The Human Resources Office at SUNY Oswego is committed to keeping our campus community informed and supported. This page provides timely updates on important HR news, upcoming deadlines, employee programs, and policy changes.
Whether you’re looking for information on benefits, professional development opportunities, or workplace initiatives, you’ll find the latest announcements here to help you stay connected and engaged.
2023 Annual Mandatory Training
Human Resources would like to announce the annual rollout of mandatory online training courses through the Thomson Reuters Compliance Learning Program. These include: Preventing Workplace Violence, Domestic Violence Prevention in the Workplace, Child Sexual Abuse Reporting & Prevention, Preventing Discrimination and Harassment, HazCom/Right to Know, and Information Security Awareness.
Department of Civil Service Updates
The Department of Civil Service is alerting you, at your request, that the following examination announcements have been updated and added to our public website.
When filing your online application, please be advised that technical assistance is available Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
GOER Pre-Retirement Planning 2-day Program
We are pleased to let you know that the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations (GOER) Work Life Services (WLS) will again offer virtual Spring 2023 NYS Pre-Retirement DIRECTIONS Sessions from February – June 2023. Using the WexEx platform, these live sessions will be conducted bi-weekly over 2 days using the following schedule and agenda:
Supplemental Retirement Plan Information
Supplemental retirement savings providers are prepared to assist and speak with employees about retirement planning and enrollment.
Please view the following video resources for more information:
Department of Civil Service Updates
The Department of Civil Service is alerting you, at your request, that the following examination announcements have been updated and added to our public website.
When filing your online application, please be advised that technical assistance is available Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
SUNY ORP and 403(b)/457(b) Authorized Investment Providers
Participants in the SUNY Optional Retirement Program (ORP) and/or the SUNY 403b and/or the NYS Deferred Comp. Plan 457(b) plan may invest with any one or a combination of the currently Authorized Investment Providers- SUNY Voluntary Savings Plan.
New Job Examination Announcements
Department of Civil Service is alerting you that the following examination announcements have been updated and added to our public website.
When filing your online application, please be advised that technical assistance is available Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Annual Empire Plan Benefit Card Reissuance
In compliance with federal law, new benefit cards reflecting updated out-of-pocket costs for the 2023 plan year are being mailed to all Empire Plan enrollees. Your new card(s) should arrive before the end of December. You may begin using them upon receipt and no action is needed to activate them. Please be sure to securely destroy your old card(s). Contact your Health Benefits Administrator if you have questions.
Extension of SUNY-Wide Telecommuting Policy
As previously communicated, the SUNY telecommuting policy issued on August 2, 2021 is set to expire on December 31, 2022. This policy has been extended through June 30, 2023 (PEF extended through March 31, 2023) with no other changes.
