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Staff Resources

The links below are intended to help you quickly find support related to benefits, professional development, workplace concerns, and community groups across Northwestern.

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Benefits and Discounts

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Summary of employee benefits, perks, and financial assistance resources.
Resource Description
Benefits Health plans, retirement, and tuition assistance.
Human Resources Employment, policies, and workplace resources.
Perkspot Employee discount program.
Northwestern Athletics Sponsors Exclusive fan offers and promotions.
NU Cares Emergency financial assistance for staff hardships.
Staff Handbook Workplace policies and expectations.
Transportation & Parking Shuttle services, permits, and maps.
University Leadership Notes Updates on key institutional initiatives.
University Compliance Office Ethics, privacy, and regulatory support.
University Policies Official policies governing university operations.
Vendor Discounts and Wildcard Advantage Exclusive local discounts
Workplace Strategies Guidelines for flexible and hybrid work.

Professional Development

Opportunities and tools that support skill-building, career growth, and ongoing learning.

Overview of skill-building, training platforms, and career growth programs.
Program/Resource Description
Leadership Development Programs for leadership skills and career growth.
Grow your Professional Skills Opportunities for ongoing professional learning.
LinkedIn Learning Online courses to enhance job-related skills.
myHR Learn Learning management system for training.
Performance Excellence Goal-setting and performance feedback tools.
TEACHx Annual event on teaching and learning practices.
Tuition and Programs Certificates, degrees, and other programs at Northwestern.

Staff Organizations and Affinity Groups

Groups that bring staff together around shared interests, identities, and professional experiences. If you would like your organization included, please contact us.

List of employee affinity groups and professional organizations for staff.
Organization Description
APIDA (ASAG) Asian Pacific Islander Desi American affinity group.
AHEAD @ NU Higher education administrators' development.
ANUW Association of Northwestern Women.
BPN Black Professionals Network.
JFSO (Email Us) Jewish Faculty and Staff Organization.
MBOSS Mixed Backgrounds & Origins Staff Space.
CRP Community Clinical Research Professional practice group.
Lab Managers Community for Northwestern laboratory managers.
NURAP Research Administration Professionals.
NUSAC Northwestern University Staff Advisory Council.
Out Network LGBTQ+ staff and faculty network.
Society of Women Engineers Professional organization for women in engineering.
Unidos Northwestern Latinx Coalition.
University Circle Community for university women and partners.
University Affinity Groups Main hub for all university-wide affinity groups.

Workplace Concerns

Offices and reporting tools available to staff who need guidance, support, or a place to raise concerns.

Offices and reporting channels available for guidance, conflict resolution, and support.
Office/Resource Description
Civil Rights & Title IX Handles discrimination and harassment issues.
Office of the Ombudsperson Confidential informal conflict resolution.
Report a Concern Submit issues related to policies or conduct.
Report an Incident Official channel for safety or misconduct reports.