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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

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.

Stress Management Mini Series Returns to Heinz Chapel

If you want to better manage your stress this year, we have the sessions to help you, now being offered on select Thursdays!

Employee Conduct Guidelines and Policies Reminder

As our spring term begins, 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.

January Financial Wellness Challenge: Make a Spending Plan Work for You

Happy New Year! 

UPMC Health Plan members - Have you set an intention to make some improvements regarding your money habits? If so, our next Try This Challenge is for you! The Make a Spending Plan Work for You challenge is available starting Jan. 1, and will run through Jan. 31!

Pitt Worx Outage, Dec. 20-22

The Pitt Worx system will be down for maintenance and will be unavailable from Friday, Dec. 20 at 10 p.m. ET until Sun., December 22 at 7 p.m. ET. During this time, employees will be unable to access Pitt Worx. 

Special Webinar Now Available: Student Loan Insights with Savi

Through the University of Pittsburgh and TIAA, you have access to Savi, a free financial wellness benefit designed to help borrowers navigate student loan repayment.