Sexual violence is a multi-faceted and difficult topic. Higher ed institutions either enter the conversation before an event of sexual violence has occurred or after it has occurred, leaving the institution scrambling for answers to the campus community as to why it happened in the first place. As part of upcoming Sexual Assault Awareness Month... 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
When it comes to creating a safe, inclusive, equitable campus, culture is the bottom line. But changing the culture and transforming the mindset of an enterprise as large and complex and multifaceted as a higher education institution certainly doesn’t happen overnight — it’s a slow and steady journey. While helping their colleges and universities navigate... View Article
This article was prepared in recognition of National Preparedness Month. However, as our colleagues in North and South Carolina deal with the aftermath of Hurricane Florence, Houston Community College’s story resonates for its lessons on both preparedness and recovery. On August 25, 2017, Hurricane Harvey made landfall on the Texas Gulf Coast. For the next... View Article
Members OnlyLike many businesses in the private sector, colleges and universities face the risk of cyberattacks. Such attacks have the potential to expose sensitive or private information including employee personnel information, research findings, intellectual property and, at times, even medical records. Costs associated with a data breach can quickly escalate and can include forensics, notification, legal... View Article
Members OnlyWhile it is impossible to plan for all contingencies, being proactive in the development of crisis management strategies and procedures ensures that institutions are prepared to respond quickly and efficiently, therefore mitigating risk and better protecting all campus populations. It is important to regularly reiterate established plans to campus communities, regardless of whether an imminent... View Article
Members OnlyRisk management has taken on an entirely different perspective from the days when it merely involved business protection insurance, safety plans and audits, unemployment and workers’ compensation. Factors such as increasingly prevalent natural disasters, violence in the workplace, increased occurrence of litigation and operating in a global marketplace have raised the bar for prudence and... View Article
Members OnlySubstance abuse is an increasing concern for employers. It not only impairs an employee’s performance, but also poses a significant risk to fellow employees, equipment and production processes and opens the door for potential lawsuits against the employer. Allegations against an employer for faulty products, acts of violence by the employee, malfeasance and inaction can... View Article
Members OnlyWhistleblowers are defined generally as individuals who report information about wrongdoing to the people or entities with the authority to address the situation. Whistleblowers may bring issues such as tax fraud, public safety, environmental health, discrimination, illegal employment practices, corruption, and more to light, and may, in some cases, receive financial rewards for doing so.... View Article