Performance management survey
Dear Colleagues: Thank you to those of you who have given us your feedback on the recent performance management process. Please remember that the deadline to submit your survey* response is tomorrow, Friday, March 8 at 11:59 p.m. Your feedback is essential in guiding our refinement of the performance management process. As always, thank you […]
Career Communities Showcase
Dear Colleagues: As a part of Employee Appreciation Week, we invite you to attend the Career Communities Showcase event to learn more about career communities at VCU. Career communities, a cornerstone of the Great Place: HR Redesign, allow VCU employees who are doing similar work or who have similar career interests to connect regularly to network, […]
Instant HR: New career development tab in Talent@VCU
Dear HR Colleagues: We are excited to share updates to the functionality in Talent@VCU. We’ve reviewed the feedback you’ve shared with us and have used it to guide improvements to the career development section of the software. You’ll now see a new “Career Development” tab, which will serve as a central location for employees and […]
Instant HR: Career development mini sessions and leave sharing notice
Dear Colleagues: We are excited to deliver additional career development resources for managers and employees at VCU. This opportunity will provide you with the tools you need to successfully navigate the career development process. Additionally, we are providing you with a reminder about leave sharing for the upcoming calendar year. Career Development Conversation mini-sessions The […]
ORP Open Enrollment 2019
Dear Colleagues: This year’s ORP open enrollment takes place from Feb. 1 through Feb. 28, 2019. During this period, you may change your account provider for future contributions to the VCU ORP. Changes made during this time become effective on March 1, 2019 and will be reflected on your pay stub documentation in eServices/VCU Self Service beginning March 15, 2019. […]
Universal availability notice 2019
Dear Colleagues: In compliance with federal requirements, you are receiving this communication to learn about your retirement savings options. Specifically, Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) sponsors a Tax-Deferred Savings Plan (the “Plan”). As an employee of the university, you can voluntarily elect to defer a portion of your compensation to the Plan to supplement your retirement […]
Instant HR: Timekeeping changes due to inclement weather
Dear Colleagues: As you know, VCU experienced a delayed opening until 10 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 14, 2019. Thank you for your cooperation during this inclement weather event. Several of you have reached out with questions regarding timekeeping about this recent delayed opening, so we’re sending this message for clarification. For designated employees who reported […]
Instant HR: E-Verify down, life insurance update, new separation checklist
Dear Colleagues: Please note the important updates and reminders below. Government shutdown effects on hiring processes VCU uses HireRight’s E-Verify system to complete the employment eligibility check when processing new hires. As a result of the federal government shutdown, the E-Verify system is currently not operational. Therefore, all employment eligibility verifications are being held in […]
Career development in 2019
Dear Colleagues: Your career development is an important part of the new Working@VCU: Great Place HR policies. Planning your career development activities at the beginning of the year and tracking those activities supports your professional growth. University and Academic Professionals and Classified staff are expected to participate in at least one activity each year and […]
Instant HR: Benefits updates, employee visa info, W-2 form notice
Dear Colleagues: As we approach winter break, I’ve included a few items to consider for the New Year. Benefits enrollment update Employee Direct was initially offered as an option for submitting benefit elections during the 2018 VCU winter closing. The state system, Employee Direct, is currently down with no projected return date. Because of the […]