Human Resources
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EDI, HR launch guidelines for Employee Affinity Groups
The Office for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, in partnership with Human Resources, has announced a new framework to establish, manage and sustain university-supported Employee Affinity Groups, which are designed to help foster a positive work environment at Vanderbilt and support the university’s values specific to diversity, inclusion and campus engagement. Read MoreDec 7, 2020
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Gender Affirmation Toolkit supports inclusivity for Vanderbilt employees
Vanderbilt University has launched the Gender Affirmation Toolkit to reinforce its commitment to providing a safe and inclusive working environment for all employees. The toolkit was developed in collaboration with the Office for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, Human Resources, the Equal Opportunity and Access Office, the Office of LGBTQI Life and other campus partners. Read MoreDec 3, 2020
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Vanderbilt University Turkey Toss set for Dec. 18
Turkey Toss, a longstanding Vanderbilt holiday tradition in which the university expresses thanks to faculty and staff for their hard work and dedication throughout the year, will look a little different for 2020. Read MoreDec 2, 2020
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Human Resources announces well-being initiatives
Vanderbilt University Human Resources announces new well-being initiatives for 2021. These will include campus and community resources to enhance faculty and staff members’ well-being. Read MoreNov 16, 2020
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Human Resources launches new career and compensation website
Vanderbilt University’s new career and compensation framework is designed to provide staff and leadership with a transparent, market-based structure, practical tools and information necessary for navigating careers. In conjunction with the framework, a resource website is now live. Read MoreNov 9, 2020
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Information sessions for new career and compensation framework announced
Over the next several weeks, Vanderbilt Human Resources will host information sessions outlining details of a new career and compensation framework and answering any questions staff may have. Read MoreNov 1, 2020
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Human Resources announces new career and compensation framework
Vanderbilt University Human Resources is excited to announce the development of a new career and compensation framework for employees. The new framework sets out to create tools, resources and a data structure that benefits the university, its staff and leadership in a number of ways. Read MoreOct 26, 2020
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Human Resources announces update to employee voting policy
Vanderbilt University's voting policy is being expanded in 2020 to include early voting. Now, during early voting or on Election Day, employees who are registered to vote may be absent from work for a reasonable paid period of time, not to exceed three hours. Read MoreOct 14, 2020
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Vanderbilt community expands awareness with Disrupting Everyday Bias workshops
The “Disrupting Everyday Bias” workshops for the Vanderbilt community have been extended through December due to strong interest and increased registrations. Read MoreOct 8, 2020
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Employee Appreciation: Vandy’s Cookin’ on Sept. 16
Vanderbilt Employee Appreciation invites you to attend a series of Zoom webinars to learn recipes geared toward employees working remotely and preparing food at home. The recipes on Wednesday, Sept. 16, will be presented by Jordan Rogers, executive chef for Vanderbilt Campus Dining. Read MoreSep 10, 2020
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50+ Affinity Group brainstorming sessions set for Sept. 15, 23
Faculty and staff age 50 and older are invited to join a virtual brainstorming session for the new employee 50+ Affinity Group. Several sessions will be offered to accommodate those who may be interested. Read MoreSep 9, 2020
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Vanderbilt launches Healthcare Bluebook to help employees save on medical costs
Healthcare Bluebook, an online price comparison tool for health care services, is free for Vanderbilt benefits-enrolled faculty, staff and their dependents beginning Sept. 15. Read MoreSep 9, 2020
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Employee Appreciation: Vandy’s Cookin’ on Sept. 9
Vanderbilt Employee Appreciation invites you to attend a series of Zoom webinars to learn recipes geared toward employees working remotely and preparing food at home. Vandy’s Cookin’ will take place on four consecutive Wednesdays, Sept. 9, 16, 23 and 30, from 3:30 to 4 p.m. each day. Read MoreSep 3, 2020
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Clark named director of HR Employee Learning and Organizational Effectiveness
Krystal N. Clark has been named director for Employee Learning and Organizational Effectiveness in Vanderbilt Human Resources. She assumes her new role on Sept. 1. Read MoreAug 21, 2020
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Faculty and staff invited to join inaugural LGBTQI+ Affinity Group
Faculty and staff who identify as LGBTQI+ and their allies are invited to join a virtual launch party and brainstorming session of the new employee LGBTQI+ Affinity Group. The event will take place on Wednesday, Aug. 26, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. Read MoreAug 19, 2020
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Managing difficult conversations, manager responsibilities for compliance topics of new HR workshops
Vanderbilt Human Resources is launching two new virtual workshops hosted by Employee Learning and Engagement as the university continues to add training and resources for managers and leaders. Read MoreAug 14, 2020
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HR announces new professional development tool, employee perks program
Vanderbilt Human Resources has announced a new professional development tool now available in Oracle Learning and the Employee Perks Program, set to launch this fall as the university continues to add training and resources for employees. Read MoreJul 31, 2020
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HR workshop: ‘The Four Frames of Leadership’ Aug. 18
In this workshop, managers will learn the theory of the “Four Frames of Leadership,” which can help you develop multiple approaches to a situation, go beyond your natural strengths, and aid you in becoming more effective as a worker, manager and leader. Read MoreJul 26, 2020
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Play ‘Do You Know VU?’ virtual trivia contest July 23, win prizes
How well do you know VU? Test your knowledge of Vanderbilt University trivia and win prizes in the first virtual Employee Appreciation event on Thursday, July 23. Read MoreJul 13, 2020
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Message from Provost Wente and Vice Chancellor Kopstain to community members with school-aged children
The university fully recognizes the challenges that local school districts' plans for the fall pose for members of the Vanderbilt community with school-aged children and is committed to continuing to help faculty, staff, postdocs and students navigate the ever-changing impacts of the pandemic on daily life, write Provost Susan R. Wente and Vice Chancellor for Administration Eric Kopstain in a message to the VU community. Read MoreJul 10, 2020