Title: WELCOME TO HR PARTNERS
1WELCOME TO HR PARTNERS
2PAF Crunch Period July September
- Problems
- What issues/concerns did you have with PAF
processing between departments and HR? - How It Could Be Better
- What PAF processing practices helped you to
successfully and expeditiously enter data into
HRS? - Do you have suggestions for improving PAF
processing between departments and HR?
3Red Flags of Employee Relations or When to
Call for Help!
4Employee Relations
provides confidential manager and faculty/staff
consultation on a variety of topics including
performance/behavior issues and conflict in the
workplace.
5Red Flags - When to Call for Assistance
- Violence or threats of violence VCU Police
- Allegations of theft or criminal acts VCU
Police - Allegations of sexual harassment/misconduct
EEO/AA Office - Allegations of fraud or falsification Audit
Mgmt Services - Possible misuse of State resources including
email, internet, phone, etc. AIT or AT - Allegations of substance abuse
6Top Five Issues for the Audit/Police/HR Team
- Procurement of personal goods using AMEX, Federal
Express, or other VCU accounts - Falsifying leave time or overtime
- Falsifying hours worked by wage employees
- Phone misuse through long distance, cell phone,
or 800 accounts - Falsifying travel reimbursements
7Employee Relations Tools
- Standards of Conduct
- Employee Grievance Procedure
- Faculty Performance and Contract Policies
- Classified Performance Appraisal Process and
Appeals - Faculty and Staff Mediation Programs
- Policy Development and Interpretation (including
FMLA)
8Standards of Conduct
- Progressive
- Communication
- Objectivity
- Consistency
- Timeliness
- Due process
9Group Offenses
10Group I Examples
- Unsatisfactory job performance
- Disruptive behavior
- Unsatisfactory attendance
- Obscene or abusive language
11Group II Examples
- Failure to follow instructions, perform assigned
work or otherwise comply with written policy - Failure to report to work as scheduled
- Unauthorized use/misuse of state property
- Leaving the worksite without permission
12Group III Examples
- Absence in excess of 3 days
- Falsifying records
- Theft
- Fighting, threatening
- Sleeping on the job
- Unauthorized possession of firearms, weapons
13Special Examples
Violation of these policies could be Group I,
II, or III
- Alcohol and Other Drugs
- Sexual Harassment
- Equal Employment Opportunity
- Threat Assessment and Violence Prevention
14Due Process
- Notice to the employee of an intended action
- Opportunity for the employee to give mitigating
circumstances - Opportunity for the manager to hear both sides
- Required if suspending, terminating, or otherwise
affecting pay
15Resolving Complaints
Grievance
Mediation
Written Response
Discussion
16Faculty and Staff Mediation Programs
- Confidential process to resolve work-related
conflict or communication issues - Grievance can be frozen while mediating
- Opportunity to create your own solution!
17Definition of Classified Grievance
- A complaint or dispute relating to employment
- Written notices and terminations
- Disciplinary suspensions, demotions, or transfers
- Dismissals for unsatisfactory performance
18Classified Grievance Process
- Three resolution steps
- Qualification for hearing by Dr. Trani
- Hearing with an administrative hearing officer
19Faculty Issues
- Attendance, leave of absence issues
- Contract non-renewals
- Conflict resolution including
- Mediation
- Appeal options
- Referral to Faculty Grievance Chair
20Red Flag Resources
In case of emergency, call VCU Police at 8-1234
- Employee Relations / HR Administration
- 828-1510 or emprel_at_vcu.edu
- VCU Police Non-emergencies
- 828-1196
- EEO/AA Services
- 828-1347
- Audit and Management Services
- 828-2336
21MOTIVATING PEOPLE FOR HEALTH AND WELLNESS.Why It
Matters.
- Frank J. Tortorella, M.D.
- Medical Director
- VCU Employee Health Service
22Wellness
- Fats Good/Carbs Bad!Is it really that simple??
23Lifestyle Diseases
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Coronary Artery Diseases
- Hypertension
- Stroke
- Kidney Disease
- Diabetes
- Obesity
24The Metabolic Syndrome
- Abdominal obesity
- Men gt 40 in.
- Women gt 35 in.
- Elevated
- Triglycerides
- Blood Pressure
- Blood sugar
- Low HDL cholesterol
25Prevention
- Smoking Cessation
- Dietary Modifications
- Increase Physical Activity
- Stress Management
26Why Is It Difficult?
- Societal changes
- Single Parenting Families
- Two Working Parent Families
- Increase in Stressors
- Workplace Techno-stress
- Time constraints
- Caregiver Stress
- Confusing Messages
- Is alcohol good or bad?
27The Diet Wars
- Whats new?
- Fats good? Carbs bad?
- Do calories still count?
- Learning the new lingo--Glycemic Index BMI
- Portion Control
- Reading the Nutrition label
- Short term vs.long term success
28The Message and The Messenger
- Flu Shots and Health Care Workers
- The Media
- Do physicians have the time for counseling
lifestyle modifications? - Success of The Starsvs.real people.
- The Success of Workplace Programs
29Stress Managment
- Eliminate the Stressor
- Manage the reaction for positive results
30Successful Motivation
- Are they ready to learn and change?
- Start slowly
- Celebrate success
- Convenience counts
- Reward success
- Re-offer the opportunity
- Be a role model
31Resources at VCU
- Recreation Sports
- Gym Memberships
- Aquatic Center
- HR Training
- Stress Management
- Tuition Waiver
- Formal Classes