Hr-highlights

In her current role, Krystal Clark seeks to make Vanderbilt a better workplace for the university’s more than 9,000 faculty and staff. Read More

Join HR Employee Learning and Engagement for the next installment in its Thought Leader Series. “Neurodiversity in the Workplace” with David Caudel, associate director of the Frist Center for Autism and Innovation, will be on Thursday, April 14, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. via Zoom. Read More

Human Resources is offering another round of “Compliance Fundamentals” for university leaders. These modules are intended for leaders who have staff reporting to them as well as for administrative officers and administrative managers. Read More

Vanderbilt University is offering faculty and staff a chance to enjoy the “suite life” at Bridgestone Arena in April. Full-time and part-time benefits-eligible faculty and staff may enter to win two tickets to a number of upcoming events. Read More

Employees recently hired or promoted to the role of supervisor or manager are invited to participate in New Leader Orientation. Read More

Join HR Employee Learning and Engagement on Tuesday, March 29, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. for “What Is Employee Engagement, and Why Does It Matter?” Read More

Human Resources’ Employee Learning and Engagement and Vanderbilt Work/Life Connections will present “A Microlearning Series on Positive Psychology: Final Experience and Savoring” on Monday, April 11, from 11:30 a.m. to noon CT. Read More

Join HR Employee Learning and Engagement on Thursday, March 24, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. for “CliftonStrengths for VU Employees.” Read More

In this talk, Dr. Terako Amison, a staff psychiatrist with Vanderbilt Work/Life Connections, will discuss some of the impacts that psychological distress can have on the manifestation of physical illness. Read More

Join HR Employee Learning and Engagement on Tuesday, March 22, from 11 a.m. to noon for “Perspective Taking: Expanding Beyond Your Viewpoint.” Read More

“Sundowners” affects the elderly and those in the early or advanced stages of dementia. It is a state of confusion and disorientation that typically occurs in the late afternoon and early evening. Amy Walters, a case manager with Senior Helpers, will define sundowners, explain who it affects, and common behaviors and care strategies. Read More

Conversation Circles, a series for managers and leaders, creates an intentional space where supervisors, managers and leaders can share and discuss insights and best practices while building their peer networks. Read More

Human Resources’ Employee Learning and Engagement and Vanderbilt Work/Life Connections will present “A Microlearning Series on Positive Psychology: Self-compassion” on Monday, Feb. 28, from 11:30 a.m. to noon CT. Read More

Human Resources’ Employee Learning and Engagement and Vanderbilt Work/Life Connections will present “A Microlearning Series on Positive Psychology: Connectedness” on Monday, Feb. 21, from 11:30 a.m. to noon CT. Read More

Form 1095-C allows the Internal Revenue Service to confirm Vanderbilt’s compliance with the coverage and affordability provisions of the Affordable Care Act and assists VU employees in preparing for 2021 tax return filing. Every employee of Vanderbilt University who is eligible for insurance coverage should receive a 1095-C. Read More

Human Resources’ Employee Learning and Engagement and Vanderbilt Work/Life Connections will present “A Microlearning Series on Positive Psychology: Mindfulness” on Monday, Feb. 14, from 11:30 a.m. to noon CT. Read More

The HR Employee Learning and Engagement team invites you to engage in a live virtual learning experience designed exclusively for the Vanderbilt community and led by the ELE team. Read More

Tom Starling from Mental Health America will discuss burnout, compassion fatigue and coping skills that you can share with colleagues and family members in an online talk on Thursday, Feb. 17, from 1 to 1:30 p.m. CT. Read More

Join Dana Hentschel, outreach coordinator with Takacs McGinnis Elder Care Law, PLLC, as she describes the difference between normal aging and not normal aging, how a person’s brain changes with Alzheimer’s disease, and tools to better communicate with someone experiencing brain change. Read More

To help employees avoid taxes and penalties, Vanderbilt University Human Resources collects information each spring regarding contributions made to outside retirement plans to help ensure employees don’t exceed IRS limits. Read More