Welcome to Month Four as a New Employee!

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 This Month: Giving and Receiving Feedback

This month, we encourage you to check in with your supervisor on how you are fitting into your role so far. Ask specific questions like those listed below to elicit the feedback you need to keep developing your skills:

• What has been my best work so far?
• What area should I focus on improving the most?
• What should I start doing?
• What should I stop doing?
• What should I continue doing that I’m doing well?
• Who should I be working with more closely?

Consider asking your peers similar questions in order to gain a more well-rounded perspective.

Our system transforms lives by collaborating to achieve mutual success.

Get to know the universities that are part of the UM System and explore what makes each of them unique. Learn more about the Tigers, Roos, Miners and Tritons – oh my!

You are supported, valued and empowered.

We are focused on supporting mental health and wellbeing throughout the UM System. The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides a variety of services to employees that are dealing with personal concerns or stressors. Learn about the confidential, free services offered on topics including stress management, work/life balance, alcohol/substance abuse, financial pressure and more.

Also be sure to check out the other resources that are provided systemwide to support mental health and wellbeing.

Learn, discover and innovate each day.

Focus on collecting feedback as you settle into your new role with the University and learn about how you can respond to and utilize feedback with the following resources:

• Building a Performance Culture (30 min)

For Employees and Supervisors:

• ePerformance Progress Check-Ins Resource Tab

When logging on to Percipio to access listed resources, use your normal University ID and password.

You work in a safe, inclusive, transparent environment.

The University of Missouri strives to provide an inclusive, safe and respectful work environment for all employees, including those of all gender identities and expressions. Learn more about the resources available to support our trans, non-binary, and gender non-conforming employees.

Inclusion allows each of us to engage in our work to the best of our abilities without obstacles created by standards, norms, practices, policies or our environment. In essence, it means that everyone feels like they belong. But making an environment inclusive for everyone isn’t one size fits all. It takes awareness, skill and effort to make a welcoming and inclusive environment for ourselves and others. See how you can add to an include environment with 10 Ways to Practice Mindfulness and Inclusiveness.

Questions?

If you have any questions, contact us at learningdevelopment@umsystem.edu.