Employee Relations, Equality & Diversity
Structure of the Directorate
The UCD HR Employee Relations, Equality and Diversity Directorate comprises of two units, the Employee Relations Unit and the Equality & Diversity Unit. The Directorate provides a range of services that are available to all staff including the provision of employee relations, equality and diversity advice on policies and procedures in the University, dispute resolution services and the development of various support networks and resources.
Employee Relations Unit
The Employee Relations Unit provides services that range from the provision of employee relations advice on policies and procedures in the University and dispute resolution to representation at third party hearings. The primary focus of the service is to bring about an early resolution of employee relations issues through positive intervention. The Directorate is also responsible for fostering a positive employee engagement environment and facilitates the work of the university’s partnership committee.
Equality and Diversity Unit
The Equality and Diversity Unit provides information and advice on equality and diversity issues and promotes positive action initiatives to ensure equality of opportunity for staff in the University. In conjunction with UCD HR, the Equality & Diversity Unit will develop strategies which support the identification and implementation on best practice policies in the University. It will ensure the delivery of consistent equality and diversity management and advice, and will build relationships with both internal and external customers.
The Equality and Diversity Unit facilitates a number of resources available to staff, such as the Support Colleagues’ Panel, the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and UCD’s Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Mediation service
Information on equality and diversity: www.ucd.ie/equality