Open enrollment period offers simplification and a change in mental health and substance abuse care vendors

The yearly open enrollment period for benefits runs Nov. 10-26. The only significant change this year is in the vendor Cornell is using for behavioral health care coverage. (Nov. 7, 2008)

Employee Celebration Day draws 2,600 to enjoy barbecue, Big Red football and fun for children

Over 2,600 faculty, staff, retirees and their families attended the Nov. 1 Employee Celebration Day, where more than 150 people volunteered on the day or in planning. (Nov. 7, 2008)

Act now to usher in a flu-free winter

There are a number of ways to reduce your risk of getting the flu, including getting a free shot at Cornell if you are a Cornell employee or student. (Oct. 31, 2008)

Endowed health plan rates for 2009 announced

Health plans for Cornell faculty and staff will rise as medical costs continue to rise. (Oct. 31, 2008)

Staff can help with university challenges, president says in address on Oct. 27

In his annual address to staff Oct. 27, Cornell President David Skorton said staff can help contain costs in various ways. (Oct. 31, 2008)

500 staffers crowd Energy Fair

Energy Fair draws 500 staff members to learn about ways to save energy. (Oct. 31, 2008)

Annual Life Quality Meeting celebrates work and the family

The 9th Annual Life Quality Meeting was held Oct. 15 to celebrate 20 years of Cornell's commitment to work and life concerns. (Oct. 24, 2008)

TIAA-CREF, Fidelity Web sites address economic turbulence

In light of recent turbulence in the financial markets, TIAA-CREF and Fidelity have ramped up their communications, both on the Web and through e-mails, to clients. (Oct. 24, 2008)

Library's Tom Cotton on serving his country in Kuwait

Library employee Tom Cotton brought back an American flag that had flown over his base in Kuwait as a way of thanking Cornell Library for supporting him during his nine months of active duty. (Oct. 16, 2008)