Do you have a supervisor that shows empathy, understands your work/life balance and supports your individual goals? Nominate them now for the 18th Annual Outstanding Supervisor Award! This award is presented by the MSU WorkLife Office to honor supervisors who demonstrate positive leadership and support the work/life needs of their employees.
Here is one of last year’s winners, Niesa Kettler, with her employees below from the department of Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory – Bacteriology. Her team described her as “Always welcoming, caring, accommodating and fully understands the needs of her employees, both on the job and outside of work”. When writing your nomination letter, think about what makes your supervisor special. How do they show their understanding and how do they stand out?
When nominating a supervisor/administrator, nominate someone who shows qualities such as:
- Understands work/life balance
- Allows flexible schedules
- Treat everyone with dignity, integrity and respect
- Promote teamwork while supporting individual goals
- People first attitude
- Positive leadership that empowers others
To nominate a supervisor for this award, you must submit a nomination form, nomination letter and 2-4 letters of support on what makes that person an outstanding supervisor. Any staff, faculty or student can nominate their supervisor for this award. Submit a nomination online now through Tuesday, July 9.
The Outstanding Supervisor Award Committee will review the nominations and nominators will be notified in late September. The selected recipients will be honored with a surprise celebration around National Bosses Day on October 16. For any questions or additional information visit the WorkLife Office website or contact them via phone at 517-353-1635 or at worklife@msu.edu.