Congratulations
2023 Employee of the Year
UIS Information Technology Services Technical Associate Zach Logsdon has been named the 2023 Employee of the Year! Logsdon, who was the December 2023 Employee of the Month, played an integral role in the launch of the new UIS Esports Arena. Logsdon’s co-workers describe him as patient, dependable, and full of drive. Please join us in congratulating Zach on his achievements!
Know someone who should be honored as Employee of the Month? Information on the program, including the nomination process, can be on our website.
Upcoming Event
Spring Professional Development Retreat
UIS will be offering another on-campus Professional Development Retreat this Spring. The event will take place Friday, March 1st, and the theme is Redefining Workplace Culture. All faculty, Academic Professional, and Civil Service employees are encouraged to attend. For more information on the available workshops and to complete your registration, please visit the Spring 2024 Rise Professional Development Retreat website. Don’t delay - registration closes February 16th!
Employee Development Series
February Session
Human Resources’ monthly Employee Development Series will continue with Technology Tips & Tricks Speed Meet hosted by Kara McElwrath, Director of Technology Operations. This session will teach participants how to save time, enhance communication, collaborate easier, and improve efficiency by effectively using common tech applications. All faculty and staff are invited to attend. Participants can stay for the entire session or drop in for the applications they utilize most. A flyer is attached to this email with more information, including a schedule of topics.
The event will be held February 28th from 9 a.m. to noon. Participants can join in-person in HSB 109 or via Zoom.
Friendly Reminder
Remote Work Agreements
Remote work can be a viable option for employees in jobs that are suited for such an arrangement. Civil Service and Academic Professional employees working a remote work schedule must keep a current Remote Work Agreement on file with Human Resources. UIS now has an electronic form that can be used to document and approve Remote Work Agreements.
Information on Remote Work at UIS, including the UIS Remote Work Policy, can be found on the HR website.
The electronic Remote Work Agreement form can be accessed here.
For Your Information
HR Hiring Process & Timeline
In an effort to increase transparency and efficiency, Human Resources has created the UIS Hiring Process and Timeline. This timeline documents each step of the Academic Professional and Civil Service hiring process from the point a job description is initiated in JDXpert to the point where an offer is made to an applicant. The timeline also includes the average calendar days it takes at each step in the process. We hope hiring units find this information useful. Human Resources continues to analyze and seek improvements in the hiring process and intends to update this document regularly.
Save the Date!
- 2/28/2024: Employee Development Series - Technology Tips & Tricks Speed Meet, 9am-12pm
- 3/01/2024: RISE Spring Professional Development Retreat
- 3/06/2024: New Hire Orientation (Contact mwest22@uis.edu for more info)
- 4/10/2024: Employee Evaluation Training, 9-10:30am
- 4/11/2024: Retirement & Recognition Ceremony, 9-10:30am
- 4/23/2024: Employee Evaluation Training, 3-4:30pm
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