Human Resources

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    Important information about changes to paychecks

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

    Jan 3, 2013

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    Year in Review: Vanderbilt’s top stories, images, Tweets and shares of 2012

    The top news stories, Tweets, Facebook posts, photos and videos of the year. Read More

    Dec 17, 2012

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    Human Resources announces policy updates

    (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

    Dec 6, 2012

  • IRS announces 2013 retirement plan contribution limits

    IRS announces 2013 retirement plan contribution limits

    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

    Dec 3, 2012

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    New committee will increase veteran outreach for jobs at Vanderbilt

    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

    Nov 12, 2012

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    Open Enrollment ends at 11:59 p.m. on Oct. 31

    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

    Oct 29, 2012

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    Those keeping same benefits for 2013 still need to enroll

    Open Enrollment is your opportunity to elect the coverage that suits your needs for 2013. Like last year, this is an active enrollment, meaning all benefits-eligible employees need to enroll. Even if you plan to keep your same benefits, you still need to enroll to ensure you get the… Read More

    Oct 24, 2012

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    Remember to enroll for 2013 benefits

    All benefits-eligible employees need to enroll! Open Enrollment is happening now! It’s the one time each year to review your insurance and spending account coverage and make choices for the upcoming calendar year. The benefit elections you make begin Jan. 1, 2013 for the plan year and… Read More

    Oct 19, 2012

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    Enroll now for 2013 benefits

    It’s time to enroll! Open Enrollment started on Oct. 17 and continues through Oct. 31. This is your annual opportunity to elect benefits that fit your needs for 2013. Enrollment is active this year and all benefits-eligible employees need to enroll. Even if you’re keeping the same benefits, or… Read More

    Oct 17, 2012

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    Short-term disability requirements waived during Open Enrollment

    (iStockphoto) Short-term disability insurance (STDi) coverage provides income protection when you are unable to work for a short time period due to a covered injury or illness. In the past, employees may have been discouraged by the insurer’s requirement that new enrollees submit health information. This year, Vanderbilt has… Read More

    Oct 17, 2012

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    Open Enrollment begins at 8 a.m. on Oct. 17

    (iStockphoto) Open Enrollment for 2013 benefits is almost here! Once again, enrollment is active this year, which means all benefits-eligible employees need to make benefit elections from Oct. 17-31. Even if you already have the right coverage and don’t have any changes to make, you still need to enroll. Read More

    Oct 15, 2012

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    Open Enrollment allows employees to select benefits

    Open Enrollment, the annual opportunity for Vanderbilt staff and faculty to elect the coverage that best suits their needs, will take place Oct. 17-31. As it was last year, this is an active enrollment, which means that all benefits-eligible employees need to make benefits elections. Read More

    Oct 11, 2012

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    Explore the Open Enrollment website to learn about 2013 benefit options

    Open Enrollment, the annual opportunity to take charge of your benefits and elect the coverage that fits your needs for the coming year, is Oct. 17-31. This is an active enrollment, which means you need to enroll by 11:59 p.m. Oct. 31 to receive the benefits you want for… Read More

    Oct 10, 2012

  • Open Enrollment, your opportunity to elect benefits for 2013, is scheduled for Oct. 17-31.

    Open Enrollment is Oct. 17-31

    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

    Oct 4, 2012

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    Commodore Award winners named

    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

    Sep 28, 2012

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    Volunteers needed for disAbilty Mentoring Day

    Staff are invited to participate in disAbility Mentoring Day Oct. 17. (Photo courtesy of Vanderbilt Kennedy Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities) The Vanderbilt Kennedy Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities is seeking staff to mentor an individual with a disability through job shadowing on… Read More

    Sep 27, 2012

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    Open Enrollment is coming: Do you know your VUnetID and ePassword?

    (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

    Sep 27, 2012

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    HR website now features ‘live chat’

    Vanderbilt employees now have a new way to get their HR questions answered: live chat. (Vanderbilt) Vanderbilt employees now have another way to contact Human Resources: they can “live chat” with service representatives at the Employee Service Center. Live chat is available from… Read More

    Sep 20, 2012

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    Vanderbilt Health Affiliated Network serving more of Middle Tennessee

    VUMC and its affiliate medical centers have created a new health plan called the Vanderbilt Health Affiliated Network that will provide a broader spectrum of care for VU employees. (Vanderbilt) Vanderbilt University Medical Center and its affiliate medical centers — Maury Regional Medical Center, NorthCrest Medical Center and Williamson… Read More

    Sep 17, 2012

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    Family mass vaccination exercise set for Sept. 29

    Vanderbilt employees with children between 4 and 14 are being invited to participate in a free four-hour Family Mass Vaccination exercise on Saturday, Sept. 29, at Vanderbilt Health One Hundred Oaks. Read More

    Sep 13, 2012