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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    August 2022 Human Resources Updates

    August 19, 2022

    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.

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    Dial 988 to connect to Alaska mental health resources

    August 05, 2022

    The new 988 suicide and crisis hotline went live in Alaska and across the U.S. on July 16. Those in crisis can call or text the number and will be directly connected to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.

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    A Practical Guide to Remote Work

    August 05, 2022

    This hour long training session provided by UA HR will give employees and supervisors an easy, constructive overview on starting and maintaining effective remote work environments.

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    UA HR Brown Bag Forum sessions for Supervisors

    August 05, 2022

    The UA HR team invites you to participate in the expanded monthly Brown Bag Lunch Forum specifically for Supervisors. The hour-long sessions are casual and set aside to discuss any remote work related questions.

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    Save the date: 2022 Disability Services Conference, Nov. 7-11

    August 05, 2022

    All staff and faculty are cordially invited to attend the Disability Services Conference, November 7-11. Two virtual sessions will be offered per day.

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    UA HR Brown Bag Forum sessions for Supervisors - Remote Work

    July 22, 2022

    The UA HR team invites you to participate in the expanded monthly Brown Bag Lunch Forum specifically for Supervisors. The hour-long sessions are casual and set aside to discuss any remote work related questions.

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    UA HR reviewing initial salary placement and position description processes

    July 22, 2022

    The UA HR Talent Acquisition team is in the early stages of retooling the initial salary placement and position description (PD) process for improved efficiency.

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    New Interface for UA HR Requests launched July 1

    July 22, 2022

    UA employees can now experience a new look and feel with UA HR's request system and knowledge database where you can search for HR information and/or submit a request for assistance.

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    July 2022 Human Resources Updates

    July 22, 2022

    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.

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    UA HR Talent Acquisition Notices

    July 08, 2022

    Eligible employees will see the 2% increase for FY23 in the July 29th paycheck/deposit. Effective August 6, we are switching to a new background check vendor.