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05 16 13
HR Today for May 16, 2013

Cyclic Leave Schedules Due – Those who work less than 12 months of the year are “cyclic employees” and must submit a cyclic leave schedule each year. Schedules for the  2013-14 fiscal year are due by June 15.  The employee, supervisor and time approver must read the “instructions” on the electronic form prior to signing.

From blog: Scene at Western
04 25 13
HR Today for April 25, 2013

The latest news and information from Human Resources at Western Washington University:

The Personnel Action form has been updated into two distinct forms based on the job type (staff or faculty), and includes additional enhancements and instructions to streamline the form’s completion.

From blog: HR Today
04 11 13
HR Today for April 11, 2013

News and tips of the week, from Western Washington University's Human Resources:

The state Ethics Board's tip of the month is about applying the rule on de minimis use of state resources:

Before you start trying to determine if personal use of a state resource meets the de minimis use rule, you need to read the first paragraph of the Use of Resources rule, WAC 292-110-010(1), which states in pertinent part:

From blog: HR Today
04 04 13
HR Today for April 4, 2013

News you need to know, from Human Resources at Western Washington University:

From blog: HR Today
02 07 13
Scene at Western: January in Review

January was an eventful month at Western Washington University. Communications and Marketing interns Branden Griffith and Brenna Greely dug through the archives to find a few of the more fun moments of the month. Enjoy:

From blog: Scene at Western
01 08 13
HR Today: Jan. 8, 2013

New L&I Rates: Effective as of the Jan. 25 paychecks, the rate for Labor & Industries (L&I) Medical Aid that’s deducted from Western Washington University employees' pay will increase from 8.73 percent to 9.08 percent of hours worked up to 80 hours per paycheck.

From blog: HR Today
11 30 12
HR Today: Nov. 30, 2012

Human Resources at Western Washington University announces “HR Today.” Look for the HR Today logo on Western Today to stay up-to-date on HR activity.

HR is committed to communicating pertinent HR information to ensure you are kept informed on new policies, retirement/insurance information, Human Resources Information System updates, payroll reporting, training, etc.

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10 29 12
Human Resources announces “HR Today” column

Look for the HR logo on Western Today to stay up-to-date on HR activity!

HR is committed to communicating pertinent HR information to ensure you are kept informed on new policies, retirement/insurance information, Human Resources Information System updates, payroll reporting, training, etc.

 

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09 05 12
Introducing the new HR Today blog

Human Resources at Western Washington University announces “HR Today!” Look for the HR Today logo on Western Today to stay up-to-date on HR activity.

HR is committed to  communicating pertinent HR information to ensure you are kept informed on new policies, retirement/insurance information, Human Resources Information System updates, payroll reporting, training, etc. For our first posting, we are excited to provide you with the following updates:

From blog: HR Today
07 27 12
Scene at Western: In the market for Chewbacca's head?

Do you ride your bike to, from or on the Western campus? The Sustainable Transportation Office is conducting an online survey of campus cyclists, looking for feedback on the use of presently available bicycling facilities and ideas for future facilities. Complete the survey here and tell your friends.

From blog: Scene at Western