While You Were Working

Updates and announcements from the UND Office of Human Resources

Archive for
October, 2024

Staff Leave: Use it or Lose it!

Categories: Supervisors

The deadline to use or lose leave is approaching. It is that time of year again. (December 31st). Supervisors of benefited employees are responsible for ensuring their employees have taken minimum required 40 hours in a year (prorated if less than 1 FTE) and will not have over 240 hours (prorated) in their annual leave […]

Out of Office Auto-reply

Categories: Supervisors

Email & Phone continuity after employment or during an extended period of continuous leave When an employee is separating (i.e. retiring, resigning, or termination) from the University or taking an extended leave, it’s important to manage their email and phone continuity to ensure critical communications are not overlooked. Here are the steps you can take and […]

Policy Highlight: Voting

Categories: Policy/Procedures, Supervisors

Concise insights into the policies that impact our workplace and empower our employees. Each month, the Office of Human Resources will highlight a policy, enhancing awareness and ensuring leaders are well-informed. This will provide education and clarification to supervisors on policies relevant to to managing employees at the University. Additionally, this series of articles will […]

September’s New Hires

Categories: New Employees

Join us in welcoming our newest team members to the University of North Dakota!   This month, we’re excited to introduce 35 new benefited employees who bring diverse skills, fresh perspectives, and a shared commitment to excellence. HIGHLIGHTED HAWKS To help you get to know them better, a few of our new Hawks at Work […]

Understanding Background Checks at UND

Categories: Employees, Supervisors

As we strive to attract top talent to the University of North Dakota, background checks play an essential role in our hiring process. Here are some key points to ensure a smooth experience for everyone involved: Email Invitations: Background check invites will be sent from a Sterling email address. If your candidate hasn’t received their […]