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.
May Wellness Group Calendar
The Office of Mental Health offers all employees an opportunity to practice various coping skills and strengthen their resilience through OMH Wellness Groups, which aligns with OMH’s vision of supporting a healthy workplace environment. The groups include deep breathing and simulation exercises to allow employees to practice rather than have group discussions. Group sessions offer a warm, inviting space that fosters relaxation virtually and provides examples of calming techniques and basic coping skills.
Financial Literacy Month Retirement Plan Webinars
With April being Financial Literacy Month, SUNY Retirement Plan Investment Providers have prepared a series of virtual seminars and resources. Join us this month on an enlightening journey of discovery and personal growth, one that honors the lessons of the past while guiding us toward a future of financial well-being, freedom, and empowerment.
Additional resources are also available on the SUNY benefit website under news and announcements: https://www.suny.edu/benefits/news/
Posted: 04/09/2024
TIAA Campus Visit
No matter where you are in life—just getting started or planning for retirement—a session with Darryl Fiasconaro can help
you create a plan for your goals. And, it’s at no additional cost as a part of your retirement plan. You’ll get answers to
these questions and more:
Office of Mental Health Wellness Calendar for April
The Office of Mental Health offers all employees an opportunity to practice various coping skills and strengthen their resilience through OMH Wellness Groups, which aligns with OMH’s vision of supporting a healthy workplace environment. The groups include deep breathing and simulation exercises to allow employees to practice rather than have group discussions. Group sessions offer a warm, inviting space that fosters relaxation virtually and provides examples of calming techniques and basic coping skills.
Pre-Retirement Planning Webinars
The Pre-Retirement Planning Webinar website pages have been updated. You may check the link here: https://oer.ny.gov/directions-pre-retirement-planning-webinar (see attached flyer on announced webinar dates).
Waiver of Holiday Compensation
The collective bargaining agreements between the State and CSEA, Council 82, DC-37, NYSCOPBA, PBANYS, and PEF allow employee waiver of holiday compensation.
Flex Spending Account Reimbursements for Eligible Expenses (2023)
The Office of Human Resources would like to remind all New York State employees who contributed to a "Flex Spending Account" (FSA) in 2023, that the plan year ends on December 31, but you still have 90 days from this date to send in documentation of qualifying expenses you incurred during the plan year. So, you have until March 31, 2024 to submit claims for services rendered from January 1 through December 31 of the preceding year.
Countdown to Retirement Webinar - NYS Deferred Compensation
New York State Deferred Compensation is hosting a “Countdown to retirement” webinar on Tuesday, March 26th from 12:00pm- 1:00pm.
Join us for a conversation about important considerations as you get closer to retirement. We will discuss longevity, income sources, asset consolidation, and required minimum distributions. All are welcome to participate.
Registration not required.
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