HR Update

Performance Appraisal Tool (PAT) Update

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.

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Merit Pay Increases Require Wage Change Notices

Instructions for wage change notices.

Approval Process of Positions with Salaries Starting at $100,000 Retired. Deans to Submit Annual Faculty Hiring Plans to Provost 

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.

Financial planning tips for LGBTQ+ couples

From University retirement savings vendor Fidelity Investments

2023 HR Summit

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

What an extra 1% can do

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