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Human Resources Communications Newsletter

January, 2008

Questions or comments, contact marianne.hudz@csun.edu

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Spring Semester Sign-In

Now through January 25th, all new employees, including part-time faculty, will sign in with Human Resources in Oviatt 16 (Garden Level).  Sign-in hours are 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.  This change allows Human Resources to accommodate the volume of new employees at the beginning of the semester.

Re-establishment of the CSUEU Anniversary Date

The CSUEU contract has been ratified and approved by the board. On December 11, 2007, system wide guidance was provided on how to re-establish anniversary dates for those whose salary will be below the new SSI (service salary increase) Maximum as of July 1, 2007. Human Resources has begun the process of re-establishing the anniversary dates and will complete the implementation and processing of all retroactive service salary increases during the next few weeks.

New In Range Progression (IRP) Form

We are happy to announce the upcoming implementation of a new In-Range Progression (IRP) Form.  This form has been developed to facilitate the review, analysis, and determination of IRP requests. The new IRP form will be available on the HR website in February, 2008. 

Student Assistant Salary Range Adjustment

The Student Assistant salary ranges have been updated on the HR website to reflect the new California minimum wage and updated CSU salary range: http://www-admn.csun.edu/ohrs/compemp/saws/saws_salary_schedule.doc.

Benefits Updates

Part-Time Faculty Benefits Orientation

Are you new part time faculty member, or do you just need a refresher on benefits? Please join us on Tuesday, February 5th 1:00-2:00 p.m. or Wednesday, February 6th 12:00-1:00 p.m. for a Benefits Overview. Location: Oviatt Library – Garden Level Human Resources Training Room 16. No registration is needed; please bring your benefits packet with you.

2008 Health Plan Rates

The new health plan rates were reflected on your January 1, 2008 pay warrant (December 2007 pay period). Please review your pay warrant. Contact Benefits Administration immediately if the correct deduction is not reflected. The 2008 Health Plan rates are available at

http://www-admn.csun.edu/ohrs/benefits/enrollment/health_comparison.htm. 

 

403(b) Tax Sheltered Annuity (TSA) - Company Changes

The following changes are effective immediately:

 

Company name change: American Express Financial Advisors has changed their name to Ameriprise Financial, Inc.

 

The following TSA companies are no longer accepting new sales:

Kansas City Life Insurance Company

Sunset Life Insurance Company of America

United of Omaha Life Insurance Company

 

For further information about the 403(b) TSA Program please visit our website http://www-admn.csun.edu/ohrs/benefits/programs/tax_sheltered_annuities.htm.

 

CalPERS Long Term Care Program

The Long Term Care program provides help with basic activities of daily living in the event of an accident, chronic illness, or the frailty of old age. All California public employees and retirees, as well as extended family members age 18-79 – including spouse, parents, parents-in-law and siblings are eligible to apply. Unlike Medicare, this program provides coverage for individuals requiring assisted living arrangements. The 2008 application period will run from April through June 2008. For further information check the CalPERS website at http://www.calpers.ca.gov/.

 

 

New Military Spouse/Domestic Partner Leave

This new leave program allows up to ten (10) days unpaid leave to a qualified employee whose spouse or registered domestic partner is on leave from deployment from service in a designated combat zone or combat theater as a member of the Armed Forces of the United States, National Guard, or Reserves.

Professional Development Updates

From the Manager of Professional Development

Hello.  I’m Lauren Nile, CSUN’s new Manager of Professional Development.  I’m very happy to be here at CSUN and am looking forward to meeting many of my CSUN colleagues in some of this year’s exciting new professional development courses. The Professional Development Department is planning to offer a variety of courses, including “The Absolute Keys of Modeling Inspirational Leadership”, “The ‘How-To’s of Working Effectively with Difficult Colleagues”, and “The Secrets of Developing and Maintaining Robust Work Teams”.  Please be sure to check the Professional Development website, http://www-admn.csun.edu/ohrs/development/index.htm, quarterly for a current list of courses.   You may enroll directly from that website. Please feel free to call Sue Talavera at extension 3820 with any questions about either enrolling in a Professional Development course, or about customized training for your department.  I look forward to working with you. 

For Supervisors of New Employees 

Every new CSUN employee is required to attend New Hire Welcome and Orientation.  This 3-hour program provides information that each employee is responsible for knowing, including emergency preparedness and the university's  zero tolerence policies. In addition, valuable information is provided on topics including health benefits, fee waiver and the web portal.

 

New Hire Welcome and Orientation is held the second Wednesday of every month from 9:00 AM - 12:00 noon. Please help your employee attend by blocking off the next New Hire Orientation on your and his/her calendars, and submitting their name for registration at x 2101.  

 

Any employee who has never been to New Employee Welcome and Orientation, or who would like to attend to get updated information on working at CSUN, should obtain approval to attend from the appropriate manager and submit their name for registration at x 2101.

SOLAR HR/Online Applications

The development of an online job requisition and an online job application that will integrate with CSUN's current version of SOLAR HR is underway. This spring, PeopleSoft's Recruiting Solutions, including an on-line Manager Self Service generated Job Opening (formerly called a Job Requisition) with an automated approval process will be introduced.  External Applicants will be able to apply on-line via our web page and Internal Applicants will be able to apply for positions through self-service.  This process will help eliminate the need for a paper application and expedite the review of applications and in return decrease the time to hire.

Prevent the Low-on-Cash Blues

Even the most organized of us runs out of cash sometimes, with too little time to go to the bank and get lunch.  Here’s a quick fix. Go to any food court on campus and purchase a Campus Dining a la Card.  You pay in cash or by credit card, with a minimum of $35.00.  In return, you get a renewable debit card. Each time you use it, you will get a receipt stating your remaining balance.  It’s just like cash at on-campus eating establishments, so keep it in a safe place.