Turn your retirement savings into a “paycheck” for life

You diversify your investment portfolio before retirement to help offset risk. A similar strategy can help see you through retirement. Learn how creating a diversified income plan—one that uses a combination of income sources and includes annuity income that’s guaranteed for life1—can help reduce the risks you may face in retirement and ensure you have…

Paying Yourself: Income options in retirement

It’s time to consider a little payback. You’ve made a lot of sacrifices in order to put away enough money to retire. When it’s finally time, do you know how to get the money back? There are lots of considerations, rules and tax implications that make these decisions very important and more complex. Relax. We…

Within Reach: Transitioning from career to retirement

Get ready for a new journey. Getting to this point is quite a feat. But the journey isn’t over until you’ve reached the peak. There are more adventures yet to come. Once you reach retirement, you may have 20 or 30 years to enjoy it. TIAA’s webinar host will help you imagine your ideal retirement…

Be a Cyber-Hero: Help protect you, your family and your money

Are you concerned about identity theft and your family’s security online? TIAA’s Information Security team will discuss how you can protect yourself and your family from cybercriminal social engineering. Register today for this live webinar on Thursday, October 14 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. (ET) October FE Cyber Hero Flyer_ADA

Annual Enrollment Webinars: ParTNers for Health

Join our benefits webinar! Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about your 2022 benefits options. Get information about health, dental, vision, pharmacy and more. Our team of experts will be available to answer your questions. See below for registration details Register HERE

Legal Aspects of Management and Supervision with Michael Fitzgerald

Managers face rules and procedures of ever-increasing complexity. This program will provide guidance in the consideration and application of state and federal laws and university policies and procedures as they pertain to university employees. Regulations to be discussed will include FMLA, ADA, disciplinary procedures, discrimination procedures, sexual harassment policies, and more. Register Here

The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – What’s in it for UTC Managers?

Here4TN powered by Optum is your EAP, BH and WorkLife provider. In this session participants will learn about the benefits and resources that Here4TN provides such as: 5 free confidential sessions with a licensed clinician (per year, per issue, per individual) Access to digital resources such as Sanvello, Talkspace and Virtual Visits Support services for…

Search Committee Training

Search Committee Training is mandatory for anyone serving on a faculty or exempt staff search committee at UTC, and the training must be repeated after 2 years. This Zoom training provides essential information and resources for search committee members.  It includes an overview of the search process, compliance guidelines, the roles and responsibilities of search…

New Hire Paperwork Training

New Hire Paperwork Training Join this one-hour session to walk through the completion of new hire paperwork including the New Hire/Rehire Form, Form I-9, W-4, and Direct Deposit form.  We will cover common errors and provide time for Questions and Answers. Presenter:  UTC Human Resources, Employment Services Targeted Audience:  Departmental Administrative Support Staff and Budget…

New Hire Paperwork Training

New Hire Paperwork Training Join this one-hour session to walk through the completion of new hire paperwork including the New Hire/Rehire Form, Form I-9, W-4, and Direct Deposit form.  We will cover common errors and provide time for Questions and Answers.   Presenter:  UTC Human Resources, Employment Services Targeted Audience:  Departmental Administrative Support Staff and…

The Secure Act revealed

The SECURE Act (Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act) passed on December 20, 2019 and made sweeping changes to the retirement plan landscape. Learn about the changes and how they impact your retirement planning considerations.

Optum online: Making Holidays Happier

This session helps employees identify some of the factors that contribute to holiday stress. It also explores a variety of ways to create the kind of holiday celebration that meets individual needs. Attendees will be able to make better choices for the holidays while lowering stress levels, improving family relationships and having more fun. “Making…

Financial housekeeping for now and later

Get insights into your current financial situation and learn some practical steps you can take to help position yourself for future success

Lifetime Income: Market proof your retirement

You’ve worked hard to save for retirement. TIAA can help you understand how to create a diversified retirement income plan that protects you against key retirement risks.

UT Employee and Organizational Development Online Topic of the Month: Managing Change

We have been immersed in a time of charge over the last year. Change can be very difficult and people can resist it. In this session we will discuss approaches to prepare, support, and sustain changes that benefit the people and the organization. Online via zoom and open to all UTC faculty/staff Register HERE

Attention to Detail: Financial finishing touches for women

Am I ready to retire? How do I know if I have enough? How do I plan my income? What should I look out for as I plan and even after I am retired? Financial success can often complicate your life, and we are going to try to help you answer those questions and more.

Strategies for staying on track

No matter how much or how little money you can save for retirement, it’s important that you start now and stay invested for your future. You can learn how taking smart financial steps today may help lead you to a solid financial future after you’ve stopped working.

Search Committee Training

Search Committee Training is mandatory for anyone serving on a faculty or exempt staff search committee at UTC, and the training must be repeated after 2 years. This Zoom training provides essential information and resources for search committee members.  It includes an overview of the search process, compliance guidelines, the roles and responsibilities of search…

Real Colors® Workshop: Online!

Like True Colors?  You love this Real Colors® Workshop!! Imagine having the ability to clearly communicate your thoughts and ideas to clients, friends and family. Picture yourself having a unique level of insight into the things that motivate you and others. Envision achieving all the things you want from life, both personally and professionally. You…

Optum Conference Call: Managing Grief This Holiday Season

We recognize that UTC employees may still be experiencing feelings of grief, sadness and other emotions as we enter the upcoming holiday season.  We want to offer an opportunity to call-in to participate, or just listen to, a discussion (via phone) on coping with grief led by an OPTUM psychologist (this is a closed discussion…

New Hire Paperwork Training

New Hire Paperwork Training Join this one-hour session to walk through the completion of new hire paperwork including the New Hire/Rehire Form, Form I-9, W-4, and Direct Deposit form.  We will cover common errors and provide time for Questions and Answers.   Presenter:  UTC Human Resources, Employment Services Targeted Audience:  Departmental Administrative Support Staff and…

Optum: How to Address Performance Problems (for Managers)

How you handle performance concerns as a manager is central to your organization’s success, as well as your own. How can you be fair yet firm? Participants will: Discuss effective strategies for confronting employees Create a plan for how to handle verbal or physical abuse Provide insight into the necessity for solid documentation Discuss why…

Search Committee Training

Search Committee Training is mandatory for anyone serving on a faculty or exempt staff search committee at UTC, and the training must be repeated after 2 years. This Zoom training provides essential information and resources for search committee members.  It includes an overview of the search process, compliance guidelines, the roles and responsibilities of search…

UT Office of Employee Development (EOD) Topic of the Month: Critical Thinking

December: Critical Thinking How often do you think about thinking? Critical thinking is an essential skill to be innovative and invigorated in the workplace. In this session we will investigate the meaning of critical thinking and how it is utilized to solve problems, build strategies, and increase engagement. Zoom session: Register HERE

Social Security Considerations

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Still Living in Uncertain Times COVID-19

We are all still living in unprecedented times, which foster worry and anxiety. Heightened worry and fear can only make trigger events worse than they already are. Controlling the way that we process the events is the goal of this seminar. Participants will: • Explore options to help us continue to adjust as best as…

COVID-19: Still Living in Uncertain Times

We are all still living in unprecedented times, which still fosters worry and anxiety. Heightened worry and fear can only make trigger events worse than they already are. Controlling the way that we continue to process events is the goal of this seminar. Participants will: • Learn to accept the new reality and new expectations…

TIAA Webinar : Inside Money, Managing Income and Debt

TIAA Webinar : Inside Money, Managing Income and Debt How to help make money work, the importance of cash flow and how to use it, saving and spending, understanding debt and how to manage it. Zoom Information is below. One tap mobile: US: 8884754499,,98373347041# (Toll Free) or 8335480276,,98373347041# (Toll Free) Meeting URL: https://tiaa.zoom.us/j/98373347041?pwd=SFc1UkRUK1F6ZFpyV3Q5NEFqdkh4QT09 Meeting ID:…

Staff Annual Performance Review Drop-In Sessions

Have a question about the Staff Annual Performance Review process?  The Office of Human Resources is sponsoring four drop-in sessions to help you get your questions answered.  The first one is Thursday! Virtually drop-in anytime during one of the sessions scheduled below, and the HR leadership team and members of the Division of Diversity & Engagement…

Market proof your retirement

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Strategies for staying on track

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Staff Annual Performance Review Drop-In Sessions

Have a question about the Staff Annual Performance Review process?  The Office of Human Resources is sponsoring four drop-in sessions to help you get your questions answered.  The first one is Thursday! Virtually drop-in anytime during one of the sessions scheduled below, and the HR leadership team and members of the Division of Diversity & Engagement…

Estate Planning Considerations

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Staff Annual Performance Review Drop-In Sessions

Have a question about the Staff Annual Performance Review process?  The Office of Human Resources is sponsoring four drop-in sessions to help you get your questions answered.  The first one is Thursday! Virtually drop-in anytime during one of the sessions scheduled below, and the HR leadership team and members of the Division of Diversity & Engagement…

Relaxation Techniques

A This session identifies the importance of relaxation in a high-stress world, defining what relaxation is and why it is important, as well as offers tips to insert relaxation practices into your daily life. Participants will: • Learn tips for energizing to improve effectiveness at work and at home • Consider why relaxation skills are…

Tax planning considerations

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ParTNers for Health Lunch and Learn: Social Media Use and Misuse

In this workshop, Optum explores both the benefits and negative impacts of social media. While we recognize there are many reasons to engage with others through social media, there is a downside if it becomes too compulsive and if we can’t switch it off. You may have read about how social media can be addictive…

ParTNers for Health Lunch and Learn – Increase Your Healthcare IQ

Our mission at Benefits Administration is to deliver comprehensive, affordable, dependable and sustainable benefits to all of our plan members. In recent years, we’ve added new and innovative programs and benefit improvements to help our members live their best lives. Learn about the range of benefit programs available to you and your dependents Ensure you’re…