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HR Summit 2013-2014. Conflicts of Commitment and Conflicts of Interest (Staff and Temporary Employees) September 25, 2013 University Human Resources. HR Summit 2013-2014. A distinguishable difference Conflicts of Commitment --- not allowed Conflicts of Interest --- to be managed
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HR Summit 2013-2014 • Conflicts of Commitment • and • Conflicts of Interest • (Staff and Temporary Employees) • September 25, 2013 • University Human Resources INDIANA UNIVERSITY
HR Summit 2013-2014 • A distinguishable difference • Conflicts of Commitment --- not allowed • Conflicts of Interest --- to be managed • Examples of each INDIANA UNIVERSITY
HR Summit 2013-2014 • Conflicts of Commitment • To prevent misuse of IU resources • Expected that employees devote IU work activities to IU functions • Expect that the use of IU resources to be used in the best interest of IU INDIANA UNIVERSITY
HR Summit 2013-2014 • Conflicts of Commitment – not allowed • External “activities” INDIANA UNIVERSITY
HR Summit 2013-2014 • Conflicts of Commitment – not allowed • IU Resources - examples INDIANA UNIVERSITY
HR Summit 2013-2014 • Conflicts of Commitment • Employee • Devote University work activities to official functions of the University • Conduct non-university work outside of designated work periods or conduct during periods of leave • Use University resources only in the interest of the University • Supervisor • Ensure employees are informed on the policy • Ensure there is appropriate oversight • Monitor for compliance INDIANA UNIVERSITY
HR Summit 2013-2014 • Conflicts of Interest • Outside interest to be managed • To prevent external activities from adversely impacting IU • To protect employees from undue suspicion (Also Indiana Code 35-44-1-3) INDIANA UNIVERSITY
HR Summit 2013-2014 • Conflicts of Interest • Occurs when an employee or immediate family member receives financial benefit from employee’s IU position • Or the appearance is a detriment to IU’s integrity • Should be avoided or otherwise disclosed and managed by supervisor INDIANA UNIVERSITY
HR Summit 2013-2014 • Conflicts of Interest • Illustration of outside business entities INDIANA UNIVERSITY
HR Summit 2013-2014 • Conflicts of Interest • Employees • Immediately disclose to the unit head any real or potential conflict of interest • Avoid any involvement with related university activity or decision • Consult with supervisor for directions • Supervisor and managers • Ensure employees are informed of policy • Manage any possible conflicts in the best interests of the University; take affirmative steps to monitor • Consult with higher level of management if question about an external activity and how to properly manage INDIANA UNIVERSITY
HR Summit 2013-2014 • A distinguishable difference • Conflicts of Commitment --- not allowed • Conflicts of Interest --- to be managed • Examples of each INDIANA UNIVERSITY