The 5 W’s of Employee Relations

Who Are We? Employee Relations Senior Director, Human Resources Del King Senior Director, Human Resources Jeanne Thigpen Divisional HR Manager Yvette Hart Kevin Moody Gayle Stokes Administrative Assistant

What Do We Do? Employee Relations supports managers and employees by providing services in: Organization development University policies and procedures Management and employee consultation Leave administration Performance management Conflict resolution and mediation Reduction-in-Force/Reorganization Coaching Training

Why Are We Important? As a part of Human Resources, we provide leadership in sustaining Emory as an “employer of choice.” We support diversity, individual development and fair treatment of all employees as core values of Emory’s mission of teaching, research and healthcare to improve human well-being.

When Should You Contact Us?

When Should You Contact Us? Employee Relations You should contact us if you need assistance: enhancing the workforce through professional development developing interpersonal and managerial skills of staff members responding constructively to conflict within the department addressing performance management issues educating managers and employees about policies and procedures of the university

Employee Relations Myth Myth: Employee Relations always looks out for the interests of the management. Fact: We are neither management sympathizers nor employee advocates. Our responsibility is to ensure that we hear both sides of an issue, determine the facts, and make recommendations for action that are in the best interests of the manager, employee, and university.

Employee Relations Myth Myth: Employee Relations does not maintain the confidentiality of university employees. Fact: Confidentiality is not guaranteed in all situations. Employee issues are kept confidential to the extent appropriate and possible. Some information may be shared on a “need-to-know” basis.

Human Resources Building Where Are We Located? EMORY UNIVERSITY Human Resources Building 1762 Clifton Road 3rd floor (404) 727-7625 Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. by appointment