Address Concerns

Stanford offers a wide variety of resources to help members of the University community address questions or issues that may influence your experience at Stanford.

Workplace concerns can take many forms and, when not addressed, can detract from your success and fulfillment as an employee. Take advantage of the many resources to assist you in understanding the policies and procedures at Stanford, or in resolving matters that may affect your success at Stanford.

Options to Report

• The first step in resolving workplace issues is usually a discussion with the supervisor or a representative from the local Human Resources office.
• Employees may also discuss any of their workplace concerns, including discrimination or harassment, with a member of University Human Resources, Employee & Labor Relations (UHR-ELR) at stanfordelr@stanford.edu or call 650-721-4272.
• Concerns regarding sexual harassment may also be reported to the SHARE Title IX Office at titleix@stanford.edu or 650-497-4955.
• Concerns may be submitted anonymously through the Ethics and Compliance Helpline.

A Note About Confidentiality

The resources above are available to assist employees, and the individuals representing these offices will handle your information with sensitivity and discretion. They will take reasonable steps to maintain confidentiality. However, Stanford supervisors, faculty, and administrators may have an obligation to report or follow up on certain workplace concerns, such as (but not limited to) sexual harassment, discrimination, and allegations of illegal activity.  

Report a Concern to UHR-ELR

​Additional Resources

Discussing your concerns with the offices below will NOT put the University on notice of the content of the communication, nor will it create a record of your concerns with the University.¹

• The University Ombuds and the School of Medicine Ombuds 
• Faculty Staff Help Center
• Dean’s Office for Religious and Spiritual Life

 ^{1 Unless under limited circumstances.  Please see each office’s website for further information regarding confidentiality.}