Work-Life Sounding Board Launches Podcast
The Work-Life Sounding Board at UT hopes to reach employees across campus with its new podcast. The sounding board aims to connect, engage, and support staff in balancing the demands of work and life.
Search Under Way for Vice Provost for International Affairs
The search is under way for a vice provost for international affairs for the UT Knoxville campus. Reporting to the provost and senior vice chancellor, the vice provost is the chief international officer of the university and works closely with the university community to lead the development of UT’s strategic international agenda.
HR Roadshow Brings Offices’ Expertise to You
UT Knoxville’s Human Resources team is here to help by bringing their office and expertise to you.
Longtime UT Employees Honored at Service Awards Luncheon
UT employees with at least 25 years of service were recognized this week at the university’s fall Service Awards Luncheon. Sixty-seven employees were honored for their continued contributions and loyalty to the University of Tennessee.
Update on Department of Labor Changes for UT Employees
Over the past several months, campus and institute leaders and human resources departments have been working to implement the US Department of Labor’s changes to regulations in the Fair Labor Standards Act, which take effect December 1.
Chancellor Search Listening Sessions Scheduled for August 23-24
In order to gain a better understanding of the opportunities and challenges on campus and to hear directly from faculty and staff, the search committee invites you to participate in one of three listening sessions August 23–24.
UT Honors Longtime Employees at Service Awards Luncheon
Knoxville-area UT employees with at least twenty-five years of service were recognized last week at the university’s spring Service Awards Luncheon. Ninety-eight employees were honored for their continued contributions and loyalty to the University of Tennessee.
Mary Lucal Named Associate Vice Chancellor for Human Resources
Mary Lucal has been named associate vice chancellor for human resources. Lucal has been serving as the interim assistant vice chancellor since February and has worked for UT for nearly a decade.
Reminder: Complete Partnership Promise Biometric Screening by July 15
Employees and covered spouses currently enrolled in the Partnership PPO who have been contacted for health coaching in 2015 must complete a biometric health screening by July 15.
Four HR Policies Have Been Updated
Four Human Resources policies have been updated, and the changes are effective May 1, 2015.
Updates to Salary Schedules Lead to Pay Increases for Approximately 150 Staff Members
Effective June 30, 2015, the pay grade minimums for all regular staff salary schedules will be updated based on a market analysis. As a result, approximately 150 employees will receive pay increases.
UT Begins Search for Associate Vice Chancellor of Human Resources
A national search is underway for the associate vice chancellor of Human Resources for the Knoxville campus.