The Agenda - Faculty and Staff Newsletter

Author: Barbara Weldon

  • Introducing Libraries HR’s New Website

    I’m happy to announce the launch of Libraries HR’s new staff resources website at https://apps.libraries.rutgers.edu/hr.

    The goal of this page is to be your new one-stop shop for all things related to human resources at the Libraries. It contains need-to-know information for managers, from position management to onboarding and integration; guides to tenure, benefits, and applying for research leave; and a library of useful forms and other documents including CARFs and APPs. There is also a collection of links to resources available via UHR, such as the REHS reporting portal and the university’s holiday closing schedule.

    I hope you’ll have a look and let us know what you think. And don’t forget to update your bookmarks!

  • Rutgers Environmental Health and Safety Accident Database

    safety firstAll accidents or injuries to staff, faculty, or library student employees during working hours must be reported through the Rutgers Environmental Health and Safety (REHS) Accident Database immediately or by the end of the work shift at the latest. Each unit has personnel who have been designated to create accident reports in the online system. The university also works with specific health care facilities to assist any injured Rutgers employee. All reports will be reviewed by the appropriate unit director, senior HR manager Barbara Weldon, and additional authorized university personnel for processing and required reporting purposes.

    The following personnel have been assigned to assist employees in accident reporting. If they are not available, please contact the creator at the closest location or Libraries HR to enter the report.

    Alexander Library:  Rose Barbalace, Zohreh Bonianian, John Brennan, David Kuzma, Erica Parin, Michele Petosa, William Puglisi, Elena Schneider, Lorraine Slavik, Brian Stubbs, Jeffrey Teichmann, John Brennan, Sonia Yaco

    Annex:  Dean Meister

    Art Library: Roselyn Riley, Jacquelyn Tasker

    Carr Library:  Joseph Asaro, Barry Lipinski, Jill Morrow, Paul Young

    Chang LIbrary:  Nita Mukherjee

    Dana Library:  Timothy Domick, Ayesha Salim, La-Tira Shaw

    Douglass Library:  Andres Martinez, Ramon Negron, Kelly Worth

    LSM:  Laura Friday, Holly Muller, Anthony Timek, Michele Tokar, Edward Suarez

    Math Library:  L. Melanie Miller

    Robeson Library:  Regina Koury, John Powell

    RWJ Library:  Victoria Wagner, Philip Wilson

    Smith Library:  Corisa Mobley

    TAS:  Kalaivani Ananthan, Joan Hendershot

  • Reminder about Workplace Injuries

    What to Do if Hurt on Duty
    • All injuries should be immediately reported to supervisors.
    • Injury reports must be completed in the REHS Database—no matter how minor you may think it is. Medical attention is offered but may be declined by the employee.
    • There are contacts designated to complete injury reports for employees and students. Contact Libraries HR for more info.
    • Be sure to report areas that need attention, e.g., pot holes, unraveling carpeting.
  • The URA-AFT Performance Appraisals Are Due April 30

    The URA-AFT Performance Appraisals Are Due April 30

    URA-AFT Performance Appraisal Process is upcoming with the appraisal period running from 5/1/2017 – 4/30/2018.

    Appraisals must be completed by 4/30/2018.

    Please feel free to contact Libraries HR with any questions!

  • Retirement and YOU!

    Retirement and YOU!

    A new year is approaching! If you are thinking about retirement and what is involved in the process you should check out the important on-line links below that offer key information to help you prepare.

    ABP Retirement: Welcome to the Alternate Benefit Program Retirement Seminar Presentation [PDF].

    PERS Retirement: Welcome to the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS) Retirement Seminar Presentation [PDF].

    Additionally, UHR offers seminars to both ABP and PERS members contemplating retirement.  If you are interested in attending a seminar, please check the Learning and Development Course Registration System under Employee Benefit and Work-Life Programs managed by University Human Resources.

    Please note: Employees will need to submit an intent to retire letter to their supervisors to advise of the effective date of retirement once they have fully committed to retire.

     

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  • Human Resources – Dates to Remember for Open Enrollment & Flu Shots

    Two bits of news from the Rutgers University Libraries Human Resources Department:

    • There will be a clinic for annual flu shots on October 4, 2017 at 11:00 in the Pane Room at Alexander Library.
    • University Human Resources (UHR) will host a series of Open Enrollment Benefits Fairs throughout the month of October to educate employees about their SHBP benefits options, as well as other benefits and services that are available and may be of interest. Save the date and plan to attend the Open Enrollment Benefit Fair that is most convenient for you:

    October 10, 2017 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. – Rutgers University – Newark Campus, Robeson Campus Center, Multipurpose Room, 350 Martin Luther King Blvd, Newark, New Jersey 07102

    October 12, 2017 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.– Rutgers University – New Brunswick, College Avenue Campus, Student Center Multipurpose Room, 126 College Ave, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

    October 17, 2017 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. – Rutgers University – Camden Campus, Camden Campus Center, 326 Penn St, Camden, New Jersey 08102

    DETAILS TO BE DETERMINED– RBHS Piscataway/New Brunswick

    October 24, 2017 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. – RBHS Newark, Medical Science Building, Grand Foyer Lobby, 185 South Orange Ave, Newark, New Jersey 07101

    October 25, 2017 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. – Rutgers University – Piscataway, Busch Student Campus, Student Center Multipurpose Room, 604 Bartholomew Rd, Piscataway, New Jersey 08854

    As always, if you have any questions about your employee benefits, please contact the Benefits Administration staff at 848-932-3990 or via email at benefits@hr.rutgers.edu.

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  • Performance Evaluations for Nonaligned Employees

    The FY 2017–2018 performance evaluation process for nonaligned employees (MPSC and Senior Administrators) is nearly upon us!

    The appraisal period is from July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. MPSC employees should ready their self-appraisals and share with their direct supervisors. Supervisors should review self-appraisals, complete the formal performance evaluation form, and discuss the completed form with the second-level supervisor.

    Additional details will be forthcoming. Questions on this process should be directed to the Libraries’ HR Office.

  • Retirement & You

    Gary Golden's retirement cake
    Gary Golden’s retirement cake!

    Retirement is defined as “withdrawal from one’s position or occupation or from active working life”.  Retirement is the goal most employees look forward too.  Others not so much.  There are a lot of decisions to make and for many the process can be daunting! Educating yourself on this important process is extremely important.  To help explain the vital steps, please take note of the following info below:

    1.) Attend a retirement seminar here at Rutgers

    • Retirement seminars are offered through UHR: You can register for a session through the UHR Learning and Development Course Registration System under the Human Resources Development tab:   https://hrservices.rutgers.edu/crs/ then Employee Benefit and Work Life Programs drop down
    • PERS members – Tuesday, December 6, 2016 -10-NOON
    • ABP members – Wednesday, January 25, 2017 – 10-11:30

    2.) Review accumulated leave balances (must take all accumulated leave prior to retirement date) with supervisor or Libraries HR to figure out last physical day at work

    3.) Choose a retirement date (must be 1st of the Month)

    4.) Write a brief letter to advise your supervisor of your retirement plans, making sure the letter includes your retirement date (i.e. 3/1/2017) and last physical day at work

    5.) Complete and submit PERS or ABP pension paperwork to UHR

    6.) Libraries HR finalizes retirement and confirms pension paperwork completed