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HR Newsletter - September 2019
Welcome to HR News and Highlights, Pace University's Human Resources newsletter. The goal of our
newsletter is to provide staff and faculty with news and information about Human Resources’
programs, events, and people. Recent and archived issues are available on the Human Resources
website. To view or print this or any past newsletters navigate to our HR Newsletter webpage.
We are here for you! Contact your HR specialists based on their area of expertise.
Visit the HR website often to:
▪ Watch training videos or read helpful guides about the Performance Management and Development
Process ▪ Download and Print Forms ▪ Review our Policies ▪ Review the HR Annual Calendar of Events ▪
Explore the Manager’s Toolbox ▪ Check out the YES I Make It Happen Recognition Program ▪ View the
University Holiday Calendar ▪
In this issue:
Annual Harassment & Discrimination Prevention Training
Performance Review 2019 & Goal Setting 2020
Employee Recognition Ceremonies 2019
Nominate a Colleague for a Special Award!
Information on Service Award Honorees
Pace Employee Development Days
Staff Training and Development
Health and Wellness:
Pace Yourself to Wellness
Financial IQ Challenge v3.0
Be Well! And Tell!!
The Great American Smokeout
Upcoming Events
Reminders
HR's Comings & Goings and Honors
Trivia Time!
Annual Harassment & Discrimination Prevention
Training
New York State has recently passed legislation that requires all employers within the state to provide
annual training on sexual harassment prevention. Beginning in 2019, on an annual basis, all Pace
University employees will be required to complete an online Harassment & Discrimination Prevention
training program. An email was sent to all Pace employees directly from our vendor’s email,
[email protected], on July 29, 2019, with a link to the training and instructions on how to access
the course. If you have not yet completed the training, please do so at your earliest convenience. If
you have any questions, please contact the Talent Development department in Human Resources at
Performance Review 2019 & Goal Setting 2020
The FY2019 Performance Management and Development Process (PMDP) and the FY2020 Goal
Setting process opened on June 5, 2019.
The review period runs through September 30, and it is expected that all full-time staff will have had
their annual performance review with their supervisor during this period.
Your FY2019 PMDP review and FY2020 goals should be submitted to Human Resources by September
30, 2019. If you have any questions, please email [email protected].
2019 Employee Recognition Ceremonies
Law School: Monday, November 11, 2019, from 3:00pm-5:00pm, in the Tudor Room
Pleasantville: Wednesday, November 13, 2019, from 3:00pm-5:00pm, in the Gottesman
Room/Boudreaux Lounge
New York City: Wednesday, November 20, 2019, from 3:00pm-5:00pm in the Student Union/Bianco
Room
Please note change of campus ceremony dates since last newsletter.
Nominate Your Colleague for an
Employee Recognition Award!
The Nominations Database is open! Now is
the time to recognize the hard work and
accomplishments of our talented staff and
faculty members.
Please join us in nominating individuals
and/or teams for outstanding contributions to
Simply complete the nomination form and submit it by Tuesday, October 1, 2019. When you submit a nomination form, you’ll be entered into a monthly drawing for movie tickets.
the University. Your involvement in the
nomination process is essential in making
the special award program meaningful and
successful.
We have consolidated the awards categories
into one that is all-inclusive. Check out
additional information and criteria for the
2019 Special Awards.
Service Awards
Service Awards are given to employees who have completed 5 to 55
years of service in 5 year increments. As in past years, we will be providing a choice of fantastic gifts,
for all honorees at each service level, which will continue to include the traditional pins and chair. The
University’s recognition vendor is Tiffany & Co. If you are an honoree in 2019, in the fall you will
receive a personalized email from Tiffany & Co with information on how to select and order a gift at
your specific service level.
Check out the names of our colleagues celebrating a milestone year of service at the University!
If you have questions regarding service recognition, please contact Rosemary Mulry at
Pace Employee Development Day
Two Days Scheduled this Fall!
NYC – October 4, 2019
PLV – November 15, 2019
This fun and informative day of learning is open to all Pace University staff and faculty. Programs are
offered in conjunction with Human Resources, ITS, Finance & Planning, University Relations,
Continuing & Professional Education, Multicultural Affairs & Diversity Programs, College of Health
Professions, Academic Federal Credit Union, TIAA, Ivy Rehab and WB Mason, just to name a few.
Course offerings include:
Adobe Sign
Undermining Microaggressions
Sustainability Ambassador Workshop
The Pace Library: Your Partner in Research and Information Access
Self-Defense Workshop
Health and Wellness Programs
and many more!!
Registration for the NYC event opened on September 9 and registration for the PLV event will open in
early October. If you have any questions, please contact Julie Werkheiser, Talent Development
Training Manager, at [email protected] or dial x22637.
Staff Training Opportunities
Looking to learn new skills and be more effective in your role? View the Training Registration Calendar
to see what’s offered and register for a training session.
Programs include:
Banner 9 – sessions in NYC and Pleasantville
Building a Constructive Relationship with your Supervisor
Time Management
Managing Successfully at Pace University
and many more!
NEW! A – Z Training Resource Directory
Looking for training information? The A – Z Training Resource Directory is a “one stop shop” to
search, review and access training resources across the University. Check out the A - Z Training
Resource Directory today!
If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].
“Pace Yourself to Wellness” by participating in programs offered by the new Health and
Wellness Committee, co-chaired by Karen Buckwald (staff member in Human Resources), and
Jessica Tosto (faculty member in College of Health Professions). The Health and Wellness
Committee is comprised of staff and faculty members across the University! Want to be a wellness
ambassador to promote a program or help spread the word? Have ideas for programs, or want to
learn more? Contact the committee at [email protected].
There were many programs to “Pace Yourself to Wellness” throughout
the summer!
Walking Club - Pleasantville
Walking Club - New York
Walking Club - Valhalla
The ABC’s of Healthy Eating - Law School
Healthy Cooking Class – New York
Paint and Plant - Pleasantville
Financial IQ Challenge v3.0!
Test your financial know-how and you could win one of three mini iPads! We've teamed up with TIAA
to bring you the What's Your Financial IQ? challenge.
From October 1, 2019 to October 31, 2019, take this educational challenge to have fun and learn
important information about financial planning. Each day five new questions are added to the
challenge. All participants will be entered to win a grand prize of an Apple iPad Mini. (Two winners will
be selected.) Want to boost your odds of winning? All registrants who score 80% or above will be
entered into a separate random drawing for one (1) additional Apple iPad Mini. Watch for more
details!
Be Well! And Tell!!
Employees: Share Your Success Stories! Inspire Others to Pace
Themselves to Wellness!!
The road to improved health can be a difficult one – but not impossible. We are asking you to submit
your success story so that you might inspire one of your colleagues. We will select one submission
for each newsletter, and highlight a success story to the Pace community. “Be Well! And Tell!!” is all
about you and how you can help inspire others to become successful in their wellness quest.
Laurie Brown Kindred’s story winning the fight against breast cancer, in her own words:
Being a full-time working mom is no easy feat, to say the least. Sadly, it takes a tragedy in order for
one to make priorities in their life. Eight years ago this summer, I was diagnosed with Stage 3b Breast
Cancer. From diagnosis, surgery, and treatment to recovery and reconstruction, the 18 months
changed my life forever. Our twin girls were three at the time. I always say that I got through that time
because of them. But then what? It took several years afterwards for me to realize that I needed to
find wellness for myself, or I could be right back in that infusion suite. Advice from my husband –
“you’ve got to be selfish.” As a woman and a mom, that’s nearly impossible. But if you want to take
your life in your own hands and be the best you, it’s a necessity. Here’s what I strive to live by:
1. Make time for yourself - a morning jog, a nightly bath, you choose. Give to yourself at least
once a week, something that you do just for YOU.
2. Eat wisely (or at least try to) - what goes in, comes out, in more ways than one.
3. It’s okay to cheat - don’t beat yourself up. Just jump back on your train at the next turn.
4. Surround yourself with people who make you happy - as The Artist Way says, ‘Rid your life of
the Crazymakers.’
5. Be grateful - especially for the littlest things.
6. Find your ‘zen’ - for me, it’s gardening.
As I told the twins, when one asked randomly if we were poor – “Do you have everything you need?
Not want? We have our health, each other, a roof over our head, food on the table, books, art and
more. With that alone, we’re very rich. And that’s worth more than all the money in the world.”
Laurie Brown Kindred, Production Manager
Pace School of Performing Arts
New! Check out Motivational Stories submitted by Pace Employees!
Would you like to share YOUR success story? Please send it to [email protected] by
November 15, and use the subject line “Be Well! And Tell!!”
Watch for more information on the warning signs, risk factors and symptoms, diagnosis, and reducing
your risk, during October, which marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Upcoming Events
Lee National Denim Day
Friday, October 4, 2019
During the month of October, people across the country will unite to celebrate Lee National Denim
Day®. Pace University is proud to continue taking part in this movement aimed to end breast cancer.
Please join us in helping Lee® Jeans and the American Cancer Society® improve the everyday lives
of those affected by breast cancer – past, present and future. Please consider joining the Pace team
and/or making a donation. Don’t forget to wear your favorite jeans to work on Friday, October 4th and
show your support!
The Great American Smokeout
Thursday, November 21, 2019
Quitting smoking isn’t easy. It takes time. And a plan. You don’t have to stop smoking in
one day. Start with day one. The American Cancer Society Great American Smokeout® is
an annual event that encourages and offers support to smokers to make a plan to quit
smoking or to quit smoking on the day of the event – the third Thursday in November
each year. By quitting – even for one day – smokers will be taking an important step
toward a healthier life and reducing their cancer risk.
Watch for a communication coming from Human Resources and the Health and
Wellness Committee, inviting you to participate in the Smokeout (whether you use
tobacco or not).
You may even win a prize!
Reminders
Benefits Open Enrollment
The Annual Benefits Open Enrollment Period for the January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020 plan year
will take place in November 2019! More information will be forthcoming via email in fall 2019.
Student Employee Spotlight
Student employees are hired University-wide and the goal of the University is to encourage students
to understand that the tasks and duties assigned to them will give them a small glimpse into the
outside work world. More often than not, we will have students that go above and beyond the
expectations of their team/departments.
Please meet James Huggins (’19), one of the student assistants in the Talent Acquisition department.
James is currently pursuing his Master’s Degree in Human Resources at the Lubin School of
Business. James provides impeccable customer service when working with students, staff, and faculty
and helps them to feel more at ease. James promotes the Pace brand every chance he gets and
understands the value of being a Pace student employee.
Hiring student employees can be a huge benefit to any department, and also encourages student
retention. It increases a student’s self-confidence and efficacy by teaching them new skills and how to
navigate the workplace.
If you have a student worker you would like us to showcase in our student employee spotlight
segment, please email us at: [email protected]. We would like to inform the University community
about all the wonderful students we have working on campus.
HR’s Comings & Goings and Honors
Congratulations to Luciana Ziegler and Rosemary Mulry, Employee Relations, for earning their
Social + Emotional Intelligence Coach Certification from the Institute for Social + Emotional
Intelligence!
Pace University is a winner of one of the annual Cigna Well-Being Awards “…for clients that
are gaining momentum in their well-being program efforts…”
Trivia Time!
Want two free movie tickets?? Just answer these questions, click on
the link below, and be one of the two winners who will be selected at
random from those who provided the correct responses!
1. When are the staff FY2019 PMDP reviews and FY2020 goals due to Human
Resources?
2. What is the deadline for submitting nominations for an employee recognition
award?
3. When is the Great American Smokeout? When is breast cancer awareness
month?
Submit your responses no later than Wednesday, October 2.