<?xml version="1.0"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>University of South Florida - News - A-HR-Notes</title><link>http://www.usf.edu/</link><description></description><item><title>Bonus Announcement</title><description>One-time, lump-sum bonus for out-of-unit administration and staff will be paid on Friday, October 30, 2009.</description><link>http://usfweb3.usf.edu/absolutenm/templates/?a=1749&amp;z=66</link></item><item><title>Outstanding Staff Awards</title><description>Forty USF System employees from the four campuses were honored during a ceremony hosted by President Genshaft.</description><link>http://usfweb3.usf.edu/absolutenm/templates/?a=1734&amp;z=66</link></item><item><title>Free Smoking Cessation Program for All USF Employees</title><description>Quit smoking now with this FREE program from the USF Employee Assistance Program.</description><link>http://usfweb3.usf.edu/absolutenm/templates/?a=1707&amp;z=66</link></item><item><title>Outstanding Staff Awards Ceremony Sept. 29</title><description>The Outstanding Staff Award is the highest award given by the university to administration and staff employees who exemplify USF’s vision, values and standards of service.</description><link>http://usfweb3.usf.edu/absolutenm/templates/?a=1674&amp;z=66</link></item><item><title>Meeting With Your HR Benefits Representative</title><description>Over the next few months, the HR Benefits department is anticipating a large influx of employee traffic.</description><link>http://usfweb3.usf.edu/absolutenm/templates/?a=1675&amp;z=66</link></item><item><title>Heart Walk Nov. 14</title><description>Register now to participate in this annual American Heart Association event.</description><link>http://usfweb3.usf.edu/absolutenm/templates/?a=1676&amp;z=66</link></item><item><title>Benefits Open Enrollment Sept. 14 - Oct. 9</title><description>The 2009 Open Enrollment for State Group Insurance Program Plan Year 2010 will take place from 8:30 a.m. Sept. 14 - 5:30 p.m. Oct. 9, 2009.</description><link>http://usfweb3.usf.edu/absolutenm/templates/?a=1678&amp;z=66</link></item><item><title>Update Your Skills with Talent Management Classes</title><description>Talent Management courses help you stay up-to-date.</description><link>http://usfweb3.usf.edu/absolutenm/templates/?a=1679&amp;z=66</link></item><item><title>Stay Well and Save Money by Preparing for the Flu Now</title><description>Healthcare professionals predict that the H1N1 virus, commonly known as &quot;Swine Flu,&quot; will resurge this fall. You can reduce – or prevent – the effects of H1N1 and other types of flu, plus save money, by taking action before or at the first signs of illness.</description><link>http://usfweb3.usf.edu/absolutenm/templates/?a=1621&amp;z=66</link></item><item><title>IRS Advises Employees to Check Withholding</title><description>The Internal Revenue Service is reminding individual taxpayers to check their 2009 federal income tax withholding levels to ensure there are no surprises when returns are due next April.</description><link>http://usfweb3.usf.edu/absolutenm/templates/?a=1610&amp;z=66</link></item><item><title>Adoption Benefits</title><description>The 2009 open enrollment period for Florida’s Adoption Benefit is August 1 – September 30, 2009.</description><link>http://usfweb3.usf.edu/absolutenm/templates/?a=1598&amp;z=66</link></item><item><title>Update Your Mailing Address Before Open Enrollment</title><description>To ensure that you receive your open enrollment packet, please review and update your mailing address on file with USF now.</description><link>http://usfweb3.usf.edu/absolutenm/templates/?a=1599&amp;z=66</link></item><item><title>August Milestone Anniversaries</title><description>Help us congratulate the following &quot;Faces of USF&quot; who are celebrating anniversaries in August</description><link>http://usfweb3.usf.edu/absolutenm/templates/?a=1600&amp;z=66</link></item><item><title>New Faculty RightStart &amp; Benefits Orientation</title><description>All new USF faculty members should plan to attend one of the upcoming RightStart/Benefits orientation sessions in early August.</description><link>http://usfweb3.usf.edu/absolutenm/templates/?a=1579&amp;z=66</link></item><item><title>Careers@USF Rolls Out August 3</title><description>USF's new online automated recruitment and position description system will allow you to apply for positions, manage the hiring process and more.</description><link>http://usfweb3.usf.edu/absolutenm/templates/?a=1570&amp;z=66</link></item><item><title>Winter Break 2008 Annual Leave Hours Reinstated</title><description>USF will re-credit three days of annual leave that were taken during winter break 2008.</description><link>http://usfweb3.usf.edu/absolutenm/templates/?a=1562&amp;z=66</link></item><item><title>New Procedures For Hiring FWS Students</title><description>All employees responsible for hiring or supervising FWS students must register to attend training.</description><link>http://usfweb3.usf.edu/absolutenm/templates/?a=1532&amp;z=66</link></item><item><title>HR Offers Extended &amp; Saturday Hours for RightStart</title><description>Evening and Saturday hours available on selected dates during the month of August.</description><link>http://usfweb3.usf.edu/absolutenm/templates/?a=1533&amp;z=66</link></item><item><title>Foreign National RightStart@USF Training Offered</title><description>Training session offered for all USF staff members responsible for hiring foreign nationals.</description><link>http://usfweb3.usf.edu/absolutenm/templates/?a=1534&amp;z=66</link></item><item><title>Online Wellness Tools Save Time and Money</title><description>Your health insurance provider offers online tools that make it easy to take an active role in your family's health care.</description><link>http://usfweb3.usf.edu/absolutenm/templates/?a=1536&amp;z=66</link></item><item><title>USF Research &amp; Innovation Announces New Faculty Program</title><description>New program designed to stimulate and coordinate new research activities.</description><link>http://usfweb3.usf.edu/absolutenm/templates/?a=1521&amp;z=66</link></item><item><title>Search Committee Meeting Notices Now Posted on the Web</title><description>Beginning June 19, 2009, search committee meeting notices will be posted on the new Search Committee Meeting Notices Calendar.</description><link>http://usfweb3.usf.edu/absolutenm/templates/?a=1508&amp;z=66</link></item><item><title>Wellness Opportunities on Campus</title><description>Free or low-cost opportunities located right on campus to help you achieve your wellness goals.</description><link>http://usfweb3.usf.edu/absolutenm/templates/?a=1482&amp;z=66</link></item><item><title>Human Resources Introduces Service Centers</title><description>Each service center serves specific colleges / areas, and provides assistance for all HR services, from helping a manager hire, to assisting employees with benefits and retirement questions.</description><link>http://usfweb3.usf.edu/absolutenm/templates/?a=1466&amp;z=66</link></item><item><title>Benefits Fair &amp; 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