​Your career at Brown is full of possibilities. Whether you’re building new skills, exploring different paths or preparing for your next step, there are opportunities to grow at every stage. Learning, Development & Engagement (LDE) is here to support that journey with programs, courses and resources designed to help you move forward with purpose.

Brown University celebrates the dedication, talent and impact of its staff through a series of community-centered programs that recognize achievements, foster connection and support ongoing growth. Across campus, these opportunities bring colleagues together to honor milestones, build relationships and engage in meaningful professional and personal development throughout the year.

Alternative Work Assignments (AWAs) provide flexible work arrangements that support both University operational needs and employee work-life balance.

Performance management is a collaborative partnership between managers and staff. The annual performance evaluation process is a key component of this partnership, providing a structured and consistent way to share meaningful feedback, align on priorities and support every staff member’s professional development.

Compensation at Brown is designed to be externally competitive and internally equitable, supporting the ability to recruit, engage and retain a high-performing and diverse workforce. UHR uses organizational data, internal salary information and external market data to guide this work.

Brown University’s Code of Conduct reflects the institution’s commitment to integrity, honesty and fairness. It serves as a shared statement of both individual and collective responsibility, guiding members of the Brown community in making ethical, professional and lawful decisions in their daily work and long-term actions.

The UHR Employee and Labor Relations team leads the negotiation and administration of the University’s collective bargaining agreements, ensuring compliance and fostering productive relationships with union partners. The team also provides day-to-day guidance to unionized departments, sets labor relations policy and trains managers and supervisors who work with union-represented employees.

Employees leave Brown University for many reasons, including new career opportunities, continued education, relocation or retirement. This page outlines key steps to help ensure a smooth and compliant transition.