The HR Manager Toolkit is a central hub for human resources management at Columbia University. HR managers can find streamlined processes, protocols and guidance to perform common tasks while ensuring consistent and efficient practices across schools and departments.
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Commuting Updates: NJ Transit and FIFA World Cup Match Day Adjustments
As the New York/New Jersey area prepares to host the upcoming FIFA World Cup, significant regional gridlock and public transit restrictions will heavily impact faculty and staff commuting between New York and New Jersey.
Upcoming TalentLink Upgrades
There will be upcoming changes to the navigation model within TalentLink that will provide a more focused, consistent experience for users. A beta version is available now and the general release will happen later this summer.
Name Change for Workers Compensation Insurance Provider
Effective April 13, 2026, our Workers Compensation insurance provider, PMA, is rebranding as Lodestar Claims & Risk Services, Inc. This is a brand change only. The services and support will remain the same.
Events & Trainings Calendar
How to Thrive in Stressful Times (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
Embracing Change (Employee Assistance Program)
Identity Theft: Safeguarding Your Finances (TIAA)
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The information provided on the HR Manager Toolkit website is intended to offer examples, information and guidance for managing human resources functions at Columbia University schools and departments. Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy; however, accuracy is not guaranteed. If there any discrepancies between the information on this website, verbal representations and the Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs) or applicable University policies, the CBAs and University policies will always govern. Website content is subject to change and does not replace the CBAs or University policies.