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UMass Employees Reaching New Heights at Ascend— Recreation and Well-Being’s New Climbing/Bouldering Facility.
Success Is a Collective Effort
As we look forward to the summer months, we can be proud of our accomplishments this past year.
Together, we've made significant strides in enhancing our HR communication efforts, and this monthly newsletter is one good example. Our innovative HR employee recruitment campaign, "We're Here for Good!" continues to attract a new, diverse, talented pool of employees, helping our HR team fill open positions across campus. We have significantly reduced the amount of open vacancies across campus.
Furthermore, our commitment to continuous learning continues to shine through employees' participation in our recently launched LinkedIn Learning Tracks. This platform provides invaluable opportunities for professional development, and the support from our managers and supervisors has been instrumental in driving employee participation.
These achievements highlight the impressive results we can achieve when we work together at UMass Amherst. Your collaborative efforts across campus have been instrumental in driving our innovation and success. Each one of you has played a significant role in these accomplishments, and for that, we are truly grateful.
As my time as Interim Vice Chancellor comes to a close, I want to thank you all for the opportunity to serve in this role. I am excited about the arrival of our new Vice Chancellor, Sheri Neshiem, and am confident that, with your continued dedication, we will achieve even greater success in the future.
—Kevin Kerwood, Interim Vice Chancellor and Chief Human Resources Officer
It’s Beneficial—Streamlining Your Tuition Waiver Process
Introducing Our New Online Tuition Waiver Form!
We're excited to announce the launch of our new online tuition waiver form, designed to make requesting tuition discounts for benefitted employees and their qualified dependents easier and more efficient!Learn more.
Details about the tuition waiver benefit can always be found on our “Benefits” webpage.
Defining Your Work-Life Well-Being
At UMass Amherst, we recognize staff and faculty are more than their jobs, and juggling work and life is not always easy. Work-life well-being isn’t about seeking balance in terms of equal time and energy; it’s much more about:
- Feeling calmer and more focused instead of out of control and stressed
- Having the ability to devote time and energy to important work and personal priorities
- Feeling motivated to engage in and cultivate connections and activities that provide more fulfillment
We encourage you to find your own ideal for your work-life balance, blend, flow, well-being, calm, connection, or integration to inspire you to shape the work-life you want.
For more information on work-life balance, personal well-being, and fostering workplace engagement, visit our “WorkWell@UMass” webpage.
Your Voice Matters: UMass Recreation and Well-Being Wants to Hear from You!
for the Recreation Center are now available through August 23! Membership includes access to facilities during recreation hours, Ascend, the NEW climbing/bouldering facility, group fitness classes, nutrition advising, equipment & towel checkout, and participation in intramural sports.
We invite you to participate in a brief survey developed by UMass Recreation & Well-Being. Your feedback is essential in helping us enhance our services and programs to better meet your needs.
Did You Know?
Find Answers to All of Your HR Questions with AskHR
Assistance with all your Human Resources questions—including (but not limited to) benefits, retirement, payroll, hiring, compensation, and HR processing information—is just a click away. AskHR provides enhanced customer support, a more efficient method for employees and guests to get answers, and new information tracking capabilities to provide better service over time. Whenever you have an HR-related question, remember to simply… AskHR!
Our People Are Here for Good!
“I started at UMass Amherst as a custodial manager, and I’ve been able to further my career throughout the years. I encourage anyone who wants to work here to apply—and be sure to take every opportunity offered to grow in your career here!”
—Chester McKay
Associate Director, Custodial Services
Professional Development
Two-Part Supervising Undergraduate Student Workers Training
If you are relatively new to supervising undergraduate student workers at UMass—or need a refresher—then join this training to learn supervision practices for training, giving feedback, and managing work and conduct expectations. This training is a practice lab for you to complete templates and role-play communication strategies that you can implement right away.
Tuesday, June 25, 9 a.m.– 11:30 a.m. and
Wednesday, June 26, 1 p.m.–3:30 p.m., Campus Center Room 804
Or
Tuesday, July 16, 1:30 p.m.– 4:00 p.m. and
Wednesday, July 17, 9 a.m.–11:30 a.m., Campus Center Room 804
Bias-Free Recruitment Practices Class
Bias-free recruitment practices involve structured processes to give applicants a fair and equitable opportunity to demonstrate their skills, experience, and qualifications for a job position. This session will establish a foundational understanding of how bias affects decision-making, highlight the impact of bias, and provide structured steps to mitigate bias in our recruitment and hiring processes. Anyone involved in a search process would greatly benefit from this class!
June 27, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. Campus Center 163C
Self-Guided Learning
Expand your learning at your own pace with Workplace Learning and Development’s self-guided learning modules. Access different ways to enhance your knowledge and skills using articles, videos, podcasts, worksheets, courses, and UMass resources. Learn more.
Career Opportunities—Tell a Friend!
Employment Eligibility & I-9 Specialist
This position is responsible for ensuring University compliance with federal I-9 employment eligibility regulations including, but not limited to, timely identification and resolution of employment eligibility issues to ensure compliance and mitigate liability. Learn more.
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