In this month's newsletter, we provide key updates to keep you informed and prepared. You'll find important information on the FY25 Cost of Living Adjustments, details on completing the Self-Identification form, a timely reminder to embrace summer workplace flexibility, summer learning opportunities, and access to recent TAP/STRAP info session recordings. Please review these updates carefully to ensure you and your teams are up to date. 

But first, in case you missed it, here are links to the May 28, HR Topics for People Leaders recording and presentation. We shared well-being resources, Recruitment & Interview Process Updates, and COLA updates. 

In this month’s newsletter: 

In case you missed it, we’re sharing this recording from the FY25 COLA Town Hall where partners from Human Resources and the Budget Office explained the increases and answered audience questions. Visit the COLA website for the most up-to-date information.  
https://hr.gatech.edu/compensation/cost-of-living-adjustment/ 

You can learn more about eligibility, FAQs, and key dates on the COLA website.  

As the saying goes: School is out for summer! However, if faculty and staff want to learn more during these quiet months on campus, the Learning and Development unit within Georgia Tech Human Resources (GTHR) offers several options.   

There is a variety of 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. 

Learn more about Tech’s newly formed learning and development unit by reading the full article.

This four-month experience was created to champion career and leadership development opportunities for women leaders at Georgia Tech. Over the past seven cohorts, we have seen many accomplished women leaders achieve greater effectiveness and success due to the insights and habits they developed or honed through participating in this program. 

This year, Leading Women@Tech will focus on the “Power of Being Mindful” through a curriculum designed to integrate competency development across five key areas:

If you are interested in nominating yourself or a colleague (from both faculty and staff who are at the assistant/associate director level and above), read the full article about the program and please fill out the nomination form below by Wednesday, June 26 at the latest.

Georgia Tech invites all employees to voluntarily provide their demographic information to help the Institute fulfill its mission and commitment to achieving an inclusive workplace. To get the most accurate picture of our diversity, we encourage all employees to participate in the 2024 Voluntary Employee Self-Identification (ID) Campaign, which will run from May 1 to June 15.  

Employees may log in to OneUSG Connect to share/update their race, ethnicity, disability, and veteran status. These demographic details remain confidential and help the Institute measure employment progress and fulfill federal requirements.    

To learn more, visit the self-identify web page. 

As a manager, you will inevitably need to hire new team members. New and improved resources will be available very soon to support those efforts! Learn more about the staff interview and hiring process.

Starting June 15, 2024, eligible employees can submit and track Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) and Staff Tuition Reimbursement Assistance Program (STRAP) applications in the Administrative Services portal for the fall application period.  

To prepare for the upcoming application period (June 15 – July 15), as a People Leader, we encourage you to: 

For general information about the various education assistance programs offered at Georgia Tech, visit the Education Assistance webpage.  

TAP and STRAP Key Dates:  

Professional Wellness Month is celebrated each year in June. It sheds light on the workplace’s role in creating a holistic environment for employees. Prioritizing professional wellness is key for fostering a cohesive work-life dynamic, alleviating stress, fostering personal and career development, and enhancing overall well-being.

Does your unit have an incentives or awards program? Discover how you can establish one and even incorporate monetary rewards. Explore our comprehensive Guide to Crafting a Recognition Program for detailed insights and visit our Incentives and Awards webpage to access this year's submission timelines for USG approval.

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