Last year brought major changes to the higher education landscape. Turnover reached a peak, prompting more attention than ever to retention and recruitment, while looming policy changes in overtime pay and Title IX regulations further complicated long-term planning. And, though it may feel like unprecedented change is the new normal, timeless HR topics like onboarding... View Article
Members Only Members OnlyOnboarding programs consisting of a brief history lesson about the institution and instructions for how to get a parking pass aren’t likely to inspire new hires. Here are three elements of onboarding programs that go beyond the basics to create a deeper understanding of campus culture and a sense of belonging. Orient New Hires to... View Article
Members Only Members OnlyWhether you’re a CHRO or an HR manager, you most likely have staff who report to you. While the typical ways of celebrating Employee Appreciation Day (the first Friday in March), such as bringing in breakfast or throwing a surprise middle-of-the-day office party, aren’t bad, you can show your staff you care about them in... View Article
This blog post was contributed by Stephanie Hoffmann, assistant director of community standards and responsibility at Rollins College. Ensuring that student affairs professionals feel engaged with their institution, know what resources are available on and off campus and know how they can utilize their strengths can help them perform better in their roles and positively... View Article
This blog post was contributed by Jennifer R. Burnett, Ph.D., senior principal at Cornerstone, Inc. In today’s higher ed labor market, unemployment is at an all-time low, a skills gap in the workforce continues to grow, and the workforce is made up of more generations than ever before. For colleges and universities to attract top... View Article
Members OnlyCUPA-HR recently hosted an online discussion in the members-only CUPA-HR Connect General Discussion Group where higher ed HR practitioners shared their onboarding wisdom, their innovative and successful onboarding practices, and answered each other’s questions. From these online conversations, we have compiled questions and responses spanning all aspects of onboarding — from training for hiring managers... View Article
Editor’s note: You may have missed this article when we published it last March. It’s been updated here with additional resources and related content. For more on onboarding, drop by the members-only CUPA-HR Connect General Discussion Group this week, where higher ed HR professionals with innovative and successful onboarding practices will be facilitating conversations, answering questions and... View Article
Another year down, and a new one underway! As you jump back into your work in this new year, we hope you’ll take some time to read about some of the great work your HR colleagues are doing at colleges and universities around the country. CUPA-HR’s The Higher Education Workplace magazine and Higher Ed Workplace blog highlight new and innovative... View Article
Members OnlyThe U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services developed the Form I-9 pursuant to the passage of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA). The Act requires all employers to verify the identity of newly hired employees and that they are eligible to work in the United States. Accordingly, every individual, both citizen and noncitizen, must complete... View Article
Members OnlyThe process of introducing a new employee to your institution sets the stage for what can be a long-term, mutually beneficial relationship. First impressions are powerful. When done well, onboarding communicates organization culture, expectations for excellence and the foundation for a positive future. When not done well, onboarding can have a negative impact on the... View Article
Members OnlyPre-employment due diligence refers to the process of reviewing and verifying a candidate’s background and information before the formal employment of the candidate. These checks often focus on the candidate’s relevant skills and qualifications, education, experience, employment history, work eligibility, accomplishments and general character. The extent of an employer’s due diligence may vary depending on... View Article