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Ernest Bergmann on the Twin Cities mall next to a blue truck
Meet Ernest Bergmann

“Before joining the University three years ago, I didn’t think I was University material, but campus needs people like me caring for it. I think the University represents a nice balance of people–you have the students, the staff, the professors, and visitors all coming together to enjoy our beautiful campus. 

“My favorite part of working here is the harmony between us and the variety of wildlife we get to see every day. We see a variety of birds, squirrels, bunnies, ducks and ducklings, geese and goslings, and foxes. I have one tree that I call Turkey Tree because of how many turkeys I see perched in its branches.

“The best time to see wildlife on campus is right away in the morning. We see hawks, eagles, and fledglings soaring over the river. And of course, there's nothing like seeing a mob of turkeys majestically stopping traffic and no one seems to mind.”—Ernest Bergmann, Senior Laborer, Teamsters Local 320 

Favorite type of tree: I appreciate the mighty oak.

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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.

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

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

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

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.