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Human Resources

Welcome back to While You Were Working! We hope you had an enjoyable and restful winter recess—you certainly deserved it. Let's start the new year off strong as we dive into 2022 with some helpful resources and events to guide you through your best year yet.

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Chance for Change


With the new year comes new resolutions and we want to help you reach your goals in 2022! Whether that means shedding a few unwanted pounds, learning a new skill, or taking steps toward financial freedom, we're here for you. 

Visit the OHR website to learn more about Wellness for Life at Pitt.

Celebrate Black History Month 2022 with Pitt

In support of Black History Month, check out some upcoming events that are happening at Pitt. Discover enlightening discussions, cultural celebrations, and personal journeys that contribute to the support and recognition of Black representation, identity, and diversity at Pitt and beyond. 

  • February 1: Robin Brooks presents "Class Interruptions" - A discussion with Dr. Robert J. Patterson of Georgetown University's Department of African American Studies on her new book Class Interruptions: Inequality and Division in African Diasporic Women's Fiction.
  • February 2: 20th Anniversary of the Center on Race and Social Problems - A celebration of CRSP with esteemed scholar and White House Champion of Change, Haben Girma.
  • February 15 - April 5: Racial Equity Consciousness Institute - This series of discussions and workshops engages participants by reflecting on what they can do, individually and collectively, to advance racial equity in their institutions and communities. 

For more events and celebrations, check out the Office for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion's Black History Month event list.

 

Preparing for Open Enrollment


The benefits open enrollment period will be here before you know it! To help you prepare for a smooth and seamless enrollment, you are encouraged to review this checklist to ensure you are prepared.

  • Confirm that your personal information and emergency contact information is up to date in Pitt Worx (check out these self-service employee guides to learn how to make updates).
  • Review your current benefits elections and FSA elections to determine if they’re still right for you (information for the new plan year will be available in April!).
  • If you plan to add new dependents during open enrollment, gather all of the info you’ll need in advance. This includes the dependent’s full name, date of birth, gender, social security number, and supporting documentation based on your relationship with the dependent.
  • Review the benefits enrollment overview to familiarize yourself with the step-by-step process for enrolling.
  • As a reminder, if you do not plan to make changes to your elections during open enrollment, no action is needed from you! Your current elections will carry over into the new plan year.

Learn more about the benefits available to you by visiting the benefits section on the OHR website.

COVID-19 Protocol Updates

As COVID-19 cases continue to rise, it is important to stay up to date on the best practices for staying safe:

 
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