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HR Information Archive

Learn how to unplug and improve your life

Join Human Resources on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. in Olmsted, CR 312-313 for a wellness seminar, “Unplugged.”

It can be difficult to unplug living in a world of constant connection and perpetual multi-tasking. If you feel like your day is a series of alerts, notifications, and reminders, you are not alone. The average person checks his or her phone 150 times a day, which makes it difficult to concentrate on tasks, projects, and those around you. Several studies show that we need time away from our personal devices in order to refresh and recharge. Learn how unplugging a bit each day can be beneficial to your personal relationships and increase productivity in the workplace.

Presented by Johanna Determann, wellness manager at Employee and Family Resources. Participants will receive one credit towards the Excellence in Learning and Development Certificate.

Space is limited, so please reserve your seat today by emailing laura.schwarz@drake.edu.

—Submitted by Cindy Adams, Associate Director, Human Resources

HR Information Archive

Process for Open Position Review updated

The Process for Open Position Review has been updated to reflect changes to the process. This process will enable us to meet FY16 budget targets with cost reductions of $500,000.

The intent of the Process for Open Position Review has not changed. The process is designed to ensure strategic alignment of open positions and requires rigorous review of job duties and tasks during the open period. This review includes how the position is configured in the context of current and future organizational needs and will require, in most cases, staff positions to remain open for a period of time.

Manager’s received an email with process details on Aug. 20.

Contact Gary Johnson (x4804) or Cindy Adams (x3676) with any questions.

—Submitted by Cindy Adams, Associate Director, Human Resources

HR Information Archive

Changes to DART routes begin Aug. 23

Do you ride DART? If you show your Drake ID Card, you can ride for free!

Due to construction downtown, there will be service changes effective Aug. 23.

  • Routes 3, 15, 17, 52, 60 (via Ingersoll), and afternoon trips on route 98: Due to the expected street closure on 7th Street during construction of the new City of Des Moines parking garage, these DART routes will travel via 7th, Watson Powell, 5th, and Grand. Service times will be adjusted slightly.
  • Routes 14, 91, 93, 94, 95, and 96: Due to the anticipated closure of High Street between 7th and 8th streets for the construction at the Principal Financial Group, these routes will travel via High, 9th, and Locust on inbound trips and Grand, 8th, and High on outbound trips.

—Submitted by Human Resources