Category: HR Focus

Leave reporting after Hurricane Milton

Due to Hurricane Milton, the University of Florida closed on Wednesday, Oct. 9, and Thursday, Oct. 10. Administrative leave was granted to eligible employees who were scheduled to work during this time. Anyone who was on pre-approved leave will remain on such leave and will not be eligible to receive administrative leave.

Save the date for the 2024 Benefits & Wellness Fair!

Join us on Oct. 11 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Evans Champions Club at the Ben Hill Griffin Stadium to learn about health and wellness resources available to UF faculty and staff. Get your benefits questions answered and enter for a chance to win a giveaway from one of our sponsors! 

Benefits open enrollment begins Oct. 14 and runs through Nov. 1. Open enrollment is your opportunity to add, change or remove benefit selections for the next plan year. Make sure your email and mailing addresses are up-to-date in ONE.UF and People First to avoid missing important communications.

Leave reporting after Hurricane Helene 

Due to Hurricane Helene, the University of Florida closed on Thursday, Sept. 26, and Friday, Sept. 27. Administrative leave was granted to eligible employees who were scheduled to work during this time.

UF Engaged resources available for supervisors and staff

Early this month, UF supervisors and staff received an email notifying them that it was time to complete their UF Engaged check-ins. This notification represents the official “launch” of the updated UF Engaged system, which recently underwent a comprehensive review to enhance evaluations for supervisors and staff.

Maintaining a drug-free workplace

The University of Florida strives to provide a drug-free workplace environment for its faculty, staff and students.

Don’t miss important updates — review your contact information

If you’ve experienced changes that affect your emergency contacts or beneficiaries, update your information in the ONE.UF system.

New semester, new opportunities: Enhancing the UF employee experience

The start of a new semester is always an exciting time at UF. The campus comes back to life with students moving into their dorms, faculty rushing between classrooms, and the reassuring presence of our staff, working diligently to ensure everything runs smoothly. Few can resist the energy of a new school year and the promise it holds for a fresh start.

Our team in UFHR has been working hard to enhance the employee experience and foster a greater sense of welcome and belonging for our faculty and staff from day one.

Read on to learn how.

UF Engaged enhancements launch Sept. 3

Last year, UF Engaged underwent a comprehensive review to enhance evaluations for supervisors and staff. Based on the feedback gathered, UF Engaged will transition to a semi-annual process starting Sept. 3.

Florida Government Productivity Awards nominations due Aug. 29

The Florida Government Productivity Awards honor state employees for their innovative and cost-saving accomplishments.

Leave reporting and employee assistance after Hurricane Debby

Due to Hurricane Debby, the University of Florida closed on Monday, Aug. 5. Administrative leave is being granted to eligible employees who were scheduled to work during this time. Anyone who was on pre-approved leave will remain on such leave and will not be eligible to receive the administrative leave. Payroll closing is expected to […]