Resources for Resolving Conflict
Conflict is a natural aspect of personal and workplace relations. In an effort to cultivate an inclusive and equitable employee experience that support, Labor and Employee Relations can aid in mitigating workplace conflict through a variety of resources, reporting options and campus partnerships.
Support Resources
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Student Accessibility Resources and Employee Accessibility Resources provide support and accommodations to students, faculty, and staff with disabilities and education to the broader GVSU community on disability issues. |
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All One Health offers 24/7 crisis support, consultation, and coaching to GVSU faculty and staff as well as free on-demand online resources via My Life Expert. Available resources include legal/financial resources, life coaching, medical advocacy, mental health counseling, and work/life resources (adoption, elder/adult care, special needs support). |
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The Employee Ombuds serves as a neutral, informal, and confidential resource to help faculty and staff navigate and address workplace issues. The Employee Ombuds empowers individuals to work through conflicts and concerns, helps individuals improve their skill and confidence for effective conflict resolution, and refers to appropriate formal and informal University processes and resources. |
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Restorative Practices |
Labor and Employee Relations and Human Resources partner to offer a restorative-based, voluntary, and informal Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) process for workplace conflict and a growing resource library for conflict prevention and resolution. Faculty and staff may refer a situation for informal conflict resolution facilitated by trained staff within and outside of Labor and Employee Relations and Human Resources. |
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While the University Counseling Center clinical services are available only for GVSU students, faculty and staff may utilize the extensive collection of online self-help resources. |
Reporting Options
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Students, faculty, and staff may report unethical, illegal, or inappropriate behavior directly to University officials via EthicPoint's reporting portal. |
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Students, faculty, and staff may report an observed or experienced Campus Climate incident in which an individual is belittled, disrespected, or isolated based on identity. |
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Students, faculty, staff, and third parties may report a situation involving discrimination, harassment, and misconduct, including sexual misconduct, to the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX. |
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The CARE referral form is intended to report concern for a faculty or staff member. This report is sent to Labor and Employee Relations and Human Resources during normal business hours and is not monitored after hours, on weekends, or during official university holidays. |
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Police Report |
Students, faculty, and staff may file a report with the Department of Public Safety related to criminal violations. |
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Standards of Conduct Policy for Employees / Non-Retaliation Policy for Faculty and Staff |
Faculty and staff may report violations of the Standards of Conduct Policy or Non-Retaliation Policy via the Faculty and Staff Incident & Concern Reporting page. |