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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    Annual Performance Reviews

    February 04, 2022

    Annual Performance Reviews should be underway with a completion date of 6/30/22 for all non-represented employees.

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    Introducing Brightline: Pediatric Behavioral Health Support for Families

    February 04, 2022

    We're so excited to introduce you to Brightline! A new behavioral health benefit for families that is covered by Premera health plans.

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    Financial Wellness Educational Workshops

    January 21, 2022

    The University of Alaska has connected with Securian Financial, your life insurance provider, to offer virtual educational sessions that provide actionable steps to help with money management and a secure retirement.

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    UA HR Supervisor Brown Bag Lunch Forum

    January 21, 2022

    UA HR's Talent Acquisition team is rolling out a Brown Bag Lunch Forum specifically for Supervisors.

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    January Human Resources Updates

    January 21, 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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    Mental health awareness, training

    January 07, 2022

    Mental health affects how we think, feel and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others and make healthy choices. During this time of year nearly 10% of Alaskans struggle with seasonal affective disorder. It is important to check in with yourself and others.

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    Maintain Don't Gain Challenge ends Jan. 9

    January 07, 2022

    We are just over halfway through the Maintain Don't Gain challenge! This challenge began on November 21st and will end on January 9th.

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    Financial Wellness Educational Workshops

    January 07, 2022

    The University of Alaska has connected with Securian Financial, your life insurance provider, to offer virtual educational sessions that provide actionable steps to help with money management and a secure retirement.

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    Reminder: Holiday and Winter Closure Dates 2021

    December 17, 2021

    A reminder of upcoming holidays and winter closure dates.

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    TDA Universal Availability Notice

    December 17, 2021

    The University of Alaska 403(b) Voluntary Tax-Deferred Annuity Program is federally required to provide eligible employees with a Universal Availability Notice that contains important information regarding the University of Alaska's voluntary tax-deferred annuity (403(b)) program in which you are eligible to participate.