Civil Service Connections Civil Service ConnectionS Civil Service ConnectionS is a professional development networking group in which small groups of civil service women can share ideas, explore problem solving perspectives, and use a small-group process to establish professional bonds. At least six strategy groups of ten civil service employees meet every two weeks, at lunch or after work. Civil Service workers trained in small group dynamics co-facilitate the groups, which are assembled by building location, job classification, and number of years of service at the University.
Discussions cover topics of professional interest selected by the group members.
The purpose of Civil Service ConnectionS is to share ideas with each other, explore different problem solving perspectives, and establish bonds between civil service employees using a small group process. Personal job satisfaction comes from an awareness of resources and obtaining information that could enhance job knowledge. This knowledge leads to self-confidence, which is a necessary component of a productive employee. Civil Service ConnectionS is designed to encourage personal growth and professional development of civil service women at SIUC, maximizing self-confidence and career satisfaction. Guidelines for Civil Service ConnectionS Groups 1.