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Kaia Health Platform Sunsetting on August 31, 2026
What an Extra 1% Can Do
Reminder: Take Personal Holiday by June 30
University of Minnesota Receives Three Employer Recognition Awards
Updated Regents Tuition Benefit Program Form
Retirement Plan Changes
We’re One of Minnesota’s Healthiest Employers!
Take a Break From Fidelity Administrative Fees
Important Change to Catch-Up Contributions
2026 Voluntary Retirement Plans Contribution Limits
Reminder: UMN Medical Plans Cover Preventive Care
2025-26 Wellbeing Program Year
University of Minnesota Receives Double Forbes Employer Recognition in 2025
Supporting Employees and Their Families After Acts of Violence
Don’t Forget to Update Your Beneficiaries
How a University Employee Erased Nearly $250,000 in Student Loans
Reminder: Take Personal Holiday by June 30
When and How to Make Changes to Your Benefits
Put Your FSA and HSA Dollars to Use
Financial Literacy Month Events and Resources
Legal Support Through the Employee Assistance Program
Caring for Your Mental Health
Retirement Plan Change: Emergency Withdrawals
Nutrition Resources for University Employees
Leaves of Absence (LOA) Reminders
Graduate Assistants: Elect an FSA for 2025!
Build a Future You’ll Love: Preparing for Retirement
Graduate Assistant Employment Eligibility Clarification
Wellbeing Program Platform Name Change
2024 & 2025 Voluntary Retirement Contribution Limits
Updates to the University’s retirement plans
New Humira Biosimilars Added to the Formulary
Get to Know Wellbeats
Open Enrollment: Do You Need to Take Action?
Retirees: Make Sure Your Benefit Contact Info Is Up To Date!
Update: Requirements for Pay and Benefit Information in Job Postings
OHR Total Rewards Receives a 2024 Excellence in Benefits Award
Fidelity Investments to Require Multi-Factor Authentication
Student Loan Repayment Resources
Learn About Debt Management Plans (DMPs)
What an extra 1% can do
Roth In-Plan Conversions Available
Regents Tuition Benefit Program
Employee Entertainment Discounts Update
Changes to the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
Medica Launches Life Time® Digital Fitness Program
Roth In-Plan Conversions Available September 1
On-Demand Mental Health Training for Employees
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Year-Round Changes
Leaving the UMN
Leaving the UMN Overview
Layoff Severance & Non-Renewal
COBRA Continuation of Coverage
Preparing for Retirement
Medical Benefits
Medical Plans
Medica Plan Options
Pharmacy Program
Medication Therapy Management
Convenience Care/Walk-in Clinics
Virtual Care
Travel Program
Emergency Travel Program
Diabetes Prevention & Management
Dental Benefits
Dental Plans
Dental Plan Availability and Comparison
Life and Disability Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Short-Term Disability Insurance
Academic Disability
Basic Life Insurance
Additional Life Insurance
Retirement Savings & Financial Counseling
Retirement Savings Plans
Overview
Plan Comparison
Financial Counseling and Resources
Spending and Savings Accounts
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
Leaves and Time Away
Vacations, Time Away & Leaves
University Holiday Calendars
Vacation Paid Time Off
Sick Time Off
Leave of Absence
Planning a Leave of Absence
Types of Leave
Minnesota Paid Leave
Wellness and Family Care
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Family Resources
Mental Health Resources
Wellbeing Program
About the Employee Wellbeing Program
Wellbeing Program Framework and Resources
Using the Wellbeing Program Platform
Discounts and Perks
U Perks for Faculty and Staff
Tuition Benefits
About the Regents Tuition Benefits Program
How to Use the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
Benefits for Retirees
About Retiree Benefits
Medical Plans for Retirees
Dental Plans for Retirees
Benefit Vendor Information
Vendor Directory
Employee Health Benefits and Data Privacy
Compensation
Compensation and Classification
Overview
Job Classification
Job Families and Salary Ranges
Types of Salary Adjustments for Civil Service and P&A Employees
Pay Practices Policy and Guidelines
Civil Service Pay Practices
Faculty and P&A Pay Practices
Graduate Assistant Pay Practices
Student Employee Pay Practices
Temporary and Casual Employee Pay Practices
Compensation Planning
Pay and Taxes
Pay and Taxes
Pay Calendars
Understanding Your Pay Statement
Merit Pay at the University
Tax Information
Income Tax Deductions
Form W-2
Form W-4
Tax information for Nonresident Foreign Nationals
Income Tax Deductions for Nonresident Foreign National Employees
Tax Treaty Eligibility and Benefits
Overview Tax Treaty Eligibility and Benefits
Tax Treaty Countries and Affidavits
Claiming Tax Treaty Benefits
Tax Return Information for Nonresident Foreign National Employees
Substantial Presence Test
Scholarship and Fellowship Payments
Social Security Requirements
Tax Information for University of Minnesota Physicians
Tax Information for Non-Service Fellowships
Tax Reminders
Employment Authorization
Special Pay Circumstances
Employee Support
New Employees
Welcome New Employees
Resources for New Employees
Current Employees
Employee & Labor Relations
Contracts and Negotiations
Active Contracts and Negotiations
AFSCME Law School Student Employees Contract Negotiation
CIR-SEIU Contract Negotiation
UEA Contract Negotiation
Completed Negotiations
AFSCME Contract Negotiation
GLU-UE Contract Negotiation
Teamsters Contract Negotiations
LELS Contract Negotiation
Seniority Rosters
Civil Service Seniority
Unit 3 (Teamsters) Roster
Unit 4 (AFSCME Health Care) Roster
Unit 6 (AFSCME Clerical) Roster
Unit 7 (AFSCME Technical) Roster
Layoff and Nonrenewal
Layoff and Non-renewal
Layoff List AFSCME
Layoff List Civil Service
Layoff List Teamsters
Unemployment Fraud
MyU Self-Service
Employee Engagement
Overview
Employee Engagement Survey
Work-Life Support
Supporting Free Expression
Employment-Related Scams and Phishing
Legal Name and Legal Sex on Employee Documents
Supervisors
Recruiting and Hiring
How to Recruit and Hire
Assessment and Intake
Post and Recruit
Post and Recruit Overview
Pay History
Requirements for Pay and Benefit Information in Job Postings
VEVRAA
Screen and Select
Offer and Accept
Hiring Template Letters
Hiring Guidance by Employee Type
Hiring Student Employees
Hiring Temporary or Casual Employees
Hiring Academic Employees
Hiring Executive Employees
Managing Time and Absences
Work. With Flexibility.
Overview: Work. With Flexibility.
Best Practices for Implementation
Best Practices for Flexible Work Implementation
Sample Implementation Plans: Work. With Flexibility.
Flexible Work Options
Supervisor Support
Work. With Flexibility FAQs
Managing Performance and Development
Performance Management
Great Goals, Great Performance
How to reward, recognize, and encourage strong performance
Ongoing Check-Ins
Performance Appraisal Tool (PAT)
Performance Evaluations
Performance Evaluation Policies
Performance Evaluation Tips
Dealing with Performance Problems
Dealing with Performance Issues
Facilitated Meetings
Collaborative Approach to Problem Solving
Problem-Solving Outline
Document and Communicate Responsibilities, Goals, and Objectives
Employee Engagement
Support Survey Participation
Access and Review Survey Results
Navigate the Dashboard
View and Export Results
Survey Comments
Interpret Survey Results
Lead Discussions
Take Action
Systemwide Results and Response Rates
Understanding GA Roles & Fellowships
Managing Student Employees
Offboarding
HR PEAK
HR PEAK Services
HR PEAK Training
Departing Employees
Professional Development
Employee Development Center
EDC Overview
Gigs
Mentorship
Leading on All Levels
Supervisory and Leadership Development
Supervisory and Leadership Development
Supervisory Development Program
Leadership Competencies and Assessments
Leadership Competencies Overview
The Leadership Competency Framework
Assessment Options
Self-Assessment
360 Degree Assessments
Options Overview
Development
Stakeholder
Academic Leader
Center Director
Leadership Consulting Services
EDI
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in the Workplace
Work with Our EDI Team
Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI®)
Discussion Toolkits
University Partners
HR Inclusion in Practice
About OHR
Mission and Vision
OHR Directory
HR Updates
OHR Events