Annual notice issued by the Office of Human Resources:

This is a reminder to all employees and supervisors about the expectation that we work together to create a respectful working and learning environment at the University of Oregon.

We recognize the demands of our jobs and challenges in our personal lives can occasionally lead to stress. However, it is never appropriate to vent frustrations by acting in a demeaning, threatening, or verbally abusive manner. Some examples of violations of the university’s respectful workplace expectations include: Yelling or cursing at others; insulting someone, including in the presence of others; taunting, jeering, mocking, or humiliating another person through acts or words; spreading personal, hurtful, or false information about a colleague; or engaging in intimidating behaviors.

Use good judgment and do not act in ways likely to diminish others’ sense of safety, inclusion, and respect in the workplace, as highlighted in the Community Standards Affirmation and in applicable collective bargaining agreements.

If you are a supervisor or department/unit head, we expect you to model behavior that creates an inclusive and respectful environment for all. The university expects you to pay close attention to the quality of interactions in your department/unit and to swiftly address inappropriate behavior that occurs in your department/unit.

For assistance in addressing inappropriate behavior that violates these expectations, or to report inappropriate behavior in the workplace, contact Employee and Labor Relations (ELR) within the Office of Human Resources (HR). If you would like to talk to a confidential resource to problem solve your situation and learn about what resources exist that could be helpful, contact the Ombuds. If you believe this inappropriate behavior is based on race, gender, or other protected characteristic, contact the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access.

Thank you for helping to foster an inclusive and respectful working and learning environment at the University of Oregon. Again, if you have questions or concerns, please contact these resources. 

Training

Learning opportunities that support a respectful workplace are available in MyTrack. Search the Learning Library for courses that target the competencies of communication and leadership and supervision.

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