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TIAA-CREF offers info on options, individual counseling

WSU employees, in particular those a year or less from retirement, are invited to a discussion of the TIAA-CREF retirement income options 2:30-4 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, in Smith CUE 202.   Topics will include an overview of retirement income and expenses, threats to retirement cash flow, and TIAA-CREF income options.   Also, information will be provided regarding […]

Sick leave cashed out available this month

Each January, and at no other time, some employees with accrued sick-leave balances may exchange sick leave for cash. The processing deadline for payment is Jan. 26.    Teaching and research faculty are not eligible. Civil service employees and administrative professional employees are eligible. Employees covered by collective bargaining agreements should refer to the appropriate […]

Major change made in employment process

Washington State University will make a major change in its employment process on June 17 when it implements an online employment process for classified staff, student, work study and temporary hourly positions.  The system will not be used at this time for faculty or administrative hiring. This online system change will make the employment process more efficient […]

Generation gap brings workplace challenges

How many generations are in your workplace?You may have as many as four, ranging from “Veterans” to “Generation Y.” This diversity can account for conflicting values and present challenges for managers.Karen Zucco-Gatlin, employee development training manager for WSU’s Human Resource Services, has long been fascinated by this phenomenon and has developed a class called “Generations […]

New human resources leader offers Olympia experience

Richard Heath, the new associate vice president for administration and human resources, has been on the job for only a month and already is knee-deep in university issues. Heath, who replaced Lori Lamb at the beginning of the semester, is still learning everything his job entails. Heath works with Human Resource Services, handling the civil […]