Join us on April 7, 2026 with Nabeela Elsayed (Former COO, Walmart Canada and CHRO, IKEA US).  

Imagine sprinting through a marathon of endless demands—where every step forward risks burnout unless you rethink your approach. Traditional productivity strategies can backfire, eroding focus, energy, and decision-making—even for the most capable leaders.

Join us on March 31, 2026 with Dr. Mike Bechtle (10X Bestselling Author, Speaker, and Communications Expert).  

Most people have been in uncomfortable conversations where they didn't know what to say, but think of the perfect response about ten minutes after the conversation is over. Or they've been in meetings where they had something important to say, but couldn't get a word in edgewise because others were dominating the conversation.

Join us on March 24, 2026 with Anita Grantham (Executive in Residency).  

Hybrid work is no longer a policy decision—it’s a leadership capability. Many leaders are managing hybrid teams using outdated assumptions from either fully in-office or fully remote environments, resulting in friction, slow decisions, and uneven performance.

Join us on March 10, 2026 with Jenn Drummond (World Record-Setting Mountaineer, Author, and Keynote Speaker).  

Motivation often breaks down under pressure, when work becomes difficult, demanding, or uncertain. So how do we restore momentum without relying on willpower or temporary inspiration?

Important Health Coverage Tax Document

Form 1095-C, Employer-Provided Health Insurance Offer and Coverage provides important tax information about your offer of health coverage by Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. If you were not a full-time employee or covered individual at any point during the calendar year, you do not receive a Form 1095-C. To obtain or request your Form 1095-C you can:

RPI recognized staff at the February 20 Men’s Ice Hockey game for service milestones reached over the past five years, during which formal service recognition has been paused. The celebration brought together over 100 honorees, joined by family and friends, for a total of 450+ attendees— a memorable evening of recognition and appreciation of over 8,500 years of combined service to the Institute.

In this seminar, Managers and Supervisors will learn from each other and our Facilitators about important topics such as the Employee Value Proposition and Employee Experience, the six fundamental Leadership competencies at Rensselaer, and experience a “day in the life” of a Supervisor. In addition, the importance of managing employee performance, providing both rewards and recognition, employment law fundamentals and tools for building team capacity will be explored.

The 2026 Annual Conflict of Interest and Commitment survey has opened. This year, RPI has moved the survey to a new platform, Huron Research Suite.  Also, responsibility for administering the survey has moved to the Institute Compliance Office.  More information, including instructions for using the new platform, can be found at Compliance Office.

2025 Form W-2 Now Available on Employee Self-Service System

Rensselaer's Payroll Office is pleased to announce to all members of the campus community that the 2025 W-2 information is now available via the Rensselaer Self-Service Information System.

To view your personal information, simply sign into the Self Service website, and then use the following steps to access the W-2 forms:

Our success, both personally and professionally, is largely determined by our ability to communicate effectively with a variety of people. The Extended DISC system is based on behavioral theories that have been used for over one hundred years. In this workshop, participants will receive individualized Extended DISC reports (based on the completion of the Extended DISC questionnaire) that reflect both their “natural” and “adjusted” behavioral styles and learn strategies which promote successful interactions with others.