Human Resources
April 2006
HR Advisory Group -
Meeting Minutes
Attended:
Absent:
Scribe: Jim
Ables, Office of Human Resources
Date:
May 31, 2006
Subj:
HR Advisory Group
Meeting Minutes - April, 2006
Cc:
Seth Patton; Bill
Acklin
New Items
1.Building Services Pilot
Program - An idea was raised
regarding whether or not it would make sense to suggest a pilot program for
building services assistants which would rearrange the reporting structure and
create a self-directed work environment. The primary concern was how to address
morale issues that seem to bubble up from this group from time to time.
Essentially, Jim explained that it was not HRAG’s role to advocate changes in
departmental structure such as this. However, Jim will discuss with Art Chonko
some of the common issues that are brought to HRAG from the Building Services
area. Some of those issues seem to center around communications,
connectedness to the larger community, and overall climate.
2. HRAG Representative Openings - We
have three openings. Sally Scheiderer has agreed to represent the
academic secretaries and academic support, Josh Hoskinson will represent
security, and Ed Best will represent Building Services. All three
candidates were deemed elected.
3.Security Event Rate - It was brought to the group that the hourly
rate for staff who volunteer to work events has not changed in a while.
Human Resources will review the rate for a possible change at the beginning of
the new fiscal year.
4. Flex Time and Schedules - A
question was asked regarding the flex time policy at the college. We do
have a flex time policy. The policy makes it possible for an employee to
flex the begin time of his/her shift and the end time. Flex time is not
guaranteed and depends on the job being done and whether it is manageable for
the department. Supervisor approval is required for all flex time
schedules.
Updates
1.HR Communication Meetings - HR
Communication meetings are continuing. Each representative should try to
attend the meeting for the area that they represent.