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SHBP Health Contribution and Copayment Changes
The New Jersey Division of Pensions and Benefits implemented changes
to the State Health Benefits Program (SHBP) effective July 1, 2007, that
include changes to health insurance contribution and copayment amounts.
The standard insurance contribution for employees enrolled in any SHBP medical
and/or prescription coverage plan is 1.5 percent of the employee’s
annual base salary. This contribution amount remains at 1.5 percent of annual
base pay regardless of the plan (Traditional, NJ Plus, or any HMO), level
of coverage (single, member and spouse/partner, parent and child, or family),
or type of coverage (medical and/or prescription coverage). 
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Supervisor Development Program Celebrates
6th Anniversary
What is held each semester, is completely free of charge, and will celebrate
its sixth year this fall? With more than 275 graduates, the Supervisor Development
Program (SDP) is one of the most popular certificate programs offered through
the University Human Resources Professional Development Program.
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Employee Profile: Laura Iarkowski, Associate
Director
of Human Resources
When
Laura Iarkowski joined University Human Resources in January 2004, she saw
an opportunity to apply her corporate human resources experience to the
higher education environment—and to help define the newly established
HR consulting role at Rutgers. “Because of my strategic background,
I felt I had something to offer,” she says. Laura was hired as an
HR Consultant, subsequently served as Senior HR Consultant, Assistant Director
of Consulting and Staffing, and in April, was promoted to the position of
Associate Director of Human Resources. Full
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Best Practices in Education and Training:
Rutgers Dining Services personnel benefit from training and education initiatives—even before they are hired as university employees. With more than 250 applications received annually and approximately 40 to 50 new employees each year, Dining Services conducts a New Hire Information Workshop to streamline its hiring process. The one-hour program, first launched in April 2004, provides prospective employees an overview of the university, an introduction to Rutgers Dining Services, and an explanation of the service mission and safety standards of the department. Read more... |
From the State
Governor Corzine has expressed support for legislation
that would mandate up to 12 weeks of paid family leave for full-time employees
in the state. Under the bill, workers on family leave would receive two-thirds
of their salary up to a maximum of $502 per week in 2007 to care for a sick
family member or a newborn or newly adopted child.
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The Healthy
Workplace Act, which is pending in seven state legislatures including
that of New Jersey, provides that it “shall be an unlawful employment
practice for an employer to subject an employee to abusive conduct or to
permit an abusive work environment.”
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Welcoming Opportunities
Summer is a busy time for hiring new staff, faculty, and TA/GAs. The New Employee Welcome and Benefits Orientation is specifically designed to provide your new employees with the opportunity to learn more about Rutgers and a taste of what the university community has to offer. Read more...
Help Is On the Way
If your department could benefit from temporary help during absences of regular staff due to vacation or leaves, during the recruitment of candidates for vacant positions, or at peak times throughout the year, University Human Resources is available to assist you in finding qualified candidates. Read more...
What's New at UHR
Welcome to UHR
University Human Resources is pleased to welcome three new staff members.
HR Manager Bil Gonzalez comes to UHR from the RUconnection
Card Office and is coordinating ID card operations for faculty and staff
employees from his new location in ASB II, Cook Campus. HR Generalist Gail
Weber has more than 16 years experience at Rutgers and has joined
the UHR salary administration area. Sharon Zucker, a Rutgers
alumna, joins the Sexual Assault Services/Crime Victim Assistance staff
as the Coordinator of Peer Education Programs.
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New Employee Discounts
Our list of employee discount programs continues to expand!
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more...
UHR Consultants Offer Comprehensive Service
The University Human Resources HR Consultant program has expanded to include
staff who have experience in the compensation area.
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more...
Leadership Development Program for HR Liaisons
In September, UHR will launch the Leadership Development Program for HR
Liaisons, designated staff who provide personnel support to managers.
Read more...
RUconnection Card Services for Employees
RUconnection Card
services for faculty and staff in New Brunswick have been centralized within
University Human Resources in ASB II, Cook Campus.
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more...
DVD Library for Supervisors
The Office of Employment Equity now offers a DVD library for supervisors
that includes materials on topics such as interviewing, providing feedback,
avoiding litigation, ethics, and solving conflict in the workplace.
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more...
For Your Benefit: Benefit Seminars
The University Human Resources benefits team has partnered with several vendors to offer educational lunchtime seminars on a variety of topics. Read more...
Dates to Note
9/3
University holiday
9/4
Fall semester begins