Attend employee appreciation events during Homecoming Week.
Monday, Oct. 31–Friday, Nov. 4.
Kicking off today with opening ceremonies and closing with a fireworks show on Friday, Nov. 4, all faculty and staff members, including remote workers, are invited to the University’s employee appreciation events during Homecoming Week. Sponsored by the Office of Government and Community Relations and Human Resources, employees can take a break and enjoy sweet treats and giveaways on all three campuses throughout the week. Also, claim your vouchers worth $5—available first come, first served—to redeem at the food trucks during the Hurricane Howl Block Party on Friday. Don’t forget to bring your ’Cane ID. See list of events.
Make your benefits elections this week.
Deadline is Friday, Nov. 4.
This is the final week for University employees to make adjustments to their medical, dental, vision, disability, and flexible spending account benefits. Learn about this year's changes and find answers to frequently asked questions. Open Enrollment virtual information sessions will be held on Monday, Oct. 31, at 3 p.m. and Tuesday, Nov. 1, at noon. Learn more.
Ensure security, stability and support while using Zoom.
Update Zoom by Nov. 5.
Zoom is requiring all users to update their software by Nov. 5. The update will provide improvements to security, stability, and support. Individuals running unsupported Zoom clients after Nov. 5 will be prompted to update Zoom or join meetings from the web browser. University community members are encouraged to enable automatic updates to take advantage of all the latest security and functionality features. Get details.
Review athletic compliance.
24/7.
NCAA rules state that communicating with high school student-athletes through online message boards, social media, and other digital means is prohibited. Read the full statement from the Athletics Compliance Office.
Turn compassion into action—support the United Way.
Now.
With the campaign officially underway, take a moment to make your gift via Workday. You may direct your gift to the United Way’s mission of education, financial resiliency, or health. You also can give to a local nonprofit organization, including the University of Miami. Learn more about how you can join a giving community, volunteer your time, and help support causes through United Way Miami.
Register for Toppel Summit: A Culture of Career at the U
Monday, Nov. 7, at 2 p.m.
Join the Toppel Career Center and special guests for the virtual Toppel Summit, where faculty and staff members are invited to learn more about new University-wide initiatives aimed at supporting student career success. The first 75 people to register for will receive a free copy of "Super Mentors: The Ordinary Person's Guide to Asking Extraordinary People for Help." Register.
Access HR Insights, a weekly email newsletter from the Office of Human Resources that highlights HR initiatives, resources, and benefits available to staff at the University.
