CUHR Connection: January 2024

January 22, 2024
Alma Mater in the snow

Dear colleagues,

Welcome to the first installment of Your CUHR (Columbia University Human Resources) Connection, designed to provide a snapshot of what Human Resources offers you.

News

  • It’s the beginning of a new year, which means it’s tax season. If you have registered to receive your W-2 electronically, you should have received it on Friday, January 12. Those who have not chosen to receive it online should see it in their mailboxes soon.

  • No matter where you are in your career, it’s important to plan for your future. All employees can register for retirement planning workshops, conducted by an independent certified financial planner. The sessions are targeted to specific age ranges (ex: 21-39, 40-54, 55+). Visit the events calendar to see the available dates and times.

Your Benefits

  • Maven Milk is available to all benefits-eligible employees as of January 1. Maven Milk offers simple breast milk shipping and convenient domestic and international travel kits for Columbia employees on University travel. Learn more about that and other Maven program offerings, which include support for pregnancy, surrogacy and adoption.

  • The Tuition Programs Lunch & Learn Series is back! Starting in February, eligible employees can hear directly from the Tuition Programs staff about the different educational benefits offered to them. Here’s the full 2024 calendar.

Learning & Development

  • Spring 2024 Workshop registration opens on February 13.

    Learning & Development (L&D) workshops are designed to help you meet your goals and build your toolbox! Courses focus on topics to help you develop yourself, your career, and your team. Visit the L&D homepage to stay up to date on current workshops and certificate programs, LinkedIn Learning, or to request a customized program for your team at Columbia. It’s never too late to imagine what’s next!

Upcoming Events

  • Creating Balance in Your Life, hosted by Columbia University Benefits
    • This webinar from your Employee Assistance Program will help participants explore how their current choices impact their work-life satisfaction and help them to develop strategies to achieve a greater balance in life. 
    • Tuesday, Jan. 23: 1-2 p.m. Register
  • Dealing with Change for Families
    • This webinar from your Employee Assistance Program will discuss what big or small changes are going on in participants’ lives and address what is needed to work through these changes as a family. Children, partners, spouses and friends will all be addressed in this seminar. 
    • Friday, Jan. 26: 2-2:30 p.m. Register
  • Paying for College
    • This College Coach webinar provides a comprehensive overview of the various resources and strategies families use to cover college expenses.
    • Tuesday, Jan. 30: 12-1 p.m. Register
  • New Hire Orientation
    • During New Hire Orientation, you will receive information to help you more effectively navigate Columbia University as a new member of our community.
    • Monday, Feb. 5: 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. 615 West 131st Street: Studebaker Building, 4th floor. Register
  • All upcoming events can be found on the Human Resources events page.

Workplace Tip

  • Click with care. Cybercriminals are always looking to gain access to your personal information and access to your University credentials (UNI and password). Phishing scams often come in the form of ‘fake job offers,’ ‘free gift cards,’ ‘charitable donations,’ ‘fake package delivery notifications,’ ‘fake retailer websites’ and other similar scams. Learn more from CUIT.

Thanks for making it to the end of our first CUHR Connection! Questions? Feedback? Let us know at [email protected]. 

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