In The News
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Are you thinking about joining Weight Watchers at Work? There is no obligation. Full- and part-time employees can join anytime.
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Willis Walker, interim vice president for human resources, is encouraging all supervisors to carefully consider supporting a faculty or staff member through Kent State University's nationally recognized and award-winning leadership development initiative, the Institute for Excellence (I4E).
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Kent State University offers a comprehensive (printable) list of resources, contact information and eligibility requirements for smoking cessation services for university employees.
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When it comes to compensation, we often think just of the dollars and cents we see in our paychecks. While we do not want to undervalue the importance of our salary, it is only part of the commitment the university makes to each of us.
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The walk-and-talk series is offered to faculty, staff and students as part of the university wellness offerings. The next scheduled walk will be on May 17.
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The summer edition of HR News Flash, the Division of Human Resources’ quarterly newsletter, is available.
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Nearly 400 registered guests packed the Kent Student Center Ballroom in April for the 19th annual Office Support Staff Recognition Luncheon.
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In order to perform necessary maintenance on the boilers, steam transmission systems and electrical distribution systems, Kent State University’s Power Plant will be shut down from 6 p.m. on Sunday, May 15, to 6 p.m.
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The Division of Human Resources sets a minimum goal of two hours of Beyond Compliance training for all faculty and staff to complete each fiscal year.
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Join remotely or from Heer Hall on the Kent Campus on May 5 at noon for a Lunch and Learn with Michael Schechter, M.D., principal and director of operations for Be Well Solutions, Kent State University’s wellness partner. Schechter will share “The Five Smartest Things You Can Do for Your Health.”