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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.

New IRS Contribution Limits

The IRS has announced cost-of-living-adjustments (COLAs) affecting the dollar limits related to retirement and health savings accounts for the 2025 tax year, including the 402(g) limit for 401(K) and 403(b) basic salary deferral limit, which has increased to $23,500, up $500 from $23,000 in 2024, and the 415(c) limit has been raised to $70,000 (total of Employee and Employer contributions).

National Organization on Disability Names Pitt a Top Employer for People With Disabilities

As National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) was coming to a conclusion in October, University of Pittsburgh staff who partner together on disability outreach and hiring gathered to celebrate an important achievement.

Pitt Grad Student Union Vote Count Results

On Friday, November 22, the Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board (PLRB) concluded their count of ballots for the University of Pittsburgh graduate student union election. The vote count has now concluded, and Pitt graduate students have voted to form a union represented by the United Steelworkers.

Sharing your career highlights and milestones

You're proud of reaching career accomplishments, highlights and milestones here at Pitt. So are we!

And now we're making it easier than ever for you to share your Pitt pride and recognitions with everyone across your social networks.

Year-end Student Loan Paperwork Webinar

Through the University of Pittsburgh and TIAA, all eligible employees have access to a free student loan benefit, Savi, a free financial wellness program designed to help borrowers navigate student loan repayment. With the year coming to a close, now is your last chance to make sure your student loan paperwork is completed and submitted for 2024.

Pitt Worx Outage, Nov. 15-17

The Pitt Worx system will be down for scheduled maintenance and will be unavailable from Friday, Nov. 15 at 10 p.m. ET until Sunday, Nov. 17 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 Nov. 10-16 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, Nov. 18.

OHR Leaders Present Masterclass in Change Management

2024 Holiday Recess Closures

The Office of Human Resources will be closed in observance of the Thanksgiving Recess from Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024, through Friday, Nov. 29, 2024.

The Office of Human Resources will be closed in observance of the University’s Winter Recess from Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, through Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025.

Timecard Deadlines and Time Keeping During the 2024 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 Monday, Dec. 23, 2024 through Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2024.