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:
Human Resources is hosting a benefits fair on Tuesday, September 24 in the Russell House. Learn about benefits programs that are available to you, meet with benefit providers and take advantage of free or low-cost health screenings and flu shots.
Today is the best day to begin planning for your future. Take advantage of resources available to you though UofSC's Employee Assistance Program and make those changes you've been thinking about.
Having a healthy lifestyle leads the way to having more energy, being more productive, and being empowered to do more, and do it better. Your Employee Assistance Program has many resources to help prioritize your time and improve your wellbeing.
The University of South Carolina would like to congratulate employees who in 2018 reached a milestone of 10 or more years of service with the state of South Carolina and its flagship university.
An ability to interact with others in an appropriate way is essential for success. Let your Employee Assistance Program teach you how to grow positive and effective working relationships by exploring your interpersonal communication skills.
For most of us, stress comes with the job. Sometimes pressure can be motivating. However, stress can escalate into something serious. Let your Employee Assistance Program teach you how to recognize when you or a coworker may need help.
Medical Spending Account (MSA) or Dependent Care Spending Account (DCSA) participants should follow these instructions to process claims for 2018 and 2019.
Often the key to success lies not so much in your subject matter expertise, but in how you get your relationships to work for you. Let your Employee Assistance Program help you build healthy relationships that make your work enjoyable and better.
The State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP) open enrollment period is in progress and will run through Friday, March 1, 2019. During this time, State ORP participants may change vendors or, if eligible, may choose to switch to the South Carolina Retirement System (SCRS).
The first step to getting your needs met is being able to verbalize them. Whether it's a promotion you deserve at work or more support from your partner with household duties, your Employee Assistance Program is available to teach you strategies to ask for what you need from the people in your life.
Talking with your aging family members about becoming less independent, needing care, and how to pay for it can be difficult. Your Employee Assistance Program is available with help on how to approach these topics as a family.
Learn about your insurance options for 2018, benefits enhancements for the upcoming year and changes you can make during open enrollment.
Establishing clear, attainable goals for yourself is the first step in achieving them. Let your Employee Assistance Program help you set goals, and find ways to keep you on course so you can achieve them.
Human Resources is hosting a benefits fair on Tuesday, September 18 in the Russell House. Learn about the many benefits programs available to you, meet with benefit providers and take advantage of free or low-cost health screenings and flu shots.
Employee premiums for Supplemental Long Term Disability coverage will increase in September.
Between June 19 and 28 the University of South Carolina will host three candidates for the position of vice president for human resources.
Whether you're out on your own for the first time or facing a new life challenge, you need some basic skills to succeed. Let your Employee Assistance Program help you get an "A" in Life 101.
The University of South Carolina would like to congratulate employees who in 2017 reached a milestone of 10 or more years of service with the state of South Carolina and its flagship university.
The State Optional Retirement Program open enrollment period is in progress and will run through Thursday, March 1, 2018. During this time, State ORP participants may change vendors or, if eligible, may choose to switch to the South Carolina Retirement System (SCRS).
Get a fresh start on the new year by conquering the clutter. Your employee assistance program can help you get organized and clutter-free.
The TERI program ends June 30, 2018. USC's Benefits Office is hosting several workshops to help participants navigate the end process, and complete required paperwork.
The University of South Carolina has partnered with United Way of the Midlands and St. Bernard Parish to help those in our Carolina family who still need assistance recovering from the devastating floods that impacted our community in 2015.
Learn about your insurance options for 2017, benefits enhancements for the upcoming year and changes you can make during this time.
Equifax recently announced a data breach that affected approximately 143 million U.S. consumers. This means one in every two South Carolinians could have been affected by this breach. USC has partnered with the Department of Consumer Affairs to provide tips for our employees on how to protect your identity, and instructions for how to find out if you have been affected.
We all grieve in our own way and in our own time. Everyone can use some extra support during a time of loss. Your Employee Assistance Program (EAP) can assist you with a full selection of resources.