Author: SEHD HR
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		Faculty Pay Schedule Elections Due July 16, 2021University of Colorado faculty on a contract may choose or change their contract payment schedule from now through July 16, 2021, for the academic year 2021-22. If no change is made to the payment schedule, then the previously chosen election will continue. Faculty may not revoke their chosen payment schedule during the plan year. Please… 
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		Take a Break: Use Your Excess Vacation Leave by July 1This is a friendly reminder to use your vacation leave prior to the end of the fiscal year or risk losing any hours you carry in excess of the annual carryover limit. Supervisors are encouraged to support their employees’ use of their vacation leave entitlements. Please click to read the full message from Carolyn Brownawell… 
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		Lynx Together Staff Return Listening Sessions May 4th – 12thThese listening sessions with members of the Lynx Together Staff Return committee are an opportunity for staff to share thoughts, insights, and feedback—what kind of support do you need to be successful, what can we learn from the last year that we should continue, what are you excited about? The perspectives of staff as… 
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		Managing a Hybrid TeamAs the University is preparing to return to campus, many managers will be asked to oversee hybrid (virtual / in-person) teams. To help managers navigate this new environment, Learning and Development is excited to announce a new course on best practices for managing this type of team. This course blends key concepts from our Managing… 
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		Register for 4/27 Info Session – Starting Our “Soft Return” to the Office in JuneStarting June 1, colleges, schools, and administrative units will commence a “soft return” to the office, with staff coming back about one or two days a week. This will allow employees to slowly transition into new routines, while providing time to plan for transportation, childcare, and other aspects of daily life. We envision that staff… 
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		Invitation to Voluntarily Self-Disclose Demographic Information by May 1stPlease read on for some excerpts from an email from Lauren Fontana, Director of Affirmative Action Programs, Office of Equity. Dear Faculty and Staff, We aspire to create an inclusive culture and workplace for all employees. One important piece of our efforts in doing so is knowing who makes up our workforce. Federal… 
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		Please use SEHD HR email for your “One Sixth” Rule Outside Consultation formsThis is a reminder as you are considering any Outside Consultation work to please route your “One Sixth” Rule Outside Consultation request forms to SEHDHR@ucdenver.edu. This will help us with tracking and processing of these requests. You can find the latest form on the Faculty Affairs website, in the “One Sixth Rule” section: https://www1.ucdenver.edu/offices/faculty-affairs/processes-policies-forms As a reminder,… 
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		Open Enrollment April 19 – May 7, 2021Open Enrollment is approaching fast. This year, the window to update your health coverage lasts from April 19 – May 7. This is your chance to assess how well your current medical, dental or vision plans meet your needs and make any needed changes. There are a few key changes to CU’s health plans for… 
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		Reminder: Use Your Excess Vacation Leave by July 1Please click to read a message from Carolyn Brownawell about planning ahead for leave sweeps: https://www1.ucdenver.edu/docs/librariesprovider188/hr-operations/leave-sweep-memo-2-19-2021.pdf Excerpts from the message are also copied below: This is a friendly reminder to use your vacation leave prior to the end of the fiscal year or risk losing any hours you carry in excess of the annual carryover limit.… 
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		Personnel updates for the HR & Finance teamWe said goodbye to Brayden Park in March, as his temporary appointment with SEHD HR team ended. Please help us welcome back Jose Miguel Jara-Garcia, who is rejoining us in a temporary role to support SEHD HR processes, beginning April 1, 2021. Please also help us welcome Keiko Goldman, who is joining SEHD in a temporary role on the Finance team, beginning April 1, 2021. Her position will provide purchasing and reimbursement services to the School. 
