Illinois Human Resources Main Calendar
Monday, September 24, 2018
Just say no to sitting during your lunch break! Join the Campus Wellbeing staff for a series of mid-day walks. These walks are designed to get you moving, increase your energy, and meet fellow colleagues!
Thursday, September 27, 2018
This seminar has been developed to increase understanding of civil service policies and rules affecting hiring; attendance; use of vacation, sick, and personal leaves; approved and unapproved absences; discipline policies; etc., on campus.
Monday, October 1, 2018
Just say no to sitting during your lunch break! Join the Campus Wellbeing staff for a series of mid-day walks. These walks are designed to get you moving, increase your energy, and meet fellow colleagues!
Wednesday, October 3, 2018
What do you have to know to comply with federal, state, university, and campus employment polices? We’ll show you where these policies are housed; discuss some of the most pertinent ones to academic employment; and reveal why they matter to supervisors, employees, and HR.
Monday, October 8, 2018
Just say no to sitting during your lunch break! Join the Campus Wellbeing staff for a series of mid-day walks. These walks are designed to get you moving, increase your energy, and meet fellow colleagues!
Tuesday, October 9, 2018
Fostering a Culture of Respect I: Understanding the Legal Landscape of Discrimination and Harassment
After this training, participants will be able to articulate and understand the basic tenets of discrimination and harassment laws and policies. Participants will gain more understanding of the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act, including new updates in the law regarding pregnancy and reporting requirements around disability issues.
Tuesday, October 16, 2018
This seminar provides a framework for effective performance management of civil service staff, including linking the employee’s work with the department’s goals and objectives, coaching for results, positive recognition, evaluation, and discipline. This content includes a Performance Partnership Program refresher.
Wednesday, October 17, 2018
Oftentimes employees have personal concerns that may affect the workplace. This seminar assists in identifying troubled employees, documenting job performance, approaching difficult conversations with staff, and referring employees to the appropriate resource.
Tuesday, October 23, 2018
The Performance Partnership Program (PPP), is a comprehensive performance management system that provides a process for resolving employee performance, attendance, and conduct problems by focusing on adult-to-adult relationships between supervisors and employees. The PPP governs performance management for the majority of civil service employees on the Urbana campus.
Thursday, October 25, 2018
Supervisors will learn how to effectively utilize university employment systems to select and hire staff in the civil service employment category. An overview of the job classification systems and salary considerations will be offered. The seminar will also address the process for internally promoting and reclassifying individuals.
Wednesday, October 31, 2018
This seminar will address how to move a group from persistent dysfunction to constructive growth—moving from supervisory styles that support conflict (e.g., conflict-avoidant, control, and parenting) to supervision that facilitates growth by understanding the stages of group development and the advancement of problem-solving skills.
Tuesday, November 6, 2018
The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) entitles eligible employees to take job-protected leave for specified family and medical reasons. This seminar, facilitated by HR experts, will focus on policy and helpful tips to support managers in administering FMLA for their campus units.
Tuesday, November 13, 2018
Representatives from Illinois Human Resources and the Office for Access and Equity will help new supervisors learn how to effectively utilize university employment systems to recruit, select, and hire staff in Academic Professional and Faculty member employment categories.
Thursday, November 22, 2018
Friday, November 23, 2018
Tuesday, November 27, 2018
Substance Abuse in the Workplace, educates supervisors on how to address an impaired employee and the impact these individuals have in the workplace. Campus policies and procedures presented by Human Resources and guidance on how to consult with Faculty/Staff Assistance Services are included in the training.
Thursday, November 29, 2018
This seminar reviews relevant policies and procedures, discusses common mistakes made conducting performance reviews, and provides demonstrations on how to begin the discussion between supervisor and employee. The content is focused on performance management of academic professionals and not on policies and procedures for tenure and non-tenure track faculty members.
Tuesday, December 4, 2018
This seminar provides managers and supervisors with guidance on the benefits of creating a departmental culture of health, practical tips on how to support health and wellness in their units, and information about how the Campus Wellbeing Services can assist in this process.
Tuesday, December 11, 2018
Participants will become acquainted with and equipped to contact key campus units to address concerns and make referrals on a range of issues, including mental health, crime prevention, and emergency planning tools.