HR Intercom May 2024

Getting Ready for myURHR: Top 5 List for Managers, PAFers & Coordinators

The myURHR go-live date is Monday, September 23—just four months away. Now is the time for managers, PAFers and coordinators to begin preparing themselves and team(s) for a successful transition from HRMS to myURHR, your modern HR workspace. Watch the new Fast Facts Top 5 video for important reminders and actions to take right now, including locating paper forms within your work area and reviewing internal websites and policies. And, don’t forget to reference the myURHR webpages for key changes coming, training information, FAQs, and more.

DEI Content Anytime: May is Mental Health Awareness Month

DEI Content Anytime spotlights educational content aligned with the University’s Meliora values and is designed to provide ongoing learning opportunities focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Each month features specialized learning tools centered around a DEI topic that are accessible to all faculty and staff through MyPath.

The May learning opportunity highlights mental health awareness. There are many materials available, including podcasts, interactive micro-learning modules, and instructor-led trainings. Search “Plmultigen” for this month’s content in MyPath. Also, watch this video to learn more about DEI Content Anytime or view the full list of monthly topics.

Seasonal Discounts with Care.com

Eligible employees can look for babysitters, housekeepers, or find pet care by enrolling, any time, in a premium Care.com membership. Also available is LifeMart by Care.com, where eligible employees have access to a number of regular and seasonal discounts, including travel and destination deals. LifeMart by Care.com can be accessed via your free Care.com membership account.

Retirement Service Credit Waiver

Prior service at an eligible institution (higher educational institution, teaching hospital, not-for-profit research foundation, not-for-profit support organization for higher educational institution, or a member of the University’s controlled group) may count towards the two-year waiting period for the University’s Direct Contribution to the Retirement Program on your behalf. The retirement service credit waiver form can be completed in HRMS (Main Menu > Self Service > Benefits > Retirement Service Credit) at any time; however, in order to receive retroactive contributions, the form must be submitted within 90 days of an employee’s hire date.

New Group Hiking Class Beginning May 18

Join Well-U for a new group hiking class this spring. For eight (8) weeks, you will have the opportunity to join a group hike, led by a certified personal trainer. Each week will be a different location around Rochester. You can sign up for each hike that you would like to attend with the first one beginning on Saturday, May 18. Read more and register here.

Play May’s Well-U 2024 Bingo

Each month in HR Intercom, Well-U suggests three wellness options to help you complete the Well-U 2024 Bingo board. Once you earn Bingo (by filling in a full row in any direction), use the QR code in the center square to email Well-U. Please attach a photo of your completed Bingo card and include your name, employee ID number, and interoffice mailbox (or home address) to receive your prize!

1. For the square labeled “Complete a guided meditation” – Request an audio recording from Well-U or find your own to help you relax and breathe.
2. For the square labeled “Schedule an eye exam”- Make it a point to call for an eye exam within the next month. Eye health and ensuring that your vision is at its best is important for your well-being, even if you do not presently wear glasses or contacts.
3. For the square labeled “Get 8 hours of sleep”- Try to start slowly by going to bed 30 minutes earlier. Ensuring a good night’s sleep helps to reset your brain and body while decreasing stress and warding off health risks.

For more information on Well-U offerings, check out the Well-U website or email Well-U with any questions.

Note: some programs require eligibility.

Upcoming Well-U events