Human Resources
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Vanderbilt University empowers staff with generative AI
The guidelines aim to help staff understand the possibilities and be familiar with best practices when using AI tools. Read MoreAug 30, 2023
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Online training now available for UKG Ready (Kronos) timekeeping system
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 MoreAug 28, 2023
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WATCH: Learn how Vanderbilt is helping service members bridge gap between military, civilian careers
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 MoreAug 28, 2023
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Need medical care? Know your options before you go.
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 MoreAug 25, 2023
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Save the date: Open Enrollment is Oct. 16–27
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 MoreAug 16, 2023
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Focus on your family’s health with Virgin Pulse as a new school year starts
Virgin Pulse, Vanderbilt’s online well-being and coaching platform, offers personalized resources to help families kick-start healthy habits. Read MoreAug 9, 2023
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Vanderbilt extends contract with discounts vendor Abenity
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 MoreJul 28, 2023
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New timekeeping system UKG Ready (Kronos) officially launches
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 MoreJul 26, 2023
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Nominations open for Fall Staff Awards; save the date for staff assembly on Sept. 21
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 MoreJul 21, 2023
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Career Growth Series for staff: Networking 101
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 MoreJun 28, 2023
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Vanderbilt expands investments in staff; search for inaugural vice chancellor for people, culture and belonging underway
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 MoreJun 21, 2023
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University launches campus-wide security review
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 MoreJun 21, 2023
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Tuition benefit applications for fall 2023 now open
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 MoreJun 16, 2023
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Career Growth Series for staff: Building your online presence
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 MoreMay 30, 2023
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Career Growth Series for staff: Mock interviews
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 MoreMay 30, 2023
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New timekeeping system coming soon for hourly employees
Human Resources and Payroll will launch a new timekeeping system this summer that streamlines time entry and approval, increases accuracy and improves the experience for employees and managers. Read MoreMay 26, 2023
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Career Growth Series for staff: Storytelling to find your ‘why’
What is your “why”? What motivates you in your personal and professional life? What future do you wish to create for yourself? Join HR Employee Learning & Engagement from 1–3 p.m. on June 6 for the next session in their Career Growth Series: Storytelling to Find Your "Why" and Envision Your Aspirations. This workshop will help you leverage the power of storytelling to tap into your passions and purpose and unleash your best self. Read MoreMay 24, 2023
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Enhance your coaching skills with HR Employee Learning and Engagement’s Coaching Lab
Building your coaching skills can enhance your communication, performance and success—and that of your team members. The best way to develop your coaching skills isn’t just to read about coaching, but to actually practice it in a low-stakes environment, where you receive feedback and have opportunities to observe coaching and offer feedback as well. The HR ELE's Coaching Lab was designed to offer you just that—you’ll gain foundational knowledge about what coaching is, explore a coaching framework and build your coaching skills through observation, practice and feedback. Read MoreMay 19, 2023
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Career Growth Series for staff: Your elevator pitch
Join HR Employee Learning & Engagement for the next session in their Career Growth Series—Tips to Craft and Deliver Your Elevator Pitch with Confidence and Purpose—on May 31 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. This session will provide tips to craft and deliver your elevator pitch with confidence and purpose. Read MoreMay 17, 2023
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Human Resources Talent Acquisition launches updated careers platform
Vanderbilt’s Human Resources Talent Acquisition team has launched an updated external and internal job platform, to better streamline finding and applying for jobs. This update enhances Oracle Recruiting Cloud, Vanderbilt’s recruiting solution that enables the university to track and measure information about candidates across the hiring process. Read MoreMay 17, 2023