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Pitt Proud to Sponsor Women's Employment Opportunity Fair
The University of Pittsburgh is proud to be a hiring partner sponsor of Dress for Success Pittsburgh and EmployHer Pittsburgh’s Summer Opportunity Fair, a community pop-up event removing barriers to employment for women. Recruiters from Pitt’s Talent Acquisition team will be on hand throughout the day’s events to meet with prospective job seekers and connect them with available University positions.
The summer event will be held as follows:
OHR Restructuring Aims to Unify Complete Employee Lifecycle
Garland promoted to new position of Senior Director of Talent ManagementVice Chancellor for Human Resources James Gallaher Jr. has announced a restructuring in leadership and reporting in the Office of Human Resources (OHR), combining the functions of Talent Acquisition and Organizational Development & Learning under a new Talent Management leadership structure that will support the entire Pitt employee lifecycle, from sourcing and hiring, through onboarding, development, career growth and succession.
Pitt Worx Outage, June 19-21
The Pitt Worx system will be down for maintenance and will be unavailable from Friday, June 19 at 10 p.m. ET until Sunday, June 21 at 7 a.m. ET. During this time, employees will be unable to access Pitt Worx.
University Encourages Flexibility During I-376 Closure
PennDOT is planning for the complete closure of both eastbound and westbound lanes of I-376 (Parkway East) from the Squirrel Hill exit to the Edgewood/Swissvale exit for about three weeks due to the Commercial Street Bridge Replacement. This closure is expected to occur from July 10 through August 3*. The Office of Human Resources wants our Pittsburgh campus community to be aware of the implications of this closure, as well as the University’s responses to mitigate concerns.
Wellness for Life Virtual Lunch and Learn: Knowing Your Numbers
The Healthy Path of Knowing Your Numbers: Learn what all the numbers from your physical exam mean. Join us as we dive deeper into body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, body shape, blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood glucose screening results, and discover ways to improve your numbers so you can live a long, healthy life.Pitt's Talent Acquisition Team, Leadership Recognized with Awards
The Office of Human Resources is proud to announce that our Talent Acquisition Team and their leadership were recently honored with multiple awards from the Pittsburgh Human Resources Association.
The PHRA presented the awards to our colleagues at their 2026 Engaging Pittsburgh: Innovative People Practices Awards. This event honored innovative employers who have successfully implemented initiatives to enhance workplace culture, foster diversity, support professional development, strengthen team collaboration, and improve talent retention.
Pitt OHR Launches Retirement Readiness Webinar Series
The University of Pittsburgh Office of Human Resources has launched a new virtual webinar series this spring aimed at helping employees plan for one of life's most significant transitions.
Wellness For Life Plan Year Ends May 31
Reminder: May 31 is your last day to earn Wellness for Life rewards! Less than three weeks remain in the plan year for participants with UPMC Health Plan coverage through the University to complete wellness activities to earn additional Health Incentive Reward Dollars.Way to Wellness Virtual Lunch and Learn: A Recipe for Better Health
Join us on Thursday, May 14, from 11 a.m. to 12 noon for our upcoming Way to Wellness Lunch and Learn: A Recipe for Better Health. Plus, just for joining, UPMC Health Plan members will earn up to 10 points toward their HIA Reward Dollars.LifeSolutions Webinar: Tackling Social Media Overuse
In this LifeSolutions webinar, we will explore the benefits and pitfalls of social media, examine its impact on mental health and daily life, and identify practical strategies for monitoring and managing usage.April Wellness Challenge: Jumpstart a Plant-Based Diet
In this month's Wellness for Life challenge, participants will focus on improving health and longevity by learning how to make simple plant-focused swaps in their usual diets.
April is National Financial Literacy Month
Just as spring inspires us to organize our living spaces, it's also the perfect time to stop and assess financial goals.
In recognition of National Financial Literacy Month, our partners at TIAA are offering the following webinars. We encourage you to register today and make plans to join these informative sessions.
Child Protection Clearance Requirements for Take Your Child to Work Day 2026
National Take your Child to Work Day is scheduled for Thursday April 23, 2026. Allowing employees and their children to participate in Take your Child to Work Day activities is decided at the department level.
At University-hosted events, if participating children remain with their parent at all times (shadowing), then there is no need for Child Protection Clearances.