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Human Resources

Compensation Packages Ready for Employees

A summary of each employee’s compensation package is now available in Banner Self-Serve, according to Nicole Bresnahan, human resources. This personalized total compensation statement identifies direct and indirect compensation, and is intended to give a summary of the value of the benefits employees receive. The Total Comp Statement can be found by going to Employee> […]

Last Lunch & Learn for Spring 2016

The next and last Lunch and Learn session for spring 2016 will take place on Tuesday, March 15 at noon in the Library conference room, no. 222. Lisa Mitchell, from Cascade Centers, will present “Caring for Elderly Parents.” She will focus on understanding the needs of, and caring for, elderly parents. Coping with the demands […]

It’s Just Like TIAA-CREF, But Without The CREF

Employees may notice that TIAA-CREF looks a little different. They will be rolling out a new website in the next few weeks and are shortening their name to TIAA. The UP human resources team, which works closely with TIAA-CREF, assures employees here will be no changes to retirement accounts. More information can be found on […]

Lunch & Learn Session: Balancing Work and Family

The next Lunch & Learn session will take place on Tuesday, February 23, when Linnea Miller presents “Balancing Work and Family” at noon in Clark Library Room 222. Refreshments will be provided. In today’s busy society, balancing work, life, and family is a common challenge. The stress this creates can be detrimental to an individual’s […]

TIAA-CREF Counselor On Campus in Feb., March, April

Patrick Egan, a TIAA-CREF investment counselor, will be on campus for individual financial counseling sessions with University employees on the following dates: February 17, Orrico Hall rm. 101 March 17, Orrico Hall rm. 101 April 12, 13, & 14, Orrico Hall rm. 101 These sessions are available to any employee and appointments can be made […]

Lunch, Learn, Lose Weight

The first Lunch & Learn session for 2016 will take place on Wednesday, January 6, from noon to 1 p.m., in Room 222 of the Clark Library. A representative from Kaiser Permanente will present “Losing Weight the Healthy Way.” All employees are welcome to attend. For more information contact human resources at hr@up.edu.

Staff Holiday Luncheon, Dec. 21

All staff members are invited to the University’s 2015 holiday party, which will take place on Monday, December 21, in the Bauccio Commons. The social will begin at 11:30 a.m., with seating at 12:15 p.m., and the program begins at 12:45 p.m. The party will feature a holiday selection of fare from Bon Appetit’s food […]

Open Enrollment Ends Tuesday, Dec. 1

Tuesday, December 1 is the final day for employees to submit information for 2016 health care benefits. The Open Enrollment Tool and the FSA Enrollment Form are available on the HR website. To access these resources, visit up.edu/hr. You must confirm or change your healthcare coverage by selecting “Open Enrollment Tool.” When you access the […]