Staff Relations - Supervisors
Supervisors serve as key mediators and leaders in navigating staff relations within an organization. They play a central role in fostering positive communication, resolving conflicts, and promoting a collaborative work environment. By demonstrating empathy, providing mentorship, and addressing concerns promptly and fairly, supervisors contribute significantly to employee morale, productivity, and overall team cohesion.
These resources serve as starting points for understanding various staff relations scenarios. Supervisors should acknowledge the uniqueness of each situation, as even subtle differences can have significant impacts. If further assistance is needed, supervisors are encouraged to reach out to UHR's Staff Relations team for support.
Job Aids
Policies
- Data Privacy Policy
- Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
- Fitness for Duty Policy and Procedures
- Grievances for Nonexempt and Exempt Staff Employees
- Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for NonExempt, Exempt and Sworn Police
- University of Maryland Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Statement of Policy