University introduces myURHR, a modernized HR system

University leadership and project team members recently celebrated the official kickoff of the implementation of a new Human Resources management system.

myURHR, which is how the product will be branded at the University, is presently in the development stages and will replace the current outdated PeopleSoft platform.

Leveraging innovative Workday HR technology, myURHR will help modernize Human Resources services and will be used as a business tool to support data-driven decisions; improve efficiencies with consistent, streamlined processes; optimize compliance management; and promote cross-departmental collaboration. The system will also enable manager and employee self-service, and create a platform for other key Human Resources strategic initiatives, such as the Career Path Modernization project. Together, these and other forward-thinking efforts will establish a new foundation for how the University supports the employee experience through modern, accessible services that expand organizational capacities.

Visit the new myURHR website for detailed information on the benefits of the project, timelines, a list of project team members, FAQs, and more.

Simon ranked among top US schools for finance program

Simon Business School has been ranked No. 2 among US schools in the Financial Times’ Pre-Experience Master’s in Finance Program, a rise from No. 3 in 2020. The ranking identifies excellent performance in the areas of career progress, salary percent increase, the number of female students, and work international mobility.

Friends of Strong welcomes back high school volunteers

Following a three-year hiatus due to the pandemic, Friends of Strong this week welcomes a group of high school students back to the hospital as part of its summer volunteer program.

Maximizing power plant energy reductions through two pilot projects

Fault detection and diagnostics and building scheduling optimization are two pilot programs running concurrently as Utilities and Energy Management works to increase energy efficiency, save the University money, and decrease carbon emissions. Learn more about these projects in this week’s Go Green blog post.

Webinar on being a caregiver

Join the Office of Total Rewards for a webinar on Wednesday, July 20, from noon to 1 p.m. EDT, conducted by a MetLife representative. Learn about the roles and responsibilities of caregivers, what it means to be a caregiver today, different types of care and legal and financial considerations, planning tips, and available resources. Register for a spot.

Using stay interviews as a communication tool

Stay interviews can be a useful tool in opening lines of communication with employees and developing opportunities for positive changes in the workplace. The July blog post from Behavioral Health Partners focuses on how stay interviews can develop feelings of empowerment in generating change and improving staff engagement.

Poster submissions for the International College of Psychosomatic Medicine World Congress

The Department of Psychiatry invites poster submissions for the International College of Psychosomatic Medicine 26th World Congress to be hosted September 7–9 in Rochester. To have your submission considered, complete a proposal using this template and email it to Stephanie Bruder by July 31. Early registration pricing for the World Congress ends July 15.

The first long-awaited, full-color images captured by NASA’s James Webb Telescope—the successor to the 30-year-old Hubble Space Telescope—were released yesterday in a live broadcast by NASA.

Helping to make this moment a reality were dozens of Rochester faculty and alumni who were involved in a series of optical, thermal, and functional tests of the telescope’s key elements. Get the story of Rochester’s role in ushering in this new era in astronomy.

The current University COVID-19 tier level is

low

Face masks are optional for all students, faculty, staff, and visitors indoors. Patient care areas, as well as University shuttles and transportation, continue to require masking. A full description of Medical Center masking requirements is available on the URMC Intranet (University network access required).

Find the latest updates, policies, and guidance on the University’s COVID-19 Resource Center.