Human Resources

MESSAGE FROM THE VICE PRESIDENT

Welcome to the Columbia University Human Resources (CUHR) website. We have created the site to provide you with information about the University's competitive benefits, our learning and professional development offerings, workplace policies, and other important HR initiatives. In addition, we host a special announcement section that features up-to-date HR news. Whether you are applying for a position or have worked at Columbia for years, we know you will find the site informative and helpful. If you have questions or need more information, please feel free to contact us.

Sincerely,
Cindy Durning — Vice President, Columbia University Human Resources

News Highlights

Annual Benefits Open Enrollment for 2010 is November 2 - 20, 2009
Starting November 2, eligible faculty & staff will be able to log in to the CU Benefits Enrollment System 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, until Friday, November 20.

Benefits in Brief for 2010 downloadable PDFs are now available.

This year, we will host four Benefits Expos, where benefits-eligible faculty & staff can meet and ask questions of the HR Benefits team and the insurance carriers.

We are also hosting a series of Information Sessions for Officers where HR Benefits professionals will share information about Officer medical plan offerings for 2010.
CU Information and Resources on Flu Prevention
As the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report findings on Influenza A(H1N1) in New York City and the United States, University leadership is actively monitoring the situation and will post further information as it becomes available.

For the most recent news, please visit Columbia's Preparedness website. HR also recommends visiting the page on flu prevention.

Parents may wish to visit the CDC page on Information for Concerned Parents and Caregivers.
HRI Presents: "Don’t Unravel When You Travel"

Harris, Rothenberg International, the vendor for Columbia's Employee Assistance Program, offers a wide variety of resources; this month HRI has written a short article on travel preparation.

Don’t Unravel When You Travel: "Advance planning can help prevent travel stress. Navigating security and check in, and boarding calmly when traveling by air, for example, can start any trip on a positive note ..." Read more ...