Financial Action Plan: Human Resources Guidance

FY 2026 Salary Increase Program is being planned
The university is planning to budget for a general Salary Increase Program for FY 2026. This program will be centrally funded except for those on contracts and restricted funds. The exact amount and structure will be shared when available.

Staff pay increases up to 10% are available
Working with HR Generalist Teams, colleges and divisions may pursue pay increases for staff of up to 10% for merit and additional duties and responsibilities. Financial decisions regarding pay increases should be reviewed and approved using existing college and division processes. All increases must align with existing budget authority and be preapproved by the Office of University Finance and Budget. 

Decisions Regarding Separation Processes
In the case of separations resulting from FY 2025 University budget reductions, whenever possible, University Staff employees will be provided a minimum notice period of 60 days to support their transitions.

In the coming days, Human Resources will add a question to job postings in the university job application system (Talent) to give applicants the option to indicate that they have been impacted by reductions in force/layoffs to help make hiring managers aware of these candidates.

Resources and support for separations: Leaving the U of A

Retirement Incentive Program
Following review and considering complications related to state laws, we are not currently pursuing a retirement incentive program. 

Retirement resources and programs:

• Retiring from the U of A
• Retiring Faculty Resources
• CredibleMind: Retirement Topics
• Phased Retirement Program
• Retiree Accumulated Sick Leave (RASL)