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We've turned the clocks forward and put away our winter coats because spring is finally here! Kick back and let the defrost begin while enjoying another edition of While You Were Working. This spring issue is packed with all kinds of good stuff from professional development opportunities to a newly recognized University holiday.

Why is money called dough? Because we all knead it! All jokes aside, April is National Financial Literacy Month, and there are several programs and events available to you through Pitt. Check out our financial literacy section and start saving that dough!

Have a friend or colleague still out in the cold? Send them this link to sign up for this newsletter!

Did you know that this year Pitt has added Juneteenth to its list of University-wide holidays? Learn more about this important holiday and its historical significance.

The annual benefits open enrollment period is just around the corner. Make sure you have all of the information you need to update and review your current benefits elections:

• Open enrollment takes place April 27 to May 25
• Get a head start: Register for the upcoming enrollment webinar, A Guide to Your Benefits at Pitt, which takes place April 28 at 10 a.m.
• Check both your physical mailbox and your Pitt email inbox for more information about open enrollment and what's new this year

As a member of the Pitt community, you must know that the only way to progress is to forge ahead! That's why there are so many opportunities for self-improvement, both personal and professional. 

Did you know that full-time staff members at Pitt are now eligible to receive paid time off each month to participate in either community service or professional development? Yup, it's true! Learn more about this new perk.

Need ideas on how to spend your development time? We've got you covered:

• Our Faculty and Staff Development Program is always a great place to start, offering plenty of different workshops and certificates to further your skillset
• Go green and support Pitt's Climate Action Plan through the Sustainability Professional Certificate Program
• PittServes offers countless volunteer opportunities from working as a tech consultant at local minority-owned businesses to city-wide clean ups 
• Join the Diversity and Inclusion Certificate Program and learn how to contribute to the University's diversity and inclusion goals
• Explore your unlimited access to thousands of online educational courses through Pitt's partnership with LinkedIn Learning

Spring into a new season of learning and development!