MyVU HR News

All fully benefits-eligible faculty and staff will be required to make an active plan selection during Open Enrollment for 2024 benefits coverage. Watch for communications from VU Human Resources between now and the Open Enrollment period, which is Oct. 16–27. Read More

Aspiring LeadeReads is HR Employee Learning & Engagement’s professional development book club series, and we invite you to join us for our Fall 2023 read: No Hard Feelings: The Secret Power of Embracing Emotions at Work. Read More

Depression is a mental health condition marked by long-lasting sadness and lack of interest in activities. People experiencing depression may find it harder to do daily tasks and connect with others. Talking about depression may not feel comfortable, but depression is common and treatable. If you want help connecting with a mental health expert, Lyra can assist you through your Vanderbilt employee benefits. Read More

This time of year is a great moment to regroup, find your focus and adopt some healthy habits for your body and mind. Virgin Pulse, Vanderbilt’s wellness platform, can help you make the most of the autumn months by encouraging healthy habit change while earning Pulse Cash rewards.  Read More

Stuff You Should Know is a recurring meeting series available to all staff who want to learn about various aspects of Vanderbilt’s administrative enterprise. The next session will be held virtually on Friday, Sept. 22, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., and will discuss what goes into the fringe benefits rate and the rate setting process. Read More

Did you know that health care costs in the United States are among the highest in the world? Healthcare Bluebook is an online price comparison tool that ranks health care providers in a given geographical area by quality and affordability. Play Bluebook Trivia to test your knowledge and learn how you can use the online tool to find the best provider in your area for hundreds of procedures. Read More

The CliftonStrengths assessment is a tool that provides insight into your natural recurring talents and abilities. In this session, we will provide you with an opportunity to complete the assessment to unlock your "Top Five Talent Themes" and explore how they impact your work. Read More

Enhancing the Leader in You is designed to highlight the natural leadership characteristics many employees may already possess. The workshop will focus on what those characteristics look like and how to lead from where you are. It will also emphasize ways leaders by title can support employees in honing their leadership skills in their current roles. Read More

The HR Employee Learning and Engagement team invites all employees to participate in virtual, in-person and self-paced learning experiences as part of the fall series.   Read More

The Vanderbilt Staff Mentorship program helps employees connect and learn from each other. All eligible staff members can serve as a mentor, mentee or both. New and returning participants must submit applications by Sept. 27.  Read More

VLE is designed to develop key leadership skills and competencies for staff members who serve in a leadership role or have an interest in pursuing one within the university.  Sessions take place from 1:30–3:30 p.m on select Wednesdays from October 2023 through May 2024. Participants are expected to attend each session.  Read More

Join HR Employee Learning and Engagement for our next Conversation Circle, a series for managers and leaders, on Sept. 14 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Read More

As a thank you for your service and dedication to Vanderbilt University, Human Resources invites employees and their guests to attend the Vanderbilt vs. Missouri football game. Tickets are free for university employees and their guests, but they must be reserved in advance and will will be first come, first served. Employees will also receive a free concessions voucher for each ticketed person in attendance at the game. Read More

Online training is now available for the UKG Ready (Kronos) timekeeping system in Oracle Cloud. Approximately 4,200 Vanderbilt staff and student workers are now actively using this system to record their timesheets after its launch on Aug. 6. Read More

Whether you are a high-level administrator, people manager or individual contributor, building your coaching skills can enhance your communication, performance and success—and that of your team members, whether they report to you or work with you. Read More

Open Enrollment is the annual opportunity to choose the benefits that best meet the needs of you and your family. All benefits-eligible employees must complete Open Enrollment for calendar year 2024. Read More

Virgin Pulse, Vanderbilt’s online well-being and coaching platform, offers personalized resources to help families kick-start healthy habits. Read More

As part of the Central Utilities Initiative, pits for the installation of underground utilities will be dug near the intersection of 25th Avenue and Vanderbilt Place. Work will occur from Aug. 21 until early September and affect vehicle, pedestrian and bicycle routes in the area.  Read More

Abenity, a leader in the employee engagement and loyalty field, provides a central online location for faculty and staff to discover savings and perks. The contract has been extended to July 2024. Read More

Self-care is an essential tool for mental and physical endurance and is a topic discussed in many spaces and places in society. Intentionally attending to the mental, physical and emotional needs of oneself can serve as a radical declaration that our bodies and minds are made on purpose and with purpose and do not exist solely for use and consumption. Read More