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Employee Relations

Our goal is to foster a positive and productive work environment by offering guidance and support to our employees and managers in a consistent and fair administration of Augusta University policies and procedures.  

Augusta University is committed to and practices equal opportunity and affirmative action in all aspects of employment.  This includes recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting persons without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status.  Through doing so, we remain dedicated to promoting a cohesive, effective, and high-performing work environment while remaining focused on the Mission, Vision, and Values of Augusta University.

Employee Relations is dedicated to supporting a positive and respectful workplace by offering training, guidance, and confidential support on a range of employment matters. We assist with:

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
  • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations
  • Performance management
  • University policies and procedures
  • Disciplinary processes
  • Supervisory skills development
  • Department-specific training

We also help resolve workplace concerns, including communication issues, conduct expectations, work environment challenges, and policy interpretation. In addition, we provide information and support related to Alternative Dispute Resolution and Grievance procedures.

We’re here for YOU.
Our HR professionals are available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., to speak with you confidentially about individual or organizational needs.

 

 

Contact Us

Employee Relations

706-721-7285

706-721-1875

Email Us

M-F, 8am - 5pm

Our Staff

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Dena Pickett

  • Director, Employee Relations & Organizational Development

706-721-7905

dpickett@augusta.edu

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Steve Goldberg

  • Affirmative Action/EEO Officer

706-446-4482

stgoldberg@augusta.edu

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Deneisha Barnes

  • Employee Relations Partner

706-721-6197

denbarnes@augusta.edu

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Antionette Lewis

  • Employee Relations/ ADA Specialist

706-721-7285

anlewis@augusta.edu

Resources

ADA Accommodations

Process and procedures to request reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities

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Alternative Dispute Resolution

Informal mediation to assist disputing parties with reaching a mutually acceptable agreement.

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Religious Accommodations

Process and procedure to request reasonable religious accommodation for employees.

Url

Performance Evaluations

Process & training for conducting yearly staff and executive leadership employee evaluations

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Templates

Topics include discharge, warnings, suspension, performance improvement, and more 

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Work Rules

Progressive discipline is the process we subscribe to and the work rules apply to all employees

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Employee Relations Department Contacts

Locate a department's dedicated Employee Relations Representative

URL

File A Complaint

Report Allegations of EEO Discrimination

Url

 

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