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Now Enrolling for September Start: Group Lifestyle Balance, a Free Diabetes Prevention Program

You’re not alone. One in three US adults has pre-diabetes. Fortunately, lifestyle modifications can be extremely beneficial!

TIAA Retirement Advisors Have Moved to New Pittsburgh Location

Pitt employees who wish to take advantage of in-person retirement counseling and financial advising services provided through our partnership with TIAA will now do so at a new location!

OHR Welcomes New Assistant Vice Chancellor of Employee and Labor Relations

University of Pittsburgh Vice Chancellor for Human Resources James Gallaher Jr. is pleased to announce that the University has hired Tonia Suber into the newly created role of Assistant Vice Chancellor of Employee and Labor Relations. She begins her position on August 12, 2024.

Approved Budget for Fiscal Year 2025 Includes Salary Increase Pools

For Fiscal Year 2025, Pitt’s Board of Trustees approved a 3% salary pool increase for nonrepresented faculty and staff, and a 3% salary pool for unionized faculty. The rate increase is roughly aligned with the rate of inflation.

University Extends Fourth of July Holiday Observance

The Independence Day holiday will be observed by the University on Thursday, July 4.

With continued gratitude for your work, and to demonstrate our commitment to investing in your well-being, Chancellor Gabel and University leadership are granting the following day, Friday, July 5, as a paid day off for all faculty and staff, to allow our Pitt community even more time to celebrate with family and friends.

Pitt Recognizes Staff Celebrating Milestone Service Anniversaries

On June 24, 2024, employees from across Pitt’s campuses gathered for the 35th annual Chancellor’s Staff Recognition Ceremony.

Pagan-Cordero Announced as Interim Director of Academic Labor Relations

Big changes ahead for Human Resources technology support operations

The team behind Pitt's Human Resources technology platforms that support all Pitt employees is undergoing its own major upgrades with a new leadership structure, an enhanced team makeup, a new web page, and a brand-new name!

Pitt Benefits Department recognized with industry award

The Office of Human Resources is proud to announce that our Benefits Department was recently awarded a 2024 Eddy Award from Pension & Investments, an important industry trade magazine.

Updated Staff Employee Separation Guides Available

Drop in to Heinz Chapel for a Stress-Reducing Break!

Did you know that Heinz Chapel hosts free guided meditation sessions every Monday?

UPMC Health Plan's April Wellness Challenge: Build a Self-Care Toolkit

A new month means new opportunities to pursue your wellness with our friends at UPMC Health Plan! This month’s wellness challenge is to build a self-care toolkit and, just like last month, you can earn $25 in Wellness Incentive Reward Dollars for completing the challenge.

Spring 2024 FSDP Workshop Registration Now Open

New website and registration system:

Eat Healthy, Live Better Challenge Kicks Off March 1

Are you someone who thrives on competition? The new Eat Healthy, Live Better challenge from UPMC may be just the program you need to kickstart your nutrition goals!

Wellness Wins: Pitt Employee Gets Healthier Faster with Wellness for Life Programs

Throughout the year, Pitt employees can take advantage of free wellness classes targeting various health goals such as weight loss, and diabetes or high blood pressure prevention. Over the course of several weeks, trained health coaches teach them the skills and tools they can use to safely and effectively take control of their health.

That’s exactly what Pitt employee Carmela did!