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Announcements from the Senior Vice President

Planning for the Future | Upcoming Financial Webinars

January 23, 2024
Webinar Topics and Registration Links Short Description
Deferred Compensation
Presented by Empower (formerly Prudential)
January 31st, 12 p.m.
This session will discuss deferred compensation and provide information regarding the opportunity to voluntarily shelter a portion of your wages from federal income taxes while saving for retirement.
Tax Planning
Presented by Corebridge Financial
February 7th, 10 a.m.
Helps attendees gain a basic understanding of types of taxes and tax planning strategies.

New 2024 Pre-tax Contribution Limits | Voluntary Tax Savings Plans

December 6, 2023

Dear Rutgers Colleagues,

Through the State of New Jersey, Rutgers is pleased to offer plans to allow employees to shelter a part of their wages from federal income taxes while saving for retirement. These plans include the IRC Section 457 New Jersey State Employees Deferred Compensation Plan and the IRC Section 403(b) Tax Savings Plan.

The New Jersey State Employee’s Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan) is a voluntary investment program that provides retirement income separate from, and in addition to, your basic pension plan. The IRC Section 403(b) Tax Savings Plan (tax-sheltered annuity plan) is a voluntary investment program that lets employees defer some of their salary into individual accounts, including designated Roth accounts.


Time Sensitive Rutgers UHR Announcements & Reminders

November 30, 2023

Dear Rutgers Colleagues,

I hope this message finds you well and that you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend. Below are several important UHR announcements and reminders regarding employee discounts, university holidays and closures, and holiday gift guidelines.

Employee Discounts and Caregiver Support


Reminder: Open Enrollment Benefit Fairs Start October 16

October 13, 2023

Dear Colleagues,

As a reminder, University Human Resources will be hosting in-person 2023 Open Enrollment Benefit Fairs starting next week. Below are the details of each session (please note the time change for the Rutgers University—Camden session):

Sincerely,

Vivian Fernández
Senior Vice President for Human Resources


Benefits Open Enrollment Begins October 1st

September 29, 2023

Dear Rutgers Colleagues,

I hope this message finds you well and that you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend. Below are several important UHR announcements and reminders regarding employee discounts, university holidays and closures, and holiday gift guidelines.


Save the Date | Open Enrollment Benefit Fairs

September 20, 2023

Dear Colleagues,

Please save the date for the 2023 Open Enrollment Benefit Fairs hosted by University Human Resources:

Sincerely,

Vivian Fernández
Senior Vice President for Human Resources


Planning for the Future - Upcoming Financial Webinars

September 13, 2023

Dear Rutgers Colleagues:

As part of our ongoing Planning for the Future education programming, we are pleased to announce the next series of webinars focused on Social Security and financial wellness. These webinars are intended to provide employees with the tools and education necessary tomanage finances and help make the best financial decisions for themselves, their families, and their futures. Webinars are available to all Rutgers employees and are free of charge. Below is a list of the Planning for the Future webinars and links to register.


Updated Salary Increase Implementation Schedule for Aligned Employees

September 8, 2023

Dear Deans, Directors, and Department Heads,

Below please find an updated Salary Increase Implementation Schedule for FYs ’23 and ’24 for aligned employees.


Implementation of Second Phase of EOF and Academic Union Salary Increases

September 1, 2023

Dear Deans, Directors, and Department Heads,

We are pleased to announce the implementation schedule for the second phase of salary increases and payments for the recently ratified EOF and Academic unions agreements as detailed below.


Implementation of Salary Increases for Non-Aligned Employees

May 15, 2023

Dear Rutgers Colleagues:

I am pleased to announce that President Holloway has authorized salary improvement programs for eligible non-aligned employees for fiscal years 2023 and 2024, as detailed below.

Fiscal Year 2023 Eligibility and Payment*

Regularly appointed non-aligned employees who were on the Rutgers payroll in a non-aligned position as of June 30, 2022, and who continue in such a position through the date of payment of the salary increase are eligible to receive a 4% increase to their base annual salary retroactive to July 1, 2022.

The 4% increase to the base annual salary will be calculated using the June 30, 2022 base annual salary and will be in the paycheck dated June 9, 2023.


Take Advantage of These Rutgers Employee Benefits

March 24, 2023

Dear Rutgers Colleagues:

In our continued effort to support our employees, I want to highlight two valuable benefits Rutgers is offering—our free webinars on financial wellness and Social Security and our Caregiver Support Pilot Program. At the same time, I hope you will take a couple of minutes to give your feedback on our flexible work arrangements as we evaluate this one-year pilot.

3-Question Pulse Survey: How Can Rutgers Better Support You?

As we evaluate the current flexible work arrangement offerings available at Rutgers and determine how to improve the future of work, please add your voice to the conversation by filling out this short 3-question pulse survey.


Vacation Carryover Deadline - June 30, 2023

March 15, 2023

Dear Rutgers Colleagues:

As we approach the end of the current fiscal year, I am writing to remind you that, pursuant to university policy and negotiated agreement, staff employees who are eligible to accrue paid time off may only carry forward into the next fiscal year the equivalent of one year of accrued vacation days. In order to avoid forfeiting credited vacation time in excess of the carryover cap, staff members are encouraged to work with their supervisors now to review workload and staffing requirements for their department, and to develop a plan to use excess vacation time prior to June 30, 2023.


Is FlexWork@RU Working for You? Survey

December 1, 2022

Dear Colleagues,

Last year, Rutgers employees engaged in a series of discussions through meetings, focus groups, and surveys designed to determine the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the workplace. The resulting Future of Work Task Force Report contained a range of short- and long-term recommendations, including those that led to the implementation of formal flexible work arrangements that require Rutgers employees to be on-campus at least 3 days per week.


Non-Aligned Performance Management – Reminder FY’23 Initial Goal Setting Due Sept. 30

October 19, 2022

The initial goal setting phase of the performance management process for non-aligned employees began on August 1. The online performance management tool is available to accept FY’23 goal submissions. Goal setting is a powerful process that enables employees to understand how their efforts impact the entire organization, align with the university’s strategic vision, and contribute to broader team goals. As a reminder, FY’23 Goal Plans should be approved by September 30, 2022.

Learning Sessions: Initial Goal Setting for Non-Aligned Employees

Organizational and Talent Development will be offering two learning sessions for all non-aligned employees and performance management system users. During these sessions we will cover:


Planning for the Future | Upcoming Financial Webinars

October 19, 2022

Dear Rutgers Colleagues:

As part of our ongoing Planning for the Future education programming, we are pleased to announce the next series of webinars focused on Social Security and financial wellness. These webinars are intended to provide employees with the tools and education necessary to manage finances and help make the best financial decisions for themselves, their families, and their futures. Webinars are available to all Rutgers employees and are free of charge.

Below is a list of the Planning for the Future webinars and links to register:

Social Security – hosted by Social Security Administration

This session will provide an overview of Social Security and Medicare for retirement purposes.


Benefits Open Enrollment Deadlines on Oct. 31

October 19, 2022

Colleagues,

Below are several important time-sensitive benefits updates.

Open Enrollment

The 2023 Open Enrollment Period for the SHBP and NJ Tax$ave Program runs from October 1, 2022 to October 31, 2022. This is your annual opportunity to assess your benefits needs and revise your medical, prescription, dental, and pre-tax flexible spending account selections. The deadline for modifications is October 31, 2022, for an effective date of January 1, 2023. If you do not anticipate making any changes, no further action is required to maintain your coverage.


FlexWork@RU Pilot Program Learning Series

October 19, 2022

Colleagues,

We are pleased to announce the second series of learning sessions designed to equip employees with the skills necessary to promote employee well-being and thrive in a flexible work environment. This learning series will begin on October 11, 2022. Topics and registration links are below: