1. The 5 W’s of Employee Relations

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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.

5. When Should You Contact Us?

6. 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

7. 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.

8. 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.

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