Welcome to the March edition of Your CUHR (Columbia University Human Resources) Connection, designed to provide a snapshot of what Human Resources offers you.
News
- Friday, March 6 is recognized as National Employee Appreciation Day. As we strive to recognize the tremendous work you all do for our University community throughout the year, we wanted to take this moment to express our admiration for the efforts of all our faculty, staff, and healthcare professionals at Columbia University.
- Join us at the Columbia women’s basketball game this Saturday, March 7 vs. Harvard at Levien Gymnasium (120th Street and Broadway). A faculty/staff discount is available. The Lions will battle for a share of the Ivy League title for the fourth year in a row!
- Through March 31, the Division of Digestive & Liver Diseases will hold space in their schedules for faculty and staff eligible and interested in getting screened for colorectal cancer at the 51 W 51st Street, CUIMC Main Campus, and The One Westchester locations. If you would like to schedule a screening with a Columbia gastroenterologist, please email [email protected] with your contact details, and you will receive a call to book a procedure.
Your Benefits
- Columbia faculty and staff have access to discounts on travel, top brands, wellness, finances, cars, fitness, dining, groceries and more. Sign up at https://workingadvantage.com and use code 99042065 to verify your account.
- Every Wednesday during the spring semester, Take a Break with Columbia ergonomist Kevin Myers. Take a Break is more than just a time to stretch and meditate but has evolved into a supportive and lasting community where you can take a moment to reset and renew your body, mind, and heart. Here is the full schedule.
Upcoming Events
SAT & ACT: Which is Right for My Child? (College Coach)
Most schools accept both the SAT and ACT. So how do employees know which one their student should take? This workshop will offer employees the facts about this important decision. They will learn about the tests, understand the differences, and find out how to use their student's learning style to make the most informed decision for the best possible result.
Thursday, March 5: 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. | Register
Financial & Retirement Planning Workshop for Officers Ages 55+
This workshop is designed to help Officers age 55 and over make decisions about their retirement planning and personal finances. The following topics will be covered: retiree medical, Medicare, and retirement planning; retirement income sources; Social security and other resources; estates, distribution of assets, federal gifts, and estate taxes.
Friday, March 13: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Register
Performance Management for Managers (Learning & Development)
Learn best practices to manage and assess performance, set goals, coach staff, and provide feedback. By the end of this workshop, participants will: learn to create and communicate clear and achievable staff performance goals; provide appropriate context and required information when assigning work; understand individual staff member coaching, support and developmental needs, and more.
Wednesday, March 25: 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Register
Understanding Required Minimum Distributions (TIAA)
If you've saved in a traditional IRA or workplace retirement plan, required minimum distributions (RMDs) are a key part of your income strategy. This webinar helps simplify the rules and timelines around RMDs—so you can stay on track and avoid unnecessary penalties.
Thursday, March 26: 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. | Register
All upcoming events can be found on the Human Resources events page.
Questions or feedback for CUHR? Let us know at [email protected].