Employee & Supervisor Support

The current economic crisis impacts life at work as well as life at home and personal well-being. Because people are the heart and soul of the University of Minnesota, it is imperative that we do all we can to help faculty and staff through these challenging times. Please use the following resources as needed in the weeks and months ahead.

Supervisor Resources

• Closure Guidelines for Academic Staff (pdf)
• Leading in Challenging Times
• Hiring Pause FAQs
• Use of Temp Employees
• Staffing Guide (pdf) to workforce planning during budget reductions
• Implementing Bumping Rights (pdf)

Employee Resources

• Voluntary Furlough Form
• Voluntary Furlough Questions and Answers
• Career Development Workshops
• Career Counseling
• Layoff and Non-renewal
• Stress Management
• Employee Discounts and Perks
• Financial Management: Getting Through Tough Times (University of Minnesota Extension)