HR Update

Leadership Consulting Services Available

Did you know that the Talent Strategy Center of Expertise (TSCoE) team maintains a community of external consultants available to help develop the skills of top and/or promising employees? The more than 60 consultants specialize in leadership coaching and consultation as well as more than a dozen additional specialties. Each consultant has an understanding of the academic world and has been identified as well-prepared to work with leaders at the University. Learn more online and reach out to TSCoE to determine if the service can help in further developing your top talent.

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Change in Unemployment Eligibility

Effective May 28, 2023, non-exempt 9 and 10-month University employees will no longer be disqualified from receiving unemployment benefits between academic terms.

Deadline Approaching for Required Disability Accommodations Course

The Canvas-housed “Fundamentals of Disability Accommodations and Inclusive Course Design” has a completion deadline of June 18, 2023, for all instructors.

New Online Sexual Misconduct Prevention Course

The University is rolling out a new online sexual misconduct prevention course for employees who have not completed the prior sexual misconduct course.

How Legalized Marijuana Impacts Your Job at the University of Minnesota

Employees who violate the University’s Drug-Free policy, Smoke-and Tobacco-Free policy, or Code of Conduct and perform work while impaired due to the use of controlled substances are subject to disciplinary action.

Message Planned for Anticipated Legalized Marijuana 

The anticipated legalization of recreational marijuana in Minnesota will not impact employee performance expectations.