Summer break is winding down, and we have content that will get you prepared for the new semester. Whether you’re hiring students or regular staff, we have events, meetings and resources to support you. 

We're also adding some essentials to your to-do list! We have details about the biannual compliance campaign, a reminder to update your flexwork arrangements, and information about the recently launched Interviewing @Tech training. And we are sharing ways to volunteer to support students during the annual Week of Welcome as they return to campus. 

In this month’s newsletter: 

Join Dr. Cedric Franklin, interim director of Total Rewards, on Tuesday, July 23 at 2 p.m., for an overview of Job Families. This includes implementation plans and updates about this impactful effort to structure career paths at the Institute.  

Click below to register and place this event on your calendar. 

Members of student organizations and campus departments are invited to be a part of the welcome efforts through workshops or events they put on, or by volunteering for some of the week’s larger events like move-in.  

With that in mind, we encourage you and your teams to take part in this exciting welcome effort. 

These sessions provide practitioners with information from key stakeholders related to the student employment process. These meetings serve as space for updates and reminders about student hiring.

This three-day event is for all newly hired graduate and undergraduate student employees and rehires who have not worked at GT in the last two years who need assistance completing their in-person onboarding requirements.

The HR Topics for People Leaders meeting series gives people who lead people at Georgia Tech an opportunity to engage in discussions about leadership. This is a monthly meeting created to provide a space for leaders to learn, grow, share concerns, and feel supported.

The Learning and Development unit within Georgia Tech Human Resources (GTHR), invites faculty and staff to take advantage of the courses available in Employee Development & Culture, Professional Development and Leadership Skills, and Workday and Financial Management.

Review the full list of courses and log in to the Genius platform to sign up.  

Join us to learn more about how Interviewing @Tech can empower you with the tools and resources to excel in the staff interview process. Our new website and suite of materials will help you make a great first impression and hire the right people to support the Institute's missions.

Online Training: Interactive learning modules guide hiring managers through the updated interview and hiring process for staff. Those who meet the criteria for this hiring manager population will be auto enrolled in the training and receive an email notification from help@training.gatech.edu. Please note that the training will take about 30 minutes.

Training dates: 

 Audience: All supervisors who hire staff and HR Representatives are invited to attend. 

The Fall 2024 Biannual Compliance Training is just around the corner, launching Thursday, Aug. 1.

All faculty, staff, and student employees, who are active employees as of July 1, must complete the training by Wednesday, Aug. 28, at 11:59 p.m.      

About the Training 
The Fall Biannual Compliance Training consists of three parts and corresponding modules. The entire training should take approximately 90 minutes to complete.   

ASPIRE is a learning experience for aspiring people leaders. It’s a four-month-long blended learning experience starting in August 2024. The program's purpose is to develop individual contributors, to lead from where they are as they consider growing their career toward people leadership. 

Who can apply? Any full-time employee who is not in a supervisory role. Applicants must be able to commit to all the dates listed in the program guide. Review the Application and Program Guide to ensure the dates align with your schedule before applying. Eligible participants should be in good standing in terms of performance with no disciplinary issues in the last six months.

Applications will be open until Friday, Aug. 2. To learn More About the ASPIRE Program and submit your application, click the link below. 

For more information, email training@gatech.edu. 

As we move closer to the fall semester, it's a good time to revisit existing work arrangements and remind your team members to complete their Working @Tech Arrangement.

Founded on our pursuit to lead by example, champion innovation, and maximize efficiency, the Working @Tech Arrangement enables the Institute to provide enhanced reporting and analytics regarding how people work at Georgia Tech.  

Please note, while the Institute is committed to embracing flexibility, it is imperative that we prioritize the needs of our student population and recognize not all flexible options are guaranteed.  

Things Managers Need to Know  

To learn more about the Working at Tech Arrangements’ guidelines, FAQs and process, click the button below. 

It’s that time of the year for the annual USG Kaiser Permanente Corporate Run, Walk, and Roll. For 20 years, this event has encouraged and celebrated healthy workplaces in pursuit of improving the health and well-being.

The event takes place on Wednesday, Sept. 25, at 7 p.m., at Piedmont Park. Click the button below to register for the event and join the USG team, start a team or sign up as an individual.

If you need help preparing for the race, you can start training today by checking out the "Let's Move" 8-week training schedule and find an in-person training session near you!

If you are interested in volunteering at the event, please contact: Candice Bovian candice.bovian@usg.edu

Include peer recognition in regular team meetings by having each employee give kudos to a peer as part of the meeting closure, preferably during discussions about recent work for context freshness.

Unlock your summer wellness with our latest tip sheet which offers various activities and practices to enhance your well-being. From outdoor adventures like hiking to mindful reading posts and a hydration challenge, there's something for everyone. Plus, join our upcoming webinar on sun safety to stay protected during your summer activities. 

We’re using our social media channels to help you promote job vacancies, too!  

If you have a job post you’d like us to share, or a great story to highlight our culture use the button below to share it with us.

We’ll see you online!