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Watch Your Retirement Savings GROW To-Do List: Take action now – log in to UBenefits at apps.utah.edu/ubenefits to make or increase your election Meet with a financial consultant from Fidelity Investments or TIAA to discuss your retirement savings strategy (available at no cost to U employees) The University of Utah has two supplemental retirement plans.  […]

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Campaign for our Community Spotlight Individuals feel good when they support philanthropic causes.  It increases work productivity, instills a sense of community in the workplace and assists non-profits to achieving their goals. We also support causes where there is a connection to something personal in our lives. The University of Utah’s 2018 Campaign for our Community […]

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By Chris Bone, director of Employee Relations “Employee Appreciation Day (our beloved EAD) carries much tradition here at the University of Utah.  Every year, EAD brings all employees together in one place at one time and allows the University to express sincere thanks, for all of the tremendous work being done at our institution.  Custodians, […]

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Staff Excellence Awards By Jess Hampton, human resource administrative manager. Congratulations to all 24 District Staff Excellence nominees who received recognition at their district level and joined us for the luncheon.  From this pool, eight were honored as University Staff Excellence Awardees.  Each receiving a plaque & cash award from the U.  The Human Resource […]

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WellU Requirements to Complete Now The requirements for participation during the next plan year have been released. See the HR webpage here for requirements and eligible wellness activities.    Fifty-two percent of employees enrolled in the University’s Health Care Plan completed the requirements to participate in the WellU wellness program this year. To save $480 on your […]

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National Retirement Security Week Presentations Human Resources will be hosting a week of presentations related to retirement preparation again this year.  Whether you are just beginning your career, mid-career or nearing retirement, we have a session for you.  Review the session schedule to find presentations that interest you. Flu Shots at RedMed Did you miss […]

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Proud of the College of Social Work A couple years ago, faculty and staff at the College of Social Work decided to add a new service component to their annual holiday party — a food drive on behalf of the Feed U Food Pantry.  They packed large boxes of their donated beans, soup, pasta, tuna, […]

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THE U NEEDS U This year’s Employee Appreciation Day celebration is Thursday, Sept. 28, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Rice-Eccles Stadium. All U employees, including student employees, are invited. Employee Appreciation Day couldn’t happen without the help of generous U employees who volunteer one or two hours of their time during Employee Appreciation Day. All volunteers receive a […]

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GET THE SAFEUT SMARTPHONE APP The SafeUT crisis text and tip smartphone app is a statewide service that provides real-time crisis intervention to K-12 and higher education students through texting and a confidential tip program. The app is provided in partnership with the University’s Neuropsychiatric Institute. SafeUT’s key features include: Anonymous, confidential and password protected […]

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PROUD OF MARRIOTT LIBRARY Did you know the Marriott Library has given away thousands of books at Employee Appreciation Day starting in 2004, at the very first event? Through “Hooked on Books” employees are able to pick up a free book, thanks to the generosity of those who donate books for this event and for […]

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