Meeting Notes for Managers – March 2026

C&T learning around every corner – and season

There’s still time for your C&T staff to access spring learning through Workday, including courses to improve Microsoft Office skills and productivity, plus explore campus with exclusive tours. Remember, your full-time C&T staff have at least 30 hours of release time annually for professional development.

GROW® Coaching: Transform How You Lead

Designed for Yale managers with direct reports, this one-day workshop teaches you to create psychological safety, focus conversations, and coach your team to faster decisions and accountable action. The result? Walk away feeling confident, coach-like, and ready to lead breakthroughs.Register for April through Workday Learning.

Jad Abumrad: How to Talk to a Human

How can we master the elusive art and science of conversion? In this multimedia talk, Jad Abumrad — three-time Peabody Award-winning professor, radio host, and producer — will guide the audience throughinteractive games to explore techniques we can use in our own lives when interacting with others.Register for this in-person session on March 26, hosted by Poynter Fellowship and Cultivating Conversation.

Support the New Haven Hiring Initiative: Host a 2026 New Haven Promise Intern!

The New Haven Promise internship program, hosted through the New Haven Hiring Initiative, is seeking committed managers to host interns in 2026.

By participating, you will help develop emerging young professionals, strengthen Yale’s partnership with the New Haven community, and expand access to meaningful career pathways for local talent. Help us exceed our goal of placing 110 interns this year!

Schedule a brief informational conversation to learn more about:

  • The impact and value of hosting an intern
  • Steps to engage and secure your intern
  • Resources available to support supervisors
  • Best practices for creating a successful internship experience
  • Expectations and timelines for host departments

If you are interested in learning more, please contact Fallon Thomas at Fallon.Thomas@Yale.edu to schedule a conversation today.

Your Voice Shapes Our Future

When you complete the Net Promoter Score (NPS) survey, you’re answering questions and helping us evolve. Your insights reveal what’s working, what needs attention, and how we can create better experiences for everyone navigating Yale’s talent landscape.

Recently, your feedback helped us celebrate excellence:

“I want to commend Lisa, who was outstanding to work with — professional and responsive. She kept me informed at every stage, answered questions promptly, and made the process feel personal and transparent. Her approach reflected Yale’s values of respect and collaboration, and I truly appreciated the level of professionalism she brought to the experience.” 

“The hiring manager communicated well and was responsive, quickly scheduling interviews and providing feedback. The interview process was straightforward and welcoming.”   

Ready to participate? 

  • After a position closes, you’ll receive an NPS survey notification in your Workday inbox. 
  • It takes just a few minutes to complete, but the impact lasts longer.

 Your feedback doesn’t just sit in a report – it drives real change. Whether you’re a candidate or hiring manager, we’re missing your crucial voice. What you have to say shapes how we refine our processes, support our teams, and your direct notes show us what exceptional looks like and inspire us to reach that standard consistently.

The next time you see that Workday notification, we hope you’ll take a moment to share your thoughts. Your voice helps us get better, today and for tomorrow.