MyVU HR News
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Check your weight and blood pressure with Higi
Understanding and tracking your weight and blood pressure is an important part of wellness. A record of readings taken over time can provide you and your health care provider with a clearer picture of your numbers. Read MoreDec 7, 2016
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Babies and You: ‘Caring for your family and yourself’
Rosette Chakkalakal, assistant professor of medicine, will present “Caring for Your Family Means Caring for Yourself,” on Thursday, Dec. 15. The latest installment of Babies and You is scheduled from noon to 1 p.m. in Light Hall, Room 411. Read MoreDec 7, 2016
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Lost in VUMC? The new WalkWays app can help with that
Thanks to a new mobile application called WalkWays, navigating Vanderbilt University Medical Center is now a bit easier. Read MoreNov 30, 2016
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Direct deposit of pay becomes mandatory for VU employees in 2017
Beginning Jan. 1, all non-union VU employees (including faculty, staff, post-docs, temps and student workers) will need to enroll in direct deposit of their pay. This requirement is intended to make our payroll process more efficient for both employees and Vanderbilt. Read MoreNov 30, 2016
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Health Plus comes to you
Did you know that Health Plus can bring its award-winning programs and services to your department? Read MoreNov 30, 2016
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Wellcast: What is EAP, anyway?
Does Work/Life Connections-EAP provide long-term counseling? Who can use the EAP benefit? Hear answers to these questions and more as key features of this Health and Wellness benefit for Vanderbilt employees are discussed. Read MoreNov 29, 2016
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Vandy Cooks: Holiday bread making workshop Dec. 9
“Holiday Bread Making Workshop” with registered dietitians Marilyn Holmes, Melinda Mahoney and Marissa Wertheimer will be held from noon to 1 p.m. in the VRWC demonstration kitchen. Read MoreNov 29, 2016
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Is it time for in-home care assistance? Find out Dec. 7
Family members who do not live near elderly loved ones often come home to find living situations have changed since their previous visit. Amy Walter, a licensed master social worker with Senior Helpers, will provide resources to help you assess your loved one’s self-sufficiency to remain in the home. Read MoreNov 23, 2016
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Some campus services available during upcoming holidays
While most areas of campus will close for the upcoming Thanksgiving and winter holidays, some departments will offer limited service for students and employees who will be on campus during these times. Read MoreNov 18, 2016
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Get help with the holiday blues from Vanderbilt EAP, benefit providers
The holidays can be a difficult time, but VU’s benefit providers and Work/Life Connections-EAP, also known as the Employee Assistance Program, can help. Read MoreNov 16, 2016
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Coping with reactions to the 2016 election
Reactions to the 2016 election process and its outcome cover a broad range of opinions, thoughts and emotions. The following tips may help reduce stress and allow you to clear space in order to address your own response to recent events. Read MoreNov 15, 2016
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Recording time for Thanksgiving holiday
The upcoming Thanksgiving holiday is the first to take place since VU’s enhanced PTO program took effect. Staff taking these days off should record the time as “Holiday,” not PTO. Read MoreNov 14, 2016
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‘Caring for the Caregiver’ Nov. 16
On Nov. 16, Tabitha Satterfield with the Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability will offer tools to help caregivers learn to care for themselves so they can effectively care for their loved ones. Read MoreNov 3, 2016
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Hold the Stuffing challenge begins Nov. 9
Celebrate good health this holiday season with the Health Plus Hold the Stuffing challenge. Read MoreNov 2, 2016
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Retirement plan voluntary contribution limits remain the same in 2017
Each year, the Internal Revenue Service reviews the limits for retirement plan contributions and makes necessary adjustments to reflect price and wage inflation. For the 2017 calendar year, the voluntary limits will remain the same. Read MoreNov 1, 2016
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Reminder: Open Enrollment ends Oct. 31
Open Enrollment, your annual opportunity to choose or update the benefit options that best meet your and your family’s needs for 2017, ends Monday. Have you enrolled yet? Read MoreOct 26, 2016
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Open Enrollment is underway; Health & Benefits Fair scheduled for Wednesday
If you need help enrolling or don’t have access to a computer, you have three options: stop by the Health & Benefits Fair, attend the final enrollment lab, or visit Human Resources on the 10th floor of the Baker Building. Read MoreOct 20, 2016
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Open Enrollment has begun
Open Enrollment is your annual opportunity to choose or update the benefit options that best meet your and your family’s needs for 2017. If you need help with Open Enrollment, stop by the Health & Benefits Fair, attend an enrollment lab, or contact Human Resources. Read MoreOct 18, 2016
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Addressing cancer: Resources for employees and supervisors
It is important to be aware of resources for those touched by cancer in our workplace. Read MoreOct 17, 2016
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Open Enrollment: Learn more about it from Mr. C
Open Enrollment for Vanderbilt benefits begins today. Learn more about it from Mr. C. Read MoreOct 17, 2016