Learn more about upcoming HR-related training dates, important deadlines and critical policy updates. For additional training and professional development opportunities, please review our calendar.
Upcoming events and news to note:
October brings World Mental Health Day, and with it, a good time to reflect on our mental health. The qualified staff at our Employee Assistance Program offers confidential consultations to answer your mental health questions and to offer assistance to employee --any time, every day.
The University of South Carolina would like to congratulate employees who in 2019 reached a milestone of 10 or more years of service with the state of South Carolina and its flagship university.
Join us for a Virtual Benefits Fair September 28 and 29 where you can learn about the benefit options available to you as an UofSC employee. Hear from vendors about specific plan details and learn about 2021 benefits, including plan options and enrollment instructions.
Learn about your insurance options for 2021, benefits enhancements for the upcoming year, and changes you can make during this time.
The CARES Act contains provisions that impact access to retirement funds. UofSC will temporarily relax early distribution and loan provisions to the 403(b) plans which will eliminate tax penalties on certain early withdrawals and relax certain restrictions on loans employees can take from their account.
Caring for aging relatives requires a lot of logistics and love. Let us help you with the former so you can focus on the latter.
Find answers to frequently asked questions regarding your benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Our toughest conversations can happen with our closest loved ones: our children. Learn how to create productive discussions at home through the resources provided by your Employee Assistance Program.
The University of South Carolina is committed to supporting our staff during the current crisis. We are working with managers and supervisors to maintain productivity; coordinating with the State of South Carolina to give employees access to sick leave, benefits, and other social supports; and taking steps to connect employees with a variety of resources to help them manage physical and emotional stress.
Your Employee Assistance Program has many resources available to you. Clinicians are available 24/7/365 through our 1-800 number and we are offering clients virtual, telephonic and face-to-face appointments.