Support is available for workplace concerns, including interpersonal relationships. Contact the Office of the Ombuds at either UPC (upcombuds@usc.edu) or HSC (hscombuds@usc.edu). More on USC’s ombuds services is available on USC Office of the Ombuds website

In addition, USC’s WorkWell Center provides an array of services to help you build a great team, as well, including departmental education and consultation. The WorkWell Center’s professional staff (who can be reached at 213-821-0800) are uniquely trained and experienced in guiding a wide range of matters pertaining to human relations. This help is offered to USC managers and other employees with supervisory roles and responsibilities, and includes: 

  • Help dealing with troubled employees or challenging co-workers 
  • Consultation and training on substance abuse and mental health problems in the workplace 
  • Conflict management 
  • Coaching for improved management and leadership effectiveness 
  • Critical incident response 
  • Addressing departmental change, stress and workgroup dynamics 
  • Group facilitation 
  • Staff development/in-service education 
  • Facilitating employee referrals to employee assistance 

For more information on specific topics, please visit the following sub-pages.