Employee Resources

This page contains quick links to common resources used by MSU Faculty, Staff and Managers.

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Leave Time

It is important for administrators to set the tone for a healthy use of leave time and benefit options when managing workload considerations and the intersection of people’s personal lives with work. Discover the leave provisions that are available to use in navigating a healthy fit between work and personal lives, and keep your staff and faculty healthy!

Connections

Often, feeling connected to the campus community can help alleviate feelings of workplace stress and/or help employees feel supported at work and in their personal lives. Michigan State University offers many ways to connect with fellow Spartans. You can explore these options on the WorkLife Office Campus Connections page.

Help at Home

Sometimes we all need a little assistance with caregiving and chores around the house. Care.com is a service that is provided free of charge to MSU faculty and staff. The service can help you find quality childcare, eldercare, household help and services both at home and while you are away.

Support Units

There are many support units that can assist you on campus. Whether it is navigating a workplace grievance or a personal matter, MSU has you covered.

Employee

It is important for administrators to set the tone for a healthy use of leave time and benefit options when managing workload considerations and the intersection of people’s personal lives with work. Discover the leave provisions that are available to use in navigating a healthy fit between work and personal lives, and keep your staff and faculty healthy!

This unit offers free, confidential counseling to all faculty, staff, retirees, graduate student employees, and their families. Visit their website for more information and to schedule an appointment.

For questions related to unions, grievances, arbitration and employee discipline, information can be found on the HR website

Need help with a workplace conflict? Hoping to avoid a grievance, while still addressing a problem? Resources and help are available.

For assistance with understanding, requesting and implementing accommodations for disabilities or chronic illnesses, contact RCPD. The services, resources, and available accommodations can be found on their website.

Mental Health

If you or a staff or faculty member is seeking mental health support services, Michigan State University offers free, confidential counseling and consultation to all faculty, staff, post-docs and their families through the Employee Assistance Program. These resources are also available to you as a manager when trying to sort out helpful approaches to situations involving the mental health of people in your unit. Learn about depression, anxiety, PTSD and other conditions that may affect performance at work, and how to be helpful.

Conflict Resolution

The Office of the University Ombudsperson can assist faculty and staff in resolving student issues and concerns as they relate to university rules and regulations. You can refer faculty and staff to the Ombudsperson when they are struggling with student-related conflict.

Need help with a workplace conflict? Hoping to avoid a grievance, while still addressing a problem? Resources and help are available.

Accommodations

For assistance with understanding, requesting and/or implementing accommodations for disabilities or chronic illnesses for yourself or staff and faculty in your unit, contact the Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities.

Nuts and Bolts

Human Resources Toolkits for Administrators, Managers & Supervisors

For detailed information on the nuts and bolts of personnel administration at MSU, refer to the Human Resources Toolkits for Administrators, Managers & Supervisors. This site can help you with criminal background checks, hiring, payroll, reclassification and more.

Academic Human Resources

Academic Human Resources provides information on faculty development, strategic planning, equitable hiring practices and more. This site also links with Academic Governance, where information is available on processes, committees, meeting schedules and reports.