Sept. 1 marked the beginning of a new fiscal and benefit premium year. Employees are encouraged to review their most recent Workday payslip to ensure benefit premium deductions, cell phone or other allowances, user service and/or parking fees, Tax-Deferred Account (TDA) or other retirement account options, and required withholding orders are noted as expected on their payslips. This is also a good time to update your contact information if needed, as well as review current tax elections and selected payment elections. Additionally, we recommend regularly updating the Work Contact Information section in Workday to facilitate the communication of official university business. Employees should use their work phone number and work email address in Work Contact Information.

BlueCross BlueShield of Texas reached an agreement with Baylor Scott & White to stay in network. There should be no interruption in services provided. Details can be found on the negotiation website.

Whether you are just getting started here or near the end of your career, it is never the wrong time to learn more about retirement. Join the Division of Human Resources and Organizational Effectiveness on Nov. 5 for our Fall Retirement Planning Event. Details and registration can be found on the Texas A&M University Events site.

Early voting in Brazos County began Monday, Oct. 21, includes the weekend of Oct. 26-27, and will end Friday, Nov. 1. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 5.

In accordance with System Regulation 31.03.03 Leave of Absence with Pay, employees are allowed sufficient time off (1-2 hours) during regularly scheduled work hours to vote in national, state and local elections, including early voting and day-of voting. Employees in Brazos County should refer to the Brazos Votes website to find dates and times, along with early voting sites. If you vote in another county, check for your local voting guidelines. Employees should work with their manager to find a suitable time for voting to ensure office coverage. This may involve voting during the morning commute, at lunch or after work.

For questions, reach out to Leave@tamu.edu.

Organizational Development is thrilled to announce participation in the Association for Talent Development's Employee Learning Week (ELW) Dec. 3-12! ELW features five new courses:

*Also available self-paced, on demand. 

Registration opens Oct. 29! Email OrgDev@tamu.edu for questions.

Join our leadership development programs to enhance your leadership skills at every level.  

Interested in building foundational leadership competencies, enhancing self-awareness and increasing transferable knowledge, skills and abilities for increased organizational impact? Join the Leading Self informational session. 

Interested in enhancing transferable leadership competencies to empower teams, increase morale and boost organizational performance? Join the Leading Others informational session. 

Visit our Leadership Development page to learn more. We will see you soon!

Planning for retirement can be scary, but you are not alone! The Division of Human Resources and Organizational Effectiveness will be hosting approved Texas A&M University System financial and retirement vendors to provide individual, in-person financial consultations. Details and registration can be found at the Upcoming Retirement and Financial Planning Events page.

Do you have leftover FY24 funds in your Navia account? Don’t forget to use those funds before Nov. 15! You can utilize the money in your account to buy sunscreen, menstrual products, band-aids, massages and more! You may also use those funds through the FSA store.

Join our engaging four-part Sleep Series! Attend one or all virtual sessions and unlock the key to restful nights.

Each session is standalone, so you can join just one or attend them all. Don’t miss this opportunity to improve your sleep and well-being.

If you wish to max out your TDA/DCP for calendar year 2025, you must adjust your monthly contributions soon.

For biweekly employees: Make updates by Dec. 31 to take effect on Jan. 1 and reflect in your January pay.

For monthly employees: Make updates by Nov. 30 to take effect on Dec. 1 and reflect in your Jan. 2 pay.

Is too much sitting contributing to your chronic aches and pains? Spending hours at a desk can lead to pain throughout the upper body and lower back. Join us on Nov. 5 from 12-1 p.m. at the General Services Complex (GSC) for an interactive workshop to learn techniques for reducing strain, improving range of motion and increasing strength. Proper posture is just the beginning — discover effective methods to enhance your back and neck health.

After the workshop: Complimentary 15-minute pain and injury assessments in GSC 101 B & C.

In today’s world, personal safety awareness is crucial. Join our hands-on self-defense workshop facilitated by the Texas A&M Police Department on Nov. 1 from 3-5 p.m. at the Physical Education Activity Program Building. You will learn essential principles of awareness, personal safety equipment and practice self-defense techniques.

Don't miss out! With only 30 spots available, secure your place now and take a step toward enhancing your personal safety.

The Center for Teaching Excellence invites all faculty to explore the exciting world of generative AI in education! Participate in our three-semester program starting in spring or summer 2025 and earn a $2,500 bursary. Engage in workshops, projects and more. Learn more and sign up! 

Additional opportunities for learning about AI are available for the university community, including the AI Playground and more.

October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month! Technology Services is shining a light on the need for online safety as cybercriminals ramp up their sophisticated phishing attacks through emails, texts and phone calls. To keep your personal information safe, it’s crucial to spot the signs of phishing, avoid clicking on suspicious links and adopt strong security practices like unique passwords and multi-factor authentication. Follow these tips to protect your personal data from phishing threats, and learn why your phone is a prime target and how to secure it effectively.

Make a reservation today for your next lunch meeting right here on the main campus at the University Club. Take in spectacular views of campus while enjoying a delicious gourmet meal on the 11th floor of Rudder Tower. Learn more about the University Club, view the menu and make a reservation by visiting the University Club website.

In celebration of the Return of the Rivalry, an overview of the weekend’s events on our main campus — including the Cotton Holdings Lone Star Showdown Concert presented by ASA Events — was recently released. The storied football rivalry with The University of Texas at Austin (t.u.) returns to Aggieland this fall with a number of special events slated for Nov. 29 and 30. Ticket sales remain open for the concert on Nov. 29 in Reed Arena, which includes headliners Pat Green, Shane Smith and the Saints, and the Randy Rogers Band.

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