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HR Connections has a new look! The newsletter’s format has changed, which will allow us to disseminate important information to employees on a more frequent and timely basis. Look for future editions of HR Connections in the Broadcast Messages every other month. Human Resources Is Moving
An interview with Larry Pittman, University Director and the point person for the project, provided the following information: Time Line: Internal renovations for the fifth floor are nearly complete. The site work for parking lots is still in process and completion will determine moving dates. It is anticipated that the parking lots will be complete by late summer. Moving Schedule: The department will move in three phases. The order in which the units move will be predicated on dates (Payroll would move on an off-pay week, for example). It is anticipated that the total move will take three weeks; it is recommended that visitors contact the Human Resources reception area at 860-679-2426 before making a visit during this time. Stay tuned to the daily Broadcast Messages for more information. Parking: Public Safety is in the process of assessing the parking areas. There is a possibility that lots will be designated by floors, with ample visitor parking. Orientation: New Employee Orientation and training now provided in the ASB will be relocated to our new training room. The cafeteria, located on the fourth floor, should easily be able to accommodate the luncheon for new employees on that day. Badges: There will be a badge station at Munson Road, which will eliminate traveling from one building to another for new employees as part of the orientation process. Changes in the Way We Do Business: In our new location, there is no payroll window. All contacts will be made through the reception area. It is anticipated that this move will be a positive one for the UConn Health Center community. We look forward to having you visit us in our new location. Making a Difference!
Finally, much is happening in the areas of strengthening communication
and developing skilled leaders. One of the primary vehicles of
communication is the Know Better Place website,
employees.uchc.edu,
We invite you to visit the Know Better Place website,
employees.uchc.edu, often to
stay informed on all the efforts to make the Health Center a great place
to work. If you are interested in participating in the Know Better Place
initiative or have an idea to share, please e-mail us at
knowbetterplace@uchc.edu
or contact Cindy Couture directly at You are making a difference! Getting Involved: Historical Recognition Committee
This committee plans events celebrating the nationally declared Heritage and History Month Observances honoring the variety of racial, ethnic, and cultural contributions to American society.
If this mission resonates with you, please consider contacting us to
offer suggestions and/or volunteer to share your story. You can reach us
at: High School Clinical Career Day
Students came to the Health Center to find out more about clinical career opportunities. During the Career Fair portion, 26 different booths offered students information and hands-on experiences. Prior to attending the event, students identified specific career area interests and attended small group breakout sessions facilitated by professionals in the field. These professionals gave a first-hand account of what their discipline was like and answered students' questions. The event was sponsored by the University of Connecticut Health Center/Department of Human Resources, Celebrate Girls, and the Area Health Education Center. Spotlight on: Human Resources’ Reception Area
Frequent calls to the reception area ask for information that can be found by referencing the following links:
You Asked... We Listened...Kronos Reporting Capabilities As always, we look forward to hearing your questions or comments so that we may continue to expand system functionality to meet user needs. If you would like assistance with Kronos time approver reporting, or need reporting access rights, please contact Brian Kleinhen at 860-679-4061. Online AA Updated Name/Address Form Updated FAQsWhat is mandatory education? Mandatory education and Healthstream: How do I log in to take my mandatory courses? To access the training follow these directions: 1. If using a PC use this link: http://www.healthstream.com/hlc/uchc. 2. If using a MAC use this link: http://155.37.41.245/hipaa/HealthStreamRPSS-1.htm. 3. Enter your six-digit State of Connecticut employee number as both your “User ID” and “Password.”
4. Select “Student” and click “Proceed with Login.” 5. The screen will open to “My Courses.” 6. Complete all of the listed assigned courses. For questions, please call the Healthstream System Administrator at 860-679-7577. Creative Child Care CenterWith the coldness of the winter months behind us the children of the Creative Child Center spring forward with the excitement and promise of a new season and the opportunities to spend time outside and explore the wonders of nature. Whether taking a walk to the duck pond, playing baseball in the field, building roadways and castles in the sandboxes or catching good air in the outdoor swings, spring is a time to shake off the chill of winter and feel the sun in our faces (of course we always use sunscreen). The spring and summer season will bring about a series of fun events and activities at the center. The last week of May we will be celebrating Ethnicity Sharing Week by creating an ethnic recipe book. We are asking parents to bring in favorite family recipes representing their family’s ethnicity. One of our favorite events of the year is our annual Talent Show, Picnic and Raffle held at 5 p.m. on June 6. The toddler and preschool rooms work diligently in preparing for the show. The performances are always entertaining and well-received. Our last summer event will celebrate the graduation of children from our oldest preschool room. They will be adorned with caps and gowns and will sing celebratory songs and receive diplomas. Their next step will be toward the exciting world of kindergarten. The ceremony will take place on Friday afternoon on June 20. HR Updates...Happy New Year! Fiscal Year That Is... Upcoming Pay Increases Future Planning New Procedure for Employees Using the Age 50 Catch-up Option for the Deferred Compensation 457(b) PlanFor participants of the Deferred Compensation 457(b) Plan, the Age 50 Catch-up Option is available to those who will turn age 50 by December 31 and want to make more than the maximum normal deferral. For 2008, the normal deferral ceiling will be $15,500, and the Age 50 Catch-up limit is $5,000. When used together, eligible employees can defer a total of $20,500 for 2008. All participants desiring to use the Age 50 Catch-up Deferral for the Deferred Compensation 457(b) Plan in 2008 must complete an updated CO-783 Participation Agreement form; otherwise the 2008 contribution limit will be automatically capped at $15,500. This form can be obtained by contacting ING directly at 860-368-3359 or from Jill Scully in Human Resources at 860-679-2901. The completed form must be mailed to the following address: ING Life Insurance and Annuity Co., 45 Glastonbury Blvd., Glastonbury, CT 06033 PAWS Awards Reception
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current Human Resources events to the employees at the UConn Health
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The
Department of Human Resources, including the Office of Staff
Development, Employment Services, Information Management, Records,
Benefits, Labor Relations and Payroll, will be relocating to 16 Munson
road this summer.
Know
Better Place, our Health Center culture initiative, is going strong! We
are pleased to update you on the many exciting and worthwhile efforts
taking place under the Know Better Place umbrella. The purpose of this
initiative is to increase communication and collaboration between
departments and committees and better align our efforts that result in a
great workplace. This approach includes three pillars of action: Driving
Employee Engagement, Strengthening Communication and Developing Skilled
Leaders.
In
March 2008, Human Resources welcomed Cindy Couture to her new position
as Assistant Director, Organization and Staff Development. Cindy’s
primary responsibility is leading the Know Better Place initiative.
Exciting work is well underway in each of the three pillars. In the area
of driving employee engagement, Know Better Place, the C4I Culture
Subgroup and the Office of Diversity and Equity are responding to
employee suggestions and task force recommendations. These can be found
in one central location on the Know Better Place website,
The Historical Recognition Committee, sponsored by the Office of
Diversity and Equity, is a group of employees who recognize the value of
promoting cultural awareness and communication in a place where
compassion, empathy, and sincere understanding mark who we are as a
community.
The
fourth annual High School Clinical Career Day event took place on
March 19. The program has tripled in size since its inception with
more than 350 students from 18 area high schools participating this year. 
Service with a SMILE!
Effective
January 1, 2008, Pharmacare, our pharmacy benefit provider, changed its
name to Caremark. Only new hires, rehires, and employees making health
insurance changes will get new ID cards from Caremark reflecting this
change.
Every organization uses acronyms and the UConn Health Center is
certainly no exception. We thought it might be helpful to decipher the
codes; here are just a couple: