HR Update

Earth Month Webinars

To emphasize the importance of Earth Month, the Wellbeing Program has two webinars worth checking out and sharing with employees. 

  • Composting: Green, Easy and Good for the Planet - April 9 at noon - Learn how to easily integrate composting into your daily routine. Discover composting's environmental benefits, such as reducing food waste and enhancing soil health, that enrich your personal green space. 
  • What’s Good for You is Good for the Planet - April 24 at noon - Join a panel of sustainability experts as they discuss how climate/health impacts U of Sustainability public health climate resilience strategies, how to reduce transportation emissions, the link human health, climate change, and planetary health, and how to build resilience in the face of climate change.


Each webinar earns 200 Wellbeing Points.

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Updated Federal EEO Poster

The EEOC has consolidated two existing EEO workplace posters into one. These required labor/employment postings should be physically displayed in a manner that all employees can view them at their regular workplace.

Background Check Exceptions

In rare cases, employees may start their appointment prior to the completion of a background check.

2022 & 2023 Elective Retirement Contribution Limits

Sharing a reminder on the 2022 limits and the new 2023 limits.

New Process for Entering Background Check Dates

Beginning December 1, units no longer need to manually enter the dates of successful background checks.

Save the Dates: HR at the University Training

An opportunity for new HR practitioners to gain an understanding of HR policies, principles, and practices at the University of Minnesota as well as network with other HR professionals from across the system.