Below you will find HR News for university employees including training, benefits, compensation, payroll, and other news of importance. For news specific to UA Benefits including archived news, please see our Benefits News site.

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    On-site work Q&A sessions

    June 18, 2021

    University of Alaska Human Resources will be conducting virtual question-and-answer sessions regarding guidelines for returning to on-site work and the use of telework forms.

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    June Human Resources Updates

    June 18, 2021

    Each month Human Resources provides an update on systemwide projects currently in process.

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    Employee remote work experience survey results available online

    June 18, 2021

    When President Pitney announced the post-COVID long-term remote work project, she noted the importance of the UA community providing feedback and input into creating long-term guidelines for greater workplace flexibility, including hybrid and remote work.

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    UAF HR website is retiring

    June 18, 2021

    Starting July 1, the UAF Human Resources website will be retired and the UA Human Resources website will be the primary website for all HR information.

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    Three weeks left in the UA Wellness Program

    June 04, 2021

    Don't miss the opportunity to earn up to a $600 Wellness Rebate on your annual healthcare contributions! This year's UA Wellness Program concludes on June 30, 2021.

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    Sleeves up for summer!

    June 04, 2021

    Help our campuses and communities crush the pandemic and enjoy Alaska's beautiful summer by sharing your COVID-19 vaccination story.

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    UA COVID 19 Phase C - Operational Transition Guidelines

    May 21, 2021

    As the universities prepare to transition to Phase C of the COVID 19 On-site Operations Plan, UA Human Resources is providing guidelines and action items for supervisors to consider.

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    Mental Health Awareness - Deer Oaks Webinar #2

    May 21, 2021

    After the success of the first webinar offered earlier this month and in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, the University is hosting another live webinar event presented by our Employee Assistance Program, Deer Oaks.

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    Six weeks left in 2021 Wellness Program year

    May 21, 2021

    The FY21 wellness program year is coming to an end. There are only 6 weeks left to make sure that you've completed your 7 points for the $600 healthcare contribution rebate and your 12 points to be eligible for the high point raffle.

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    May Human Resources Updates

    May 21, 2021

    Each month Human Resources provides an update on systemwide projects currently in process. The details of these projects are still being worked on and communication will also be sent to those directly impacted prior to the effective date of the change.