News & Announcements

Read The Manager’s Resource, a newsletter created for WashU supervisors that includes actionable items and updates to help your team thrive, professionally and personally.

The IRS has announced changes to the 403(b) maximum contribution limits for 2025, affecting the WashU Retirement Savings Plan.

Important tax deadlines ahead: See how to update your W-2 preferences and verify contact information to ensure timely access to your 2024 tax documents.

Set yourself up for success by utilizing the resources in place through Human Resources to best support yourself, whether as a new employee, if you’re transitioning into a new role or planning to retire soon. 

Winning a gold medal isn’t just for those who competed in the Paris Olympics last summer. Shonda McDaniel and colleagues want to prove they’re gold medalists, too

Nourish your body and mind with the 2024 fall well-being challenge!

Onboarding requirements for clinical new hires, including preemployment, new hire training and occupational health requirements.

Apryle M. Gladney, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, has been appointed interim vice chancellor and chief human resources officer.

A series of monthly posts designed to break down financial topics into bite-sized pieces

If you know someone who may be the victim of domestic violence, help them find support now.

WashU employees who been impacted by Hurricane Helene have resources available to them and eligible family members.

Carla Bailey, director of learning and development for Human Resources at WashU, has been named one of Women We Admire’s “Top 50 Women Leaders of St. Louis for 2024” for her development and delivery of leadership and team-building programs and workshops.

Effective Aug. 2, 2024, Washington University in St. Louis has decided to no longer require new employees to provide proof of, or receive, a COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment. The COVID-19 vaccine will still be offered and encouraged.

Unleash your inner Olympian by joining the summer 2024 well-being challenge, Go Gold.

One department that has really embraced these WashU-Sponsored events is the School of Medicine’s Department of Anesthesiology.

Resources to help WashU families prepare for the back-to-school season

WashU employees who been impacted by Hurricane Beryl have resources available to them and eligible family members.

Over the next two years, content will be transferred in phases to Workday Learning.

Beginning July 9, 2024, new or promoted managers as of June 10, 2024, are encouraged to attend manager orientation (MO) within 90 days or their start or promotion date.

Effective June 10, 2024, staff new employee orientation (NEO) will be assigned in Workday Learning.

WashU is thrilled to honor our 2024 service award recipients and distinguished honor awardees

WashU employees explore professional development opportunities and bettering our future as a collective team. 

Mental and emotional health resources available to WashU employees

We periodically hear from employees who have met the eligibility criteria for retiree medical coverage that they would like to transition into retirement or continue to provide services to the university on a periodic basis.

An enthusiastic group of HR employees volunteered their time for a local Earth Day cleanup initiative demonstrating their dedication to sustainability and supporting the local neighborhood.

Find your way to wellness with the spring 2024 well-being challenge, 8ight Ways to Wellness.

These facilities offer a range of services and living arrangements to meet individualized needs. Use these questions to make an informed decision.

To facilitate a smooth process when applying for FMLA, STMD, or Caregiver/Parental Leave, follow these steps.

WashU has been recognized by Forbes as one the 2024 recipients of America’s Best Large Employers.

Dean Perlmutter delivered the School of Medicine’s annual State of the School address in January, providing both a retrospective of the school’s progress over the past year and a glimpse into its future. Watch the recording

2023 year-end tax documentation availability dates

Learn the signs – act early. Every child grows and develops at their own pace, but certain developmental milestones can be expected in the first five years of their life. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) provides helpful resources to monitor your child’s growth and offers suggestions on how to encourage their development in simple ways.

Nominate a deserving staff member through the university’s Distinguished Honor Awards, which open Feb. 5, 2024.

In this series, we’ll explore a variety of healthcare-related topics and questions based on conversations with employees.

This memo outlines important information regarding the 2023 influenza (flu) vaccination policy and employee compliance. The deadline to receive the vaccine and upload proof in ReadySet is 5 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 27, 2023.

Be proactive and reduce stress when you can with these tips during the holiday season.

Step into a journey of well-being this fall.

Meet Tyler and Jenny, two employees from WashU’s Physical Therapy Clinic who are dedicated to promoting physical activity and supporting coworkers on their well-being journey.

WashU has partnered with Awardco to provide employees recognition and appreciation.

WashU is excited to expand the portfolio of features in Workday to further promote employee learning and professional development opportunities.

WashU employees who been impacted by the war in Israel have resources available to them and eligible family members.

Discover the diverse range of independent schools in the Greater St. Louis area, catering to Pre-K through High school students.

Washington University Physical Therapy offers expedited access for WashU employees and their dependents enrolled in the university-sponsored health plan.

Maximize your prescription benefit coverage

Enrich is a web-based platform that offers personalized finance courses and tools to WashU employees, with a particular focus on the relevant life events and benefits of our employee population.

Improve your well-being by learning and practicing eco-friendly activities that reduce your ecological footprint and conserve natural resources.

Spotlighting the top 3 teams of the spring 2023 well-being challenge

We are excited to honor our 2023 service award recipients and distinguished honor awardees

Are you ready for student loan payments to resume in 2023?

Fine-tune your well-being compass during the Worldwide Wellness spring 2023 challenge.

Before you enroll, here are some things to observe and questions to ask the center director.

What’s Right for Your Family?

W-2s are available as of Jan. 31, 2023. Employees can access an electronic copy in Workday. Non-employees can also access in Workday or should hav received a mailed W-2 to the home address on file. 1095-C forms are available as of March 2, 2023, in Workday for employees who have consented to receive them electronically. […]

Find some fun (and maybe new) activities in the St. Louis region to do or visit with your family this summer.

WashU has been recognized in several recent surveys as a top workplace. 

You may have heard or read that the federal government has announced that the Public Health Emergency (PHE) that has been in effect due to COVID-19 will end on May 11, 2023. What does this mean for participants in a WashU Medical Plan? Effective beginning May 12, 2023, the following changes will apply to all […]

Gillian Boscan, JD, is WashU’s new director of investigations and conflict resolution in the Office of Institutional Equity.

The Human Resource Well-Being Team is partnering with Sustainability and WashU Arboretum to hand out oak, pecan, and wahoo seedlings. You can request up to 3 seedlings. Pick up at Schnuck Pavilion on March 30 from 1:30pm to 4:00pm.

Julie-Ellen Acosta has been named assistant vice chancellor effective March 1.

Join a WashU Toastmasters club today!

Parents might worry about how many hours their kids spend on their tablets, smartphones, or TV, but research has shown that the amount of time a kid spends on their screen may be less important than how dependent the child is on the screen. How do you know if your child is addicted to their […]

WashU employees who been impacted by the recent earthquakes in Turkey and Syria have resources available to them and eligible family members.

WashU has launched an Institute for Leadership Excellence, which provides immersive professional development opportunities for employees across the university.

Kathy Clark, Washington University School of Medicine, manager of medical apprenticeships, honored y St. Louis Business Journal

In honor of National Heart Month, WashU’s employee Well-being Team is highlighting important steps and resources to help you take care of your heart. Eating healthier, exercising more and getting regular check-ups are key steps toward a healthy heart. In addition, reducing stress and considering our emotional connection to ourselves play a vital role in […]

WashU earned five out of five stars on the Campus Pride Index, a tool run by the national nonprofit group Campus Pride that measures LGBTQ programs, policies and practices at 400 U.S. colleges and universities

Managers can find helpful tips for how to identify and help employees with changes in behavior that may be signs of alcohol or drug misuse.

WashU Wellness Champions are eligible to apply for start-up funds for projects that promote innovative, personalized solutions to their unique work group. HR’s Well-being team offers financial support to Wellness Champions who are in good standing and interested in start-up funds to address the wellness needs of their workgroup. Read about the Champion Fund Projects […]

This memo outlines important information regarding the influenza (flu) vaccination policy and employee compliance. The deadline to receive the vaccine and upload proof in ReadySet is 5 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 16, 2022. Per university policy, all WashU faculty, staff and trainees in a hybrid or on-site position at a School of Medicine location must receive this year’s influenza vaccine. […]

Help kids rise to the occasion, and don’t aim too high. Caroline Miller, Child Mind Institute Let’s acknowledge that the holidays can be stressful for many people for varying reasons, and this includes parents and children. Why are the holidays so fraught? Because expectations are heightened, and holidays can feel like a test of how […]

12 Days of Learning challenge: daily 5-minute exercises

As a WashU manager, talk with your team members and provide resources they might need to thrive. We have provided some tips to help guide your conversations.

A series of financial security tips Your FICO score is a credit scoring technique used to evaluate applicants for almost any type of loan. Each of the three major credit-reporting agencies evaluates these factors and determines your credit score; therefore, you may have three different scores. FICO scores range from 300 to 850, with a […]

A series of financial security tips One pillar of financial society is built on the idea of credit: student loans, credit cards, home mortgages, and other kinds of financing arrangements that allow us to spend more than we may have readily available in cash. Understanding how to establish and maintain a healthy line of credit […]

a series of financial security tips With millions of identity theft cases reported each year, a security freeze can be a useful measure in preventing identity theft. While not for every consumer, the security freeze is considered the strongest measure one can take in protecting a credit file. How it Works A security freeze works […]

A series of financial security tips Whether you have misplaced a credit card or had a purse or wallet stolen, the loss of personal identification and financial information can be a major concern. Knowing the right precautions to take can help safeguard your financial freedom and prevent devastating losses to your cash reserves and credit […]

Take time to refresh and reinvigorate yourself during the fall 2022 wellness challenge, Renew.

A guide to energizing your fitness routine, by Meghann Feely, associate director of fitness & operations at sumers recreation center While it can be hard to find the time (or motivation) for movement, a good goal is to fit in at least 30 minutes of moderate activity each day, like brisk walking or cycling. More […]

The medical assistant apprenticeship program at Washington University in St. Louis has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor as a model program. As part of the recognition, the program has been dubbed an ambassador and will serve as a model program in that role, sharing its experiences through a national network and collaborating […]

You might recognize Kelly Bogda if you’ve spent any time in the Bear Necessities Shop on WashU’s South 40 Campus; she joined the WashU community as manager there in July 2021. Bogda has spent the last two decades volunteering with youth and specifically with the Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri (GSEM) for the past 15 […]

A guide to nutritious eating, by MyWay to Health Wellness Consultant Maggie Danforth, RD, LD Many factors contribute to our health and how we feel, yet we often overlook how the food we eat impacts our daily lives. Just as we wouldn’t expect our cars to run on vegetable oil or on empty, we can’t […]

Resources for faculty and staff who have been affected by the Oct. 24 shooting at Central Visual and Performing Arts High School in St. Louis.

HRMS, AIS, and WebFocus systems have been retired and will no longer be supported after November 15, 2022.

Open enrollment, flu vaccines and other tips to help you and your loved ones stay healthy this fall.

The Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition operates on the belief that every child deserves a place to call home. This could be through adoption, or by creating a stable and safe environment for youth in foster care. They provide programs to serve families, youth in foster care, and advocacy efforts so that every child has […]

Learn more about the Live Near Your Work program by stopping by one of the upcoming housing fairs.

The value of annual biometric screenings and how Wellness Champions contribute to the health of the WashU community Annual health screenings are an essential building block for any well-being goal. By “knowing our numbers”, we can detect disease early, establish a baseline for our health, and make informed health decisions. Seeing your medical provider for […]

At WashU, we care about you and want to make sure you know about the resources available to help you thrive and navigate life’s challenges. In addition to your physical and financial well-being, take time to care for yourself or a loved one’s emotional well-being.  Sept. 5 – 11 is recognized as National Suicide Prevention […]

TIAA provides five important steps to take before your student loan payments resume in 2023.

Summertime was our four-week summer wellness challenge that aimed to empower WashU employees to incorporate movement into their daily lives while connecting with family and friends. Benefits-eligible employees were invited to participate as an individual or as part of a team to track their steps and participate in weekly social activities. Participants also had the […]

WashU employees and dependents enrolled in the VSP vision plan benefit can find routine vision and eye care online.

Find resources and support for the flooding that has impacted St. Louis.

Your Bright Horizons benefits will help you stress less about your adult/elder loved ones’ care.

Resources for employees who may be responsible for caring for an older adult.

Scot R. Bemis has been named vice chancellor for human resources and institutional equity at WashU.

Enjoy the outdoors while you stay active with the 2022 Summertime activity challenge!