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Carla Bailey Named Top 50 Woman Leader in St. Louis
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.
COVID-19 vaccine requirement for new employees
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.
Financial literacy series
A series of monthly posts designed to break down financial topics into bite-sized pieces
Unleash your inner Olympian | Get active with Go Gold
Unleash your inner Olympian by joining the summer 2024 well-being challenge, Go Gold.
St. Louis CITY2 Engagement Supports Connection Across WashU
One department that has really embraced these WashU-Sponsored events is the School of Medicine’s Department of Anesthesiology.
Managing Your Child’s Health in Preparation for the New School Year
Resources to help WashU families prepare for the back-to-school season
Hurricane Beryl | Employee Resources
WashU employees who been impacted by Hurricane Beryl have resources available to them and eligible family members.
Employee learning management system (LMS) to transition to Workday Learning
Over the next two years, content will be transferred in phases to Workday Learning.
Manager Orientation to Begin in July
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.
Staff New Employee Orientation Update
Effective June 10, 2024, staff new employee orientation (NEO) will be assigned in Workday Learning.
Staff Recognition and Milestone Service Awards | 2024
WashU is thrilled to honor our 2024 service award recipients and distinguished honor awardees
Knowledge is Power
WashU employees explore professional development opportunities and bettering our future as a collective team.
May: Mental Health Awareness Month
Mental and emotional health resources available to WashU employees
Changes to Help Employees Transition into Retirement
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.
HR Champions Sustainability with Earth Day Cleanup
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 | 8ight Ways to Wellness
Find your way to wellness with the spring 2024 well-being challenge, 8ight Ways to Wellness.
Navigating Leaves of Absence: Your Role in the Process
To facilitate a smooth process when applying for FMLA, STMD, or Caregiver/Parental Leave, follow these steps.
2023 Tax Documents
2023 year-end tax documentation availability dates
Distinguished Honors Awards Now Open
Nominate a deserving staff member through the university’s Distinguished Honor Awards, which open Feb. 5, 2024.
Ask the UnitedHealthcare Nurse Advocate
In this series, we’ll explore a variety of healthcare-related topics and questions based on conversations with employees.
Wellness Champion Spotlights
Manager Memo: 2023 Flu Vaccine Information
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.
Thrive tip: Rest, recharge and rejuvenate this holiday season
Be proactive and reduce stress when you can with these tips during the holiday season.
Fall into Fitness
Step into a journey of well-being this fall.
Move more, live better: Embracing the power of physical activity
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’s Employee Recognition Platform
WashU has partnered with Awardco to provide employees recognition and appreciation.
Workday Learning Now Live
WashU is excited to expand the portfolio of features in Workday to further promote employee learning and professional development opportunities.
Israeli-Palestinian Conflict | Employee Resources
WashU employees who been impacted by the war in Israel have resources available to them and eligible family members.
Explore St. Louis Independent Schools with ISSL
Discover the diverse range of independent schools in the Greater St. Louis area, catering to Pre-K through High school students.
WashU Physical Therapy Offers Expedited Access for Employees
Washington University Physical Therapy offers expedited access for WashU employees and their dependents enrolled in the university-sponsored health plan.
Rx Savings 101 | Maximize your prescription coverage
Maximize your prescription benefit coverage
Stay Financially-Savvy with New Financial Well-being Program
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.
Healthy planet, healthy people
Improve your well-being by learning and practicing eco-friendly activities that reduce your ecological footprint and conserve natural resources.
WORLDWIDE WELLNESS | Spring challenge top teams
Spotlighting the top 3 teams of the spring 2023 well-being challenge
Resources to Support Employee Transitions
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.
Staff Recognition and Milestone Service Awards | 2023
We are excited to honor our 2023 service award recipients and distinguished honor awardees
Four Important Steps to Take Before Your Student Loan Payments Resume
Are you ready for student loan payments to resume in 2023?
Fine-tune your well-being compass with Worldwide Wellness
Fine-tune your well-being compass during the Worldwide Wellness spring 2023 challenge.
2022 Tax Documents
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. […]
WashU recognized as a top workplace
WashU has been recognized in several recent surveys as a top workplace.
COVID-19 and End of Public Health Emergency
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 […]
Boscan inaugural director of investigations and conflict resolution
Gillian Boscan, JD, is WashU’s new director of investigations and conflict resolution in the Office of Institutional Equity.
Acosta new assistant vice chancellor for employee learning, development
Julie-Ellen Acosta has been named assistant vice chancellor effective March 1.
Toastmasters International
Join a WashU Toastmasters club today!
Wellness Tip | Screen time for kids
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 […]
Support for International Disasters
WashU employees who been impacted by the recent earthquakes in Turkey and Syria have resources available to them and eligible family members.
Institute for Leadership Excellence established for WashU employees
WashU has launched an Institute for Leadership Excellence, which provides immersive professional development opportunities for employees across the university.
Clark recognized for work on medical apprenticeships
Kathy Clark, Washington University School of Medicine, manager of medical apprenticeships, honored y St. Louis Business Journal
Let’s Celebrate Heart Health Month
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 […]