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Introducing the HR Solutions Center

Published on October 8, 2014 by MSU Human ResourcesLeave a comment

MSU Human Resources is pleased to announce the opening of the Solutions Center – a new unit created to improve the way we serve our many customer groups. What, specifically, are we trying to improve?

In the past, our customers have told us it has sometimes been challenging to know who to contact for what in HR and that we haven’t always been as accessible and responsive to you as you would like when you need our help.

We’ve been listening. Over the past year we’ve restructured the Human Resources department and have been working on developing a new customer service-focused unit in Human Resources called the Solutions Center.

Watch a video and learn about the HR Solutions Center at http://www.hr.msu.edu/about/Solutions_Center/.

Do you need HR assistance now? Give the HR Solutions Center a try! You can call us at 517-353-4434 or email us at SolutionsCenter@hr.msu.edu! If we don’t have the answer you need, we will connect you with the right people to get the issue resolved.

2014 Campus Flu Clinics

Published on September 16, 2014 by MSU Human ResourcesLeave a comment

Smiley Nurse — Protect yourself from the flu by getting vaccinated.

The Office of the University Physician will be offering flu clinics at various campus locations in October and November. Flu vaccines administered at the flu clinics will again be subsidized by Human Resources for MSU faculty, staff, and retirees, and will be offered this year at no cost. The vaccine cost for non-MSU employees and students will be $30. This flu season the Office of the University Physician is stocking the quadrivalent flu vaccine, which includes two influenza A strains and two B strains to help protect against influenza disease, in both injectable and intranasal formulations.

The flu clinic schedule is available at: http://www.uphys.msu.edu/FluClinicSchedule2014.pdf.

For questions regarding flu clinics, please contact the Office of the University Physician at 517-353-8933 or uphys@msu.edu.

Breathe Easy: Tobacco and Nicotine Cessation Program

Published on September 10, 2014 by MSU Human ResourcesLeave a comment

Anti-Smoking Symbol — Take control of your tobacco or nicotine addiction, register for Breathe Easy today!

The deadline to pre-enroll in MSU’s tobacco and nicotine cessation program, Breathe Easy, is quickly approaching. Breathe Easy combines a number of approaches, such as behavioral support sessions and medical evaluations, in order to help participants kick their tobacco and nicotine habits once and for all. Participants may elect to use conventional anti-smoking treatments or can attempt smoking cessation sans medication. In order to be eligible, participants must be MSU faculty, academic/support staff, graduate student employees, or adult benefits-eligible family members.

This fall’s pre-enrollment orientation date is scheduled for Wednesday, October 8. The event will run from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Olin Health Center Classroom (247). In order to sign up for pre-enrollment, interested parties may register in person at 330 Olin Health Center, via phone at 517-353-2596, or by email at health4u@msu.edu.

For more information, read the entire PDF created by Health4U.

Welcome Students!

Published on August 27, 2014 by MSU Human ResourcesLeave a comment

Sparty and the rest of campus are excited to welcome the students back!

Have you noticed that campus is teeming with life as of late? This can be attributed to the fact that today is the first day of classes for MSU students! The city of East Lansing is one that thrives because of its academic community, and HR would like to take the time to welcome everyone back. This year’s student population is the largest yet, totaling around 50,000, with students hailing from all 83 counties in Michigan, all 50 states, and over 130 countries. Eager to participate in MSU’s 200+ programs of undergraduate, graduate, and professional study, the student community is both talented and diverse. Whether you are entering your freshman year, or starting the 5th year senior “victory lap,” welcome to MSU and enjoy your year! Go Green!

Congratulations to the 2013 Clerical-Technical Recognition Award Recipient: Barbara Sweeney

Published on November 12, 2013 by MSU Human ResourcesLeave a comment

Every year there is a staff member chosen as the winner of the Clerical-Technical Recognition Award. This winner exemplifies a respect and concern for all members of the MSU community, diligence in daily work, significant contributions to the community or public service and innovative thinking. The 2013 winner of this respected honor is Barbara Sweeney, an Office Assistant III for the Animal Science Department at MSU.

Barbara Sweeney is the winner of the annual Clerical-Technical Recognition Award. The award honors a clerical-technical support staff member for a strong work ethic and innovative thinking.

Barbara (also known as Barb) has worked at the University for 40 years. After graduating from MSU in 1974 with a degree in Elementary Education, she began her career as a secretary in the MSU Department of Animal Science, Horse Extension Office. Since then Barbara has advanced several times in her career at MSU. She currently processes payroll for over 100 students and on-call/temporary employees. She also serves as the department lead for student hiring.

MSU Human Resources talked with Barbara to get her thoughts on winning the 2013 Clerical–Technical Recognition Award.Continue Reading… Congratulations to the 2013 Clerical-Technical Recognition Award Recipient: Barbara Sweeney

A Credit or Debit Card Equals Parking Success with New Parking Meters on MSU’s Campus

Published on November 5, 2013 by MSU Human ResourcesLeave a comment

Parking at a meter without any loose change can be a nightmare, but new parking meters across campus are changing the way MSU faculty, staff and students are parking.

Parking meters at MSU — New parking meters on campus mean more ways to pay for MSU faculty, staff and students.

During the summer MSU police conducted a three-month trial run of solar powered parking meters that accept credit and debit cards in addition to cash and coins. Since then the meters have been placed in various areas around campus, such as the Dairy Store, the Union and Owen Hall.

The meter installation is now complete with a total of 600 new meters in operation. The meters accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover Cards in addition to cash and coins.Continue Reading… A Credit or Debit Card Equals Parking Success with New Parking Meters on MSU’s Campus

Benefits Open Enrollment for 2014 Ends Thursday!

Published on October 30, 2013 by MSU Human ResourcesLeave a comment

If you haven’t yet participated in Benefits Open Enrollment, tomorrow (October 31) is your last chance!

Remember, this Open Enrollment now covers health, dental and life insurance, along with Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and voluntary benefits. View the Open Enrollment Guide to see all of the details.

You need to complete Open Enrollment if you want to make any benefits changes to these plans for the 2014 plan year, or if you want to continue coverage for a spouse or Other Eligible Individual (OEI). (See the spousal/OEI affidavit instructions here if you only need to complete the affidavit and don’t want to make other changes.) There will not be any extensions to the time Open Enrollment is available.

To complete Open Enrollment, see the instructions at http://www.hr.msu.edu/openenrollment/instructions.htm.

MSU SecureIT celebrates National Cyber Security Awareness Month

Published on October 24, 2013 by MSU Human ResourcesLeave a comment

October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month and MSU Secure IT is celebrating. They want you to celebrate as well by making sure you employ the following tips to protect yourself online.

This month celebrate National Cyber Security Awareness Month and stay safe online.

1. Make sure your personal firewall is turned on.
2. Perform regular operating system updates and software updates. These updates often include security patches.
3. Install antivirus and antispyware software.
4. Upgrade to the latest version of your browser and take advantage of the security features available.
5. Set a pass code on your mobile devices.

Michigan State University has an ongoing safe computing campaign called SecureIT to help educate the MSU community on safe computing practices. Follow TechAtMSU on Twitter for more information about cyber security. More resources and information is also available at tech.msu.edu.Continue Reading… MSU SecureIT celebrates National Cyber Security Awareness Month

2013 Campus Flu Clinics

Published on October 8, 2013 by MSU Human ResourcesLeave a comment

Dropping temperatures and shorter days means flu season will soon be among us and preparation for the foreboding season is vital. The University Physician’s Office will be offering flu clinics at various campus locations in October and November. Flu vaccines administered at the flu clinics will be subsidized by Human Resources for MSU faculty, staff and retirees and will be offered at a cost of $10. The vaccine cost for non-MSU employees and students will be $30.

Woman sick in bed — The flu can be time-consuming, stressful and agonizing. Be sure to get your vaccination provided by the University Physician’s Office.

This flu season the University Physician’s Office is stocking the new quadrivalent flu vaccine, which includes two influenza A strains and two B strains to help protect against influenza disease, in both injectable and intranasal formulations. Until this year, seasonal influenza vaccines included two influenza A strains and only one B strain.Continue Reading… 2013 Campus Flu Clinics

Reminder: Update Your Printed Materials with Your New Campus Address!

Published on August 13, 2013 by MSU Human ResourcesLeave a comment

There have been several changes at MSU over the past year, including the creation of street addresses for buildings across campus. The campus addressing project at MSU was officially completed in 2012. The project converted building addresses to street addresses and addresses were assigned across campus to green-light phones, parking lots, etc.

Forwarding services with the United States Postal Service (USPS) allow 18 months for address corrections to be finished. That time is soon coming to an end. All materials such as envelopes, business cards, letterhead, etc., should include the new address for your building. To look up the new address for a building, visit http://campusaddresses.msu.edu/.Continue Reading… Reminder: Update Your Printed Materials with Your New Campus Address!