Attitudes affecting employment and public access are examined. Issues regarding essential functions, interviewing do's and don'ts, and work accommodations are addressed, and support and resources are provided for supervisory decisions. The promotion of healthier individual behaviors and work environments benefits all public employees. Learn about the labor relations structure in Minnesota state government and the role of the supervisor in maintaining management rights. Key concepts in contract language are reviewed and participants are immersed in hands-on practice using collective bargaining agreements.
Information is presented to help supervisors understand union activity rights and parameters.
Personal values relating to work and ethical choices are examined, as well as steps for principled reasoning. Case study applications allow participants to examine real-life examples of ethical dilemmas in the public sector. The elements of effective performance are defined in this session, and the performance problems that occur when expectations and delivery do not match are discussed. A model for supervisor analysis of job performance and performance problems is presented. In this module, the mission and services of the Employee Assistance Program are covered.