Human Resources professionals research, create, manage, and administer programs dealing with a variety of issues important to employees: benefit programs, career management, education and training, employee relations, employment, and salary administration. We also provide information and counsel to University management to support the best use of the University's human resources. We value the trust we have earned from employees and managers and work hard to create, maintain, and increase the level of confidence you place in us.

As human resources professionals, we are committed to:

• Maintaining an appropriate level of confidentiality concerning the information we hold; denying inappropriate requests for that information, regardless of the source of the request

• Ensuring the truth and accuracy of data, claims, and recommendations originating from, or passing through Human Resources

• Showing respect for differences between individuals and groups and accommodating these differences whenever possible

• Managing our personal biases and prejudices in the interest of objectivity and fairness to others

• Avoiding personal or professional conflicts of interest

• Balancing organizational and individual employee needs and interests

• Using influence and authority appropriately

• Encouraging openness, involvement, and participation from all individuals in the organization.

In addition, Human Resources staff members adhere to the Finance and Administration Code of Ethics.