Below you will find HR News for university employees including training, benefits, compensation, payroll, and other news of importance. For news specific to °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±appBenefits including archived news, please see our Benefits News site.

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    2021 Holiday Schedule

    January 08, 2021

    The University of Alaska observes 12 paid holidays a year. Here are the dates for 2021.

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    New information on W4

    January 08, 2021

    Starting in 2021 University of Alaska employees will be able to make changes to their W4 tax withholdings online.

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    °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±app Test Kits for Biometric Screening

    December 19, 2020

    A new opportunity to perform biometric screening from the comfort of your own home.

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    New online W4

    December 19, 2020

    An announcement on the new online W4.

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    Spring 2021 HR Topic Series

    December 19, 2020

    °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±appHuman Resources Labor and Employee Engagement will resume its Topic Series this spring. The series is a platform for provoking thoughtful and meaningful discussions between °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±appemployees. It operates similar to a book club. You can view topics and sign up for each discussion through the new °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±appHuman Resources training and development webpage.

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    Most °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±appoffices to close for winter break

    December 19, 2020

    Most offices at the University of Alaska will be closed for the winter break, Dec. 24, 2020, through Jan. 1, 2021. Many offices will also be closed or have reduced hours from Dec. 21-23.

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    Maintain Don't Gain Challenge

    December 04, 2020

    This is just a reminder that if you haven't registered for the Maintain Don't Gain challenge yet, it's not too late. You can still register and participate to earn a point toward your FY22 wellness rebate up to $600 and the high point raffle.

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    Performance Management Training sessions open for registration

    December 04, 2020

    University of Alaska staff and supervisors are encouraged to begin the staff performance evaluation process.

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    Supervising for Success Training Series continues through December

    December 04, 2020

    A new training series on effective employee management and supervisor responsibilities from °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±appHuman Resources began in November and two training modules remain and are open for registration.

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    Supervising for Success Training Series

    November 21, 2020

    A new training series on effective employee management and supervisor responsibilities from °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±appHuman Resources begins in November.