New Supervisor Track
Overview
The New Supervisor Track is designed for individuals who are new to directly managing or supervising the work of other staff. The workshops combine technical knowledge and skill-building to help participants learn the responsibilities and characteristics of an effective supervisor. Participants will learn leadership skills as well as key employment policies and the role they play in managing day-to-day human resources issues for their departments.
Note: All individuals who directly manager or supervise the work of other staff are welcomed to attend
Documentation and Employee Performance - For Supervisors (Online)
This 20-minute presentation provides basic guidance for University supervisors with respect to the importance of maintaining documentation of employee performance and workplace behavior issues. Applying general principles and practices in the context of two hypothetical employee situations, supervisors will learn: (1) the reasons to create and maintain detailed documentation, (2) what kinds of issues and matters to document, (3) what kinds of documents to create, and (4) how and where to maintain such documentation. This course can be completed online at your convenience. Please register via the FSDP registration process or contact the Employee Relations department at 412-624-4645 for further information.
Family Medical Leave Act
Presenter: Jane Volk, manager
Employee Relations, Office of Human Resources
Date: Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Time: 9 a.m. –11 a.m.
Location: 342 Craig Hall
Who Should Attend: 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.
Managing Employee Performance - For Supervisors
Presenter: Maureen Lazar, consultant
Organization Development
Date: Thursday, April 25, 2013
Time: 9 a.m.–noon
Location: 342 Craig Hall
Who Should Attend: Individuals who directly manage or supervise the work of other staff
This is a newly designed workshop to assist supervisors in managing employee performance throughout the year. The importance of clarifying performance expectations and goals, providing ongoing feedback, and conducting performance reviews will be addressed. Participants will become familiar with the performance management cycle, and various tips and techniques for maximizing employees’ performance potential will be shared throughout the workshop.
Managing Staff Absenteism - For Supervisors (Online)
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. Please register via the FSDP registration process or contact the Employee Relations department at 412-624-4645 for further information.
PRISM TRKS - Supervisor Timecard Approval (Online)
Online supervisor training will provide step by step instructions for supervisors using the University's automated time and attendance system, PRISM TRKS. Training will provide "how to" instructions on:
- Approving submitted staff timecards
- Modifying submitted time cards on behalf of your employee
Viewing standards reports such as the Missing Time Card and Time Off Balances Reports - Assigning alternative or assigned approvers
...and much more! Visit the PRISM TRKS online training site to get started.
Time and Attendance Record Keeping
Presenters: Compensation Staff
Office of Human Resources
Date: Friday, April 26, 2013
Time: 9 a.m.–11 a.m.
Location: 342 Craig Hall
Who Should Attend: 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 and to provide an overview of the University’s automated Time and Attendance system, PRISM TRKS. Attendees should leave this session with a clear understanding of University policies and procedures for processing employee pay in a variety of circumstances.
Pitt welcomes and respects individual differences, valuing a diverse workforce as a competitive strength.
Pitt encourages healthy lifestyles, supports a positive work environment, offers a NAEYC-Accredited Child Development Center, and promotes balance between home and work responsibilities.