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Master Difficult Workplace Conversations with LinkedIn Learning's AI Coaching

Career Conversations Midway Reminder

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Updated Leave of Absence Request Process

FLSA Compensation Threshold Increases Overturned

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Build your professional network at the Crossroads Conference

Are you looking to make meaningful professional connections within the U of A community? The Crossroads Conference, hosted by the U of A Staff Council, is a prime networking opportunity just for U of A staff members. In preparation for the 2025 events this March, review these tips for networking at this event.

New staff search committee training will support university hiring managers

Human Resources has created a new one-hour University Staff Search Committee Training in EDGE Learning for search committee members involved in hiring University Staff. Starting January 21, HR will begin to provide and encourage this training to hiring managers and search committee members as part of the requisition creation process.

Student Worker Minimum Wage Increasing in 2025

The minimum wage for student workers at the University of Arizona will increase from $14.50 to $14.70 per hour in 2025.

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Three Ways LinkedIn Learning Can Help You Plan and Grow

Here are three ways you can use LinkedIn Learning to help you identify those goals and reach them in 2025.

Guidance for University Release Time – Nov. 15 Friday Football Game

To ease parking and traffic congestion for the home football game on Friday, Nov. 15, employees should work remotely, if possible. To help facilitate this request, the university is granting four hours of paid university release time.

HR Deadlines Before University Closure

To help Human Resources meet business needs as we approach University Closure, which begins Dec. 24, please note the following deadlines for UAccess and Talent system activities.

Reduce Your Out-of-Pocket Medical Expenses

Looking to reduce your out-of-pocket medical expenses? We have four tips to help you save money no matter which health plan you're enrolled in.

2025 Benefits Open Enrollment - Save the Dates

Benefits open enrollment runs Monday, Oct 28, through Friday, Nov. 15. Take some time to ensure that your benefits are right for your needs in 2025.

New Leave of Absence Request Process Streamlines Leave Requests

As of July 1, Human Resources simplified the process for requesting a leave of absence for personal health or family reasons. Employees will now use a single, confidential Leave of Absence Request Form to submit their request

FY 2025 Working Days/Hours

FY 2025 will contain 2,088 working hours (261 days) compared with 2,080 hours (260 days) in FY 2024.

Changes to FLSA Overtime Regulations May Affect Exemption Statuses

The Department of Labor (DOL) has announced planned updates to the Fair Labor Standards Act compensation threshold. The updates will increase the threshold on July 1, 2024, then again on Jan. 1, 2025.

FY 2025 Calendars Published

As you plan and prepare for fiscal year 2025, please review these calendars.