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2026 Holiday & Recess Closures
OHR Hours and Contact InformationThe Office of Human Resources will be closed in observance of the Thanksgiving Recess from Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026, through Friday, Nov. 27, 2026.
The Office of Human Resources will be closed in observance of the University’s Winter Recess from Thursday, Dec. 24, 2026, through Friday, Jan. 1, 2027.
Timecard Deadlines and Time Keeping During the 2026 Winter Holidays
A list of University designated holidays and recess days, timecard deadlines, and additional information instructing staff on how to complete their timecards during this period is provided below. As a reminder, the University's winter recess takes place from Thursday, Dec. 24, 2026 through Friday, Jan. 1, 2027. For a listing of holiday/recess hours and closures at Pitt, review this announcement.
University Announces Voluntary Early Retirement Program
The University of Pittsburgh is proceeding with a Voluntary Early Retirement Program (VERP) for eligible non-represented University of Pittsburgh faculty and staff. The program, available to employees who meet defined targets for age and length of service, will provide participants with a one-time financial incentive along with immediate ability to access Pitt’s standard retirement benefits package, which includes health care and education benefits for spouse/domestic partner and dependents.
November MyHealth and LifeSolutions Events
This November, let’s make wellness a priority! As the days grow shorter and the holiday season approaches, there’s no better time to recharge your body, mind, and spirit. Join us for a month of engaging health and wellness offerings designed to help you move more, stress less, and feel your best.Lindsey Bandison Named 2026 Excellence in Benefits Award Honoree
The Office of Human Resources (OHR) is proud to recognize Benefits Customer Support Supervisor Lindsey Bandison, who was recently named a 2026 Excellence in Benefits Award honoree by Employee Benefit News.Fall 2026 FSDP Workshop Registration Now Available
We’re excited for another term of courses providing you opportunities to enhance your skills and empower your possibilities with career and personal development courses and certificate programs to help you reach your goals.Fall 2026 Flu Shot Clinics
All faculty and staff, as well as their dependents, are encouraged to get a flu shot to help you stay healthy throughout the fall and winter months. In particular, faculty and staff who work in health sciences, or have any type of exposure to patients, should consider receiving the vaccination.
Mindset Matters Series Returns
The goal of these twice-weekly, 20-minute sessions is to offer a gentle nudge to help you explore your own interior world through the day's journal prompt, or to just be still and enjoy the relaxing music.Fall 2026 Employee Conduct Guidelines and Policies Reminder
As the fall term progresses, please refer to the following employee conduct policies and guidelines regarding computer services and electronic communications, staff responsibility, anti-harassment, and non-discrimination and anti-retaliation. They can be found in the Staff Handbook and the University Policies.
Forbes Again Names Pitt a Best Pennsylvania Employer
The University of Pittsburgh is proud to have again been selected for inclusion on Forbes’ America's Best-in-State Employers list for Pennsylvania in 2026.
Learn How to Maintain or Improve Your Health
When it comes to maintaining or improving your health, you need to know a few numbers—your key health numbers. To learn yours and why they matter, schedule a Quest Diagnostics onsite biometric screening. When you do, you will earn health incentive account reward dollars!*Approved Budget for Fiscal Year 2027 Includes Salary Increases
Fiscal Year 2027 Budget: Salary ConsiderationsEarlier today, Pitt’s Board of Trustees approved the University’s Fiscal Year 2027 budget, which includes funds for a 2% across-the-board, performance-based maintenance salary increase for all eligible nonrepresented faculty and staff, as defined below.
The budget also includes a 0.5% pool of total salary funding per Responsibility Center (RC) which will be available to address Merit, Market and Equity (MME) considerations as detailed below.
Register Now for Expert Advice on Women’s Health Issues
UPMC Health Plan is offering a new virtual series of live and recorded sessions, designed to help you navigate health changes that happen during menopause and perimenopause with clarity, confidence, and self-compassion.