workplace

  1. March 6, 2023

    Community forums, poll to provide Culture Journey input

    Now that U-M’s workplace values have been determined, U-M wants to know about workplace behaviors across the campus that accompany those values.

  2. October 7, 2022

    Steering group looking at the future of work at U-M

    A steering group of faculty and staff from across U-M has been working since May to consider how U-M can carry out its missions while supporting an inclusive and flexible work environment.

  3. September 19, 2022

    Registration open for annual Connecting the Dots Conference

    Registration is open for the U-M Work-Life Resource Center’s 17th annual Connecting the Dots Conference, which will share useful tips and strategies to help university employees respond to challenging times.

  4. February 2, 2022

    Pandemic put emphasis on work passion over financial security

    Job instability during the COVID-19 pandemic saw millions of workers place greater importance on work passion rather than financial security, a U-M study shows.

  5. November 22, 2021

    Empowering Blue aims to improve workplace environment, innovation

    Empowering Blue, created in  November 2020, is a way for U-M staff and faculty from across the university to network, swap ideas and share best practices about workplace improvement and innovation.

  6. July 15, 2021

    U-M overhauls its approach to addressing sexual misconduct

    Revisions to how U-M will address sexual misconduct include the creation of the new Equity, Civil Rights and Title IX Office, with significant new resources for support, education and prevention.

  7. July 15, 2021

    Working group to develop cultural change process, survey U-M community

    The university has established a working group on culture change to create an environment of mutual respect and accountability that is free of retaliation, where everyone can feel safe to report misconduct and feel supported throughout the process.

  8. July 13, 2021

    MHealthy Champions sought to support workplace well-being

    Applications are being accepted through Aug. 31 from U-M employees who wish to become MHealthy Champions to help support a culture of well-being and connection among their co-workers.

  9. May 7, 2021

    Unit leaders will determine gradual employee return-to-campus plans

    Faculty and staff who have been working remotely through the COVID-19 pandemic will begin a gradual return to more on-site work in coming months at the direction of their unit’s leaders.

  10. April 13, 2021

    Extended state workplace restrictions unlikely to change U-M plans

    U-M officials said the extension of state workplace restrictions announced by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer are not likely to affect current on-site campus work or plans to gradually resume on-site work in the coming months.