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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    Holiday Closures 2022

    November 04, 2022

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

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    Salary Public Records Release

    November 04, 2022

    This is a semi-annual notification that certain information about your employment with the University of Alaska is subject to the Alaska Public Records Act and will be released when public records requests are made.

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    UA Benefits and Compensation announcements

    October 22, 2022

    Boost your financial security by reviewing smart money tips from our Employee Assistance Program - ComPsych! You Can also now schedule 1 on 1 meetings with Fidelity.

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    October 2022 Human Resources Updates

    October 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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    Announcing the promotion of Jamie Heckman

    October 22, 2022

    Jamie started with UA in November 2021 as HR Systems Manager and was recently promoted to Director, HR Information Systems and Analytics.

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    Training & Learning Opportunities

    October 22, 2022

    Upcoming HR training opportunities

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    UA HR Organizational Alignment Changes

    October 22, 2022

    Over the last few months, there have been some changes to the UA HR internal structure mostly involving reporting. These changes were made to better serve the needs of our employees.

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    UA HR Question of the Month

    October 22, 2022

    Where can I find the current Web TimeSheet Submission schedule?

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    July 2022 Human Resources Updates

    October 07, 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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    COVID Admin Leave to Sunset October 23

    October 07, 2022

    According to university guidance, no one with COVID can enter any university system facility. If you need to be out of the office for COVID-related illness or isolation, work with your supervisor to see if remote work is an option. If necessary, use accumulated sick or annual leave as you would for any other illness.