HR GUIDING PRINCIPLES

Excellence, stewardship and partnership are the guiding principles of University of Michigan Human Resources.

These principles guide human resource decision-making at the university by measuring to what extent the issue:

• Aligns with the missions of the university.
• Fosters an environment that allows faculty, students, staff and organizational units to lead and excel.
• Supports the recruitment of and retention of high-caliber faculty, students, and staff.
• Complies with all applicable laws, regulations and policies.
• Employs best practices and leads in innovation and quality.
• Promotes fairness and equity.
• Fosters diversity and inclusion.
• Demonstrates fiscal responsibility and resource stewardship.
• Promotes ethical behavior in the community.