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Performance Appraisal Tool (PAT) Update

Wednesday, December 13, 2023 - 08:36

PAT is being modernized and is expected to be ready in June 2024. This is the final year using the current version and colleges, departments, and units will begin using the new platform in July 2024.

Talent Strategy will provide additional details, including a training and communications plan at the February HR Leads meeting. Please contact Shannon Luloff (smacdon1@umn.edu) with any questions.

All HR Updates

Essential Employee Designations

January 26, 2024 at 10:30 AM

This is a reminder that employees whose positions are designated as “Essential” (pertaining to a University state of emergency) need to be informed of such status in writing.

Employee Entertainment Discounts Update

January 23, 2024 at 5:03 PM

Updates to entertainment discounts offered through MERSC

Announcing the 2024 Wellbeing Series

January 19, 2024 at 10:00 AM

The Office of Human Resources is proud to co-sponsor the Bakken Center for Spirituality and Healing’s Wellbeing Series of free webinars.

University Education Association (UEA) Negotiations Update

January 11, 2024 at 5:07 PM

The next UEA mediation session is scheduled for March 18, 2024.

Checklist for Graduate Assistants (GA) and Non-Service Fellowship Codes

January 4, 2024 at 7:36 PM

Checklist available to help distinguishing between GA and non-service fellowships.

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