This course offers a comprehensive review of time entry, time-off approvals, and the manager’s role in leave management.

In this session, we will explore the crucial role of positive employee relations in effective management. Cultivating positive relations fosters a culture of trust, respect, collaboration, and engagement, which can have lasting impacts on team performance. This training is designed to provide managers and supervisors with foundational strategies for creating and maintaining a positive work environment. Topics covered will include:

• The importance and development of effective managerial communication skills
• Setting clear expectations for team members
• Building and sustaining a positive workplace culture
• Approaching and managing difficult conversations

In this course, we will explore how to recognize signs of impairment among employees and provide guidance on the appropriate actions to take once impairment is identified. The session will offer an in-depth review of the University’s policies on drug and alcohol use, helping participants understand institutional guidelines and expectations. Additionally, we will examine the Reasonable Cause process in detail, emphasizing its role in employee management. Through a combination of insights and practical scenarios, you will gain the knowledge and tools needed to address impairment-related concerns in the workplace.

This training focuses on strategies to drive employee performance improvement. Participants will gain essential knowledge and tools needed to enhance team performance. The session also offers an opportunity to collaborate with other managers, share experiences, and discuss effective performance improvement techniques. Topics covered include:

• Understanding performance improvement principles
• Key tools for performance enhancement
• The importance of performance discussions and documentation
• Implementing corrective actions

Managing remote and hybrid employees presents unique challenges and opportunities. This training is designed to help managers understand these challenges and equip them with the tools necessary to address them effectively. Additionally, the session will cover key regulatory considerations that managers must be aware of when supervising employees working outside the state of Missouri.

The University is required to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified employees with disabilities, pregnancy-related conditions, or for religious reasons to enable them to perform the essential functions of their job. As a manager, understanding your role in these processes can be challenging. In this course, we will provide an overview of these policies, discuss their intersections, and outline your responsibilities as a manager. We will also address HR’s involvement in the process. Key topics include:

• Steps to take when an employee returns from leave
• The importance of understanding ADA regulations
• Identifying when an accommodation may be needed
• Whether time off from work can be considered an ADA request
• When and how to involve HR

In today’s dynamic job market, with diverse needs across the University, attracting and securing top talent can be a challenge. This training will explore effective recruiting strategies. Through examples, discussions, and interactive activities, participants will learn:

• Strategies for attracting and identifying strong candidates
• Techniques for maximizing the effectiveness of interviews and reference checks
• Approaches to securing an accepted offer by effectively selling the position

This training provides a deeper understanding of the University’s policies on discrimination, harassment, and abusive conduct. It also explores the relationship between unprofessional behavior and policy violations. Through examples, discussions, and interactive activities, participants will gain insight into:

• Definitions of discrimination, harassment, and abusive conduct
• Reporting procedures and resolution strategies for each type of complaint
• Distinguishing between conflict or tension and abusive conduct
• The importance of addressing unprofessional behavior before it escalates into a policy violation

“Paid Time – Policies and Regulations” is a comprehensive session designed to equip managers with essential knowledge to effectively manage paid time while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and University regulations. The session will cover best practices for managing employee time and pay in accordance with these regulatory requirements. By the end of the session, you will be empowered to make informed decisions, maintain compliance, and promote a fair and positive work environment.