MyVU HR News

Rhonda Laird, director of the Vanderbilt Child and Family Center, will discuss what to look for when exploring child care options at the next installment of Babies and You. The talk is scheduled from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19, in Light Hall, Room 411. Read More

The Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center invites you to join our personal training program in the new year. Available for one-hour or 30-minute training sessions, our trainers set up direct meetings with you to fit your schedule. Read More

The Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center and Health Plus present “Vandy Cooks: Simple and Delicious Meals with Executive Chef Bill Claypool” from noon to 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20, at the VRWC’s demonstration kitchen. Read More

To better protect your bank and pay information, and make it harder for others to change your information without your knowledge, the process to sign up for and update direct deposit of pay settings is changing. Read More

There is no one food, drink, pill, machine or program that is the key to achieving optimal health. A person’s overall daily routine is what is most important. Consider the Health Plus top 10 actions for working toward a healthier you in 2017. Read More

Weigh in the week prior to Thanksgiving (Nov. 9-23) and receive healthy holiday recipes and tips to help you celebrate good health. Return for a final weigh-in (Jan. 4-18) to see your results. Read More

Vanderbilt University’s Winter Break days count as holidays under the enhanced time off program announced in 2016, instead of as PTO, for non-union employees. As you return from the break, make sure your time is recorded properly. Read More

Vanderbilt University periodically reviews the investments offered by its Retirement Plan to ensure it continues to help you meet your retirement and financial goals, and that the plan offers a variety of options to fit different risk tolerance levels. Read More

Health & Wellness services—the Occupational Health Clinic, Work/Life Connections–EAP, and Health Plus—will be open over the holidays for Vanderbilt faculty and staff during adjusted hours of operation. Read More

While the outside temperatures may have been frightful, they didn’t stop VU employees from delighting in the décor, entertainment and, of course, gifts at VU’s annual giveaway Dec. 9. Read More

Vanderbilt’s learning management system, the Learning Exchange, will be unavailable after 5 p.m. Dec. 16 through Dec. 20. Read More

The words “holiday” and “stress” do not belong together. A holiday is supposed to be a time when a person gets some distance from day-to-day hassles. The reality is that even positive events can cause stress, and demands or changes in routine are often unavoidable. Read More

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 More

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 More

Thanks to a new mobile application called WalkWays, navigating Vanderbilt University Medical Center is now a bit easier. Read More

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 More

Did you know that Health Plus can bring its award-winning programs and services to your department? Read More

​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 More

“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 More

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 More