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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 - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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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
I N D I A N A U N I V E R S I T Y 3
HR Summit 2013-2014
A distinguishable difference
Conflicts of Commitment --- not allowed
Conflicts of Interest --- to be managed
Examples of each
I N D I A N A U N I V E R S I T Y 4
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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
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Conflicts of Commitment – not allowed
External “activities”
Personal Organization
Company Agency
Other entity not affiliated with IU
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Conflicts of Commitment – not allowed
IU Resources - examples
Personnel Equipment
Supplies Rooms/space
Vehicle Letterhead
Logo Surplus material
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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
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I N D I A N A U N I V E R S I T Y 8
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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)
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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
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Conflicts of Interest Illustration of outside business entities
Programming Consulting
Catering Counseling
Landscaping Legal
Painting, plumbing, etc. CPA
Computer repair Marketing
Web development Real estate
Goods and equipment
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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
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I N D I A N A U N I V E R S I T Y 12
HR Summit 2013-2014
A distinguishable difference
Conflicts of Commitment --- not allowed
Conflicts of Interest --- to be managed
Examples of each