Announcements

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. Remember that the mind and body are one, and psychological health is just as important as physical health to your overall well-being.

Please be advised that the SUNY Telecommuting Program, currently set to expire on June 30, 2024, has been extended by the Chancellor through June 30, 2025.

The attachments - application, work plan and progress report - remain unchanged. Please see the attachement for the complete SUNY Telecommuting Program.

Posted: 6/25/2024

PSWP has limited seats available in the following virtual Aspiring Leaders Program workshops for PEF and M/C State employees. Please share and note that enrollment is on a first come first serve basis, and if the below dates do not work for the participant, please email pswpregistration@albany.edu to get waitlist for a future delivery in 2024. Previously waitlisted State employees have already been notified of the following workshops.

In observance of Juneteenth, we're pleased to announce that payroll will be distributed ahead of schedule. Please note that your payments will be available on Tuesday, June 18th, in recognition of this important holiday.

Posted: 05/24/2024

The Productivity Enhancement Program (PEP) allows eligible NYSCOPBA and DC-37- represented employees in the Executive branch to exchange previously accrued annual leave (vacation) and/or personal leave in return for a credit to be applied toward their employee share NYSHIP premiums on a biweekly basis.

The Special Enrollment Period will allow eligible NYSCOPBA and DC-37-represented employees to enroll in the PEP program for 2024. It will also, allow RRSU represented employees who previously enrolled to make changes to their election. Please see the Program Description for more detailed information. The enrollment period for 2024 will be open Tuesday, May 28, 2024, through Friday, June 28, 2024. Enrollments and changes will become effective July 1, 2024.

To provide our employees with a flexible work schedule opportunity during the summer period, garner utility savings due to energy efficiency and management and boost employee morale, we are pleased to offer a truncated workweek pilot for summer 2024.  

 The pilot program will run from June 10, 2024 through August 2, 2024 (8 weeks).  

If your department is interested in participating in this year's (optional) pilot program, the election form with additional details can be found 2024 Four Day Workweek Pilot.  We request that departments and supervisors retain election forms for post pilot review and assessment.  

Summer hours for office employees will begin effective

Monday, May 13, 2024:

Hours will be 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a half-hour lunch break.

Summer hours will remain in effect through Friday, Aug. 16, 2024.

Regular office hours will resume as of Monday, Aug. 19, 2024. 

If you have any questions, please contact the HR Office at hr@oswego.edu, or visit the HR website for the most up-to-date information from the Human Resources and Payroll offices.

-- Submitted by Human Resources

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. Remember that the mind and body are one, and psychological health is just as important as physical health to your overall well-being.