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A Series of Human Resources Programs for New and Newly Promoted Managers and Supervisors, also known as the "HR Series." This free ten-part sequence of programs aims to ensure that those in supervisor/manager roles receive the basic information required to understand University Human Resources (HR) policies and guiding principles.

Facilitated by professionals from Academic HR, Staff HR, the Faculty/Staff Assistance Program, the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access, and other campus units, these essential courses provide the know-how to consistently interpret and apply University policies, rules, and procedures.

The HR Series helps Supervisors and Managers:

• Reduce conflict on the job
• Increase clarity of goals and objectives
• Address common human resources issues
• Know how and where to get help
• Give employees effective, timely, performance-based feedback
• Solve problems fast
• Create a positive workforce and productive work environment

In the long term, the HR Series will eventually result in fewer employee relations issues that need to be escalated. The ultimate benefit to all participants will be an increased understanding of the University human capital approach and culture.

All workshops are held 8:30AM* – 12:00Noon at Levis Faculty Center, 919 West Illinois Street, Urbana. Workshops will be held on the 3rd Floor or the Music Room; please review your confirmation for specific location information. Pre-registration is required.
*A light continental breakfast will be served at 8:30am with the workshop beginning promptly at 9:00am.

Target Audience

• All unit HR Representatives
• All unit business managers
• All recently promoted supervisors and managers
• New academic professionals
• New supervisors and team leaders
• All newly hired supervisors
• Managers and administrators who need an understanding of University HR Policies and Principles

It is highly recommended that supervisors and managers who participate in the HR Series also complete training on the following topics (click the links for more information): 

The Performance Partnership Program (PPP), offered by Staff Human Resources, 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.

Substance Abuse in the Workplace (Scroll to the bottom for details), jointly offered by The Faculty/Staff Assistance Program and Campus Human Resources, 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 how to consult with the Faculty/Staff Assistance Program are included in the training. The trainins is for Deans, Directors, Department Heads, administrators, managers, supervisors and foremen.