Nov. 15, 2022 News you need New Management Certificate of Excellence launching—Winter 2023 Human Resources is launching a redesigned program for new and current managers this coming Winter Session. The new Management Certificate of Excellence, which replaces the Management Essentials Certificate, features expanded courses about UD processes and policies that all managers should know. The goal is to equip UD managers to effectively lead their teams in an engaging way to deliver the business results needed to meet the University’s mission. Newly hired or newly promoted managers will be required to complete the certificate within the first 6 months of entering their role. Current managers are strongly encouraged to participate as well. Additional details and registration will be available by the end of fall semester. To learn more, hear Melissa Bard, Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, share her thoughts about this new offering in a 2-minute video. Flexible Spending Account enrollment ends tomorrow Open enrollment for 2023 Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) will close on Nov. 16. Eligible employees will be able to set aside pre-tax dollars to cover out-of-pocket health care and dependent care expenses. Prior participants must re-enroll. Plan ahead by considering your eligible expenses. Learn more and enroll. FYI Diabetes prevention and management Diabetes prevention and management is an important area of focus for many. Learn about the services through your Aetna or Highmark benefits, and take advantage of all the resources designed to help keep you healthy. Preparing for break As Thanksgiving break approaches, remember to safeguard your health and the health of others. Follow recommended health practices: wash your hands, stay home when sick, stay up to date on vaccinations and get tested both before departing for travel or family gatherings and when returning to campus. Free COVID-19 testing is available weekdays on campus or you can pick up free at-home antigen test kits at several campus locations. In addition, a flu and COVID-19 vaccination clinic is scheduled Nov. 18. TIAA in-person and virtual counseling sessions Access TIAA counseling by phone, any device or in person to learn about your retirement savings, managing debt and your investment strategy. Meetings are highly secure and private. Schedule a virtual or in-person counseling session today. Featured jobs The University is seeking applicants for the following positions. Please help spread the word.
Work-life Philanthropy Week and GivingTuesday During Philanthropy Week, Nov. 13-18, discover the impact of philanthropy at UD! Look for signs around campus inviting you to take a short quiz for a chance to win UD swag. Plus, explore highlights on how donor support has made a difference this past year and get a sneak peek at the featured GivingTuesday fundraising projects led by UD students, alumni, faculty and staff. Visit this page now to dive straight into the quiz, read philanthropy stories or give early to your favorite GivingTuesday projects. Philanthropy Week and GivingTuesday are part of Delaware First: The Campaign for the University of Delaware. Celebrating the adoption of the Okanagan Charter On Thursday, Oct. 13, the University of Delaware celebrated the adoption of the Okanagan Charter. The celebration was hosted by the Campus Coalition for Wellbeing and Mental Health at The Wellbeing Center at Warner Hall. More than 150 attendees gathered to experience the various health promoting initiatives across campus. Learn more about the Okanagan Charter, the work of the Coalition and how you can get involved. To date, UD is among 14 other U.S. universities to adopt the Charter and join the Health Promoting Campuses Network. Read more. Employee Assistance Program Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is provided through ComPsych® GuidanceResources®. This is a free program available exclusively for State of Delaware Group Health Plan non-Medicare members and their dependents. EAP can help with a wide variety of work and life issues.
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