HR Update

Heidi R. in the lab
Meet Heidi R.

Through the "Dear Minnesota" campaign, the University of Minnesota has collected stories of how the University has improved the lives of our students, faculty, and staff. Employee Heidi R. shared their story—here's an excerpt:

"I earned my master's degree in soil science in May of 2021 and continue working at NWROC [Northwest Research and Outreach Center]."

Read Heidi's full "Dear Minnesota" submission

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The University has retired the required approval process for any individual hires of Tenure or Tenure-track faculty, job offers with a starting salary of $100,000 or greater, and retention offers.

From University retirement savings vendor Fidelity Investments

Systemwide HR summit planned for mid-to-late July 2023. Details to come.

Consider starting or increasing contributions to a voluntary plan to save thousands of dollars more for retirement over the course of your career.

Effective May 28, 2023, non-exempt 9 and 10-month University employees will no longer be disqualified from receiving unemployment benefits between academic terms.