Input Regarding Common Hire Dates – Your Voice Matters |
In February, the Division of Human Resources and Organizational Effectiveness (HROE) launched common hiring dates. This pilot initiative was designed to support new employees and the timely processing of their first payroll within established deadlines and completion of benefit enrollment tasks within the required 31 days from their date of hire. The intent of unified onboarding is to emphasize the employee experience by facilitating networking, team building and relationships within the cohort of new hires. In addition, this unified timing can help enable proactive engagement from HROE professionals to help new hires navigate each step of the onboarding process.
HROE is reviewing future hire and onboarding dates in response to feedback received through the Quick-Look Assessment report. Please provide your input on proposed common hire dates for 2024 by completing this quick survey by Friday, Oct. 27.
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Tax-Deferred Accounts Maximum Contribution Timelines |
- Employees paid monthly: Update contribution amount by Thursday, Nov. 30
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Employees paid biweekly: Update contribution amount by Thursday, Dec. 21
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In Workday, select the “Benefits” app then click to “Change Benefits” and select TDA Plan Change, or make adjustments through Texa$aver's Empower for your DCP.
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Elevate Your Leadership Skills |
Join our Leading Self and Leading Others informational sessions to unlock your leadership potential. These programs enhance your leadership skills with a Texas A&M University-customized curriculum. Join a vibrant network of passionate leaders and enroll today for a transformative leadership experience. Sign up for Leading Self to boost your success as an employee or Leading Others for effective team leadership.
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Survey: Employee Courses by Special Offer
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As we prepare to expand our career development opportunities through courses available by special offer to Texas A&M employees, the HROE organizational development team is seeking your feedback.
Please take 1-2 minutes to provide input on which courses would be of most benefit to you as a university employee. The courses by special offer schedule will be available on or after Nov. 1.
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| Managers’ Minutes: Oct. 19 & Nov. 2 |
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Understanding Emergency Leave |
Emergency leave for the death of a family member grants employees up to five working days (40 hours) of paid leave for time off due to the death of an immediate family member defined as an employee's spouse, the employee's or spouse's children, parents, siblings, grandchildren, grandparent or great-grandparent. This type of emergency leave is not required to be used consecutively but must be taken within six months of the family member's death. Approval by the department head or designee is required and should be noted in the comments when entering the leave request in Workday.
Justified emergency leave under other circumstances may be used for a reason not listed in System Regulation 31.03.03 Leaves of Absence with Pay if an employee provides good cause for the leave and has exhausted all accumulated vacation and compensatory time.
A severe personal crisis or catastrophic situation may be approved for up to five working days (40 hours) of leave with pay with approval by the vice president. A request for more than five working days requires approval from the president. Severe personal crises or catastrophic situations are unexpected events like natural disasters, a house fire or evacuation orders.
If you have questions about emergency leave, contact leave administration at leave@tamu.edu.
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Environmental Health and Safety’s Fall 2023 Safety Dispatch is now available. Check out this semester’s newsletter with timely health and safety topics for home, work and campus life. This issue highlights outdoor safety, preparing for a road trip, wildlife on campus, chemical storage and disposal, laser safety, slow-moving vehicles and more.
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Living Well programs are available to Texas A&M full-time, benefits-eligible faculty, staff and retirees. We strive to ensure that Texas A&M is a place where everyone can live well and thrive as a whole person – and together as a whole community.
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We are here to help you better understand your risks, symptoms, testing and more with a few friendly lemons.
Our Know Your Lemons webinar is is designed to be beneficial for all to act on Thursday, Oct. 19 from 1:30–3:30 p.m.
Join us to save a life through early detection by educating yourself about the 12 symptoms, learning how to self-exam properly and having open discussions.
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| Protect Yourself from Stress Workshop |
Stress comes in many different forms and has many different causes. Eating right, exercising and practicing self-care are all common methods for stress reduction, but what do you do when it’s not enough? Join us at Protect Yourself from Stress Workshop and develop skills that use mind-body practices on Wednesday, Nov. 1 from 9:30–11 a.m. at The Gardens at Texas A&M. Did we mention the light breakfast? Come for a free breakfast and leave with more tools that will help you sleep better, reduce muscle tension, boost your mood and regulate your nervous system.
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Featured Classes and Events |
Find opportunities to try something new, grow and connect with individuals across campuses, both virtually and in person. Remember to review our terms and conditions for participating.
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