The HUMAN RESOURCES workshops are designed
to help participants
understand key
employment principles and policies
at the University of
Pittsburgh.
Participation in the
workshops marked with a
(*) require that you
supervise the work of
other staff.
Jody Hirst,
manager
Recruiting
and Client
Services
Mark Burdsall, senior consultant
Organization Development |
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Wednesday,
May 22,
2008 |
| 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. |
| 342 Craig Hall |
| Individuals who directly manage or supervise the work of other staff. |
The
foundation
of a
successful
workforce
relies on
selecting,
hiring, and
retaining
the best
candidates.
This session
will provide
participants
with an
introduction
to a
structured,
behavior-based
interview
process. A
variety of
tools and
practical
techniques
will be
applied to
promote an
effective
and legally
defensible
interview.
Emphasis
will be
placed on
enhancing
the
interviewing
skills
necessary
for a hiring
manager to
arrive at
accurate
selection
decisions.
Register for this session
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Compensation Department Staff
Office of Human Resources
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Tuesday,
May 20, 2008 |
| 9 a.m. to noon |
| 342 Craig Hall |
| Individuals who directly manage or supervise the work of other staff. |
This module will address the philosophy of compensation at the University of Pittsburgh, including both direct
pay and the concept of Total Rewards. Discussion will include how managers may utilize Total Rewards in salary
discussions with staff employees, a brief overview of the Staff Classification System, FLSA, University pay,
market pay and individual pay. After completing this session, participants will understand how jobs differ at
the University, how salary ranges are determined for different jobs and will gain confidence in addressing
difficult compensation issues with their staff employees.
Register for this session
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Kathleen
Pratt,
manager
Employee Relations,
Office of
Human
Resources |
|
Thursday, April 10,
2008 |
| 9 a.m. to 11:00
a.m. |
| 342 Craig Hall |
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Supervisors and
department
administrators |
The federal
government
mandates
unpaid leave
for certain
family and
medical
reasons for
eligible
employees.
This
workshop
will
describe the
provisions
of the law
and how it
interfaces
with the
University’s
leave
programs.
You will
learn about
administrative
procedures
that are the
responsibility
of
departments
and those of
the Office
of Human
Resources. A
question-and-answer
session will
follow the
presentation.
Register for this session
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Compensation
Department
Staff
Office of
Human
Resources |
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Thursday,
June 5, 2008 |
| 9 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. |
| 342 Craig Hall |
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Supervisors and
Department
Administrators
who are
responsible for
writing job
descriptions |
Maintaining
accurate and
updated job
descriptions
benefits
employees
and the
departments
for which
they work.
In this
workshop,
participants
will learn
the process
of writing
an effective
job
description
for
positions
within their
department.
The
presenter
will explain
the
rationale
and purpose
for each
section of a
job
description
and
attendees
will
understand
how job
descriptions
may play a
critical
role in
managing
employee
performance.
Register for this session
|
This
presentation
- intended
for
University
supervisors
- explains
University
policies and
procedures
that apply
to
situations
involving
staff
absenteeism,
and
recommends
practical
steps that
supervisors
can take to
effectively
manage cases
of excessive
absenteeism.
This course
can be
completed
online at
your
convenience.
To register,
please
submit your
University
username
information
via the FSDP
registration
process or
contact the
Employee
Relations
department
at
412.624.4645
for further
information.
Register for this session
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It is the
responsibility
of everyone
in the
University
community to
maintain a
campus
environment
that is free
from
discrimination
and
harassment.
This online
training
program is
available to
all
University
of
Pittsburgh
faculty and
staff to
help you
identify,
avoid and
report
wrongful
behaviors.
The program
outlines
basic legal
considerations
relating to
employment
discrimination
and the
University’s
policies and
procedures
that
prohibit
discrimination
and
harassment.
To complete
this course
go to
http://training.newmedialearning.com/ped/pitt
or contact
Employee
Relations at
412.624.4645
for further
information
Register for this session
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To promote a professional academic and working environment, as well as to ensure
compliance with the University’s policies on sexual harassment, a training course
has been made available to all faculty and staff via the Internet. This course provides
training in an effective and highly efficient manner. You may complete this course by going
to www.newmedialearning.com/psh/pitt
or call Organization Development at 412-624-8046 to discuss if a facilitated workshop within your department may be appropriate.
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Aynsley Jimenez, compensation analyst
Jennifer Beu, compensation analyst
Office of Human Resources |
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Thursday,
May 1,
2008 |
| 9 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. |
| 342 Craig Hall |
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Department
managers,
administrators,
and supervisors |
This
workshop is
designed to
give
participants
an overview
of the
University’s
policies and
procedures
concerning
time,
attendance,
compensatory
time, and
exempt/nonexempt
issues with
regard to
employee
pay. Time
will be
allotted to
answer
difficult
questions
regarding
individual
employee
circumstances.
Attendees
should leave
this session
with a clear
understanding
of
University
policies and
procedures
for
processing
employee pay
in a variety
of
circumstances.
Register for this session
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