MyVU HR News

All of the free Employee Celebration tickets for the Jan. 24 women’s basketball game have been allotted, but you may not be out of luck: Any unclaimed tickets will be available on a first-come, first-served basis beginning at 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24… Read More

Even with the American Taxpayer Relief Act, you will see more taxes deducted from your paycheck starting in January 2013. Read More

(Vanderbilt University) Several Human Resources policies have been revised, and the changes are effective today, Dec. 6, 2012. The revised policies include: FMLA and TMLA, Non-FMLA Medical Leave, Performance Accountability and Commitment, Progressive Discipline, Work Related Accident and Return to Work… Read More

You may want to change your contribution (iStockphoto) Each year, the IRS adjusts the limits for retirement plan contributions to reflect price and wage inflation. For 2013, the calendar year limits are: Individuals can contribute up to $17,500. Employees age 50 or older can… Read More

Talent Acquisition Consultant John Carr meets with a service member at the recent Paychecks for Patriots job fair in Nashville (Janet Rachel/Vanderbilt) With the start of 2013, Vanderbilt’s Talent Acquisition team will be reaching out to more veterans and military spouses. This move is a result of a new… Read More

To take advantage of a special holiday discount at Loews Vanderbilt, visit www.loewshotels.com/en/specials/vand. Loews Vanderbilt Hotel is offering the Vanderbilt community a special rate during renovation this holiday season. The offer is good from Nov. 26, 2012 to Feb. 28, 2013 and includes the following:… Read More

To express its gratitude for Vanderbilt’s support, Nashville Ballet is offering discounted tickets to see the holiday classic Nashville’s Nutcracker. Now through Nov. 30, save $12 on tickets to any performance of Nashville’s Nutcracker with this link.  … Read More

Health Plus invites you to control the typical holiday weight gain by taking the yearly Hold the Stuffing challenge. Weigh-in at one of the Hold the Stuffing weigh-in stations Nov. 12-17 and again in early January. Participants will receive tips for success, and those who maintain their weight (OK,… Read More

(Vanderbilt University) Join Vanderbilt senior leaders for walks starting at five campus locations and ending at Health Plus atop Kensington Garage, where healthy refreshments, music and activities designed to promote physical activity will be available. The Senior Leader Walk is scheduled from 11:45 a.m. to 12:30… Read More

Open Enrollment, the annual opportunity for benefits-eligible employees to choose their benefits and elect the coverage that fits their needs for the coming year, ends at 11:59 p.m. Oct. 31. These last days are the only remaining time to review your insurance and spending account coverage and… Read More

Vanderbilt University and Medical Center faculty, staff, students and volunteers will once again have the opportunity to be part of a mass flu vaccination plan that last year more than doubled the current world record for the total number of vaccinations given in an eight-hour period. Read More

Open Enrollment, your opportunity to elect benefits for 2013, is scheduled for Oct. 17-31. Open Enrollment is your opportunity to elect the benefits that suit your needs for 2013. This year’s Open Enrollment is Oct. 17-31, and during that time you will select (or waive) the following… Read More

Commodore Award winners Rebecca Pride (left) and Tonya Mills (right) where honored by Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos. (Anne Rayner/Vanderbilt) The annual Commodore Award is a presented by the Chancellor each fall, and this year’s recipients were Rebecca Pride, a registered nurse in Perioperative Services, and Tonya Mills,… Read More

(iStockphoto) Open Enrollment for 2013 benefits is Oct. 17-31. This is an active enrollment, and all benefits-eligible employees need to enroll. When you enroll, you will need your VUnetID and ePassword. Please check that you know your VUnetID and ePassword before Open Enrollment begins. If you have… Read More