HRIS To Become FASIS This Summer

This summer, the Human Resources Information System (HRIS) will become the Faculty and Staff Information System (FASIS).  This name change and rebranding is the culmination of over two years of collaboration between the Office of Human Resources and the Office of the Provost, and will coincide with the rollout of new faculty information pages, with more exciting resources following in the near future.  For more information.

Exempt Staff Employees

As the fiscal year end approaches, we are sending a reminder to record in Kronos all vacation, sick, personal floating holiday, bereavement, and jury duty days taken this year September 1, 2010 - August 31, 2011.   The deadline for entering your FY11 entries is Friday September 9, 2011.  For more information,

Kronos to be called Time Entry System

Coinciding with the rebranding of HRIS to FASIS, please be advised that the reference to Kronos will also be changed this summer.  It will be referred to as the 'Time Entry System' (TES).  For more information,

Emergency Contact Information

Summer is a great time to update your emergency contact information.  This is a good time to double-check the emergency contacts you previously entered and to add additional contacts.  It just takes a few minutes; please click here to see the Do-It-Yourself Guide for Family Emergency Contact Information.  For more information,

Phone Number Updates

Have you updated your work phone number recently?  For more information,

Portable Tuition Applications - New Requirement!

We now require proof of financial dependency with Portable Tuition applications beginning July 1st.  This new requirement can be easily met by submitting with your application(s) copies of your prior year (2010) IRS tax return that lists your child/children as dependents. Beginning July 1st we will no longer accept birth certificates as proof of dependency.  If you have any questions, or would like to apply for this benefit, please click here, or contact us at 847-491-7513.  For more information, 

Striving for a Healthy Balance:

The Northwestern University Office of Work/Life Resources provides programs, services and consultation to enable staff and faculty to effectively balance the competing demands of work and home. 

Elder Caregiving Support Group

Monday, July 25th 

Noon - 1:30 pm - Norris Center, Alumni Room 

For those who are providing caregiving for elders or who anticipate providing care.
For further information or to respond, contact Phyllis Ellis: p-ellis@northwestern.edu or (847) 467-1460. 

Work/Life Balance Support Group

Tuesday, July 26th

Noon - 1:30 pm - Norris Center, Alumni Room

For those who are looking for balance in their work and personal lives.

For further information or to respond, contact Phyllis Ellis: p-ellis@northwestern.edu or (847) 467-1460.

Weight Watchers @ Work

Northwestern University Weight Watcher's at Work has started a new session.  If you are interested in joining, contact Tammy Rosner at 847-491-2209 or t-rosner@northwestern.edu.

If you are you looking for a temporary employee to cover a short-term project or long-term need in your area, look no further.  Northwestern now has a Temporary Center that can provide temporary employees who have already been interviewed, tested on computer skills, and background checked.  For more information.