Category: OneUF

Explore UF Engaged resources for supervisors and staff

Explore the UF Engaged Toolkit for instruction guides, job aids, answers to frequently asked questions and suggested courses.

Are you optimizing your tax-deferring opportunities?

Tax season is here — now is a great time to do a financial check-up to ensure you are taking advantage of the tax-deferring opportunities available to you.

Career Catalyst: Stand out and get noticed

Land your next opportunity with confidence—join UFHR Training and Organizational Development for its first Career Catalyst Masterclass on March 18.

Celebration honors service of longtime UF faculty and staff

UF Interim President Kent Fuchs, Ph.D., and Vice President for Human Resources Melissa Curry hosted a faculty and staff appreciation reception at the Earl and Christy Powell University House early this month. The event honored faculty and staff who celebrated 25, 30, 35, 40, 45 and 50 continuous years of service at UF in 2023.

Stand Up & Holler: It’s Gator Nation Giving Day  

Gator Nation Giving Day is a 24-hour fundraising event, calling on all UF alumni, students, faculty, staff, families and friends to come together to support UF and all its areas of positive impact in our state, nation and world. Today, Gators everywhere are invited to, once again, stand up for UF by making a gift of any size to the college, unit, research area or program that means the most to you.

The Gator Nation is everywhere, but we’re strongest together!

All early donors from now until Feb. 19 will qualify to receive exclusive Gator-branded goods, including this year’s Giving Day lapel pin.

Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program

UF’s Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program seeks to provide students and employees support regarding the use and abuse of drugs and alcohol.  

Strategic Communications Academy kicks off April 17  

Designed for UF, UF Health and UF/IFAS faculty and staff, the Strategic Communications Academy includes one-on-one coaching and the opportunity to build your skills by applying what you learn to projects that are important to you. Sign up today and take the first step toward transforming your communications — and your impact.

Champions for Change Award nominations due March 14

Help celebrate those who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation and dedication to driving positive change while at UF.

Explore ways to enhance your retirement savings  

With tax season upon us, now is a great time to review your voluntary savings plans to ensure you’re optimizing your contributions. In addition to the mandatory state retirement plans, you may participate in voluntary Fidelity 403(b) and 457(b) Florida Deferred Compensation plans to supplement your retirement income via payroll deductions. These plans are open to all UF employees and have no employer contribution. They also accept rollovers from other retirement plans.  

Read on for a breakdown of each plan or watch a video highlighting the differences between the plans and how to effectively save for retirement.