Dear colleagues,
Welcome to the August edition of Your CUHR (Columbia University Human Resources) Connection, designed to provide a snapshot of what Human Resources offers you.
News
- As we approach the new academic year, we have an opportunity to make a positive impact on our local community. The 9th Annual Back-2-School event, hosted by the NYPD 26h Precinct Community Affairs and Manhattan Community Board 9 is coming up on August 28th, and we're asking for your help to ensure local students have the supplies they need to succeed. Here’s how you can help.
Your Benefits
- When it’s time to start paying college tuition bills, being prepared can take some of the stress off your plate. Your Bright Horizons College Coach benefit can help you and your student set a college budget and make the most of their undergraduate experience.
- TIAA and Vanguard offer one-on-one consultations for financial and retirement planning, no matter where you are in life. You can meet in person, with video or by phone. Book a session now with TIAA at https://tiaa.org/schedulenow or with Vanguard at meetvanguard.com.
Upcoming Events
Maven Moments: Preparing and Returning to Work after Parental Leave
Join our webinar led by a Maven Career Coach, guiding you through expert strategies for a seamless return-to-work after parental leave. Gain valuable insights, practical tips, and confidence-building techniques to navigate this important transition.
Wednesday, August 21: 12 p.m. – 12:45 p.m. | Register
Live with Confidence in Retirement (TIAA)
If you're thinking about making the transition to retirement, this webinar is essential for understanding how to create an income plan that helps you maximize your savings.
Wednesday, August 21: 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. | Register
Setting and Achieving Your Goals (Employee Assistance Program)
This seminar will address the common challenges that participants may face as they begin to focus on their positive future. It will also discuss proven strategies to design goals, evaluate their completeness, and implement a plan to achieve them.
Wednesday, August 21: 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. | Register
The Art of Giving Feedback (Employee Assistance Program)
The objective of this course is to teach participants how to give constructive feedback. Participants will hear about the reasons to give someone feedback and why we avoid it. The webinar will also discuss an effective feedback model and how to avoid value judgments.
Friday, August 23: 2 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Register
All upcoming events can be found on the Human Resources events page.
Workplace Tip
In support of the University’s sustainability mission, you can choose electronic delivery for certain Benefits communications and documents. For University health plans and programs, log in to CUBES, go to your Profile, choose "Email" as your Communication Preference, and click "Consent."
Questions? Feedback? Let us know at [email protected].