University Staff Advisory Committee
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1 Establish Cost-of-Living Adjustments
As staff are faced with an inflation rate in Ohio ~7%, we would like the University to establish a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for employees in addition to the existing merit pool.
2 Improve Equitable Compensation
We would like the University to focus on equitable compensation for staff by addressing pay compression, salary discrepancies across units, and differences in salary offers between internal and external candidates.
3 Revise Sick Leave Policy
To address ongoing staff concerns around needing time off for anxiety and depression, we would like to see expansion of the sick leave policy to include time off for pre-planned mental health and wellness.
4 Reinstate Winter Recess
We would like the University to continue prioritizing employee wellbeing by providing an uninterrupted break and quality time off for families in the form of Winter Recess. This should include an equitable option for essential staff.
Additional Initiatives
- Explore Flexible Time Off and Conversion Options
- Enhance Parking Permit Options for Hybrid Workers
- Connect More Staff to Career Development Opportunities
- Evaluate Past Recommendations for Staff Ombuds Office
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