HR Insights

March 2026

Our goal is to keep you informed, supported, and empowered in your roles across the university. In this edition, you’ll find important updates on benefits & wellbeing, recruitment, compliance, payroll, and professional development.

We remain committed to fostering a workplace culture grounded in transparency, collaboration, and growth. In response to your feedback and the high level of engagement with our recent updates, we are excited to transition this newsletter to a monthly format to ensure you receive more frequent and timely information. Your input is always welcome as we continue working to enhance HR services for our staff and faculty.

Monday, March 30 – Friday, April 3 is the final week to log your activity minutes.

The Big Reveal: To keep the final results a surprise, the leaderboard has been hidden since Week 8. Stay tuned to see who takes the top spot!

Keep Logging: Even if you’ve finished the challenge, keep entering your minutes! While it won't change our organization's "Six Star" completion percentage, it helps maintain your healthy habits.

Get ready for a day of health, community, and planning. We’re bringing together top resources to support every part of your well-being.

What to Expect:

Health & Wellness: Connect with BCBS, Hinge Health, Hello Heart, and the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

TWU & Community Support: Meet experts from the Woodcock Autism Clinic, H&T Driving Rehab, the Institute for Women’s Health, and more.

Financial Well-being: Get expert advice from VOYA, Texa$aver 457, Corebridge, and MetLife.

Master Your Benefits: Breakout Sessions

Want to dive deeper? Join our sessions covering everything from Texa$aver and EAP to TWU Fit & Rec and the BCBS Wellbeing program.

📲 Register Now to reserve your spot in a breakout session at the Student Health Center!

Date: April 29 at 11-2pm

Don’t miss your chance to be part of the inaugural Staff Leadership Excellence and Development (LEAD) program. We’ve seen incredible interest so far, and we want to make sure you have the opportunity to join this immersive leadership experience. 

⏳ Time is running out to apply!

Applications close on Tuesday, March 31. This is the final window to submit your application for this cohort.

Take the next step in your professional development today!!

This program is sponsored in part by the Jane Nelson Institute for Women's Leadership. 

Managing emotionally charged situations is one of the most critical skills for any leader. Join us for this session designed to provide you with the tools and confidence to navigate complex discussions with empathy, clarity, and professionalism. Registration opens during the first week of April.

In partnership with Office of the Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs, the HR
team and Finance Strategy & Operations team are excited to announce improvements
to our approval workflows designed to streamline processes and support faster turnaround times.
Effective Monday, March 30th, the following streamlined approval workflows are in place in Oracle Cloud:

Reduction of required approvals for Faculty job requisitions:

Reduction of required approvals for Faculty job offers:

Reduction of required approvals for Adjunct job requisitions:

These enhancements aim to minimize the time Faculty & Adjunct job requisitions and job offers spend waiting for approval. We are confident that you will find the new
approval process to be faster and more streamlined.

Changes must be completed by the payroll deadline to apply to the upcoming pay date. If you close a bank account, please update your direct deposit before your next payday to avoid delays.

To view your payslip:

Late or missing timecards may delay payment until the next payroll cycle. Please refer to Payroll Deadlines and Time Reporting Guides for Hourly Employees.

Need a Copy of Your W-2?
Please follow Instructions for Accessing W-2 Form

TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 552.0024 PUBLIC ACCESS OPTION

Election to Disclose Information

The Public Information Act allows employees, public officials and former employees and officials to elect whether to keep certain information about them confidential. Unless you choose to keep your information confidential, the information below may be subject to release if requested under the Texas Public Information Act. 

If you are planning personal international travel, please ensure you are aware of compliance requirements under Texas Executive Order GA-48.

Before you travel:

After you return:

Taking devices with you? Review URP 02.450: Export Controls if you plan to take any university-issued devices.

Grace Bouchard is joining the team as a Payroll Specialist and is excited to support accurate and efficient payroll operations. She previously worked as an Application Processor at Texas Woman’s University (TWU), where she gained experience processing detailed records and supporting administrative processes with accuracy and organization. Grace brings strong attention to detail, a dependable work ethic, and an analytical approach to her work, and looks forward to contributing to a smooth and reliable payroll process.

Questions or suggestions? Please contact HR at hrtraining@twu.edu

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