The fall semester is in full swing. This month, we'll continue to support you with updated supervisor resources, important mental health awareness events, and opportunities to help you and your teams make the best choice for your benefits selections during the annual Open Enrollment season (Oct. 27 – Nov. 7).

Stay on the lookout for details about the next People Leader Forum. In the meantime, you can visit the People Leader website for previous recordings and other resources to help you lead.  

In this month’s newsletter: 

Kaiser Permanente Run, Walk & Roll (Sept. 25)

The Kaiser Permanente Run, Walk & Roll is coming up, but there's still time to register.

Click the button below to join the University System of Georgia (USG) team for the Thursday, Sept. 25, event. The USG will cover $25 for one employee and one guest (in-person race only). 

Schedule a Financial Checkup

Schedule a financial checkup with Michael Beuttel, our dedicated Corebridge Financial Advisor. Michael can help you navigate your retirement plan accounts and explore your options.

To schedule a meeting, click the button below.   

Save the Date! Benefits & Wellness Fair | Sept. 29

The Benefits and Wellness Fair gives employees the opportunity to speak with USG and Georgia Tech vendors to get a better understanding of health plans, retirement savings, the Employee Assistance Program, and campus resources. A variety of well-being workshops will also be available.  

Per University System of Georgia (USG) policy, all mandatory training required by the Institution must be approved by Institution’s Chief Human Resources Officer (“CHRO”) and the Institution’s President. No Institution training may include affirmations, ideological tests, or oaths (including diversity statements).

Additionally individual units and departments are not permitted to mandate training for departmental employees beyond that approved by the Institution’s president and CHRO as outlined in the link below.  

By now, your teams have transitioned to in-person work schedules. As President Cabrera shared in this week's Institute address, we recognize the shift may be a disruption for some people, but there is value in being present together on campus. Below are some supportive resources.

For supervisors meeting resistance, it's important to have open and honest discussions with your team members and document a plan together. The telework site now has resources to help you with that process, including a process to document temporary special circumstances. 

We’re also sharing a presentation from our recent supervisor support sessions that shared useful information on special circumstances, change management, meeting talking points, and other resources tailored to supervisors. 

Here is a reminder of upcoming deadlines: 

In case you missed the supervisor support sessions, similar sessions for individual units can be organized by request. Please complete this form to describe your issue and schedule a unit-level session. 

National Suicide Prevention Week (NSPW) is Sept. 8-12, and Georgia Tech’s Center for Mental Health Care and Resources is ready with a week of events designed to support mental health and provide everyone in our community with the tools they need to help others: 

Click here for more resources through the Employee Assistance Program, or click the button below for a full list of events. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, or visit 988lifeline.org. 

The open enrollment season begins next month, but you can get to know your options at the upcoming Benefits and Wellness Fair on Monday, Sept. 29. Please save the date and encourage your team members to attend and engage. 

Eligible employees can also donate to or request time from the shared leave pool during open enrollment. Click here to learn more about the Shared Sick Leave program, or click the button below to learn more about upcoming open enrollment events. 

The 2025 Fall Biannual Compliance Training is now available. All faculty, staff, and students who are active employees as of Aug. 1 will be required to complete the online training by 11:59 p.m. EST on Friday, Sept. 12. It takes approximately 90 minutes to complete.  

For a how-to guide, FAQs, or to learn more, click the button below. 

The 2025 ASPIRE cohort is off to a running start, after 58 aspiring Georgia Tech leaders kicked off the four-month program that will challenge their critical thinking, self-awareness, and perspectives leading.  

Learn more about the ASPIRE program by clicking the button below. 

Are you an assistant/associate director or above at looking for an opportunity to enhance your leadership skills and join a community working to advance a culture of excellence? This four-month experience was created to champion career and leadership development opportunities at Georgia Tech. Nominations open Sept. 8 to 26.

Apply to join the 2025 Changemaker cohort (or nominate a colleague)!