers tips for protecting and caring for your student and employee populations.
What specific concerns would you like to see covered in this newsletter? Do you have an institutional success story to share? Send questions, comments, and article queries to Tadu Yimam, policy analyst, tadu.yimam@nacubo.org
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