Spring is in the air at Georgia Tech, the sun is out, and there’s a flurry of activity on campus. In the spirit of the season, we’ve got lots to share with you. This month’s newsletter includes how to learn more about in-person work norms, and insights from the Gallup Q12 Engagement Survey. Plus, don’t forget Student Employee Appreciation Week is coming up, and we want to celebrate our student workers. 

In case you missed it, March’s People Leaders Forum covered well-being resources and support for the annual performance management cycle. Click here to view last month's video and here for the presentation.

Click the button below to register for the People Leaders Forum, Tuesday, April 29, from 1-2 p.m. 

In this month’s newsletter: 

Buzzin’ Back to School Drive Now Open 

Georgia Tech's annual school supply drive, Buzzin' Back to School, is active now, and we need your help. We're seeking donations to the drive, which benefits Georgia Tech employees who may need help buying school supplies for their K-12 students. Employees who may need supplies can also request them here through May 30. Click one of the links below to support.

Schedule a Financial Checkup

Michael Beuttel, our dedicated Corebridge Financial Advisor, is available to help you navigate your retirement plan accounts and explore your options. To schedule an in-person or virtual meeting, click the button below. The calendar link shows available appointments for the next 30 days from the date you access it. 

On-site dates: 

On March 31, all employees received an email titled, “Strengthen Our Impact Through In-Person Work,” outlining a new expectation for staff. The Institute will transition to in-person work as the standard for staff beginning Aug. 1. 

Campus leaders and GTHR will be communicating over the coming months about policy updates and resources to support people leaders through this shift.  

Register to join us at the next People Leaders Forum on April 29, to participate in the discussion. In the meantime, we want to know what’s on your mind. Click the button below to submit any questions you have about the changes in advance. 

The performance evaluation period deadline is fast approaching. It’s time to set your goals and look forward to the satisfaction of checking them off your list of accomplishments.  

The goal-setting and performance evaluation period runs through April 15. We understand performance evaluation season can be daunting, so below you’ll find resources to help employees prepare.  

Explore the resources Performance Management @Tech has to offer by logging in to PM @Tech through the “HR Services” tile in ServiceNow.  

For FAQs on the annual evaluation cycle and more information on the goal-setting period, visit the Performance Management @Tech page by clicking the button below. 

Save the dates. This national week of appreciation for our student workers comes every year, and we want to be sure you recognize the nearly 10,000 student employees who keep our campus thriving. We’ll share more details and recognition ideas with people leaders next week, but check our Recognition Toolkit to get inspired in the meantime.  

As Georgia Tech leadership has promised, we're analyzing feedback from the recent Gallup Q12 Employee Engagement Survey in bite-size pieces we're calling "microlearning sessions." 

This time, we're taking a closer look at Q00: How satisfied are you with your organization as a place to work? 

This indicator was one of the better-scoring, with a mean score of 3.87 out of 5 across nearly 4,600 respondents, and it underscores the significance of job satisfaction as a strategic driver of engagement, performance, and organizational success. 

To view a presentation and audio of Q12’s insight into Georgia Tech employee job satisfaction, what better work satisfaction can mean for an organization, and helpful tips for Georgia Tech leaders, click the button below. 

The Web of Brilliance employee resource group is expanding its network to capture the full range of thinking and engaging styles of its members. The group, which was born as a meeting place for introverted faculty and staff, is expanding to capture all the ways our faculty and staff think, engage, and thrive. 

Click the button below to read more. 

The University System of Georgia (USG) recently shared updates to the Human Resources Administrative Practice (HRAP) Manual to clarify processes and procedures and include updated guidance for university system. The updates range in subject, from hiring and recruitment to employee expectations and rules on anti-harassment, gifts, performance evaluations, and leave types. 

Read more about the manual updates by clicking the button below.

Have you had a change of address? Did you gain or lose a dependent? Take a moment to review your record and make any necessary adjustments as tax deadlines approach. We’ve gathered all the reminders you need in one place.  

Click the button below to read the full article.

In line with Georgia Tech's culture of recognition, we'll introduce colleagues each month who demonstrate the Institute's values through their daily actions.

Click the button below to read this month's Show Your L.O.V.E. (Living Our Values Every Day) employee spotlight.

Employee Engagement creates a positive workplace and enriches the culture of the Institute through programs and strategies that boost employee well-being, build opportunities for employees to find meaning and thrive, and recognize the accomplishments of all people.

To learn more about what's offered, click the button below.

We’re using our social media channels to help you promote job vacancies, too!  

If you have a job post you’d like us to share, or a great story to highlight our culture use the button below to share it with us.

We’ll see you online!