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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Human Resources

NEWS

• Personal Financial Management Course Offering
  

  Rensselaer’s Division of Human Resources and the Lally School of Management and Technology have partnered to make available for interested faculty and staff members a course in Personal Financial Management.

• Rensselaer Community Toastmasters Opportunity
  

  The Division of Human Resources is excited to announce the formation of the Rensselaer Community Chapter of Toastmasters International. This professional development opportunity is the result of a collaborative effort with the Lally School of Management and Technology. Toastmasters International is a nonprofit educational organization that teaches public speaking and Leadership skills through a worldwide network of meeting locations. For additional information or to register go to: Rensselaer Community Toastmasters or contact Mr. Will Fahey, Manager of Professional and Organizational Development, by telephone at 276.2318, or by e-mail at faheyw@rpi.edu.

• 2012 Pillars of Rensselaer Nominations are now being accepted
  
• Division of Human Resources Receives Fred C. Ford Award
  

  Rensselaer’s Division of Human Resources is the 2012 recipient of the Fred C. Ford Award in recognition for “outstanding contributions and accomplishments to the profession of Human Resources” from the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources (CUPA-HR). The award is presented annually to an organization that has “made the most significant contribution to the human resources’ profession during the past year in the form of an innovative idea reflecting ingenuity and understanding of human resources.” Rensselaer was recognized for the creation and implementation of the Employee Comprehensive Benefits Statement, designed to provide Rensselaer employees with a better understanding of their total benefits package.

• FY 2013 Holiday Schedule
  

  Holiday Schedule & Holiday Winter Break Paid Time Off Days - Fiscal Year 2013

• Role of Human Resources
  

  In today’s world of work, the role of Human Resources is critical to ensuring the mission and values of the organization are met. However, many employees still are uncertain of the role that HR plays. Be sure to check out the March 2 edition of Inside Rensselaer for a detailed look at how the Division of Human Resources at Rensselaer works for you.

• 2012 Healthy Campus Initiative:Activity for Life
  

  The Division of Human Resources, in partnership with Capital District Physician’s Health Plan (CDPHP) is excited to offer a new Activity for Life program for the faculty and staff of Rensselaer. After successful completion of the program, you will be rewarded with 30 Life Points as part of the CDPHP Life Points Program. That is equal to $30 that can be used at various high-quality retailers.

• 2012 Benefits Guide
  
• 2011 Annual Retiree Day Photos
  
• 39th Annual Service Recognition and Retirement Dinner Photos
  
• Changes to Rensselaer's Benelogic employee benefit portal
  
• Rensselaer Defined Contribution Retirement Plan Enhancements
  
• Welcome to Environmental Health & Safety
  

QUICKLINKS

• Liberal Leave Policy
  
• Holidays
  
• Public Safety's Annual Safety Report/Clery Campus Crime Statistics
  
• Summary of Major Changes to Public Health Service 1995 Financial Conflict of Interest Regulations
  
• 2011 Conflict of Interest/Commitment Policy
  
• 2011 HR Policy Guide
  
• Federal and State Postings
  
• Forms (comprehensive listing)
  
• Traincaster Login
  
• Benelogic (On-line Benefits Enrollment System)
  
• Employee Self Service System
  
• People Admin System User Logon (Formerly know as Applicant Tracking)
  

Equal Opportunity Policy: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has a strong institutional commitment to diversity and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.