hr-highlights
Employee Engagement: Baker Building’s Movable Feast
Nov. 22, 2019—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.
Benefit spotlight: Will preparation
Nov. 20, 2019—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.
Thankful Thursday: Showing appreciation
Nov. 20, 2019—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.
Thankful Thursday: Expressing gratitude
Nov. 12, 2019—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.
Smetana named to executive governing board of Higher Education Recruitment Consortium
Nov. 11, 2019—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.
Human Resources celebrates Thankful Thursday
Nov. 8, 2019—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.
Caregiver Support Group meets Nov. 13
Nov. 5, 2019—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.
Thankful Thursday: Reflect on the positive
Nov. 5, 2019—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.
Open Enrollment ends tomorrow
Oct. 30, 2019—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.
Open Enrollment ends Oct. 31; all benefits-eligible employees must enroll
Oct. 25, 2019—Open Enrollment is open now 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.
Save money by enrolling in FSAs during Open Enrollment
Oct. 24, 2019—To have a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) in 2020, you must elect it during Open Enrollment. FSAs save you money by allowing you to use pretax dollars to pay for qualifying expenses.
Changes to short-term disability coverage for 2020
Oct. 22, 2019—Vanderbilt announces changes to short-term disability (STD) coverage for 2020.