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March 2019

Financial Well-Being Support

Image result for w-2 clipartW-2 Help

Need help deciphering your W-2? Human Resources and Payroll offers several W-2 resources, including:

If you need further assistance, contact the W-2 Hotline at 703-993-2311 or at w2info@gmu.edu.

Compensatory Leave Reminder

Have you earned compensatory leave? Make sure you are aware of the compensatory leave limits and expirations. Compensatory leave is earned by classified staff on an hour-for-hour basis when an employee works:

  • On a holiday
  • When the university is officially partially or fully closed
  • On a scheduled day off

Limits and Expiration:

  • Employees are limited to 96 hours of accrued compensatory leave
  • Per State Policy 3.10, accrued compensatory leave expires one year from the pay period in which the hours are accrued, regardless of the 96-hour limit
  • Compensatory leave may not be used once hours expire or lapse and cannot be paid out upon an employee’s change of status

You can review your leave balance by visiting the Patriot Web “Employee Services” tab and selecting “Leave Balances and History.” If you have questions, email payroll@gmu.edu.

Monthly Discount Highlight

The Department of Human Resource Management (DHRM) employee discount page is always being updated with limited time offers. Check it regularly for discounts you receive as a state employee!

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March 2019

Child Development Center’s Professional Development Day

Register to be a part of the Mason Child Development Center’s (CDC) Professional Development Day! This year’s theme is “Well-Being in the Early Childhood Setting.”

This Professional Development Day provides opportunities for educators to learn more about the best practices and developments in early childhood education. Through engaging with prominent speakers and information-packed workshops, attendees will develop valuable skills, build key networks, and enhance their practice as well as fulfill their required training hours.

This year’s Professional Development Day is on March 23, 2019, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Johnson Center.

Register for the event here. If you have questions, contact Michelle Manalastas at mmanalas@gmu.edu.

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March 2019

2019 Health and Fitness Expo

Health and Fitness ExpoAttend the 23rd annual Health and Fitness Expo on Thursday, March 28, 2019, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The expo will be held on the Fairfax Campus in the Johnson Center, Dewberry Hall.

The Health and Fitness Expo is an annual event attended by more than 1,000 participants, featuring interactive health education activities, participatory demonstrations, and fitness instruction and challenges.

This event is free, open to the public, and promotes health, wellness, fitness, and disease prevention—while introducing faculty, staff, students, and affiliates to resources in the community that can help them lead healthier lives.

Visit HFE.gmu.edu for more information!

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March 2019

Military Spouses and Partners Group

Military spouses and partners employed at George Mason are invited to the Military Spouses and Partners Group! Bring your lunch or a cup of coffee and connect with others, share advice, and discuss how this group can be a valuable resource.

Join the group at the next meeting on Thursday, March 14, at noon in The MIX at Fenwick Library.

Questions? Contact Kim Coryell, proud military spouse for over 20 years, at kcoryell@gmu.edu.

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March 2019

Spotlight on Support: Eldercare

Life/Work Connections provides support to faculty and staff for a variety of life planning issues. One of the ways this team supports faculty and staff is through eldercare support resources. Life/Work Connections helps faculty and staff integrate the responsibilities of their work and personal lives with the caregiving of elder family members.

Available services include:

  • Private consultation to identify and understand specific eldercare needs
  • Resource and referral information to support a broad range of caregiving needs

For further information or to set-up a consultation, please contact Life/Work Connections at worklife@gmu.edu or 703-993-2600. For more information about eldercare resources, visit eldercare.gmu.edu.

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March 2019

Electronic Flexible Work Form

Telework WeekNew year, new Flexible Work Agreement! Your Flexible Work Agreement is now online and combines all flexible work options together. Using Dynamic Forms, employees complete this new form online and have it automatically sent to supervisors and department heads for signatures.

If you have an existing and unexpired paper flexible work/telework agreement, there is no need to resubmit! When your existing agreement needs to be renewed, please use the online form.

To aid this transition, we created a walk through video. A version of the video with subtitles is also available.

Visit flexwork.gmu.edu for more information about your options as an employee. If you have any questions, contact worklife@gmu.edu.

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February 2019

Workshops from University Career Services

Hiring Student Employees Using Handshake

Monday, March 11, 2019
2 to 3 p.m.
Student Union Building I (SUB I), Suite 3400
Register here

Need to hire a graduate assistant? Work-study student? An intern to support your office with a project or big event? Handshake is your best choice for reaching current, Mason degree-seeking students!

Our on-campus employers have unique needs and considerations when it comes to utilizing Handshake for their short-term and long-term staffing needs. We invite you to join us in the University Career Services office to review tips and techniques that make hiring students quick and easy.

This workshop will review:

  • Crafting job descriptions to get the candidates you want
  • Reviewing and selecting candidates
  • How students use the platform
  • Answers to the most common questions

Don’t have a Handshake “employer” account yet? Contact Kristin Leonato at kleonato@gmu.edu for information on creating your employer account before the event on March 11.

Handshake Workshop for Mason Faculty, Advisors, Coaches, and Mentors

Tuesday, March 12, 2019
2 to 3 p.m.
Student Union Building I (SUB I), Suite 3400
Register here

University Career Services implemented Handshake as Mason’s central job, internship, and career database in the summer of 2018. Handshake is a powerful tool that puts students in the driver’s seat as the managers of their own careers.

We’re hearing great feedback from students and employers, but we know our Mason faculty and staff are a critical component in every student’s career readiness equation. We invite you to join us on Tuesday, March 12, to learn more about how students can utilize Handshake to its maximum impact and ways you can continue to support your students’ current and future career goals as their professor, advisor, coach, supervisor, or mentor.

Career Influencer Network Training (March 15 or April 15)

University Career Services invites faculty and staff to participate in the Career Influencers Network one-day training. This initiative brings together faculty, staff, and administrators to learn how to best support students as they strive to become career-ready and achieve post-graduate success.

The one-day training is divided into three modules, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (lunch will be provided). You must attend the entire training to become an official member of the Career Influencers Network.

Visit the website to register for an upcoming training during spring 2019.

Contact Elena Chiru at echiru@gmu.edu or 703-993-3739 with questions.

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February 2019

Leadership Legacy Program

Leadership Legacy Ceremony
Leadership Legacy Ceremony, 2016

The Leadership Legacy Program, a partnership program sponsored by MasonLeads and Human Resources and Payroll, is designed for Mason full-time faculty and staff who are committed to furthering their leadership development.

The program curriculum provides opportunities for experienced faculty and staff to advance their conceptual and experiential understanding of leadership in the context of university settings.

Applications and nominations for the 2019–20 cohort are due March 8, 2019.

To learn more and to apply, visit the Leadership Legacy website.

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February 2019

New Lactation Space in Peterson Hall

There is a new, dedicated lactation room on the Fairfax Campus in Peterson Hall:

  • Location: Peterson Hall, 2nd Floor, Room 2414A
  • Hours: 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., 7 days/week
  • How to access: This room will be available to nursing mothers on a first come, first served basis. Please lock the door when you are using the space.

If you have any questions or encounter any issues with the space, contact worklife@gmu.edu.

If you are in need of a pregnancy accommodation, please reach out to either the Benefits team or Ruth Townsend, ADA Coordinator, at 703-993-8730 or rtownse2@gmu.edu. If you encounter a student in need of a lactation room, contact Alissa Karton at akarton@gmu.edu.

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February 2019

Well-Being Seminar Series

Amanda Wall and Danielle Wyam, Sustainability Projects Specialist, Office of Sustainability picking vegetables in the organic garden. Photo by Evan Cantwell/George Mason UniversityAs part of the Anthem Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Human Resources and Payroll is offering a Well-Being Series focusing on health and wellness topics. Upcoming seminars include:

Eating Right for Life

March’s topic is Eating Right for Life. In this seminar, you will learn the benefits of healthy eating, including the importance of making educated food choices for long-term healthy eating habits.

Tuesday, March 5
12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Merten Hall, Room 1202

To register, click here and log in to the new Learning Management System (LMS). Once logged in, click on the calendar or select “Browse for Training.”

Health and Well-Being in the Workplace

May’s topic is Health and Well-Being in the Workplace. This seminar will address:

  • How to enhance your health, well-being, and productivity by relieving stress
  • Ergonomics and how to prevent injuries on the job
  • How to balance work and life by setting priorities

Wednesday, May 8
12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Merten Hall, Room 1202

To register, click here and log in to the new LMS. Once logged in, click on the calendar or select “Browse for Training.”