The new plan year for State benefits (health, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts) began on July 1, 2023, and any changes you elected during the Benefit Choice period are now in effect. Human Resource Services encourages you to verify your
Read moreHuman Resource Services preparing for new welcome event.
Human Resource Services is preparing to launch a monthly Huskie Welcome event for new employees this fall. This event will highlight what it means to be a Huskie and provide new employees with resources and assistance in acclimating to campus. As part
Read moreHuman Resource Services Campus Service Center is Moving 1/10/2023
On Tuesday, January 10th the Human Resource Services Campus Service Center is moving from Swen Parson Hall room 110 to Lowden Hall Suite 102. This center is designed to be a key location for campus members to access HR services. General questions
Read moreUniversity Holidays for 2023
With the endorsement of the University Council, President Dr. Lisa C. Freeman has approved the following holiday schedule for 2023: New Year’s Day (Holiday) Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023 New Year’s Day (Holiday Observed Monday, Jan. 2,2023 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (Holiday)
Read moreReligious Observances
As an institution that centers diversity, equity and inclusion in its mission, NIU celebrates and values the practices and perspectives of people from all faiths and belief systems. We recognize that some religious practices require students, faculty and staff to be absent
Read moreDrug-Free Schools and Community Act/Drug-Free Workplace Policy notification
NIU is a community that cares. As part of our commitment to our proactive approach to assist students and employees in making well-informed decisions and in accordance with the Federal Drug-Free Schools and Communities Amendment Act of 1989 and the Drug Free
Read moreHuman Resource Services offers virtual Microsoft Office Training
Enhance your Microsoft Office skills in September and October with virtual training classes and then follow up office hours for questions offered by Human Resource Services. Trainer Cindy Kozumplik will hold classes via Teams. Advanced registration is required via the links below.
Read moreNew Training and Employee Development web page introduced by Human Resource Services
Human Resource Services is now offering a training and development web page. This new resource contains on-demand recorded videos and tutorials for faculty, staff and supervisors to enhance their skills, learn new tips and find resources to make NIU the best place
Read more“Great College to Work For” Survey: Every Voice Counts
Dear Faculty and Staff, For the third consecutive year, NIU is participating in the annual survey for “Great Colleges to Work For,” one of the country’s largest and most-respected workplace recognition programs. On Monday, March 7, the survey will be distributed to
Read moreUniversity Operations in Response to Severe Weather Conditions
The following is an annual advisory notice for employees summarizing university procedures for severe weather and employee responsibility for attendance when significant weather conditions arise. University Operations During Winter Weather Conditions Over the winter months, weather conditions can develop which require the
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