Human Resources
Workplace Strategies
The following resources provide guidance and policies pertaining to Workplace Strategies at the College and University:
- Weinberg Workplace Strategies Guidance: provides detailed information about the College’s workplace strategy guidelines, including standard business hours and remote work guidance, as well as the process to request exceptions.
- University Policy on Workplace Strategies: the University’s published policy and guidance on Workplace Strategies, including a variety of options in addition to remote work.
- Workplace Strategies Toolkit: helpful resources for managers and staff to develop and implement department and unit-based workplace strategies.
Staff training
Staff members can take advantage of the University's tuition discount for coursework at Northwestern; professional development courses through Northwestern HR and IT; as well as conferences and events with external organizations. Find professional development opportunities.
Performance evaluation
Northwestern's Office of Human Resources provides evaluation resources, including the Performance Excellence annual plan for staff.
Staff recognition
A number of awards programs recognize the work of staff.
- Weinberg College Staff recognition awards:
- The Dean's Excellence Award, recognizing an outstanding staff member for exemplary communication, service focus, efficiency, and leadership.
- Weinberg Community Excellence Award, recognizing a staff member who contributes to a positive work environment and a feeling of community in Weinberg College by demonstrating collegiality, energy and enthusiasm.
- Weinberg Meteor Award for Excellence in a New Position, recognizing a staff member in a new position who possesses excellent initiative, resourcefulness, adaptability, and coachability.
- Phil Waldenberg Staff Mentor of the Year, recognizing a staff member who has shown outstanding leadership in coaching and mentoring other staff members.
- University commendation for excellent service.
General HR tools
- myHR Self Service
- Staff Handbook
- Human Resources Forms
- Work/Life Resources
- Guidance for Hiring Staff
- Ethics and Compliance at Northwestern University
- Northwestern Policies