Employee Relations

UNO Employee Relations is dedicated to enhancing the quality of the work environment and maximizing employee engagement and productivity while promoting confidential, equitable, fair, timely and effective consultation and support.

Areas of Focus

Some things we can help you with include:

Coaching and development
Performance review process
Reorganizations
HR policy interpretation and administration
Disciplinary issues and procedures
Training
Employee development

Professional Training and Development

There are many academic opportunities in a university setting for personal growth and development. In addition to the pursuit of an academic degree and on the job experiences, the following training courses, technology overviews, and academic partnerships are available.

Your Vision for Professional Development in 2020 is Clear… Re-Imagining U Spring Courses to be Released Soon!

This collaborative employee training and development program, organized by UNO and UNMC Human Resource Offices, is offering over 40 courses for the spring semester. Please re-visit this site January 15^th to view the catalog and to register.

Nebraska Business Development Center (NBDC)

Located in UNO's College of Business Administration, NBDC provides business development in Nebraska through management and technical assistance, and professional and organization development to businesses and government for enhancement of employee skills. Current content areas offered include:

Leadership Development
Project Management/Agile
Business Analysis
Sustainability
Office Technologies
Lunch and Learns
Process Improvement
Supply Chain Management

Review the current NBDC catalog

These programs are available to employees of University of Nebraska (UNL, UNO, UNK & UNMC) at a 25% discount. NBDC course catalogs are published four times per year and are available at the UNO Information Counter in the Eppley Administration Building and the NBDC offices in 200 MH.

Where employees are assigned training by a department, NBDC accepts payment through internal charges. University of Nebraska employees who wish to take training on their own still receive the 25% discount and may pay by check.

Please contact Kim Harter to process your registration using the UNO 25% discount. (Online classes are excluded from this discount.)

Visit the NBDC website

Recognition and Service Awards

Employees are one of UNO's greatest assets. We recognize employee performance, service, and outstanding contributions in a variety of ways. Work units may together use the Recognition Matrix in order to let each other and their unit leader know how they like to be recognized. Please save this form on a shared drive in your unit for usage. Note: If units choose to use this matrix, it is optional and university funds should not be utilized for any purchases.

We offer the following formal recognition:

Employee of the Month
Employee of the Year
Spirit of Service Award Program
Staff Advisory Council Award. The Staff Advisory Council is an employee resource group open to all UNO employees.
Retiree and Service Award Gifts

Performance Management

Performance Management is not a one-time occurrence. It is a continuous cycle of planning, managing, and reviewing employee performance in which communication is key.

Managers will determine performance expectations and objectives as well as expectations around job competencies and key behaviors required for individuals on their team.

Employees will work with their managers to understand expectation, establish performance goals, and plan their personal development.

Performance is documented in the performance evaluation. Below are some helpful links:

UNeVal Flowchart

Evaluator Guide

Employee Self-Evaluation Process

UNO Online Evaluation Process

Performance Improvement

Managers and supervisors occasionally need to inform employees that they are not meeting expectations. The university follows a standard process that is structured to assist the employee in order for them to be successful in their position.

Information for Employees Leaving UNO

We value the opinions of our employees and to understand more about their employment experience at UNO, we offer and exit interview. The purpose is to gather information that helps make UNO a more productive, positive, and rewarding work place.

Exit Interview Form
Exit Procedures for UNO Staff
Employment Separation Checklist for Managers
Benefits

Employee of the Month, August 2019

Lindsay Linson, Triage Specialist within Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), was recently named UNO’s Employee of the Month for August.

The Prize Patrol surprised Lindsay with the award and refreshments on August 12, 2019.

Lindsay was nominated by her peers for her adaptability and attention to detail.

They said, “Lindsay manages a, sometimes very demanding, population to get their needs met in a time of crisis. She is the first contact in our office and the students are all familiar with her welcoming nature, flexibility and the effort to recall their names.”

They continue, “Lindsay is able to plan for emergencies allowing staff to conduct immediate business away from the office. She is ready to put forth more than the parameters of her job description for staff cohesion and student satisfaction.”

For being nominated as Employee of the Month, Lindsay will receive a certificate, lapel pin, hot/cold tumbler, portrait, monetary award, two tickets to a UNO sporting event and use of a designated parking space.

THANK YOU, LINDSAY!

To nominate an employee, print and complete the nomination form and send it through campus mail to the Office of Human Resources, 205 EAB.

Employee of the Month nomination information.

How Can We Help You?

unohr@unomaha.edu
Phone: 402.554.2321
Fax: 402.554.3777

Office of Human Resources
6001 Dodge Street
205 Eppley Administration Building
Omaha, NE 68182-0789

Meet the Human Resources Staff