Human Resource Services will host two informational sessions on retiring from UNI, for faculty and staff planning to retire soon or in the foreseeable future. Participants will learn guidelines and benefits available at retirement from UNI. The hour-long sessions will be presented by Therese Callaghan, Employee Well-being Coordinator, on January 5 at 10 a.m and 2 p.m. in Gilchrist 007. Please register in advance.
January 5 | 10 a.m. | Click Here to Register
Additional flu shot clinic dates and times have been added. If you haven't gotten your flu shot, there is still time! All benefit eligible faculty and staff are eligible for one free flu vaccination each year. For additional information visit our flu shot webpage.
Human Resource Services will host an informational session focused on managing stress during the holiday season. The approaching holiday season brings many expectations. Often this makes us feel like we are being pulled in a hundred different directions. There are office parties to attend, family get-togethers to schedule, children’s holiday recitals and gifts to buy. The holidays can be one of the happiest times of the year, yet it can also be one of the most stressful. Maintaining balance and keeping stress from overwhelming you are the keys to an enjoyable holiday season.
Human Resource Services will host a session led by Cedar Valley Hospice. Cedar Valley Hospice counselors will provide information on how to support someone who is grieving, and resources available in the community. This one hour session will be held Thursday, December 8 at 3 p.m. in Gilchrist 007. Please register in advance.
The Governor recently announced that State of Iowa employees will receive two days of additional holiday paid time off. UNI is allowing the additional holiday paid time off to be used for regularly scheduled work days from Sunday, November 27, 2022 through Saturday, December 31, 2022, with supervisor approval. The time off is encouraged to be taken in full day increments to allow for a true rest period from work responsibilities, but may be taken in as little as one hour increments if needed.
The 2023 Annual Benefits Open Enrollment period is going on now and will run through November 30, 2022. During this time you may learn what is new for 2023, as well as review and change your benefit elections. Any changes made to your benefit elections will be effective January 1, 2023. No action is needed if you do not wish to make changes to health, dental, vision, or VTL. However, employees wishing to contribute to a Flex Spending Account (FSA) must enroll or re-enroll each year.
The Iowa Economic Development Authority recently awarded UNI the recognition of being a "2022 Best Place for Working Parents". Their assessment concluded that UNI has family-friendly policies and practices in place that display a commitment of supporting working parents. As a community and business, UNI recognizes that supporting our employees is foundational to the success of our students, campus and greater community.
UNI has two health plans available for eligible employees, the UNI PPO (Alliance Select) and the UNI Blue Advantage (HMO). The UNI PPO (Preferred Provider Organization) plan provides coverage whether you are in-network or out-of-network, but you pay more for services provided outside of the network. The network for this plan is nationwide and is available in over 200 countries. The UNI Blue Advantage is known as a Health Maintenance Organization (HMO). This plan provides coverage only in the state of Iowa.
Human Resource Services will host an informational session focused on a holistic approach to financial planning. Financial goals are the specific long and short-term objectives to be attained through financial planning and management efforts. Among personal financial goals are things such as:
Human Resource Services will host a confidential biometric screening on November 4 from 7 to 9 a.m. in Gilchrist Hall, Room 009. All benefit eligible employees may participate in one free biometric screening per academic year. For more information, and to register, visit the confidential biometric screening webpage.
