A Letter from Michael Peel

Dear Yale Colleagues,
On April 14, our co-workers who are members of Locals 34 and 35 voted to approve new collective bargaining agreements. These historic agreements signify a new era, one of greatly improved working relationships and restored faith in joint problem-solving. ...
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PM Crew Knows Yale's Comfort Zones

A warm office or building in the winter months, a cool office or building during the heat and humidity of the summer, running water in the sink, a toilet that flushes: all are fair expectations of any Yale University employee or student ...
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Let's Talk…Continue the Conversation…and Change the Culture

Continuing a conversation that was begun in 2004-2005 with the first workplace survey, Yale staff has spoken with 69 percent of more than 9,000 (excluding faculty) participating in the University's second Workplace Survey, which ran from November 17 through December 7, 2008 ...
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Benefits Updates

For staff whose work schedules are reduced between February 1 and October 1, 2009:
To support departmental cost reductions, some employees are working reduced hours. Yale has temporarily extended full Child Scholarship and Tuition Refund benefits for staff working 80% or more of a full-time schedule (including partial-year schedules of 10 or 11 months). Also, employees working reduced hours will pay reduced parking rates. These are temporary extensions to cover employees whose hours are reduced between February 1 and October 1, 2009. For details or if you're interested in working reduced hours, talk to your manager or Human Resources Generalist.
For all Yale University Retirement Annuity Plan (YURAP) participants: Details about retirement plan enhancements are coming soon. Look for a package in your home mailbox.

The Numbers Have It

32,000 - Trips on public transit by Yale employees in 2008
6,299 - Staff who participated in Yale's second workplace survey
1,400 - Tons of steel used in the construction of the new YUHS building at 55 Lock Street
1,000 - Zipcar Memberships at Yale
230 - Dollars representing new pre-tax transit benefit limit increase
90 - Yale staff, family, and friends in Office of Diversity and Inclusion's AIDS Walk team

IN THIS ISSUE

A Letter from Michael Peel

PM Crew Knows Yale's Comfort Zones

Let's Talk…Continue the Conversation…and Change the Culture

Second Yale Workplace Survey: What Yale Staff Had to Say

The Pitoniaks: All In the Family (of Yale)

I Spy: Quilters and Computers

Three Receive Highest Long-Service Honor

Yale Administrative Professionals Celebrated for Their Great Work

Spring into Transportation Options

Yale Walking Works

Training Classes at Yale

New Web Presence at Yale! - www.yale.edu/smartstreets

University Library Launches Green Team

Printing and Publishing Services Puts Print Dollars Back in Your Budget

Summer Camp: Last Minute Can Be First Rate

Yale Affinity Groups Embrace Networking Events

Managing at Yale Aims to Achieve Higher Performance

FOCUS: Feedback and Ongoing Coaching for University Success

Career Center Helps Guide Impacted Staff to New Beginnings

Protecting the Data on Your Smartphone

Time To Change Your Password

Signed Beam Will Forever Remain at New YUHS Home

Human Resources Frequently Asked Questions