HR News & Updates

September 25, 2023

Panthers, thank you for Firing Up Your Roar for Homecoming 2023! We felt your excitement, and are grateful for your participation.

Be sure to check out the results of this year's spirit activities and consider sending an Empower e-card to cheer on the winning teams!

Questions? Contact HR Relations at 305-348-0101.

The annual Open Enrollment period is fast approaching!

Be sure to mark your calendars for these important dates:

Open enrollment: The period to select your 2024 benefits plan is from Monday, October 16 at 8 a.m. to Friday, November 3 at 6 p.m.
Benefits Fair: The in-person benefits fair will be held Monday, October 16 to Tuesday, October 17 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Exhibitors will be providing great resources, door prizes and more!

Questions? Contact Benefits Administration at 305-348-2181.

Words are how we persuade, communicate, and connect. They empower leaders to lead, enable salespeople to sell, and guide parents in parenting. Even our private thoughts rely on language.

However, certain words are more impactful than others. They are better at changing minds, engaging audiences, and driving action. What are these magic words and how can we take advantage of their power?

Join the Panthers Thrive book club on Friday, October 27, to begin reading Jonah Berger's Magic Words: What to Say to Get Your Way.

In his book, Berger gives you an inside look at the new science of language and how you can use it.

Participants that register early will be entered in a chance drawing for a free book copy.

Questions? Contact the Office of Employee Assistance at 305-348-2469.

Engaging in play is a catalyst for productivity and joy, yet we live in a culture that makes people feel guilty for playing.

The Play and Laughter for Happy, Healthy Living webinar was designed to promote a more accurate and helpful perspective about play that can empower you to create a playful life, contributing to increased happiness, social connection, health and fulfillment.

This workshop will provide insights on the value of play, the consequences of play deprivation, different play personalities and more!

Join in on the fun and register for one of the upcoming webinars that begin at 12 p.m.:

Questions? Contact the Office of Employee Assistance at 305-348-2469.

Interested in learning American Sign Language (ASL)?

Join the Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at GC 140 for the ASL 101 Intro Workshop on Monday, September 25 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. and learn the basics of ASL with Professor John Paul Jebian.

This workshop serves as a beginner's introduction class to ASL and is open to faculty, staff and students. Professional development hours will be awarded to those who participate.

Questions? Contact the Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at 305-348-7762.

Jeff Hoffman is a name synonymous with entrepreneurial excellence. His impressive resume includes being an award-winning global entrepreneur, a proven CEO, a sought-after motivational speaker, and more!

Throughout his remarkable career, he has been the driving force behind numerous successful startups such as Priceline.com and Booking.com.

Join the Center for Leadership at the GC Ballrooms on Thursday, October 12 from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. for The Leadership Lectures: Jeff Hoffman.

During this engaging lecture, Jeff Hoffman will explain the key concepts entrepreneurial leaders need to understand in order to grow a bootstrapped startup into a successful and profitable business.

RSVP today to reserve your seat!

The first 50 people to arrive will receive a free copy of Jeff Hoffman and David Finkel's book, Scale: Seven Proven Principles to Grow Your Business and Get Your Life Back.

Questions? Contact the Center for Leadership at 305-348-5323.