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Improvements to Time and Absence Reporting in Pitt Worx
Important Information for all Pitt Worx Time and Absence Module users:
As part of our continued effort to enhance your experience in Pitt Worx, we’re excited to announce that following a brief scheduled outage from June 20-22, timecards will be transitioned to the new Redwood User Interface (UI) on June 23.
Pitt Worx Outage, June 20-22
The Pitt Worx system will be down for scheduled maintenance and will be unavailable from Friday, June 20 at 10 p.m. ET until Sunday, June 22 at 10 p.m. ET. During this time, employees will be unable to access Pitt Worx.
Those who need to submit timecards for the week of June 15-21 should do so before or after the outage period; timecards cannot be submitted or approved during the system outage.
As a reminder, timecards must be submitted and approved by noon on Monday, June 23.
Improvements Coming to Pitt Worx User Interface
Important Information for all Pitt Worx users:We’re making updates to Pitt Worx with one clear goal: to enhance your overall experience.
Faculty and Staff Information Regarding Upcoming Transition to the New Pitt Recreation and Wellness Center
The University of Pittsburgh is proud to announce the upcoming opening of the Pitt Recreation and Wellness Center (RWC), a state-of-the-art facility set to open in August 2025. This transformative space will offer expanded wellness services, innovative fitness equipment, and inclusive programming designed to meet the evolving needs of our campus community.
Best Practices for Visits by Government Officials
University employees, please be aware that Pitt has posted new guidance for best practices when dealing with government officials visiting our campuses.
Reminder: Qualified Employees May Donate Days to Voluntary Sick Time Donation Bank
As a reminder, qualified University of Pittsburgh employees* may make a once-in-their-career donation of up to five accumulated days of sick time into Pitt's Voluntary Sick Time Donation Bank (VSTDB). Time donated goes to your fellow staff members who have less than 10 sick days available at the start of an approved medical leave.
TIAA "Retirement Checks for Life" Resources Available
Earlier this month, University of Pittsburgh employees interested in their retirement options had the opportunity to participate in Retirement Checks For Life, free, virtual webinar hosted by TIAA, which provided an overview of TIAA’s retirement savings options.
Spring 2025 FSDP Workshop Registration Now Available
Registration for our highly popular Faculty and Staff Development Program (FSDP) is now open for spring 2025!We’re excited for another term of
Pitt Worx Outage, March 21-23
The Pitt Worx system will be down for scheduled maintenance and will be unavailable from Friday, March 21 at 10 p.m. ET until Sunday, March 23 at 7 a.m. ET. During this time, employees will be unable to access Pitt Worx.
Maximize Your Wellness Options with the UPMC MyHealth@Work Center
Seasonal illnesses got you down? Beat the winter blues and start feeling better by visiting the on-campus MyHealth@Work Center! If you are at home, or just not on the Pittsburgh campus, you can still be seen virtually by one of our providers.
March Wellness Challenge: Be a Healthy Weight PRO
Spring is almost here, and we’ll soon get to feel the warm weather outside.
Pitt Worx Outage, Feb. 21-23
The Pitt Worx system will be down for scheduled maintenance and will be unavailable from Friday, Feb. 21 at 10 p.m. ET until Sunday, Feb. 23 at 7 p.m. ET. During this time, employees will be unable to access Pitt Worx.
Those who need to submit timecards for the week of Feb. 16-22 should plan to do so before or after the outage period; timecards cannot be submitted during the system outage. As a reminder, timecards must be submitted and approved by noon on Monday, Feb. 24.
Unlock the Full Potential of your Employee Benefits!
As a University employee, your employee benefits package provides you and your family so much more of value in addition to your salary. We want you to receive the maximum value from your available employee benefits.
Because the University offers so many great benefits, it can be hard to keep track of them all, not to mention who's eligible to use them, how they work, and how to take advantage of them.
Introducing a Better Human Resources Customer Experience... HR Client Services!
An improved focus, an enhanced experience, a better name!
The HR Shared Services Department, the customer service division of the University's Office of Human Resources, has been hard at work behind the scenes, reorganizing to enhance overall effectiveness by improving customer support, streamlining operations, and adapting to the needs of University clients.
Pitt Worx Outage, Jan. 17-19
The Pitt Worx system will be down for scheduled maintenance and will be unavailable from Friday, Jan. 17 at 10 p.m. ET until Sunday, Jan. 19 at 7 a.m. ET. During this time, employees will be unable to access Pitt Worx.
Those who need to submit timecards for the week of Jan. 12-18 should plan to do so before or after the outage period; timecards cannot be submitted during the system outage. As a reminder, due to the MLK Day Holiday, timecards must be submitted and approved by noon on Tuesday, Jan. 21.