HR News

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Summary

This page provides visitors news on important projects and events happening in Human Resources. You are also invited to read the most current issue of HR Connections, UNT Human Resources' newsletter, as well as archive issues.

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Important News 

Training Needs Assessment Update

In September the HR Department sent out a campus wide survey via an administrative announcement to get feedback from employees on training needs.  Over 440 staff and faculty completed the survey!  The HR Department held six focus groups following the survey's completion which included both the Dallas and Discovery Park campuses.  
 
The survey looked at a number of components of the training program.  Some of these aspects included: types of training needed, preferred methods of training, amount of time an individual can spend in training and preferred time of day for training.  We are working diligently to develop training programs that will assist employees in their professional growth at the university.  Thanks to all who responded for your participation and candid feedback!

Recognition E-Cards

The university's service recognition awards vendor provides access to an E-card website for all supervisors and managers as a way to recognize employees for their contributions and accomplishments.  Visit the website at http://www.csistars.com/prog_ecard/index.asp?PROG_ID=UNTX and add this to your recognition toolkit to communicate your appreciation!

HR Live

Human Resources will be hosting our next HR Live event on Thursday, December 4th at 2pm in Union Room 411.  HR team members will be providing an update on the new Flexible Work Schedule policy, the new training & development program, and the Staff Compensation & Classification Study.  Additionally, we will be sharing the premise behind the new service concept we will be rolling out early next year to better partner with the campus community.  Staff Council will also provide an update on their current initiatives, so mark your calendars to attend and hear about the exciting things happening at UNT!

Planning Your Future 2008

The 2008 Planning Your Future sessions will be held in Union, Room 411 on December 3rd from 8a.m. to 4p.m. and are designed to provide information to employees on an array of topics related to retirement. There are a number of sessions available for both staff and faculty.  Sessions include speakers from: ERS, TRS, Social Security Administration, CNA Long Term Care, and the Provost’s office.  Participants can choose which sessions to attend.  

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HR Connections Newsletter

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You can register online for the classes listed in the newsletter. For information regarding the articles in HR Connections, please contact Human Resources .

Current Year Issues

October/November 2008
August/September 2008

Spanish Version of HR Connections

Archive Issues


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Town Hall Meetings

The Division of Finance and Administration hosts a Town Hall meeting each quarter for staff to ask questions and discuss current initiatives happening within the division.

“We want staff to ask about any activity involving these important areas,” says Andrew Harris, vice president for finance and administration. “UNT is a large and changing organization with lots of new initiatives in the works. We want to be sure our staff has an opportunity to learn about what is planned and why things are done.”

Future quarterly Town Hall sessions will include the following departments:
• Purchasing and Payment, Payroll and Budget - October 16, 2008
• Risk Management, Internal Audit and Treasury - TBD

Past Town Hall Meetings:

Download or view streaming video of events

October 16, 2008
Budget Office PowerPoint Presentation
Controllers Office PowerPoint Presentation

July 17, 2008
Facilities PowerPoint Presentation
Police, Transportation and Parking Services PowerPoint Presentation

April 24, 2008
CITC PowerPoint Presentation
Human Resources PowerPoint Presentation

 

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