April 2 – Look for the biennial HR survey email University of Utah HR would like to notify main campus employees of a survey request hitting inboxes Tuesday, April 3, 2018. The survey is intended to assess employee opinions regarding job satisfaction, staff benefits, and other related topics. It’s important to hear from you. These […]
Read MoreIndividual Retirement Planning Sessions Our Utah Retirement Systems representative will be conducting individual retirement planning sessions for employees who are enrolled in URS. Sessions will be held in the Red Rock conference room of the Annex on Feb. 22 and March 16, 2018. You can register on URS.org by clicking on the Education tab, and […]
Read MoreWorkers Compensation Injuries in 2017 Each year, the university is required to report certain work-related injuries and illnesses to OSHA. Copies of the summary report will be posted throughout the university from Feb. 1 through April 30. During 2017, the university experienced significantly reduced injury costs and only had four injuries that resulted in the […]
Read MoreCall for nominations, Linda K. Amos Award By Presidential Commission on the Status of Women, Linda K. Amos Subcommittee Nominations are being sought to recognizes an individual staff or faculty member who has selflessly given time and energy to improve the educational and/or working environment for women at the university. The nominee should represent the […]
Read MoreWatch Your Retirement Savings GROW To-Do List: Take action now – log in to UBenefits at apps.utah.edu/ubenefits to make or increase your election Meet with a financial consultant from Fidelity Investments or TIAA to discuss your retirement savings strategy (available at no cost to U employees) The University of Utah has two supplemental retirement plans. […]
Read MoreCampaign for our Community Spotlight Individuals feel good when they support philanthropic causes. It increases work productivity, instills a sense of community in the workplace and assists non-profits to achieving their goals. We also support causes where there is a connection to something personal in our lives. The University of Utah’s 2018 Campaign for our Community […]
Read MoreBy Chris Bone, director of Employee Relations “Employee Appreciation Day (our beloved EAD) carries much tradition here at the University of Utah. Every year, EAD brings all employees together in one place at one time and allows the University to express sincere thanks, for all of the tremendous work being done at our institution. Custodians, […]
Read MoreStaff Excellence Awards By Jess Hampton, human resource administrative manager. Congratulations to all 24 District Staff Excellence nominees who received recognition at their district level and joined us for the luncheon. From this pool, eight were honored as University Staff Excellence Awardees. Each receiving a plaque & cash award from the U. The Human Resource […]
Read MoreWellU Requirements to Complete Now The requirements for participation during the next plan year have been released. See the HR webpage here for requirements and eligible wellness activities. Fifty-two percent of employees enrolled in the University’s Health Care Plan completed the requirements to participate in the WellU wellness program this year. To save $480 on your […]
Read MoreNational Retirement Security Week Presentations Human Resources will be hosting a week of presentations related to retirement preparation again this year. Whether you are just beginning your career, mid-career or nearing retirement, we have a session for you. Review the session schedule to find presentations that interest you. Flu Shots at RedMed Did you miss […]
Read MoreEmployee Appreciation Day is Thursday, Sept. 28, 2017, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Rice-Eccles Stadium.
Read MoreProud of the College of Social Work A couple years ago, faculty and staff at the College of Social Work decided to add a new service component to their annual holiday party — a food drive on behalf of the Feed U Food Pantry. They packed large boxes of their donated beans, soup, pasta, tuna, […]
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