MyVU HR News
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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
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Need help with Open Enrollment? Here are some tips
Lots of help with Open Enrollment is available to you. Mr. C shares some tips to get you started. Read MoreOct 17, 2016
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How to handle different Open Enrollment periods
If you have a spouse who works for another employer that also offers benefits, including Vanderbilt University Medical Center, you should carefully consider the option that works best for your family. Read MoreOct 13, 2016
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Don’t get fooled by fake Open Enrollment emails
To protect you from possible efforts by bad guys to try to use the Benefits Open Enrollment period to steal your personal information, HR is taking some preventive measures. Have your VUnetID and password ready. Read MoreOct 13, 2016
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Save money by enrolling in FSAs during Open Enrollment
Fully benefits-eligible employees can fund two different types of flexible spending accounts, or FSAs: a health care FSA and a dependent day care FSA. FSAs save you money by allowing you to use pretax dollars to pay for qualifying expenses. Read MoreOct 13, 2016
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Annual retirement plan participant fee disclosure to be distributed Oct. 12
On Oct. 12, Fidelity began sending the government-required retirement plan participant fee disclosure to employees who are eligible to participate in the Vanderbilt University 403(b) Retirement Plan. You do not need to take any action. The disclosure is for your information only. Read MoreOct 12, 2016
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Learn to make the most out of Social Security at Fidelity luncheon in November
If you’re nearing retirement, R.S.V.P. today to attend a special luncheon session for Vanderbilt University employees to learn about Social Security and how it can fit into your retirement plan. Read MoreOct 7, 2016
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Vanderbilt couples have options for health coverage
If both you and your spouse work at Vanderbilt University, you have options when choosing your benefits during Open Enrollment. Read MoreOct 6, 2016
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Babies and You: ‘Choosing a Pediatrician’ Oct. 20
Health Plus presents the next installment of its Babies and You series, "Choosing a Pediatrician," with Dr. Rachel Mace on Oct. 20. Read MoreOct 6, 2016