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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    UA HR Question of the Month: What are the timesheet submission dates impacted by upcoming December holidays?

    November 18, 2022

    12/4-12/17/22 - R26 - Paydate: 12/30/22 - Employees: 12/16 before 5 PM; Supervisors: 12/19 before 5 PM | 12/18-12/31/22 - R01 - Paydate: 1/13/23 - Employees: 12/30 before 5 PM; Supervisors: 1/3/23

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    Getting Healthy Through Knowledge: Zero Out Prostate Cancer

    November 04, 2022

    Join us Wednesday, November 16 at 8:00 a.m. Alaskan time for a valuable webinar.

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    UA HR Training & Learning Opportunities

    November 04, 2022

    November 16: Supporting Hiring Authorities and Search Committees throughout recruitments November 18: Mental Health Awareness for Leaders November 30: Supervisor Brown Bag Forum with UA HR Talent Acquisition

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    Updates to the HSA and 403(b) for Calendar Year 2023

    November 04, 2022

    The IRS has released the updated amounts for calendar year 2023 for the HSA and the 403(b). These increased rates are available beginning January 1, 2023.

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    Stress Less Wellness Challenge

    November 04, 2022

    Take control of your stress in this five week challenge from October 3 - November 7, 2022! This challenge is available to all UA employees on a UA Choice Health Care Plan.

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    Maintain Don't Gain

    November 04, 2022

    The goal of this challenge is to concentrate and maintain weight during the holiday season while practicing healthy habits. Log and track your weight throughout the entire challenge from November 21, 2022 through January 8, 2023.

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    Diabetes Awareness Month

    November 04, 2022

    November is diabetes awareness month. The University of Alaska and Premera work with Livongo to assist with diabetes management.

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    Wellness Rebate

    November 04, 2022

    The wellness rebate will be paid out with the November 18th paycheck. Remember - to qualify for the rebate you must be a current employee, have completed all the required activities of the wellness program by June 30, 2022 and be on a UA Choice Plan when the rebate is paid out. See our website for more information on the wellness program, or to start your activities for next year's rebate.

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    UA HR Question of the Month: How do I know who to talk to in UA HR?

    November 04, 2022

    The easiest way is to check out our "CONTACT US" section of the website where complete details to reach UA HR Customer Service, the functional team emails and individual contact information can be found. If you wish to speak to someone, our Customer Service team is available from 8-5PM Monday through Friday.

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    Holiday Closures 2022

    November 04, 2022

    In preparation for the upcoming holiday season, employees should be aware of both holiday and winter closure dates.