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Verlissa Ford: Improving how UF staff are recognized for their years of service

The UF Service Recognition Program, previously known as the Service Pin program, was created to recognize TEAMS and USPS employees’ years of service to UF in five-year increments. The former program distributed pins to colleges and departments biannually. A year ago, the program received a major facelift as the university wanted to give employees a more […]

Save the Date to Perk Up Your Summer!

It’s not too early to start making plans for the summer. Join us at the Champions Club on Tuesday, Feb. 25, to meet representatives from area youth summer camps and to learn more about UF’s year-round GatorPerks program, which offers discounts on travel, entertainment, restaurants, health and wellness services, and much more. This free event […]

Are you maximizing your tax-deferring opportunities?

As the new year and tax season are upon us, now is a great time to do a financial check-up to ensure you are taking advantage of the tax-deferring opportunities available to you. “Anything you can do to tax-defer helps stretch your dollar,” said Shannon Edwards, UFHR Benefits director. “The first thing I tell people […]

Looking for ways to connect with others at UF and beyond?

Connect with others on campus and in the community with UFHR’s new Get Connected directory created specifically for faculty and staff. Interested in beekeeping? Ever dream of raising chickens in your backyard? Enthusiastic about WordPress? There’s a group for you! Visit the Get Connected directory to get started and help us grow this directory to continue to serve our […]