Human Resources

This time of year is a great moment to regroup, find your focus and adopt some healthy habits for your body and mind. Virgin Pulse, Vanderbilt’s wellness platform, can help you make the most of the autumn months by encouraging healthy habit change while earning Pulse Cash rewards.  Read More

Did you know that health care costs in the United States are among the highest in the world? Healthcare Bluebook is an online price comparison tool that ranks health care providers in a given geographical area by quality and affordability. Play Bluebook Trivia to test your knowledge and learn how you can use the online tool to find the best provider in your area for hundreds of procedures. Read More

The CliftonStrengths assessment is a tool that provides insight into your natural recurring talents and abilities. In this session, we will provide you with an opportunity to complete the assessment to unlock your "Top Five Talent Themes" and explore how they impact your work. Read More

VLE is designed to develop key leadership skills and competencies for staff members who serve in a leadership role or have an interest in pursuing one within the university.  Sessions take place from 1:30–3:30 p.m on select Wednesdays from October 2023 through May 2024. Participants are expected to attend each session.  Read More

As a thank you for your service and dedication to Vanderbilt University, Human Resources invites employees and their guests to attend the Vanderbilt vs. Missouri football game. Tickets are free for university employees and their guests, but they must be reserved in advance and will will be first come, first served. Employees will also receive a free concessions voucher for each ticketed person in attendance at the game. Read More

The guidelines aim to help staff understand the possibilities and be familiar with best practices when using AI tools.   Read More

Online training is now available for the UKG Ready (Kronos) timekeeping system in Oracle Cloud. Approximately 4,200 Vanderbilt staff and student workers are now actively using this system to record their timesheets after its launch on Aug. 6. Read More

Recognizing the vast and qualified talent pipeline that former service members represent, Vanderbilt University has become an official SkillBridge program partner with the U.S. Department of Defense. Read More

When you’re feeling sick or injured, there are several places you can go for medical care: a doctor’s office, an urgent care center, a retail health clinic or the emergency room. Here’s a quick guide to help you know where to go based on the urgency of your ailment. Read More

Open Enrollment is the annual opportunity to choose the benefits that best meet the needs of you and your family. All benefits-eligible employees must complete Open Enrollment for calendar year 2024. Read More

Virgin Pulse, Vanderbilt’s online well-being and coaching platform, offers personalized resources to help families kick-start healthy habits. Read More

Abenity, a leader in the employee engagement and loyalty field, provides a central online location for faculty and staff to discover savings and perks. The contract has been extended to July 2024. Read More

The cross-functional team from Human Resources, VUIT and Payroll has worked to create a seamless transition to the new system from Oracle Cloud. Online training is now available for biweekly employees, managers and human capital management specialists. Read More

The awards recognize the many contributions of university staff to Vanderbilt’s core goals and mission. The winners of each award will be announced at the fourth annual Fall Staff Assembly, scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 21, at 3:30 p.m. Read More

HR Employee Learning & Engagement invites you to the next session in their Career Growth Series – Networking 101, from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. on July 13. If you want some tips and tricks on how to create and maintain connections (internally and externally), this workshop is for you.  Read More

Vanderbilt University is doubling down on its investments in its staff with the launch of an international search for a new vice chancellor for people, culture and belonging. This expanded role will bring together key operational activities that impact the staff experience, including hiring, staff development, equal opportunity and access, health and wellness programs and belonging initiatives.   Read More

A university-wide working group has begun a comprehensive review of Vanderbilt’s emergency preparedness, particularly in response to an active shooter scenario. The group is also evaluating and supporting near-term and longer-term security enhancement solutions. Read More

The EdAssist portal is now available for submitting fall 2023 tuition benefit applications, including dependent tuition applications. You can find the EdAssist login, step-by-step tutorials and other resources available on the tuition pages of the HR website.  Read More

Join HR Employee Learning & Engagement for the next session in their Career Growth Series – Building Your Online Presence through LinkedIn. You’ll have several opportunities during the workshop to apply new strategies and edit your LinkedIn profile. The virtual workshop will be 1:30–3 p.m. on June 14.  Read More

Want to brush up on your interviewing skills? HR Employee Learning & Engagement invites you to meet with a talent acquisition consultant for a 45-minute mock interview, to provide feedback on your interview and tips on how to prepare. Mock interviews are available on June 28 and 29, and July 11 and 12.   Read More