Update on plans leading up to fall quarter for staff and faculty
In a message to the campus community, Provost Persis Drell and Elizabeth Zacharias, vice president for human resources, address plans for returning to on-site work this spring and for developing more flexible work arrangements for staff as the university moves toward a new way of working at Stanford.
Stanford expands mental wellness resources with new, free benefit
Eligible employees now have access to Meru Health, in addition to the existing Stanford programs that offer professional counseling, wellness and healthy living activities.
Stanford Celebrates You virtual celebration to honor employees for their decades of service
On Thursday, April 8, Stanford will honor 431 long-serving staff members who reached their 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, or 50 years of continuous or bridged service during the 2019 and 2020 calendar years. The eighth annual Stanford Celebrates You: Recognizing Staff Careers celebration will be held virtually for the first time this year.
How Stanford Child Care adapted during the pandemic
University leaders, working alongside the operators and educators within Stanford’s onsite child care system, have provided essential support throughout the pandemic so Stanford families could continue their work, research and patient care.
Despite the continued upheaval to everyday life throughout the past year, addressing key affordability issues within the Stanford community remains a university priority. A suite of affordability-related programs and services were implemented in 2020, new programs are being implemented in 2021, and affordability recommendations will continue to be evaluated as the university progresses with long-term recovery efforts.
COVID Flex Hours helps employees navigate the challenges of the pandemic
COVID Flex Hours provides up to 80 hours of paid time for eligible employees to address COVID-19 related issues, such as illness, dependent care, quarantine, and vaccinations, based on their individual circumstances.
Last fall, University Human Resources launched Grow and Perform at Stanford, a refreshed performance management program and system that introduces a new way of thinking about performance across the university.
BeWell spoke with Carole Pertofsky, MEd, Stanford Director Emerita, Health Promotion Services and Lecturer, School of Medicine, and coach, on how we can shift our mindset to better handle disappointments and obstacles and what we can do to cultivate more joy and meaning in each day.
Message to postdocs announces new financial aid programs
Stacey F. Bent, Vice Provost for Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs and Elizabeth Zacharias, Vice President for Human Resources provide information on new financial aid programs to assist Postdocs.
