Hr-announcements

Join Fidelity for a virtual workshop, "Discover the Potential of Your HSA," on Thursday, Jan. 30, at 5 p.m. Learn the benefits of saving and investing money in your health savings account to help you prepare for medical expenses now and in retirement. Read More

The Go for the Gold program can help you achieve a healthier and more productive life by identifying health risks and encouraging you to take action to reduce those risks. Read More

Navitus, Vanderbilt University’s prescription benefit vendor, has a new convenient mobile app to help you get the most out of your pharmacy benefits. Read More

More than 2,800 Vanderbilt faculty and staff members stopped by E. Bronson Ingram College on Dec. 20 for the annual “Turkey Toss” Employee Appreciation event. Read More

The 2020 Form W-4, “Employee’s Withholding Certificate,” is very different from previous versions due to the federal tax law changes that took place in 2018. Certain employees will be required to use the new form: those hired in 2020, and anyone who makes withholding changes during 2020. Read More

Vanderbilt’s Human Resources office will be closed from Monday, Dec. 23, through Wednesday, Jan. 1, and will reopen on Thursday, Jan. 2. Read More

Biweekly employees and student workers are strongly encouraged to submit their time cards, and their managers are encouraged to approve those time cards, as soon as work is completed on Friday, Dec. 20, unless the employee will be working over the weekend or during the Winter Break. Read More

Vanderbilt University offers Travel Assistance to employees who are currently enrolled in accidental death and dismemberment insurance. This service offers you and your dependents medical, travel, legal and financial assistance services 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, worldwide. Read More

As the end of the year approaches, the payroll department encourages you to review your personal information to ensure your W-2 will be accurate. Log in to Oracle by Jan. 3 to ensure your data is up to date. Read More

Tomorrow is the most Thankful Thursday of all. Enjoy your time off tomorrow, as Vanderbilt says "thank you" for all of your contributions and support. Read More

Vanderbilt University’s 2019 Turkey Toss is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 20, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The event for university employees will be held in a new location this year: the E. Bronson Ingram College Dining Hall. Read More

Looking for more ways to engage your employees? Why not try a movable feast? On Nov. 19, the Baker Building hosted its annual Movable Feast, with every office in the building providing a different course and hosting a fun game. Read More

Make sure you have a plan in place to protect your loved ones when you’re gone. All benefits-eligible employees have access to MetLife’s basic self-serve online will preparation service, WillsCenter.com. Read More

Join Employee Appreciation as we make each Thursday in November a “Thankful Thursday.” During meetings this week, save a few minutes for team members to share a quick appreciation. Read More

Join Employee Appreciation as we make each Thursday in November a “Thankful Thursday.” Consider that someone special in your work life who's always there for you, and send them a handwritten thank you note expressing your gratitude. Read More

Erik Smetana, executive director for compensation and talent in Vanderbilt Human Capital and Business Services, has been named chair of the finance committee of the national Higher Education Recruitment Consortium, the goal of which is to promote equity and excellence in the higher education space by advancing the ability of member institutions to recruit and retain the most diverse and talented faculty and staff. Read More

This week’s “Thankful Thursday” theme was gratitude. HR celebrated its employees with cake. Look for more “Thankful Thursday” exercises in upcoming Wednesday editions of MyVU. Read More

The Caregiver Support Group meets on the second Wednesday of every month and offers a safe place to discuss the stresses, challenges and rewards of providing care for a loved one. Read More

Join Employee Appreciation as we make each Thursday in November a “Thankful Thursday.” Take time out of your week to reflect on and highlight the positive moments or people you experienced within the past seven days. Read More

Have you made your 2020 benefits elections? Open Enrollment is open through 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 31. All benefits-eligible faculty and staff are required to make an active plan selection for 2020 coverage. Read More