Illini Union Staff Training & Development

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.

An interactive program for employees looking to strengthen their communication, teamwork, and leadership skills to become more effective in the workplace. This session focuses on developing leadership skills.

Practical insights for experienced, new and aspiring managers: Leadership skills necessary for success as a supervisor and effective techniques for influencing coworkers. This workshop will be hands-on and participants will interact with one another as they gain actionable insights about their leadership styles and effective techniques for influencing coworkers.

The New Student Employee Orientation (NSEO) in Microsoft Teams: the topics covered will include an introduction to Illini Union, important policies, GREAT customer service, training & development and staying safe.

This program is for new and recent supervisors. It offers an opportunity to develop self-awareness of management styles and personal biases, to practice strategies for resolving conflict, and to build confidence in leading others through feedback and coaching techniques. Advanced registration is required by June 23 and attendance costs $250 per participant.

This program is for new and recent supervisors. It offers an opportunity to develop self-awareness of management styles and personal biases, to practice strategies for resolving conflict, and to build confidence in leading others through feedback and coaching techniques. Advanced registration is required by June 23 and attendance costs $250 per participant.

Live Training Session in Microsoft Teams for Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) initial certification.

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.

Are you a supervisor or HR professional looking to learn more about the employee accommodation process? Join Accessibility Specialists, M.T. Hudson and Doug Maxey, to learn about the Reasonable Accommodation Process, including who can request an accommodation, how OAE processes requests, and the role of supervisors and HR professionals in the interactive process.

The New Student Employee Orientation (NSEO) in Microsoft Teams: the topics covered will include an introduction to Illini Union, important policies, GREAT customer service, training & development and staying safe.

In this hybrid seminar for managers and the Senior Leadership Team, Technology Services will provide insight on responding to the strategic opportunities and challenges presented by AI as well as leveraging Microsoft Copilot 365. ​If you wish to attend this event, either in person or through Teams, would you please approach your supervisor or contact Mo Quasem.

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.

Expand your ability to work with diverse groups and enhance your skills in intercultural communication. Dr. Camaya Wallace Bechard and Karena LaPlace of Illinois Extension will conduct this workshop for Illini Union staff.

An interactive program for employees looking to strengthen their communication, teamwork, and leadership skills to become more effective in the workplace. This session focuses on developing leadership skills.

Join M.T. Hudson and Heather Mihaly for an Accessibility & Accommodations Division Lunch & Learn event. This presentation will focus on non-visible disabilities, including common misconceptions, accommodations issues, and ways to create an inclusive environment for all employees. Human Resources professionals and supervisors across campus are particularly welcome.

The symposium will feature the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Student Affairs professionals who have or are in the process of presenting innovative and practical ideas and programs that will support the continued development of our welcoming environment and highlight varying contributions to the cultural education of students and staff.

This program is for new and recent supervisors. It offers an opportunity to develop self-awareness of management styles and personal biases, to practice strategies for resolving conflict, and to build confidence in leading others through feedback and coaching techniques. Advanced registration is required by June 23 and attendance costs $250 per participant.

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. Registration is required.

Live Training Session in Microsoft Teams for Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) initial certification.

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.

The New Student Employee Orientation (NSEO) in Microsoft Teams: the topics covered will include an introduction to Illini Union, important policies, GREAT customer service, training & development and staying safe.

At this workshop with Dr. Camaya Wallace Bechard and Karena LaPlace, discover the impact of stereotypes and biased statements, why people remain silent, and how to speak up against stereotypes.

In this training, participants will gain essential knowledge and resources to enhance campus safety. They will learn how to address various concerns and make appropriate referrals, covering topics such as mental health, safety resources, and threat assessment.

An interactive program for employees looking to strengthen their communication, teamwork, and leadership skills to become more effective in the workplace. This session focuses on developing leadership skills.