WashU employees who been impacted by Hurricane Beryl have resources available to them and eligible family members.
Category: Announcements
Employee learning management system (LMS) to transition to Workday Learning
Over the next two years, content will be transferred in phases to Workday Learning.
Financial literacy series
A series of monthly posts designed to break down financial topics into bite-sized pieces
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.
Harassment Prevention Training in March (Links to an external site)
Annual harassment compliance training, formerly administered in Learn@Work, will move to Workday and will be assigned in early March. Further communication and support materials will be shared in February by the Office of Institutional Equity.
WashU makes list of ‘America’s best large employers’ (Links to an external site)
WashU has been recognized by Forbes as one the 2024 recipients of America’s Best Large Employers.
State of the School of Medicine Address 2023 (Links to an external site)
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 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.
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.
Israeli-Palestinian Conflict | Employee Resources
WashU employees who been impacted by the war in Israel have resources available to them and eligible family members.
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 […]
Scales-Ferguson named to lead institutional equity efforts
Chalana M. Scales-Ferguson has been named associate vice chancellor of institutional equity effective March 20, 2023.
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.
Free Tree Seedlings
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.
Acosta new assistant vice chancellor for employee learning, development
Julie-Ellen Acosta has been named assistant vice chancellor effective March 1.
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 […]
WashU has been honored as one of the 2023 Best Places to Work (giant company category)! (Links to an external site)
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 […]
University gets top score on Campus Pride Index
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
Wellness Champion Fund Projects
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 […]
Manager Memo: 2022 Flu Vaccine Information
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. […]
How to Make Holidays Kid-Friendly
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 […]
Learning and Development’s 12 Days of Learning challenge
12 Days of Learning challenge: daily 5-minute exercises