HR Series Seminar Calendar

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Tuesday, October 14, 2025

    • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
    • I Hotel Conference Center, Lincoln Room

    Learn about campus administration and the government regulations that guide our processes; the search process key roles; developing the job description and planning for good faith recruitment efforts; an overview of the vacancy submission, requisition, and posting process; best practices for evaluation and selection; reference check guidelines; and steps to make a hire.

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

Tuesday, November 4, 2025

    • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
    • Zoom Meeting

    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, November 6, 2025

    • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
    • Zoom Meeting

    Provides an overview of collective bargaining and grievance processes for union and non-union employees: the history of collective bargaining, laws related to collective bargaining, the bargaining process, grievance processes for union and non-union Civil Service employees and Academic Professionals, bargaining units at UIUC & how to respond to a variety of labor issues.

Tuesday, November 11, 2025

    • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
    • Zoom Meeting

    Discover what the Civil Transfer list is and how it can be used in the hiring process; become aware of what’s required for employee promotions and other types of position changes; learn about the review and approval of salaries; and understand why pay equity is important and how it is evaluated.

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

    • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
    • Zoom Meeting

    A diverse workforce brings varied perspectives and understandings. At times, diversity can present challenges in creating an inclusive environment. Seminar empowers the participants to connect and understand the importance of being culturally competent and see how through inclusivity their work environments will blossom as we maintain a community of respect and civility.

Tuesday, November 18, 2025

    • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
    • Zoom Meeting

    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 IHR and guidance on how to consult with FSAWS are included in the training. This seminar is for Deans, Directors, Department Heads, administrators, managers, supervisors & foremen.

Thursday, November 20, 2025

    • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
    • Zoom Meeting

    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.

Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Wednesday, February 4, 2026

    • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
    • Zoom Meeting

    This seminar provides an overview of the federal, state, university, and campus employment policies that apply to all university employees and those that apply to specific employment categories at the university.

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

    • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
    • Zoom Meeting

    Personal concerns that may affect the workplace can be revealed by declining work performance, absenteeism, mistakes or poor judgment, changes in appearance, a high accident rate, or inappropriate behavior. Participants will learn to identify troubled employees, document job performance, approach difficult conversations, and refer employees to the appropriate resource.

Thursday, February 12, 2026

    • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
    • Zoom Meeting

    This seminar reviews relevant policies and procedures, discusses the common mistakes made when conducting performance reviews, and provides some demonstrations on how to begin the discussion between the supervisor and the employee.

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

    • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
    • Zoom Meeting

    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, February 24, 2026

    • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
    • Zoom Meeting

    Learn about campus administration and the government regulations that guide our processes; the search process key roles; developing the job description and planning for good faith recruitment efforts; an overview of the vacancy submission, requisition, and posting process; best practices for evaluation and selection; reference check guidelines; and steps to make a hire.

Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

    • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
    • I Hotel & Conference Center, Lincoln Room

    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.

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

    • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
    • I Hotel & Conference Center, Lincoln Room

    Provides an overview of collective bargaining and grievance processes for union and non-union employees: the history of collective bargaining, laws related to collective bargaining, the bargaining process, grievance processes for union and non-union Civil Service employees and Academic Professionals, bargaining units at UIUC & how to respond to a variety of labor issues.

Thursday, April 9, 2026

    • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
    • I Hotel & Conference Center, Lincoln Room

    A diverse workforce brings varied perspectives and understandings. At times, diversity can present challenges in creating an inclusive environment. Seminar empowers the participants to connect and understand the importance of being culturally competent and see how through inclusivity their work environments will blossom as we maintain a community of respect and civility.

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

    • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
    • I Hotel & Conference Center, Lincoln Room

    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 IHR and guidance on how to consult with FSAWS are included in the training. This seminar is for Deans, Directors, Department Heads, administrators, managers, supervisors & foremen.

Thursday, April 16, 2026

    • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
    • I Hotel & Conference Center, Lincoln Room

    Discover what the Civil Transfer list is and how it can be used in the hiring process; become aware of what’s required for employee promotions and other types of position changes; learn about the review and approval of salaries; and understand why pay equity is important and how it is evaluated.

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

    • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
    • I Hotel & Conference Center, Lincoln Room

    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.

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

    • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
    • I Hotel & Conference Center, Technology Room

    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.