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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    Financial Wellness Workshops

    February 04, 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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    COVID-19 Administrative Leave

    February 04, 2022

    There are a number of ways employees are able to use COVID-19 related administrative leave including for immunization, reactions to vaccines or quarantine due to travel or close contact.

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    Upcoming trainings to build stronger communication tools

    February 04, 2022

    UA HR Communications encourages all employees to stop by their website landing page for quick human resources information.

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    2021 W-2 forms are available on UA Online

    February 04, 2022

    You may now access the online version of your 2021 W-2 in UAOnline at uaonline.alaska.edu

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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.