Announcements
Join the Division of Human Resources for a conversation on April 2nd at 2:00 PM.
This Webex meeting is an opportunity to engage with HR and discuss the Division’s four key initiatives designed to drive growth and engagement, while strengthening organizational trust, accountability, and leadership – all aligned with the RPI Forward Strategic Plan.
We are excited to introduce 19 new employees who joined RPI in February! Let’s give them a warm welcome as they begin their journey at RPI!
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Description: At Rensselaer, we maintain that “leadership” involves a learnable set of actions and behaviors that is available to everyone. In this workshop, participants will explore the tenants that comprise everyday leadership and discuss the behaviors that define leadership not as positional or based on title, but rather on values and actions.
When: Friday, April 18, 2025- 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Where:Human Resources-Gurley Building
Cost: Free: Registration is Required
As we strive to strengthen organizational trust, accountability, and leadership, the Division of HR has identified four key initiatives crucial for fostering growth and engagement. This update provides an overview of each initiative and its status.
Please mark your calendar to join a conversation about these initiatives on Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 1:00 p.m (link within announcement)
As part of our wellness initiatives, the Division of Human Resources is excited to continue this quarterly series where you can meet virtually with a CDPHP Nurse or a Member Services representative on Monday, March 17, 2025 from 1pm - 4pm. Each 15 minute session will be facilitated by CDPHP and pre-registration is required. Sign up for your free, virtual session today!
Please join us in welcoming 27 new employees who started at RPI in January! Congratulations to all on their new roles — we’re excited to see the positive impact they will make on our community!
Starting January 1, 2025, New York became the first state to offer paid time off for prenatal care and pregnancy-related medical needs. Under this policy, employees who are pregnant or trying to become pregnant receive an additional 20 hours of paid leave for prenatal medical care. You can access Rensselaer’s updated Paid Time Off Policy 1300.8 HERE.
Description: 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 several “Supervisory Simulations” with colleagues. In addition, the importance of coaching employee performance, providing both rewards and recognition, employment law fundamentals and tools for building team capacity will be explored.
Description: At Rensselaer, we maintain that “leadership” involves a learnable set of actions and behaviors that is available to everyone. In this workshop, participants will explore the tenants that comprise everyday leadership and discuss the behaviors that define leadership not as positional or based on title, but rather on values and actions.
When: Thursday, February 20, 2025 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: Human Resources-Gurley Building
