HR Source Newsletter Issue 93 Available Now

The January 2023 issue of the HR Source newsletter is out now. Read about insurance premium rates for 2023, redefining your personal and professional goals, save the date for the Employee Recognition Program, review support resources for faculty and staff, and more.

In this December issue you’ll find:

• Redefining personal and professional goals:
  • Share your goals
  • Seek organizational help
  • Support others
  • Regular Check-ins
  • Celebrate
• Learning and Organizational Development:
  • Visit the FAQ page for answers to common training questions.
  • The New Employee Onboarding page is live! Find the link to register for New Employee Orientation and find resources and information for new employees.
• PERS 3 Transfer Window-January 2023: PERS 2 participants who established membership prior to March 1, 2002 are eligible to switch to PERS 3 every January. Learn more on the DRS website.
• New minimum wage effective January 1, 2023: Beginning January 1, 2023, the Washington state minimum wage increased from $14.49 to $15.74 per hour. This change impacts student and non-student hourly employees, state work study rates and some civil service employees. Learn more here.
• Save the date for the Employee Recognition Reception on February 22, 2023 from 2:30 – 4:00 p.m. General registration available through 2/10/2023.
• Faculty and Staff Support Resources:
  • Washington State Employee Assistance Program
  • Office of Civil Rights and Compliance
  • Office of the University Ombudsman
• Reminders:
  • Nominate for Crimson Spirit!
  • Paydays Tues. January 10, Wed. January 25