Fostering an Engaging and Inclusive workplace

UMass strives to be a workplace that functions well, fosters a culture of respect, and allows each employee to thrive.

By working together in a collaborative and innovative spirit, we can achieve our shared goals and make a positive impact on the world.

• Accessible Workplace administers workplace accommodation requests.
• The Equity and Inclusion Office offers individual and community learning opportunities, support through Employee Resource Groups and additional resources.
• LinkedIn Learning and WLD Self-Guided Learnings offer on-line workshops on inclusion, respect, and more.
• The Equal Opportunity and Access Office oversees workplace discrimination and harassment policies
• EH&S (Environmental Health & Safety) provides workplace ergonomic consultations for supervisors and employees. 
• Partnership for Worker Education has a variety of offerings that support the development of inclusive workplace practices.

Supporting Supervisor, Chairs, Deans, and Directors

• The Leadership Academy is a great way to develop your skills as a supervisor.
• Various offices on campus offer consultations, customized trainings and facilitated retreats: Workplace Learning & Development and the Employee Counseling and Consultation Office. 
• Ombuds Office offers resources and support to help with organizational conflict resolution. 

Supporting Employees with Work-Related Concerns

• The Employee Counseling and Consultation Office offers counseling and support for work and non-work concerns.
• Ombuds Office offers individual consultations with employees having difficulties at work.
• Partnership for Worker Education offers training and career ladders for front line workers.
• Your union can be a great place to turn for guidance on your rights as an employee.
• The Equal Opportunity Office offers consultations for employees who think they have experienced discrimination or harassment.
• Concerned you are being bullied by a colleague, supervisor, or member of the campus community?  Contact sweldon [at] umass [dot] edu (Susan Weldon) to learn more about the campus’s anti-bullying protections.

Related Readings

• WorkWell-Healthy Habit at Work
• Wellness at Work: Building Healthy Workplace 
• 10 Ways Leaders can Support Employee Engagement and Wellbeing