Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

HR Focus

JANUARY 2012

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Staff Performance Evaluations are Due March 31

Performance Evaluations are the most rewarding part of my job! I avoid doing evaluations like the plague! Which one sounds more like you? Performance management is a continual process which provides the opportunity for communication between supervisor and employee. Performance evaluation forms are just one piece of this very important process. Careful consideration should be taken when completing evaluations to ensure that they are completed honestly and accurately. There are many common mistakes when completing evaluations. Some examples are as follows: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) Completing evaluations late (or not at all) leaving the employee feeling unimportant. Rating performance as better than it actually is as a means to motivate the employee or in order to avoid a difficult conversation. Rating based upon recent performance rather than including the entire year. Dredging up issues from a previous performance cycle which have already been corrected. Not taking the time to sit down and meet with the employee to discuss the evaluation. Lack of follow-up on mentioned performance gaps or goals. Only discussing performance once per year when evaluations are due.

Spotlight on:

Mary-Anne Weaver Payroll Specialist

Try to avoid these mistakes or they may come back to haunt you later! This year the evaluations will be due to Human Resources on March 31 st (that is one month earlier than usual). I want to encourage you to contact Rich Pernell, Andrea Hooper or Brandon Young if you have questions about the process or for suggestions on how to make this as productive and effective as possible. One point we want to emphasize is that the entire process should be a continual conversation about performance and employee development. Employee development will be a point of focus for HR in the coming months so dont be surprised if you hear from us soon on this topic!

Mary-Anne joined the EmbryRiddle Human Resource Department in 2006. She is a graduate from Michigan State University with a Bachelor of Arts from the College of Business. She is responsible for processing the payroll for the Worldwide Administrative Offices in Daytona Beach as well as the International, Eastern, Central, and Western Regions. She also processes and administers the payroll for the FAA Palm Coast Offices and assists and supports all other payroll functions. Mary-Anne has been married for 29 years and has three children. In her free time she enjoys biking and hiking, and traveling with her family. In addition she enjoys attending continuing education classes and has recently obtained her license as a Real Estate Sales Associate for the State of Florida.

New Oracle Self Help Videos Are Available Online

For your convenience, we have added several instructional videos for completing tasks within Oracle. These videos can be found on the Human Resources site within ERNIE under Training & Help > Oracle Self Help. Links to the videos can also be found below. Adding the Oracle Applications Manager Updating Your W-4 Information Viewing Your Pay Slip Viewing Your W-2 Submitting a Personal Leave Request Opting Out of W-2 Printing

Embry-Riddle Health Plan Blue Cross & Blue Shield PPO Network Info:
www.MyHealthToolkitFL.com Once profile is created, youll gain access to Doctor & Hospital Finder, Plan Comparison Tool, Treatment Cost Estimator, the Mobile website, benefits and claims and a easy access to a variety of discounted health-related products and services.

HR Department Contact Numbers: Phone: 386.226.6145 Click here to visit the Human Resources Website

Fax: 386.226.6137

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Workforce Planning and HiringPhase 3 of the Hiring Process

Now that you have completed your inspection of need and completed the VCR (Vacancy Creation Request), it is time to begin working with your assigned recruiter to decide where to publish the vacancy. Many times placement on the ERAU job site (www.erau.edu/jobs) will generate the necessary application pool. There are many options which you can evaluate when advertising your vacancy, but job seekers today look to the web. Web posts can be much quicker and can be more cost effective to the University. One of the BIGGEST advantages to web postings is the timeliness. These usually can be posted within a 24 hour time period and be viewable for 30, 60 and even 90 days. Whereas a print publication typically has a 30 day deadline that must be met and the issue will not be circulated for an additional 30 days. One additional place we can post positions is within the social media environment. Human Resources has Facebook and LinkedIn pages. Often, we will post vacancies on these sites and can do so upon request at any time. Currently we are tracking placements with online and print advertisements. We are asking each candidate Where did you hear about this opportunity? during the application process. As a result of this tracking, we will be able to provide the hiring manager with the most cost conscious, effective way to advertise for the type of vacancy available. For some vacancies, print advertisements may still be required. In these instances, we will work with the Marketing Department to design and display the essentials of the vacancy. As always, you will be able to preview this ad prior to publication. If you have any questions about our recruitment advertising practices, please call: Stephanie Musetti (386) 226-4847 Rashmi Mazzarella (386) 226-7657 Kenny Corbin (386) 226-6147

Discounts & Perks

New discounts are posted weekly on our Discounts & Perks page!

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ERAUs Faculty and Staff Campaign Launches January 20th

Its that time of year again! EmbryRiddle Aeronautical Universitys Faculty and Staff Campaign is taking flight on January 20, 2012 and running through April 2012. This is your chance as a proud employee to give back to your university and make a difference in the area that is most meaningful to you. Whether you want to support scholarships, student clubs or maybe help provide the latest and greatest equipment for a student project, the decision is up to you. There are many ways to help students, your department or the university at large. Your gift can also help your department win the all-important bragging rights that go to the department with the highest participation rateon top of that, you department will also receive a prize for winning. All you have to do is make a gift of any size to be counted. So make your gift today and show your commitment to Embry-Riddle and its students. Many employees choose to give through payroll deduction, a quick and easy way to make a small impact on their paycheck while making a huge impact for students. You can also give online, or make a pledge.

Mark Your Calendar

January 16thMartin Luther King, Jr. Day February 20thPresidents Day

For a full listing of 2012 holidays, click on the appropriate campus link below: Daytona Beach and Prescott Staff Students Worldwide Timesheets/Payday Schedules:

Employee Assistance Program

EAP

NEED LEGAL GUIDANCE? HAVING A HEALTH ISSUE? MARITAL TROUBLE? FINANCIALLY STRESSED?

New Webinars in January:

Secrets to a Long Lasting Marriage Building Self-Esteem in Children Who Loves Ya? Becoming Your Own Best Friend Making Your Doctor Visit Count To view upcoming webinars, click here. To view a list of all archived webinars, click here.

To view current and past monthly employee bulletins on a variety of topics including health & wellness, family, financial matters, and more, click here.

Click here to go to the Aetna website and click on Manager Services to view current and past manager newsletters which provide coaching and guidance in areas of goal setting, e-mail etiquette, self evaluation and more! If you have any questions or would

Website: HorizonCareLink.com Username and password: erau

like more information, please visit givingto.erau.edu or contact Yoon Choi at annualfd@erau.edu or (386) 226-7223.

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is an AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, handicap, veterans status or sexual orientation.