Archive for “Month: April 2021 – Page 2 – New Employees” 
UF College of the Arts staff capture work-from-home life
How do you rebuild a sense of community and connection among colleagues after a year of social distancing? This is a question the Staff Council at the UF College of the Arts tackled as they began plans for their first staff retreat in more than a year. As the Council began brainstorming retreat ideas, however, […]
As trial over George Floyd’s death unfolds, anxieties rise
Recent news and events, including coverage of the trial over George Floyd’s death, have triggered heightened anxiety, anger and a range of other emotions for many of us. UF’s Anti-Racism website offers helpful resources and guidance, and the Office of the Chief Diversity Officer has shared this list of resources collected last summer by members […]
COVID-19 vaccine Q&A: Pregnancy, breastfeeding and fertility
Next Tuesday, April 20, UF Health will hold a webinar to discuss how the COVID-19 vaccine works and its potential benefits and side effects on expectant and breastfeeding mothers. Dr. Nicole Lovine from UF Health Infectious Disease and Dr. John Smulian from UF Health Women’s Health will participate in the event and answer questions. Register
New paid family leave program introduced as efforts to transition to paid time off are paused
UF’s new paid family leave benefit was introduced to eligible TEAMS and faculty employees on Jan. 8. The new benefit provides up to 8 weeks of paid leave every 24 months for parental or medical reasons. This leave is designed to provide peace of mind throughout an employee’s lifespan, helping to meet their needs during […]
Transition from Skype to Teams by May 9
On May 9, UFIT will retire its Skype for Business service and transition entirely to Microsoft Teams. While scheduled Skype for Business meetings will be migrated and converted to Teams meetings, faculty and staff are encouraged to proactively switch applications prior to the deadline. To help with the transition process, UFIT has compiled several tools, […]
Summer training registration leadership program applications now open
With summer just around the corner, UF Training and Organizational Development has released its new schedule of training courses that cover topics including business communications, compliance training, racial justice awareness and more. The summer calendar runs from May through August. Faculty and staff are also invited to apply for the 2021-2022 UF Academy and Advanced Leadership for […]
Spring Walking Challenge kicks off this week!
UF’s Spring Walking Challenge is a great opportunity to increase your daily activity while sharing in some fun with your colleagues. Register today to create a Walker Tracker account and form or join your team now through April 9. The challenge runs through May 2. Here are a few resources to help you get started […]
Celebrate cycling culture with the Bicycle Film Festival
Presented by UF Bikes, in partnership with the Office of Sustainability and Gators Going Green, the Bicycle Film Festival features an international selection of short films. The event takes place virtually until April 22 and is part of Campus Bike Month and Earth Day. UF faculty, staff and students, as well as Gainesville community members, […]
Answers to your questions about COVID-19 vaccinations
Now that COVID-19 vaccinations will be available to those ages 16 and older beginning April 5, more questions may be popping up as you make the best decisions for you and your loved ones. To find the answers you are looking for, we encourage you to check out our summary of Q&As with UF Health […]
Essential staff receive national recognition in NPR story
Since the start of the pandemic, UF’s Housing and Residential Services and Facilities Services staff have demonstrated what it means to be “essential” through their hard work and dedication to keeping the university running smoothly. This week, NPR shined a spotlight on the difficult decisions they faced early on and the professionalism they have demonstrated in an […]