Nov. 6
The updated staff structure/job architecture is available for all employees to explore online, as shared in K-State Today.
Supervisor Resource Center
What's next for implementing the staff structure
Implementation phase 1
Mid-November
Supervisors of staff will receive correspondence detailing their employees' market alignment Nov. 13-17. Employees will be notified Nov. 18.
December
New staff structure takes effect Dec. 6 in HR systems. Any resulting under-market adjustments will be reflected in Dec. 31 paychecks.
Overview webinar recordings
Two recent webinars have offered an overview of the staff structure, with the recordings accessible below.
Start here: 5 core items
If you're looking for ways to divide your time, we suggest reviewing items one through three by Nov. 12 and items four and five between Nov. 13 and 17.
1. Compensation study overview
Learn about the study's purpose and approach, and see what's changing now.
2. Market data and organizing jobs for fair pay
Understand what it means to have a market-based structure and how jobs are organized.
3. A supervisor's guide to navigating the Phase 1 implementation
What to say before job placements are shared, keeping them confidential, Nov. 13-17.
4. Talking about compensation
Prepare for and conduct conversations about job placements and compensation.
5. FLSA status changes: what supervisors must do
Timekeeping, overtime approval and answering "is this a demotion?"
Helpful resources
The messaging templates provide tailored messsaging to send to your employees for each of the following dates and events:
- Team message: Nov. 6 and Nov. 12
- 15-minute team huddle agenda
- Availability note for Nov. 18
- Follow-up note after a conversation
For you and your team
Supervisor support
When it's your outcome, too
Supervisors receive their placement on Nov. 18, the same day as their team. Here's how to handle both, plus info on the Employee Assistance Program.
Have a question?
Start with your own manager and your unit's HR manager. Bring the rest to our Compensation Virtual Office Hour on Monday, Nov. 16, 1-2 p.m. (Access info provided in Nov. 13 email to supervisors.) Or, submit your questions below!