Complete the Self Identification of Disability form by Sept. 13

Vanderbilt University Medical Center wants to provide a workplace that is fair and welcoming to all employees. As an equal opportunity employer and government contractor, VUMC is required to request all employees to update their disability status every 5 years to meet our obligation under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Take note of July holiday special payroll processing deadlines

Observance of the July 4th holiday on Thursday, July 4, requires an adjustment to the normal due dates for submitting hourly payroll information.  Please note the changes below to ensure your staff members are paid accurately and timely on the Friday, July 5 payday. Kronos deadlines:Approvals should be completed no later than 9 a.m. on Monday, July 1.

Changes to lactation room scheduling beginning Sept. 1

Beginning on Sept. 1, 2024, there will be a change in the lactation room scheduling that will make it easier for nursing mothers to access our facilities. As you know, VUMC is committed to supporting nursing mothers, and we have established several lactation rooms across our facilities that are available for use.

Take note of June holiday payroll processing deadlines

Observance of Juneteenth banking holiday on Wednesday, June 19, requires an adjustment to the normal due dates for submitting payroll information.  Please note the changes below to ensure your staff members are paid accurately and timely on the Friday, June 21, payday. 

Beware of phishing emails about retirement

Recently, we’ve seen an uptick in phishing and spam marketing emails about retirement planning coming to employees’ vumc.org email addresses. One such email is from State Pension Advisors and invites employees to schedule an appointment to discuss a pension program. Please be aware that neither this email nor the sender is representative of Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC).  Nor does the organization have a pension program. This email is a spam marketing attempt. 

Key dates to know for fiscal year 2024 flexPTO cutover

As we approach the end of fiscal year 2024, there are a few important dates you should know about related to flexPTO. Managing your flexPTO balances effectively before the end of the fiscal year can not only contributes to your well-being and job satisfaction, but it also aids in the overall productivity and efficiency of your team.