Category: HR Focus

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 […]

Build your professional journey at UF

The UFHR Training and Organizational Development unit has launched the Career Catalyst: Building your Professional Journey at UF webinar series.

UF Engaged: Enhancing staff evaluations 

Last year, UFHR undertook a comprehensive review of the UF Engaged system to improve its effectiveness. This involved gathering feedback through focus groups with staff from various university areas, individual interviews with managers and employees, and an open-response survey conducted by the UF Faculty Senate in collaboration with the President’s Office. 

Explore summer training opportunities

UF Training and Organizational Development has released its summer schedule of personal and professional development courses. In addition to exploring courses thematically via the UFHR Website, you can also visit the digital training calendar to view upcoming trainings scheduled throughout the month.

Apply now for 2024-25 leadership development programs 

Faculty and staff are invited to apply for the 2024-25 UF Academy and Advanced Leadership for Academics and Professionals programs now through May 6. Applications for the Managers Cohort will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Learn more about the programs below.