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Fidelity and Savings Plus Representatives on Campus in March

February 2019

Fidelity Investments: 403(b) Retirement Savings Plans Retirement Specialist on Campus - One-on-One Consultations and HelpDesk

HSU’s Fidelity Retirement Planner, Patricia Miranda, will be on campus March 26th– 28th. She will be available for one-on-one consultations regarding the voluntary 403(b) retirement plan offered through Fidelity via the CSU and holding a drop-in style helpdesk along with Savings Plus in Nelson Hall East room 106 on Tuesday March 26, 11am-12pm. All CSU employees are eligible for investment in this plan.

Health and Wellness Workshop Series

February 2019

Optum Rx will be hosting 3 short workshops on different topics concerning health issues; two of which will include free screenings. All 3 workshops will be held in Goodwin Forum (Nelson Hall East room 102) on Monday March 25th. To enroll, click the workshop titles.

Diabetes Presentation & Screening 11:00am – 12:00pm: Come learn about the myths of diabetes – who we think this disease affects vs. the reality. Free screening of your blood glucose levels.

CalPERS Benefits Education Event – March 22nd and 23rd

February 2019

If you are an early through mid-career CalPERS member and want to learn more about your CalPERS benefits, please attend an upcoming free Benefits Education Event. Learn about your retirement and health benefits, discover the importance of having a deferred compensation plan, and find out how to access your personal information online. You will also receive information on Social Security, long-term care, and much more.

CSU representatives from the Chancellor’s Office will be in attendance to help answer CSU specific questions.

2018 HCRA/DCRA Claims: Grace Period 1/1/19 – 3/15/19

January 2019

As a reminder, the CSU offers the 2 ½-month grace period extension from January 1, 2019 through March 15, 2019, for the 2018 Health Care Reimbursement Account/Dependent Care Reimbursement Account Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plan year.This grace period ensures that participants have the opportunity to maximize their FSA funds and avoid forfeiting money through the IRS “Use-or-Lose” rule.

Fee Waiver as Taxable Income - IMPORTANT

December 2018

Beginning with the 2019 tax year (January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019), all graduate/doctoral level courses taken by employees (whether job-related or through Career Development) that exceed the threshold of $5,250 will be considered taxable income. The taxes will be withheld in a lump sum (cannot be split over multiple months) from the employee’s pay warrant following census each semester. Census is generally mid-September for Fall term, and mid-February for Spring term on our campus. The withholding amount would likely be deducted on

February 19 CHRS Open Forum

February 2018

Please join us for the CHRS Open Forum: Monday, February 19, 3:00-4:00 pmHear a multi-campus panel discuss PageUp, the recruiting solution selected for campuses to recruit and hire faculty and staff Ask your questions about recruiting and CHRS

Click here to register for the February Open Forum!

PageUp Talent Suite Has Been Chosen as the New Recruiting Solution

January 2018

As announced at Design Review, the PageUp Talent Suite received overwhelming support from the campus members who performed the RFP. It scored 25% higher than the other solutions. PageUp specializes in the higher education niche.

Auxiliaries Will Now Be in Scope for CHRS

January 2018

Auxiliaries employ non-state-funded employees, and most exist in the PeopleSoft system as Persons of Interest. On Friday, an executive meeting between the Office of General Counsel, Systemwide HR, and CHRS executives was held. It was determined that Auxiliaries will be in scope for CHRS. More discussion is to follow regarding requirements gathering, and impacts to the CHRS timeline.

Common Human Resources System Open Forum

January 2018

Please join us for the Common Human Resources System (CHRS) Open Forum on Monday, January 22, 3:00-4:00 p.m., Gist Hall 211.

Hear results from the Design Review event in DecemberListen to a campus panel discuss "Overcoming Barriers to CHRS" Ask your own questions during the discussion

The CHRS Program team will be available to address your questions.

Human Resources Database Changes

January 2018

Many of you have heard the news that all of the CSUs will be transitioning to a Common Human Resources System (CHRS) in approximately three years. Many of us are preparing by assisting in design review, cleaning up existing data and providing feedback for consideration in creating best practices.

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