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.
Human Resources News
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June 26, 2020
Each month Human Resources provides an update on systemwide projects currently in process. The details of these projects are still being worked on and communication will also be sent to those directly impacted prior to the effective date of the change.
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Campus offices closed for Independence holiday
June 19, 2020
The University of Alaska will celebrate the Independence Day holiday, Thursday and Friday, July 2-3, during which all campus offices will be closed.
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Wellness program deadline is June 30
June 19, 2020
The deadline for the wellness program is June 30, 2020. This means that you still have about 2.5 months to complete the program requirements and earn your wellness rebate up to $600.
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Message from CHRO: Health and wellness resources
June 17, 2020
Dear °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±appColleagues, Lately we have observed and experienced many difficult issues in the world, our nation, and our university community. Things can seem even more difficult with the added isolation and uncertainty of remote work. I want to remind everyone about the variety of resources available to employees to help manage during hard times. °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±appoffers several levels of confidential services for those in need of behavioral health or mental health resources. Additionally, financial and family support services are offered at no cost to employees.
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°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±appperformance management reminder
June 17, 2020
This is a reminder that the June 30, 2020, deadline for staff performance evaluations is approaching. Supervisors are responsible for ensuring evaluations are completed for their team members. It is UA's goal that 100% of staff members receive an annual performance review.
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Message from CHRO: FY21 Compensation information
June 11, 2020
I would like to share updated information about compensation for University of Alaska employees. I thank you all for your hard work and dedication through these difficult times and your commitment to the university.
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Emotions and Your Money, a webinar hosted by VALIC
May 15, 2020
Considering the recent financial rollercoaster, it's understandable if your emotions are going along for the ride. To help you navigate today's volatile market conditions, we invite you to attend this timely webinar hosted by AIG Retirement Services for all University of Alaska employees.
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Supervisor Excellence and Leadership Skills Series
May 15, 2020
The University of Alaska's Employee Assistance Program through Deer Oaks is offering the Supervisor Excellence and Leadership series this year. These are a series of important topics designed to provide managers and supervisors with enhanced skills that can help them improve the morale, motivation and productivity of their employees. These series are available to all supervisors, managers and other interested employees. Please register through the links below (you can sign up for any or all of them). If you register and are unable to attend at the scheduled time, you'll receive a link to the recording.
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Reminder: Open Enrollment for FY21 Benefits is Underway
April 29, 2020
Open Enrollment is on for two more weeks! This is your annual opportunity to change your health plan, add or drop dependents, start a Flexible Spending Account (FSA), add or increase supplemental life insurance or enroll in accidental death and dismemberment insurance (AD&D). Remember, if you want to have an FSA in FY21, you have to re-enroll now.
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Options for behavioral health care
April 29, 2020
There may not be a roadmap for navigating your life, but there is help. The University of Alaska offers three options and price points for behavioral health care. Here's what you need to know: