Announcements

Talent Development Opportunities—We invite all employees to explore the offered talent development opportunities. If you manage others, please encourage your valued employees to utilize the offered courses to keep their skills strong and current. Visit http://www.einstein.yu.edu/hr/training-development/ for additional information and to register. If you have questions about customizing programs for your department needs, please contact Richard Schwab.

Open Enrollment for 2015 is scheduled to begin on November 24 and will continue through December 12, 2014. If you are benefits-eligible, this is your once-a-year opportunity to review the changes for 2015, consider your options, evaluate your personal situation and make your elections for the upcoming year. Please be on the lookout for more information in coming weeks.

The Bronx Times has named Cecilia DeBrino Haas among “The 25 Bronx Influential Women for 2014,” an honor that recognizes one’s devotion to improving the lives of others. The newspaper published an in-depth profile of Ms. Hass highlighting her unique accomplishments. She is assistant director of facilities planning. 

Spotlight on Diversity — The latest issue of human resources’ Spotlight on Diversity features Einstein’s Damien Jackson, director of student finance. To view this month’s issue, visit the human resources website or click on Spotlight on Diversity. To offer suggestions for future issues, or to share comments, please e-mail renee.coker@einstein.yu.edu. 

Connecting Commuters—Introducing a new commuter program for Einstein employees, 511NY Rideshare. Get assistance with matching to a carpool, find a more direct commute, and much more. To learn more, visit our website.

Mediation Services — Cardozo School of Law Mediation Clinic has agreed to assist in providing an informal, voluntary, confidential and neutral dispute resolution services for the Yeshiva University community.  In order to participate in the mediation process, faculty, staff and students should contact the Office of Human Resources at 718-430-2544 or e-mail yvonne.ramirez@einstein.yu.edu to have your request reviewed for consideration. For further information about Yeshiva University’s new mediation policy and procedures, please click on the following:   Mediation Clinic - Program Description, Mediation Clinic - Process & Procedures, and the Mediation Clinic - Intake Form. 

To Your Health — Open Enrollment for 2014 is scheduled to begin on Monday, November 18 and will continue through Monday, December 9, 2013. If you are benefits-eligible, this is your once-a-year opportunity to review the changes for 2014, consider your options, evaluate your personal situation and make your elections for the upcoming year. Please be on the lookout for more information in the coming weeks.

Spotlighting Diversity — Human resources is putting the spotlight on Dr. Roy Chuck, chair of ophthalmology & visual sciences, in recognition of his accomplishments and successes. To view this quarterly issue, visit the human resources website or click on Spotlight on Diversity. To offer suggestions for future issues, or comments, please e-mail renee.coker@einstein.yu.edu.

Professional Education — A listing and description of upcoming training development classes for March 2013 can be found on the human resources website. Be sure to check out this month’s offerings! If you have questions, please e-mail natasha.reid@einstein.yu.edu.   

Bolster Your Banner I.Q. — To be sure you are up-to-date on our implementation of Banner, visit the Banner Knowledge Center. Find resources for documentation, training sessions, FAQs and more!