Human Resources

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College and University Business Administration, 7th edition - Human Resources and Benefits Administration
As colleges and universities increasingly pursue their markets with a business-like orientation and discipline, the human resources organization has taken on a larger role. Once focused on tactical and transactional work, the human resources function now is acting as a strategic partner to the institution’s leadership as they grapple with issues such as workforce diversity, privacy, and security. This chapter also examines the employment cycle, compensation and rewards, employee relations, legal aspects if human resources, employee benefits, and retirement programs, as well as offers a list of other resources.

Winter 2012 Issue of HR Horizons Released.
Allowing individuals to express their anxiety about change can go a long way toward easing employee resistance and combating the kind of negativity that can derail the rollout of a new initiative or an anticipated restructuring. This issue of HR Horizons highlights different ways people respond to change and how to encourage a more positive approach. Also in this issue: how to resolve the most common problems associated with faculty pay; tips for hiring and paying independent contractors overseas; and ideas for preparing faculty and staff for retirement.

Perspectives Blog: Harnessing Value from Changing Demographic Workplace
by Bobbie Dillon
Examines how to bind the different values, needs, perceptions, and work styles in a multi-generational workforce into a cohesive, productive organization that can thrive in today’s challenging economic environment. These ideas were originally shared by presenters and participants at the NACUBO Thought Leaders Program: Changing Demographics, Changing Workplace, offered February 8-10, 2009, in Scottsdale, Arizona.

News

HHS Proposes Regulations Implementing Affordable Care Act
(December 17, 2012)

Health Care Reform Update: Changes to Rules on Incentives for Wellness Programs Proposed
(November 28, 2012)

Health Care Reform Update: IRS Publishes Interim Safe Harbors
(September 20, 2012)

Final Rules Issued on Student Health Insurance
(March 26, 2012)

Health Care Reform Update: Benefit Summary Standards Proposed
(August 25, 2011)

SHEEO Issues Report on Staffing Trends at Public Institutions
(June 9, 2011)

EEOC Issues Rules to Broaden ADA Coverage
(April 7, 2011)

DoL: Updating Fair Labor Standards Act Regulations Final Rule
(April 5, 2011)

EEOC: Equal Employment Under ADA Final Rules
(March 25, 2011)

Health Care Reform Update: Proposed Rule on Student Health Coverage
(February 25, 2011)

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Business Officer Magazine Articles

Benefits of a Robust Onboard Orientation
(May 2012)

Business Intel
(April 2012)

An Easy Way to Enrich Employee Discount Programs
(March 2011)

The Business Case for Being Kind
(July 2010)

The Personal Touch
(July 2010)

Managing Faculty Talent
(May 2010)

Single Provider, Multiple Choices
(March 2010)

Time to Regroup
(January 2010)

Cultivating Leadership: Honest Leaders Needed
(September 2009)

Riding the Health Care Roller Coaster
(March 2009)

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Resources

Career Headquarters - the premier nationwide resource for employment opportunities in higher education business, finance, and administration. Anyone can visit this site to post a job or search for a career-membership in the association is not a requirement.
What's on Your HR Horizon? - Strategic human resource issues in higher education are covered in NACUBO's new quarterly e-newsletter. Subscribe for free.
Human Resources eGroup: Update your subscription on NACUBO Connections.
FLSA Resource Page

Business Organization Links

CUPA-HR -- Founded more than 50 years ago, the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources serves more than 6,300 human resource (HR) administrators at nearly 1,600 colleges and universities as well as others interested in the advancement of human resources in higher education, including students and HR service providers.
SHRM -- The Society for Human Resource Management is the world's largest association devoted to human resource management. Representing more than 175,000 individual members, the Society's mission is to serve the needs of HR professionals by providing the most essential and comprehensive resources available.