Welcome to the Harvard Kennedy School Staff homepage.  This page contains policies and forms divided into alphabetized categories.

ABSENCE MANAGEMENT
Absence Management Overview (deadlines, training, local policy)
Absence Management Training through CWD
Quick Reference Guide: Exempt Absence Reporter
Quick Reference Guide: Over-Time Eligible Absence Reporter
Quick Reference Guide: Supervisors
Absence Request Tool - Full Day and Partial Day
Adjustor Instructions for Timesheets and Absences
Holiday Schedule 

CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING
Center for Workplace Development
Learning Resources
Financial Systems Training
Career Development Resources
Manage Mentor
Harvard Extension School
Boston Consortium
Faculty Assistant Career Conference Career Development Resources
Faculty Assistant Career Conference Panel Members Contact Information
Benefits Outreach Seminars, Fall 2008
CWD Course Registration through PeopleSoft

COMPENSATION
Total Compensation Summary, Administrative & Professional Staff
Total Compensation Summary, Support Staff
2008 Compensation Presentation from the Executive Dean's Coffee (June 19th)

CONFIDENTIAL AND SENSITIVE DATA
Harvard Policy on Confidential Data and Approved Methods
Harvard Defined Confidential Data
Contract Information for Vendors that Deal with Confidential Data                   Information Security and Privacy Policies in Harvard Personnel Manual
Digital Millennium Copyright Act

FELLOWS INFORMATION
Fellows Handbook
Postdoctoral Fellows Benefit Summary

HIRING INFO
FTE Request Form                                                                                
Generic Job Descriptions
Job Description Template
Job Requirements Guidelines
Recruitment
Process Outline
Applicant Log
New Employee Checklist for Supervisors
Position Description Questionnaire

HKS COMMUNITY
Dean's Awards Winners / Staff Anniversaries
Staff Engagement Survey 2006 - The Kennedy School Response
HKS Picnic Photos
HKS Community Art Show Gallery
Department/Center Listing with HR Officer Contact
The HKS Connection Newsletter

HUCTW
HUCTW Agreement
HUCTW Personnel Manual
Labor Relations Website
HUCTW Website

NEW EMPLOYEE
On-line Resources for Employees and Managers
Benefits Summary for Administrative Staff

PAYROLL
Understanding Your W-2
2008 Bi-weekly Payroll Calendar
2009 Bi-weekly Payroll Calendar
Instructions to Complete an Add-Pay
Tax Withholding Forms
Direct Deposit Form
I-9 Work Eligibility Form
Foreign National Information (FNIF) Form
Adjustment Request Form

PEOPLESOFT
PeopleSoft Self-Service Features
Personal Data Change Form
Job Data Change Form

PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
HKS Performance Management - Presentation
Performance Management User Manual
Performance Appraisal
Performance Appraisal Evaluation Checklist
Employee Progress & Plans, Self-Appraisal
Job Description Template
Competency Dictionary
3 Month Review Form for New Employee
3 Month Review Form for New Employee (w/ Supervisory Responsibility)

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
HKS Policy on Politics and Political Activity
Travel Insurance for Faculty, Staff, and Students
Harvard University Union contracts
Harvard University Personnel Manual for Administrative and Professional Staff
Statement of Rights & Responsibilities
University Policies
Unpaid Leaves of Absence
Summary of HR Policies
Sexual Harassment Policy
HKS Sexual Harassment Document - Procedures for Resolution
Drugs and Alcohol in the Workplace
Harvard University Sexual Harassment, Drug-Free Workplace and Smoking
Policies
Conflict of Interests or Commitment
Copyright Policies for all Faculty and Staff
Harvard's Information Security and Privacy Policy
University Employee Gifts and Celebration Policy
Work Relationships (Formerly "Nepotism")
Reaffirmation of Harvard's EEO Policy
Exit Interview Form

RESEARCH APPOINTMENT HIRING INFO
Research Appointment Process and Forms
Cheat Sheet-FY09
HKS Nomination Form

REWARDS & RECOGNITION
Spot Award Program
Spot Award Database Instructions
All-Star Nomination Form
Rewards Presentation

TEMPORARY/LHT EMPLOYEE INFO
Contingent Workforce Site
Temp / LHT Policy
Temp Hiring Process - Dos and Don'ts

TIMEKEEPING
Quick Reference Guide: Approving Timesheets Common Errors
Quick Reference Guide: Adjusting Timesheets Common Errors
Quick Reference Guide: Time Entry for Overtime Eligible Employees
Paper Timesheet for Newly Hired Overtime Eligible Employees
Time approval adjustment form
2008 HKS Attendance Calendar
Holiday Time Entry in PeopleSoft

WORK/LIFE SUPPORT RESOURCES
Harvard's Employee Assistance Program - Wellness Corporation
Child Care Information
Just in Time Dependent Care
Harvard Kennedy School Ombuds Program
Harvard's Ombuds Program
Environmental Health and Safety