Health Care Reform –

“Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act” and “Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010”

The NMU Human Resources Department is reviewing and considering the effects of the “Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act” (PPACA) and the “Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010” (HCERA) on our NMU benefits plans.  Full story.



News and Information
handshake Personal Services Contract Guidelines

Need extra help? NMU departments can supplement the current work force by hiring individuals through personal services contracts. There are several important guidelines about when and how independent contractors may be hired. Full Story

cell phone Emergency Text Alert Program Available

NMU now offers an instant text-messaging program to alert students, faculty and staff to on-campus emergencies. Members of the campus community may also register family members to receive the same alerts. Full story

Update your Position Description Online

Go paperless! NMU's PeopleAdmin system now allows you to submit your position questionnaire or management questionnaire through my.nmu.edu. On the employee services tab, click on "Access the Position Management and Recruiting System" in the Web for Employees box and follow the directions. Questions?  Call our office at 906-227-2330.

Staffing Best Practices
Your Human Resources Department is also working on providing you with best practices for staffing processes.  You will be equipped with tools on how to structure work within your department, utilize proper and effective interviewing techniques, make the right selection from your applicant pool, all the way through implementing a new hire "on boarding" experience.
Performance Evaluations

Performance evaluations for July 2009 - June 2010 are due by July 31, 2010.

Performance appraisals are a great opportunity for employees and supervisors to communicate goals and objectives, review past performance, and address any issues that may interfere with goal achievement.  This is a prime opportunity to further build relationships with one another and discuss the objectives your department wants to accomplish.  Review the Roadmap to 2015 and incorporate your goals with our overall mission.

For help on communication styles, documentation, or to prepare for the evaluation, please contact Human Resources and we will be happy to guide you through this process.


Successful Leadership

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The Leadership Development series will provide you with information on NMU's Leadership Model and how to become an even more Successful Leader.  Leadership Development sessions will be conducted throughout the year with Power Points and handouts to be added to the website for your review.


Training

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It is important to the mission of Northern Michigan University that it has high-quality and high-functioning faculty and staff, and that means well-trained employees.

What are your area's training needs and interests? Please let us know at 906-227-2330.

New NMU employees may click here to access online employee orientation.