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A MESSAGE FROM TONY HUNT,
AVP OF HUMAN RESOURCES |
I’m excited to introduce HR Insights, a new newsletter focused on supporting and enhancing the employee experience at UT.
HR Insights will highlight programs and updates related to learning and development, health and wellness, financial resources, and benefits —bringing tools and key information together in one place.
Our goal is to make it easier to stay connected to the resources available to you and to ensure your experience as a UT employee is informed, supported, and rewarding. We look forward to sharing what's ahead and to continuing to invest in you and the important work you do every day.
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Stay Fully Recharged at HealthPoint's Recharge Week |
Employees are invited to HealthPoint's Recharge Week — a hybrid event, Feb. 16-19, hosted by HealthPoint's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Wellness teams. Explore free wellness resources that support your physical, emotional, relational, and financial wellbeing.
The event kicks off at an in-person Recharging Station Mixer on Feb. 17 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the WCP Ballroom. Enjoy delicious food, connect with the EAP and Wellness teams, and enter to win exciting door prizes!
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UFCU Building Financial Resilience |
Join UFCU on Feb. 19, noon to 1p.m. at the Gregory Gym Lounge to learn how your credit score is determined, how to improve your credit, and how to avoid hurting your credit score.
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| Get your steps in and show your heart some love Feb. 24 and Feb. 25 during Heart Walk 2026, a 15-minute organized walk that takes place at the following locations:
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• LittleField Patio Cafe — 10 a.m.
• Cypress Bend Cafe — 11 a.m.
• West Pickle Research — 1 p.m.
• J.J. Pickle Research Campus — 2 p.m.
• Dell HTB Patio — 12:30 p.m. (2/25)
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| Planning To Retire From UT? |
New Workday Journeys walk you through the TRS or ORP retirement process, retiree insurance enrollment, and other retirement considerations. This step-by-step guide is more comprehensive than previous HR checklists.
Access them anytime from the Workday home page. Select Personal > Personal > Journeys > Discover Journeys, and start as soon as you’re considering your transition.
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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, noon - 1:30 p.m. |
Strengthening Relationships
Leading through Change: Staying Grounded, Clear
and Connected |
Join Dr. Traci Callandrillo, licensed psychologist and leadership coach, for an interactive 90-minute workshop that offers practical tools to help you navigate change with clarity, communicate effectively, and stay grounded in your values during times of transition — whether or not you’re the one setting the direction. Register through UT Learn.
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WEDNESDAYS THROUGH APRIL 8, noon - 1:00 p.m. |
Side by Side: Drop-In Virtual Body Doubling Therapeutic Group |
Side by Side is a virtual therapeutic group designed for UT faculty and staff members who experience ADHD, autism, or executive functioning challenges. Bring a task — big or small — and drop in as you are. Come to one session or many; you’re welcome any time it works for you. Register through UT Learn.
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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, noon - 1:00 p.m. |
Preventing Common Injuries |
Join Musculoskeletal Institute specialists from UTHealth Austin for a practical session on preventing common musculoskeletal injuries among University employees. Learn how everyday work habits can contribute to neck, back, shoulder, hip, and knee pain. Discover simple, evidence-based strategies including ergonomics, posture tips, and easy stretches to reduce strain, improve movement, and protect your body at work and beyond. Register through UT Learn.
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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 10:30 a.m. - noon |
Through the Seasons: A Year of Yoga, Meditation and Sound Healing |
This 75-minute in-person mindfulness workshop includes a gentle hatha yoga practice appropriate for all levels, breathwork, journaling, and guided visualization, plus intentional silence so participants can enjoy the stress-reducing benefits that pausing and reflecting can bring to our body and being. Facilitated by certified Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT) and EAP counselor Geeta Shirazi Mahajan, LCSW-S. Register through UT Learn.
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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24, noon - 1:00 p.m. |
Eldercare Support Group: Sign Up for Pre-Group Meeting |
This support group is for those who provide care for other adults such parents or partners. Members will be able to share their experiences, receive support, and learn about community resources. Current employees and retirees are welcome to join. The group will meet Tuesdays, March 24 through April 21, virtually. Email eap@austin.utexas.edu to schedule a pre-group meeting.
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Take 4 Steps toward Retirement Readiness |
Retirement doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. Join Lincoln Financial for a practical, interactive session designed to help you build confidence and clarity around your financial future. Learn four essential steps to assess where you are now, identify gaps, and take actionable steps toward long-term retirement readiness. Whether you’re early in your career or approaching retirement, this session will provide tools and insights to help you make informed decisions and move forward with purpose. Tuesday, March 3, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
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CONFIDENTIAL HELP IS ALWAYS WITHIN REACH |
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EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM |
The HealthPoint Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselors provide confidential behavioral health expertise to assist the UT community in developing solutions to life's challenges. Administrative support for HealthPoint EAP is provided by UT Austin's Central HR team but all counseling and management consultation services and communications are accessible only within EAP as required by law.
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HR Insights is your source for updates and information from University of Texas at Austin’s Human Resources, containing curated stories, resources, and benefits that are available to all University employees.
For more information about Human Resource programs, your benefits, or to get in contact with a representative, please visit hr.utexas.edu.
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