Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023

Anyone who has gone through the onboarding process at Georgia Tech in the last year may have interacted with Belinda Person. She is one of several customer service representatives in the Administrative Services Center, the front door for all Human Resources and IT inquiries, which launched last fall. She is also an artist whose works have been shown in gallery and museum exhibitions.

Following a national search, the Georgia Institute of Technology has selected Robert Foy as its executive director of business operations and general manager of the Georgia Tech Research Corporation (GTRC) and the Georgia Tech Applied Research Corporation (GTARC). Foy, who has served as interim general manager for the two research corporations since 2022, begins his new permanent role immediately.

The progress of campus construction projects keeps a steady pace year-round. Whether it is site preparations, interior renovations, infrastructure improvements, or large, philanthropy-driven facilities projects, the Georgia Tech built environment continuously evolves to support the needs of a growing and vibrant campus community. 

BioSpark Labs, a collaborative, shared laboratory environment designed to enable life sciences and biotech startups, recently completed a $6 million expansion and, in celebration, the team is hosting an open house on Tuesday, Sept. 19, from 4 to 6 p.m. Guests are encouraged to RSVP by Friday, Sept. 8. 

Georgia Tech announces a partnership with Hertz for an electric vehicle pilot program exclusive to Georgia Tech employees. The 90-day rental program, which runs from Sept.1 to Nov. 30, will support the business travel needs of Institute employees.

The Procurement and Business Services team, in collaboration with the Administrative Services Center, has generated a new training course that will provide a high-level overview of several accounts payable processes for employees.  

Earlier this month, the Parking and Transportation Services department moved under the leadership of Infrastructure and Sustainability to better align departments and services with the Institute’s strategic goals in sustainability.

In support of the Institute's strategic plan, the Division of Student Engagement and Well-Being unveiled its transformational roadmap for student well-being in August 2022. This year, following the creation of the Office of Cultivate Well-Being Action and Transformation and the hiring of Heather Zesiger as its director, the launch of the Cultivate Well-Being Action and Transformation Roadmap With a Focus on Faculty and Staff is on the horizon.

Georgia Tech Human Resources is committed to helping the Institute become a leading employer of choice where our people thrive and feel included, supported, and valued. One initiative to uphold our vision includes defining and marketing our employee value proposition (EVP). To ensure we define our EVP effectively, we are asking for your support in completing this brief survey by Sept. 8.

Continuing to uphold the Institute's values, the Georgia Tech Human Resources’ Employee Experience team is helping to cultivate well-being across campus. Take a look at the Employee Well-being Monthly Tip Sheet for resources and information to help YOU feel your best.