Human Resource Services

Staff and Administrative Employee Recognition Award

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The President's Council has adopted a set of values for all BYU staff and administrative employees. The Staff and Administrative Employee Recognition Awards recognize the demonstration of these values for all BYU staff and administrative employees.

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Throughout the year employees (including part time Category I and II) can be nominated by co-workers in their own or other departments, supervisors, or faculty members . This can be done by accessing the nomination form at http://www.byu.edu/hr/Staff-Admin-Award.

Performance Development Plans (PDPs) are due on March 1, 2008

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An online Performance and Development Plan is required for all full-time staff and administrators at BYU. You may access the PDP site by clicking on the following link: https://pdp.byu.edu

All PDPs should be completed and forwarded to Human Resource Services by March 1^st. Any questions may be directed to your department's PDP Coordinator.

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The BYU Performance and Development Plan (PDP) serves three primary purposes:

To clarify the supervisor's expectations for ongoing performance.
To provide feedback and recognition that helps the employee improve performance and meet the responsibilities and objectives of his/her position.
To outline plans for the employee's ongoing professional development.

Budgeting Basics Workshop

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November 27, 2007 / 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.

This workhsop is intended for all those who have budget accountability at BYU.

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This three hour program, taught by Paul Behrmann and Joel Christensen of the BYU budget office, will overview the BYU budgeting system and process including financial policies, resource planning and budgeting procedures.

To register or for more information go to http://training.byu.edu/workshops.php?course_id=202

Excellence in Leadership Series: Featuring John Kotter

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November 28, 2007 / 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.

John Kotter, Professor at Harvard Business School and author of worldwide best-seller Leading Change will present this live video conference seminar on managing the dynamics of organizational change as part of a leadership series targeted at helping BYU leaders achieve better results.

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BYU managers, directors and faculty are invited to come and see national-level speakers present on management and leadership topics in a series of live video conference broadcasts, presented by the Global Institute for Leadership Development. This month's speaker is John Kotter, one of the foremost authors and writers in the field of executive leadership.

To register or for more information go to http://training.byu.edu/workshops.php?course_id=289

Quality Customer Service Workshop

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November 8, 2007 / 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.

This three-hour workshop taught by Anna Wight, from Human Resource Development, and Jerry Bishop, from Student Auxillary Services, will use videos, classroom discussion, and small group practice to teach you the tools of great customer service.

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We all have customers. Whether we answer student questions, lead a department, or serve lunch, all our customers want the same thing - great customer service.

To register or for more information about this workshop go to http://training.byu.edu/

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HRS Website Updated

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The Human Resource Services website has been updated. As part of the new look, the site has a new navigation system and great new features. Learn how this new navigation and other features will help you find what you need faster.

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Human Resource Services has relaunched their website using BYU's new web template.

The most significant new feature of this layout is the navigation system. All web content and applications are organized first by audience, then by subject. The site focuses on services available to prospecitve employees (Careers at BYU), current employees, campus managers, and students.

quick finder and Contact link To skip browsing entirely, you can use the QuickFinder to search the menu's content titles. If there are no matches among the titles, you can use the QuickFinder to search page content through Google. Submitting questions and feedback is easy using the "Contact Us" link to deliver your messages quickly and securely.

route y login bar Another helpful feature is the embedded Route Y login. After logging in, your personal MyLinks menu will be available to you on each content page. Quick access to all your personalized shortcuts can follow you through any BYU page.

Features and highlights, available on the front page, rotate through current events and the latest Human Resource related news.

New University Personnel Orientation

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All campus employees are invited to attend this discussion regarding medical/dental plans, life insurance, tuition benefits and retirement plans and to hear from various campus entities who will share important items of interest .

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This informative meeting is designed to educate new full-time employees regarding their benefits. A discussion regarding the medical/dental plans, life insurance, tuition benefits and retirement plans will last for approximately 3 hours. In addition to the benefits presentation, new employees will have the opportunity to hear from various campus entities who will share important items of interest. All campus employees are invited to attend this meeting.

This orientation meeting is usually held on Monday afternoons from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. in room 2001 of the Jesse Knight Building. Because space is limited, interested personnel should contact 422-4716 to make a reservation.

TIAA-CREF Consultant Visit

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Meet one-on-one to discuss TIAA-CREF accounts and investment options with a consultant. Space is limited.

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Each month TIAA-CREF consultants spend two days on campus meeting with employees to educate and inform them about tools they need to achieve financial goals. They welcome the opportunity to meet with anyone; however, they prefer to meet with employees who either have established TIAA-CREF accounts or are interested in opening an account.

Call TIAA-CREF at 1-800-842-2009 ext. 2645 or visit their website at http://tiaa-cref.org/moc to reserve a 45 minute appointement.

Contact the Benefit Services Office for assistance: D-240 ASB, 422-4716.

DMBA Financial Planner Visit

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Request an individual meeting with a certified financial planner to assess your current financial situation and set goals to meet future needs.

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To assist BYU employees with planning for retirement and future financial needs, DMBA offers a Financial Planner service. Employees may request an individual meeting with a certified financial planner to assess their current financial situation and set goals to meet future needs. This is a free service.

The Planners come to campus every other Thursday. To make an appointment with a DMBA Financial Planner, employees should call 1-800-777-3622, extension 5627.