Peer Advisor Group
The Peer Advisor Group are volunteers available to employees as a source of support and guidance in the conflict resolution process. Peer Advisors are current University employees in good standing trained in personnel policies and procedures and conflict resolution processes. Peer Advisors serve at the employee's request and their use is strictly voluntary. The use of a Peer Advisor does not preclude continued involvement by the Employment and Training Manager, who continues to oversee the resolution process.
The following guidelines apply to the role of Peer Advisor:
- help employees clarify issues and accompany them during conflict resolution discussions, including all formal grievance procedures
- support employees but do not represent them; advocates do not speak for employees or talk with their supervisors in employees' absence
- assist employees to understand University and department policies and processes
- are not present during discussions with supervisors and/or work group about daily operations or job duties or during counseling/corrective action discussions
- adhere to strict confidentiality guidelines
Information about advocates and a current Peer Advisor list can be obtained from Human Resources or a Staff Assembly Executive Committee member.
